Ameriwest Reports First Modern Assay Results from Historical Bornite Core, Including 170 Feet (52 Meters) at 6.17% CuEq
Original announcement by cse on
- Company
- Ameriwest Critical Metals Inc.
- Ticker
- AWCM
- Exchange
- CSE
- Region
- Oregon
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-10-14 17:53:42 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Ameriwest Critical Metals Inc. announced initial modern assay results from re-sampled historical drill core at its Bornite Cu-Au-Ag project in Oregon. Highlights include 170 feet grading 6.17% CuEq from hole CC24 and multiple significant intercepts from hole CC26. These results are part of a verification program to evaluate historical data and support a future mineral resource estimate, with additional results from five more holes pending.
Reasoning: Initial modern assay results from historical core at Bornite show high copper equivalent grades over substantial widths, confirming and potentially upgrading historical data reliability, which is a key step towards a maiden mineral resource estimate. The results are supported by robust QA/QC, although true widths are yet to be determined and CuEq assumptions are based on older studies.
Positive factors
- High CuEq grades
- Significant mineralized widths
- Verification and improvement of historical data reliability
- Advancing towards initial MRE
- Positive copper market outlook
- Robust QA/QC procedures
Negative factors
- True widths unknown
- CuEq assumptions based on historical (1992) metallurgical study
- Small sample size for statistical significance of higher CuEq trend
- 60ft gap in re-sampled CC26 interval did not meet cut-off
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 14
Classification and evidence
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that all intervals are downhole lengths and true widths are currently unknown.
Evidence · text
“In this news release, all intervals are downhole lengths; true widths are currently unknown.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details the use of certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates, and mentions an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory (ALS) and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Quarter-core samples were obtained by sawing the remaining half-core and were submitted under chain of custody to ALS Global Geochemistry (ALS) in Reno, Nevada, an independent analytical laboratory accredited to ISO/IEC 17025.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The program involves re-sampling historical core to evaluate the reliability and consistency of historical assay information for a future initial mineral resource estimate.
Evidence · text
“The current program is designed to evaluate the reliability and consistency of historical Cu, Au, and Ag assay information through comparison with modern analyses at Bornite.”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 6.17% CuEq over 51.8m (170 ft) represents an exceptional grade-width product (319.6 CuEq g/t·m) and an exceptional grade for copper.
Evidence · text
“170.0 ft of 6.17% CuEq from a depth of 250.0 ft to 420.0 ft”
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: The table explicitly presents these as 'Historical' assay results for comparison with modern assays, originally drilled between 1976 and 1990 and released by Ameriwest in a June 3, 2026 press release.
Evidence · table
“Bornite Project: Modern Assaying Results Compared with Historical Assay Results”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (14)
CC24Bornite · copperGrade: 4.36Grade Unit: %Intercept: 57.912 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CC24
- Project
- Bornite
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- oregon
- Reported Region
- oregon
- Ticker
- AWCM
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.36
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 57.912 m
- From
- 70.104 m
- To
- 128.016 m
- Hole Depth
- 183.185 m
- Intercept Depth
- 70.104 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CC24:70.104-128.016
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 4.36
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a historical intercept presented for comparison, showing a lower CuEq grade than the modern re-assay for the same interval, indicating the historical data may have underestimated grades.
Negative factors
- Historical data
- Lower grade than modern assays for same interval
Evidence · table
“4.36”
Context: 190.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CC24Bornite · copperGrade: 4.82Grade Unit: %Intercept: 51.816 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CC24
- Project
- Bornite
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- oregon
- Reported Region
- oregon
- Ticker
- AWCM
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.82
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 51.816 m
- From
- 76.2 m
- To
- 128.016 m
- Hole Depth
- 183.185 m
- Intercept Depth
- 70.104 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CC24:76.2-128.016
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 4.82
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a historical sub-interval presented for comparison, showing a lower CuEq grade than the modern re-assay for the same interval, indicating the historical data may have underestimated grades.
Negative factors
- Historical data
- Lower grade than modern assays for same interval
Evidence · table
“4.82”
Context: 170.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CC24Bornite · copperGrade: 5.59Grade Unit: %Intercept: 57.912 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CC24
- Project
- Bornite
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- oregon
- Reported Region
- oregon
- Ticker
- AWCM
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.59
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 57.912 m
- From
- 70.104 m
- To
- 128.016 m
- Hole Depth
- 183.185 m
- Intercept Depth
- 70.104 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CC24:70.104-128.016
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 5.59
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This modern assay confirms and improves upon historical grades for this interval, providing high CuEq over a significant width, which is positive for resource evaluation.
Positive factors
- High CuEq grade
- Significant width
- Verification of historical data
Negative factors
- True widths unknown
- CuEq assumptions from historical study
Evidence · table
“5.59”
Context: 190.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CC24Bornite · copperGrade: 6.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 51.816 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CC24
- Project
- Bornite
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- oregon
- Reported Region
- oregon
- Ticker
- AWCM
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.17
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 51.816 m
- From
- 76.2 m
- To
- 128.016 m
- Hole Depth
- 183.185 m
- Intercept Depth
- 70.104 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CC24:76.2-128.016
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 6.17
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade modern assay confirms and significantly improves upon historical grades for this sub-interval, providing very high CuEq over a substantial width, which is highly positive for resource evaluation.
Positive factors
- Bonanza CuEq grade
- Significant width
- Verification of historical data
Negative factors
- True widths unknown
- CuEq assumptions from historical study
Evidence · table
“6.17”
Context: 170.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CC26Bornite · copperGrade: 1.56Grade Unit: %Intercept: 143.256 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CC26
- Project
- Bornite
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- oregon
- Reported Region
- oregon
- Ticker
- AWCM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.56
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 143.256 m
- From
- 82.296 m
- To
- 225.552 m
- Hole Depth
- 255.422 m
- Intercept Depth
- 82.296 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CC26:82.296-225.552
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.56
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a historical intercept presented for comparison, showing a lower CuEq grade than the modern re-assay for the same interval, indicating the historical data may have underestimated grades.
Negative factors
- Historical data
- Lower grade than modern assays for same interval
Evidence · table
“1.56”
Context: 470.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CC26Bornite · copperGrade: 1.54Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.048 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CC26
- Project
- Bornite
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- oregon
- Reported Region
- oregon
- Ticker
- AWCM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.54
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3.048 m
- From
- 143.256 m
- To
- 146.304 m
- Hole Depth
- 255.422 m
- Intercept Depth
- 82.296 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CC26:143.256-146.304
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.54
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow historical sub-interval presented for comparison, showing a lower CuEq grade than the modern re-assay for the same interval, indicating the historical data may have underestimated grades.
Negative factors
- Historical data
- Narrow intercept
Evidence · table
“1.54”
Context: 10.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CC26Bornite · copperGrade: 1.95Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.096 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CC26
- Project
- Bornite
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- oregon
- Reported Region
- oregon
- Ticker
- AWCM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.95
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6.096 m
- From
- 152.4 m
- To
- 158.496 m
- Hole Depth
- 255.422 m
- Intercept Depth
- 82.296 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CC26:152.4-158.496
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.95
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow historical sub-interval presented for comparison, showing a lower CuEq grade than the modern re-assay for the same interval, indicating the historical data may have underestimated grades.
Negative factors
- Historical data
- Narrow intercept
Evidence · table
“1.95”
Context: 20.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CC26Bornite · copperGrade: 2.56Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.2776 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CC26
- Project
- Bornite
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- oregon
- Reported Region
- oregon
- Ticker
- AWCM
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.56
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 11.2776 m
- From
- 210.312 m
- To
- 221.59 m
- Hole Depth
- 255.422 m
- Intercept Depth
- 82.296 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CC26:210.312-221.59
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2.56
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a historical sub-interval presented for comparison, showing a lower CuEq grade than the modern re-assay for the same interval, indicating the historical data may have underestimated grades.
Negative factors
- Historical data
- Lower grade than modern assays for same interval
Evidence · table
“2.56”
Context: 37.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CC26Bornite · copperGrade: 3.26Grade Unit: %Intercept: 57.912 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CC26
- Project
- Bornite
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- oregon
- Reported Region
- oregon
- Ticker
- AWCM
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.26
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 57.912 m
- From
- 82.296 m
- To
- 140.208 m
- Hole Depth
- 255.422 m
- Intercept Depth
- 82.296 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CC26:82.296-140.208
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 3.26
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This modern assay confirms and improves upon historical grades for this interval, providing high CuEq over a significant width, which is positive for resource evaluation.
Positive factors
- High CuEq grade
- Significant width
- Verification of historical data
Negative factors
- True widths unknown
- CuEq assumptions from historical study
Evidence · table
“3.26”
Context: 190.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CC26Bornite · copperGrade: 3.74Grade Unit: %Intercept: 48.768 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CC26
- Project
- Bornite
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- oregon
- Reported Region
- oregon
- Ticker
- AWCM
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.74
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 48.768 m
- From
- 88.392 m
- To
- 137.16 m
- Hole Depth
- 255.422 m
- Intercept Depth
- 82.296 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CC26:88.392-137.16
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 3.74
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This modern assay confirms and improves upon historical grades for this sub-interval, providing high CuEq over a substantial width, which is positive for resource evaluation.
Positive factors
- High CuEq grade
- Significant width
- Verification of historical data
Negative factors
- True widths unknown
- CuEq assumptions from historical study
Evidence · table
“3.74”
Context: 160.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CC26Bornite · copperGrade: 1.27Grade Unit: %Intercept: 82.296 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CC26
- Project
- Bornite
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- oregon
- Reported Region
- oregon
- Ticker
- AWCM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.27
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 82.296 m
- From
- 158.496 m
- To
- 240.792 m
- Hole Depth
- 255.422 m
- Intercept Depth
- 82.296 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CC26:158.496-240.792
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.27
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This modern assay provides a significant CuEq intercept over a substantial width, including a new interval beyond historical assays, which is positive for resource evaluation.
Positive factors
- Significant width
- Verification of historical data
- New interval beyond historical assay
Negative factors
- True widths unknown
- CuEq assumptions from historical study
Evidence · table
“1.27”
Context: 270.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CC26Bornite · copperGrade: 1.71Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.096 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CC26
- Project
- Bornite
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- oregon
- Reported Region
- oregon
- Ticker
- AWCM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.71
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6.096 m
- From
- 161.544 m
- To
- 167.64 m
- Hole Depth
- 255.422 m
- Intercept Depth
- 82.296 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CC26:161.544-167.64
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.71
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This modern assay provides a high CuEq grade over a narrow width, contributing to the verification of historical data for resource evaluation.
Positive factors
- High CuEq grade
- Verification of historical data
Negative factors
- True widths unknown
- CuEq assumptions from historical study
- Narrow intercept
Evidence · table
“1.71”
Context: 20.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CC26Bornite · copperGrade: 1.89Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.096 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CC26
- Project
- Bornite
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- oregon
- Reported Region
- oregon
- Ticker
- AWCM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.89
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6.096 m
- From
- 182.88 m
- To
- 188.976 m
- Hole Depth
- 255.422 m
- Intercept Depth
- 82.296 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CC26:182.88-188.976
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.89
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This modern assay provides a high CuEq grade over a narrow width, contributing to the verification of historical data for resource evaluation.
Positive factors
- High CuEq grade
- Verification of historical data
Negative factors
- True widths unknown
- CuEq assumptions from historical study
- Narrow intercept
Evidence · table
“1.89”
Context: 20.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CC26Bornite · copperGrade: 4.73Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.144 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CC26
- Project
- Bornite
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- oregon
- Reported Region
- oregon
- Ticker
- AWCM
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.73
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 9.144 m
- From
- 228.6 m
- To
- 237.744 m
- Hole Depth
- 255.422 m
- Intercept Depth
- 82.296 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CC26:228.6-237.744
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 4.73
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This modern assay provides a high CuEq grade over a significant width, including a new interval beyond historical assays, which is positive for resource evaluation.
Positive factors
- High CuEq grade
- Significant width
- New interval beyond historical assay
Negative factors
- True widths unknown
- CuEq assumptions from historical study
Evidence · table
“4.73”
Context: 30.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
How Atlas produces this analysis
Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.