ArcWest Provides Exploration Update on 2023 Todd Creek Program, Funded by Freeport-McMoRan Mineral Properties Canada Inc.
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- ArcWest Exploration Inc.
- Ticker
- AWX
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Molybdenum, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Agreement transaction
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 10:58:06 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
ArcWest reported results from its 2023 exploration program at the Todd Creek project, highlighted by high-grade gold and copper surface samples and new 3D IP geophysical anomalies. The program was funded by Freeport-McMoRan and identified several untested targets, including a new massive sulfide zone (South Ridge).
Reasoning: The release reports significant high-grade surface rock samples (up to 262 g/t Au) and identifies large, untested geophysical anomalies, strengthening the exploration thesis for a porphyry-style system.
Positive factors
- high-grade surface samples
- new geophysical targets
- strategic funding
Negative factors
- untested by drilling
- reconnaissance nature of sampling
Facts used in scoring: 10
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Sample L615119 returned 262 g/t Au, which is exceptionally high.
Evidence · text
“returning 262 g/t Au (with 2.46% Cu)”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Discovery of the South Ridge Zone in a previously unexplored area.
Evidence · text
“A new zone prospective for massive sulfides was discovered ( South Ridge Zone ) over two km west of the South Zone”
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: The release states no external blanks or standards were submitted due to the reconnaissance nature of the sampling.
Evidence · text
“Due to the reconnaissance nature of the sampling, no external blanks or standards were submitted.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (10)
L615143goldGrade: 1.15Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- L615143
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- AWX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- L615143:0-0
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate gold grade from a surface grab sample.
L615143copperGrade: 0.76Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- L615143
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- AWX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.76
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- L615143:0-0
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate copper grade from a surface grab sample.
L615143molybdenumGrade: 79.6Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- L615143
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Ticker
- AWX
Geometry
- Grade
- 79.6
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- L615143:0-0
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Elevated molybdenum in a surface sample.
L615143silverGrade: 8.23Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- L615143
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- AWX
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.23
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- L615143:0-0
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace silver in a surface sample.
L615119goldGrade: 262Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- L615119
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- AWX
Geometry
- Grade
- 262
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- L615119:0-0
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Extremely high grade gold sample (262 g/t) in a hydrothermal breccia.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
L615119copperGrade: 2.46Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- L615119
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- AWX
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.46
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- L615119:0-0
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade copper associated with bonanza gold.
J000389goldGrade: 11.95Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- J000389
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- AWX
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.95
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- J000389:0-0
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade gold surface sample.
J000389copperGrade: 4.41Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- J000389
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- AWX
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.41
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- J000389:0-0
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade copper surface sample.
L615102copperGrade: 3.96Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- L615102
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- AWX
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.96
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- L615102:0-0
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade copper in a new South Ridge Zone discovery.
L615104copperGrade: 1.09Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- L615104
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- AWX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.09
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- L615104:0-0
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong copper grade in a new discovery zone.
How Atlas produces this analysis
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