Aston Bay Presents Corporate Update
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Aston Bay Holdings Ltd.
- Ticker
- BAY
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Nunavut
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Silver, Zinc
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 09:02:08 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Aston Bay Holdings Ltd. provided a corporate update on its Storm Copper Project and Epworth Project in Nunavut. The company completed 22,475 meters of drilling at Storm, with assay results demonstrating consistent copper grades and defining new discoveries. Work is well advanced on a maiden resource estimate for Storm, expected in January 2025, alongside further interpretation of geophysical and sampling results from Epworth.
Reasoning: Aston Bay reported positive drill results from its Storm Copper Project, including a high-grade copper intercept at a new prospect, and confirmed progress towards a maiden resource estimate. Exploration activities at the Epworth Project also yielded promising preliminary data.
Positive factors
- High-grade copper intercept from new prospect
- Progress towards maiden resource estimate
- Positive exploration results at Epworth
Negative factors
- True width not precisely stated for intercepts
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 14
Classification and evidence
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: Michael Dufresne, M.Sc., P.Geol., P.Geo., is a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this press release.
Evidence · text
“Michael Dufresne, M.Sc., P.Geol., P.Geo., is a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this press release.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The analytical work was performed by ALS Global, an ISO-IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 9001:2015 accredited geoanalytical laboratory, and blank, duplicate, and standard samples were inserted into the sample sequence.
Evidence · text
“The analytical work reported herein was performed by ALS Global ("ALS"), Vancouver, Canada. ALS is an ISO-IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 9001:2015 accredited geoanalytical laboratory and is independent of Aston Bay Holdings Ltd., American West Metals Limited, and the QP. Samples were subject to 33-element geochemistry by four-acid digestion and inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES) to determine concentrations of copper, silver, lead, zinc, and other elements (ALS Method ME-ICP61a). Aston Bay Holdings Ltd. and American West Metals Limited followed industry standard procedures for the work carried out on the Storm Project, incorporating a quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) program. Blank, duplicate, and standard samples were inserted into the sample sequence and sent to the laboratory for analysis.”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: The significant interval table explicitly states that intervals are reported for >0.2% Cu.
Evidence · text
“Table 2: Significant interval table for the drill holes in this report (>0.2% Cu).”
Maiden Resourceneutral
First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
Why it applies: The company states that work is nearly complete for the maiden resource constructed to Canadian Institute of Mining standards for a January 2025 release.
Evidence · text
“Work is nearly complete for the maiden resource constructed to Canadian Institute of Mining standards for a January 2025 release”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drilling at the Squall Prospect was designed to test a high-priority EM anomaly, and the feature remains open for future drilling to the north and south, indicating extension potential.
Evidence · text
“RC drill holes SR24-108 and SR24-135 were also completed at the newly discovered Squall Prospect. The holes were designed to test high-priority EM anomaly A3... This feature remains open, and future drilling will test the prospect to the north and south of the current drilling.”
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 states that all drill hole intersections are core length and true width is expected to be 60% to 100% of core length, but no specific true width is provided for any intercept.
Evidence · text
“*Stated drill hole intersections are all core length and true width is expected to be 60% to 100% of core length.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (14)
SR24-046Storm Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SR24-046
- Project
- Storm Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nu
- Reported Region
- Nunavut
- Ticker
- BAY
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.36
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.52 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 1.52 m
- Hole Depth
- 199.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SR24-046:0.00-1.52
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 464686
- Northing
- 8172873
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 253 m
- Azimuth
- 0.3 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate copper grade from reconnaissance drilling, contributing to geological understanding.
Evidence · table
“0.36”
Context: 1.52
SR24-046Storm Copper Project · silverGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SR24-046
- Project
- Storm Copper Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_nu
- Reported Region
- Nunavut
- Ticker
- BAY
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.52 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 1.52 m
- Hole Depth
- 199.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SR24-046:0.00-1.52
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 464686
- Northing
- 8172873
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 253 m
- Azimuth
- 0.3 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak silver grade from reconnaissance drilling.
Evidence · table
“1”
Context: 1.52
SR24-046Storm Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SR24-046
- Project
- Storm Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nu
- Reported Region
- Nunavut
- Ticker
- BAY
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.49
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3.05 m
- From
- 9.14 m
- To
- 12.19 m
- Hole Depth
- 199.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SR24-046:9.14-12.19
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 464686
- Northing
- 8172873
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 253 m
- Azimuth
- 0.3 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate copper grade from reconnaissance drilling, contributing to geological understanding.
Evidence · table
“0.49”
Context: 3.05
SR24-046Storm Copper Project · silverGrade: 1.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SR24-046
- Project
- Storm Copper Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_nu
- Reported Region
- Nunavut
- Ticker
- BAY
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.05 m
- From
- 9.14 m
- To
- 12.19 m
- Hole Depth
- 199.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SR24-046:9.14-12.19
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 464686
- Northing
- 8172873
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 253 m
- Azimuth
- 0.3 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak silver grade from reconnaissance drilling.
Evidence · table
“1.5”
Context: 3.05
SR24-050Storm Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SR24-050
- Project
- Storm Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nu
- Reported Region
- Nunavut
- Ticker
- BAY
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.46
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.52 m
- From
- 106.68 m
- To
- 108.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 150.9 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SR24-050:106.68-108.2
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 465862
- Northing
- 8172885
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 245 m
- Azimuth
- 359.6 °
- Dip
- -60.3 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate copper grade from reconnaissance drilling, contributing to geological understanding.
Evidence · table
“0.46”
Context: 1.52
SR24-050Storm Copper Project · silverGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SR24-050
- Project
- Storm Copper Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_nu
- Reported Region
- Nunavut
- Ticker
- BAY
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.52 m
- From
- 106.68 m
- To
- 108.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 150.9 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SR24-050:106.68-108.2
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 465862
- Northing
- 8172885
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 245 m
- Azimuth
- 359.6 °
- Dip
- -60.3 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak silver grade from reconnaissance drilling.
Evidence · table
“1”
Context: 1.52
SR24-060Storm Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SR24-060
- Project
- Storm Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nu
- Reported Region
- Nunavut
- Ticker
- BAY
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.52 m
- From
- 13.72 m
- To
- 15.24 m
- Hole Depth
- 141.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SR24-060:13.72-15.24
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 466996
- Northing
- 8172490
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 251 m
- Azimuth
- 200.49 °
- Dip
- -60.3 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate copper grade from reconnaissance drilling, contributing to geological understanding.
Evidence · table
“0.3”
Context: 1.52
SR24-060Storm Copper Project · silverGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SR24-060
- Project
- Storm Copper Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_nu
- Reported Region
- Nunavut
- Ticker
- BAY
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.52 m
- From
- 13.72 m
- To
- 15.24 m
- Hole Depth
- 141.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SR24-060:13.72-15.24
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 466996
- Northing
- 8172490
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 251 m
- Azimuth
- 200.49 °
- Dip
- -60.3 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak silver grade from reconnaissance drilling.
Evidence · table
“1”
Context: 1.52
SR24-108Storm Copper Project · copperGrade: 2.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SR24-108
- Project
- Storm Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nu
- Reported Region
- Nunavut
- Ticker
- BAY
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.52 m
- From
- 181.36 m
- To
- 182.88 m
- Hole Depth
- 182.9 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SR24-108:181.36-182.88
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 464828
- Northing
- 8172642
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 245 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong copper grade from a new discovery at the Squall Prospect, confirming a high-priority EM anomaly, indicating significant exploration success.
Positive factors
- High-grade copper intercept
- New discovery at Squall Prospect
- Confirms EM anomaly
Evidence · table
“2.4”
Context: 1.52
SR24-108Storm Copper Project · silverGrade: 5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SR24-108
- Project
- Storm Copper Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_nu
- Reported Region
- Nunavut
- Ticker
- BAY
Geometry
- Grade
- 5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.52 m
- From
- 181.36 m
- To
- 182.88 m
- Hole Depth
- 182.9 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SR24-108:181.36-182.88
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 464828
- Northing
- 8172642
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 245 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak silver grade associated with a new copper discovery.
Evidence · table
“5”
Context: 1.52
SR24-135Storm Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SR24-135
- Project
- Storm Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nu
- Reported Region
- Nunavut
- Ticker
- BAY
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.52 m
- From
- 163.07 m
- To
- 164.59 m
- Hole Depth
- 230.1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SR24-135:163.07-164.59
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 464779
- Northing
- 8172593
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 240 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate copper grade confirming mineralization at the Squall Prospect, following up on a previous high-grade intercept.
Positive factors
- Confirms mineralization at Squall Prospect
Evidence · table
“0.5”
Context: 1.52
SR24-135Storm Copper Project · silverGrade: 3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SR24-135
- Project
- Storm Copper Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_nu
- Reported Region
- Nunavut
- Ticker
- BAY
Geometry
- Grade
- 3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.52 m
- From
- 163.07 m
- To
- 164.59 m
- Hole Depth
- 230.1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SR24-135:163.07-164.59
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 464779
- Northing
- 8172593
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 240 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak silver grade associated with copper mineralization at the Squall Prospect.
Evidence · table
“3”
Context: 1.52
SR24-136Storm Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SR24-136
- Project
- Storm Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nu
- Reported Region
- Nunavut
- Ticker
- BAY
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.52 m
- From
- 38.1 m
- To
- 39.62 m
- Hole Depth
- 199.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SR24-136:38.10-39.62
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 462798
- Northing
- 8174973
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 277 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate copper grade from reconnaissance drilling, contributing to geological understanding.
Evidence · table
“0.4”
Context: 1.52
SR24-136Storm Copper Project · silverGrade: 2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SR24-136
- Project
- Storm Copper Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_nu
- Reported Region
- Nunavut
- Ticker
- BAY
Geometry
- Grade
- 2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.52 m
- From
- 38.1 m
- To
- 39.62 m
- Hole Depth
- 199.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SR24-136:38.10-39.62
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 462798
- Northing
- 8174973
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 277 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak silver grade from reconnaissance drilling.
Evidence · table
“2”
Context: 1.52
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