Fox Tungsten Reports Initial Assay Results from 2026 Drill Program, Including High-Grade Intervals at RC South
Original announcement by thenewswire on
- Company
- Fox Tungsten Ltd.
- Ticker
- FOXT
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Tungsten
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-10-07 12:19:18 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Fox Tungsten reported initial assay results from its 2026 drill program at the Fox Tungsten Project in British Columbia, with highlights including 0.4 metres grading 9.63% WO3 within a broader 7.9-metre interval in hole F26-012 at RC South. While resource expansion drilling confirmed tungsten mineralization and high-grade zones, several holes returned no significant results, and exploration drilling at Fox North also yielded no significant grades. The company has over 30 holes with assays pending and plans to release additional results.
Reasoning: Initial assay results from the 2026 drill program at RC South confirmed tungsten mineralization with some high-grade intervals, supporting resource expansion, but other holes were barren and exploration at Fox North was unsuccessful.
Positive factors
- High-grade tungsten intercepts
- Resource expansion drilling confirmed mineralization
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- Qualified Person sign-off
Negative factors
- Several holes returned no significant results
- Exploration drilling at Fox North did not yield significant grades
- True width not disclosed for intercepts
Facts used in scoring: 21
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified lab, QP sign-off, and methods like blanks, standards, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance / Quality Control Procedures”
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: Patrick McLaughlin, P.Geo, a Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101, verified and approved the technical and scientific contents of the release.
Evidence · text
“Patrick McLaughlin, P.Geo, a Qualified Person pursuant to National Instrument 43-101”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The current Mineral Resource Estimate is stated to be NI 43-101 compliant.
Evidence · text
“The current NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The existing Mineral Resource Estimate includes a significant Inferred component (565,400 tonnes).
Evidence · text
“565,400 tonnes grading 1.231% WO₃ (Inferred)”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 21. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (19)
F26-003Fox North · tungstenGrade: 1.43Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- F26-003
- Project
- Fox North
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- FOXT
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.43
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.1 m
- From
- 34.6 m
- To
- 36.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 34.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- F26-003:34.6-36.7
Location
- Location
- RC South
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong tungsten grade, contributing positively to the resource expansion efforts at RC South.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for tungsten
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.43”
Context: 2.1
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · text
“2.1 metres grading 1.43% WO from 34.6 meters in hole F26-003”
F26-003Fox North · tungstenGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- F26-003
- Project
- Fox North
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- FOXT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.4 m
- From
- 44 m
- To
- 45.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 34.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- F26-003:44-45.4
Location
- Location
- RC South
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak tungsten grade, contributing marginally to the resource expansion efforts.
Negative factors
- Weak grade for tungsten
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.30”
Context: 1.4
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · text
“1.4 metres grading 0.30% WO”
F26-005Fox North · tungstenGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- F26-005
- Project
- Fox North
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- FOXT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.33
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8.8 m
- From
- 43.6 m
- To
- 52.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 43.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- F26-005:43.6-52.4
Location
- Location
- RC South
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak tungsten grade over a moderate length, contributing to resource expansion.
Positive factors
- Moderate intercept length
Negative factors
- Weak grade for tungsten
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.33”
Context: 8.8
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · text
“8.8 metres grading 0.33% WO from 43.6 meters”
F26-005Fox North · tungstenGrade: 1.94Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- F26-005
- Project
- Fox North
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- FOXT
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.94
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 45 m
- To
- 46 m
- Intercept Depth
- 43.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- F26-005:45-46
Location
- Location
- RC South
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval is a strong result for tungsten, despite its narrow width, supporting resource expansion.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for tungsten
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.94”
Context: 1.0
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · text
“1.0 metre grading 1.94% WO”
F26-005Fox North · tungstenGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- F26-005
- Project
- Fox North
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- FOXT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.9 m
- From
- 56.5 m
- To
- 57.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 43.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- F26-005:56.5-57.4
Location
- Location
- RC South
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low tungsten grade over a narrow width, contributing minimally to the resource expansion.
Negative factors
- Below weak grade for tungsten
- Narrow intercept length
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.15”
Context: 0.9
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · text
“0.9 metres grading 0.15% WO”
F26-006Fox North · tungstenGrade: 1.97Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- F26-006
- Project
- Fox North
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- FOXT
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.97
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.2 m
- From
- 18.4 m
- To
- 19.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 18.4 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- F26-006:18.4-19.6
Location
- Location
- RC South
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade intercept is a strong result for tungsten, despite its narrow width, supporting resource expansion.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for tungsten
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.97”
Context: 1.2
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · text
“1.2 metres grading 1.97% WO from 18.4 meters in hole F26-006”
F26-012Fox North · tungstenGrade: 0.48Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- F26-012
- Project
- Fox North
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- FOXT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.48
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.9 m
- From
- 84 m
- To
- 91.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 84 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- F26-012:84-91.9
Location
- Location
- RC South
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak tungsten grade over a moderate length, contributing to resource expansion.
Positive factors
- Moderate intercept length
Negative factors
- Weak grade for tungsten
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.48”
Context: 7.9
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · text
“7.9 metres grading 0.48% WO from 84.0 meters”
F26-012Fox North · tungstenGrade: 0.66Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- F26-012
- Project
- Fox North
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- FOXT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.66
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.4 m
- From
- 85.3 m
- To
- 85.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 84 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- F26-012:85.3-85.8
Location
- Location
- RC South
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate tungsten grade, but its very narrow width limits its overall impact.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for tungsten
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept length
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.66”
Context: 0.4
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · text
“0.4 metres grading 0.66% WO”
F26-012Fox North · tungstenGrade: 9.63Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- F26-012
- Project
- Fox North
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- FOXT
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.63
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.4 m
- From
- 91.6 m
- To
- 91.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 84 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- F26-012:91.6-91.9
Location
- Location
- RC South
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade sub-interval is an exceptional result for tungsten, significantly contributing to the resource expansion potential despite its narrow width.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade for tungsten
- Bonanza intercept
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept length
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“9.63”
Context: 0.4
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The grade of 9.63% WO3 is well above the exceptional threshold for tungsten.
Evidence · text
“0.4 metres grading 9.63% WO”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · text
“0.4 metres grading 9.63% WO”
F26-014Fox North · tungstenGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- F26-014
- Project
- Fox North
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- FOXT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 182.7 m
- To
- 183.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 182.7 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- F26-014:182.7-183.2
Location
- Location
- RC South
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak tungsten grade over a very narrow width, contributing minimally to the resource expansion.
Negative factors
- Weak grade for tungsten
- Very narrow intercept length
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.25”
Context: 0.5
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · text
“0.5 metres grading 0.25% WO”
F26-020Fox North · tungstenGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- F26-020
- Project
- Fox North
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- FOXT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.28
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 100.6 m
- To
- 101 m
- Intercept Depth
- 100.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- F26-020:100.6-101
Location
- Location
- RC South
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak tungsten grade over a very narrow width, contributing minimally to the resource expansion.
Negative factors
- Weak grade for tungsten
- Very narrow intercept length
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.28”
Context: 0.5
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · text
“0.5 metres grading 0.28% WO”
F26-020Fox North · tungstenGrade: 0.58Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- F26-020
- Project
- Fox North
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- FOXT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.58
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 202.5 m
- To
- 203 m
- Intercept Depth
- 100.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- F26-020:202.5-203
Location
- Location
- RC South
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate tungsten grade over a very narrow width, contributing to resource expansion.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for tungsten
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept length
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.58”
Context: 0.5
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · text
“0.5 metres grading 0.58% WO”
F26-020Fox North · tungstenGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- F26-020
- Project
- Fox North
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- FOXT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.14
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 215.1 m
- To
- 215.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 100.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- F26-020:215.1-215.6
Location
- Location
- RC South
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low tungsten grade over a very narrow width, contributing minimally to the resource expansion.
Negative factors
- Below weak grade for tungsten
- Very narrow intercept length
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.14”
Context: 0.5
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · text
“0.5 metres grading 0.14% WO”
F26-020Fox North · tungstenGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- F26-020
- Project
- Fox North
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- FOXT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.11
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.4 m
- From
- 218.3 m
- To
- 219.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 100.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- F26-020:218.3-219.7
Location
- Location
- RC South
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low tungsten grade, contributing minimally to the resource expansion.
Negative factors
- Below weak grade for tungsten
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.11”
Context: 1.4
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · text
“1.4 metres grading 0.11% WO”
F26-020Fox North · tungstenGrade: 0.51Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- F26-020
- Project
- Fox North
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- FOXT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.51
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
- From
- 225.2 m
- To
- 228.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 100.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- F26-020:225.2-228.4
Location
- Location
- RC South
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate tungsten grade, contributing to resource expansion.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for tungsten
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.51”
Context: 3.1
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · text
“3.1 metres grading 0.51% WO”
F26-020Fox North · tungstenGrade: 2.35Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- F26-020
- Project
- Fox North
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- FOXT
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.35
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 226.5 m
- To
- 227 m
- Intercept Depth
- 100.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- F26-020:226.5-227
Location
- Location
- RC South
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This exceptional-grade sub-interval is a very strong result for tungsten, despite its narrow width, supporting resource expansion.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade for tungsten
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept length
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.35”
Context: 0.6
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · text
“0.6 metres grading 2.35% WO”
F26-007Fox North · tungstenGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- F26-007
- Project
- Fox North
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- FOXT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.11
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 92 m
- To
- 93 m
- Intercept Depth
- 92 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- F26-007:92-93
Location
- Location
- Fox North
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low tungsten grade, indicating no significant mineralization in this exploration hole.
Negative factors
- Below weak grade for tungsten
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.11”
Context: 1.0
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · text
“1.0”
F26-007Fox North · tungstenGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- F26-007
- Project
- Fox North
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- FOXT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.13
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 204.5 m
- To
- 205.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 92 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- F26-007:204.5-205.9
Location
- Location
- Fox North
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low tungsten grade, indicating no significant mineralization in this exploration hole.
Negative factors
- Below weak grade for tungsten
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.13”
Context: 1.5
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · text
“1.5”
F26-007Fox North · tungstenGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- F26-007
- Project
- Fox North
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- FOXT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.28
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.8 m
- From
- 296.7 m
- To
- 298.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 92 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- F26-007:296.7-298.4
Location
- Location
- Fox North
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak tungsten grade, indicating limited mineralization in this exploration hole.
Negative factors
- Weak grade for tungsten
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.28”
Context: 1.8
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · text
“1.8”
Resource Estimates (2)
indicatedFox Tungsten Project · tungstenTonnes: 582400Grade: 0.826Grade Unit: % WO3Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Fox Tungsten Project
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- FOXT
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Patrick McLaughlin
- Resource group id
- resource:e1b3e8686049f2c83998
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 582400
- Grade
- 0.826
- Grade Unit
- % WO3
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a previously reported Indicated Mineral Resource, providing a baseline for the project's potential.
Positive factors
- NI 43-101 compliant
- QP signed
Evidence · text
“The current NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate includes 582,400 tonnes grading 0.826% WO₃ (Indicated)”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
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: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
inferredFox Tungsten Project · tungstenTonnes: 565400Grade: 1.231Grade Unit: % WO3Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Fox Tungsten Project
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- FOXT
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Patrick McLaughlin
- Resource group id
- resource:064fae286177222325cb
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 565400
- Grade
- 1.231
- Grade Unit
- % WO3
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a previously reported Inferred Mineral Resource, indicating potential for future conversion but with lower geological confidence.
Positive factors
- NI 43-101 compliant
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Inferred category represents lower geological confidence
Evidence · text
“and 565,400 tonnes grading 1.231% WO₃ (Inferred)”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
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: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
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.