NorthWest Intersects 110.0 Metres of 1.86% CuEq, 0.64% Copper and 1.10 g/t Gold in the Western Zone at Kwanika from 378 Metres

Original announcement by globenewswire on

Company
NorthWest Copper Corp.
Ticker
NWST
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
British Columbia
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Gold, Silver, Palladium
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-10-21 14:33:27 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

NorthWest Copper Corp. reported significant drill results from its Kwanika project in British Columbia, highlighted by a 110-metre intercept of 1.86% CuEq in the Western Zone. The drilling confirmed geological continuity, identified a new mineralized structure, and demonstrated expansion potential both up-dip and below previously known zones.

Reasoning: Strong drill results confirming continuity and expanding the mineralized footprint with new structures and extensions.

Positive factors

  • Significant width and grade in K-26-346 (110m @ 1.86% CuEq)
  • Discovery of a new mineralized structure above Unit 1
  • Identification of additional porphyry mineralization below previously defined zones
  • Confirmation of geological and grade continuity in the Western Zone
  • Up-dip extension of Unit 1 and persistence of palladium in Unit 2

Facts used in scoring: 60

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: Release includes details on blanks, standards, duplicates, and secondary laboratory re-assays.

Evidence · text

“an external QA/QC program was implemented using coarse blanks and certified prepared blanks and standards”

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: Estimated true widths are provided for the key intercepts in the text and table.

Evidence · text

“110.0 metres (estimated true width of 84.3 metres)”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 60. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (60)

K-26-346Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: %Intercept: 110 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-346
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.64
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
110 m
True Width
84.3 m
From
378 m
To
488 m
Hole Depth
501 m
Intercept Depth
378 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-346:378-488
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Western Zone
Easting
351325
Northing
6156208
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N
Elevation
1002 m
Azimuth
170 °
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.86
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade, wide intercept confirming continuity.

Positive factors

  • Significant width and grade

Evidence · text

“K-26-346, which intersected 110.0 metres (estimated true width of 84.3 metres) grading 0.64% copper and 1.10 g/t gold (1.86% copper equivalent ("CuEq"))”

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 84.3

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"

K-26-346Kwanika · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 110 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-346
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
110 m
True Width
84.3 m
From
378 m
To
488 m
Hole Depth
501 m
Intercept Depth
378 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-346:378-488
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Western Zone
Easting
351325
Northing
6156208
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N
Elevation
1002 m
Azimuth
170 °
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.86
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant gold component in a major intercept.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade in a wide intercept

Evidence · text

“110.0 metres (estimated true width of 84.3 metres) grading 0.64% copper and 1.10 g/t gold”

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 84.3

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"

K-26-259Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.42Grade Unit: %Intercept: 115.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-259
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.42
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
115.1 m
True Width
74 m
From
406.9 m
To
522 m
Hole Depth
576 m
Intercept Depth
406.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-259:406.9-522
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Western Zone
Easting
351325
Northing
6156207
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N
Elevation
1002 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.19
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Wide intercept confirming continuity.

Positive factors

  • Significant width

Evidence · text

“K-26-259: 115.1 metres of 0.42% Cu and 0.69 g/t Au (1.19% CuEq) from 406.9 metres”

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 74

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"

K-26-259Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.69Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 115.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-259
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.69
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
115.1 m
True Width
74 m
From
406.9 m
To
522 m
Hole Depth
576 m
Intercept Depth
406.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-259:406.9-522
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Western Zone
Easting
351325
Northing
6156207
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N
Elevation
1002 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.19
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Wide intercept confirming continuity.

Positive factors

  • Significant width

Evidence · text

“K-26-259: 115.1 metres of 0.42% Cu and 0.69 g/t Au (1.19% CuEq) from 406.9 metres”

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 74

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"

K-26-259Kwanika · silverGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 115.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-259
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
115.1 m
True Width
74 m
From
406.9 m
To
522 m
Hole Depth
576 m
Intercept Depth
406.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-259:406.9-522
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.19
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.7 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 195.7 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.7 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.70”

Context: K-26-259

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 74

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

K-26-259Kwanika · palladiumGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 115.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-259
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.03
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
115.1 m
True Width
74 m
From
406.9 m
To
522 m
Hole Depth
576 m
Intercept Depth
406.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-259:406.9-522
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.19
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.03 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.03”

Context: K-26-259

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 74

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

K-26-259Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.67Grade Unit: %Intercept: 54.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-259
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.67
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
54.1 m
True Width
34.8 m
From
406.9 m
To
461 m
Hole Depth
576 m
Intercept Depth
406.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-259:406.9-461
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.66
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.67 % copper is strong against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 36.2 %·m is weak (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 0.67 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.67”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 34.8

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

K-26-259Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 54.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-259
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
54.1 m
True Width
34.8 m
From
406.9 m
To
461 m
Hole Depth
576 m
Intercept Depth
406.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-259:406.9-461
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.66
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.9 g/t gold is strong against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 48.7 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 0.9 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.90”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 34.8

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

K-26-259Kwanika · silverGrade: 2.39Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 54.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-259
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
2.39
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
54.1 m
True Width
34.8 m
From
406.9 m
To
461 m
Hole Depth
576 m
Intercept Depth
406.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-259:406.9-461
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.66
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.39 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 129.3 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 2.39 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“2.39”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 34.8

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

K-26-259Kwanika · palladiumGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 54.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-259
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
54.1 m
True Width
34.8 m
From
406.9 m
To
461 m
Hole Depth
576 m
Intercept Depth
406.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-259:406.9-461
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.66
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.01 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 34.8

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

AndKwanika · copperGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: %Intercept: 40 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
And
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.24
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
40 m
True Width
25.7 m
From
476 m
To
516 m
Hole Depth
501 m
Intercept Depth
476 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
And:476-516
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.89
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.24 % copper is weak against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 9.6 %·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.24”

Context: And

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 25.7

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

AndKwanika · goldGrade: 0.59Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 40 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
And
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.59
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
40 m
True Width
25.7 m
From
476 m
To
516 m
Hole Depth
501 m
Intercept Depth
476 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
And:476-516
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.89
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.59 g/t gold is strong against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 23.6 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 0.59 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.59”

Context: And

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 25.7

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

AndKwanika · silverGrade: 1.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 40 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
And
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.34
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
40 m
True Width
25.7 m
From
476 m
To
516 m
Hole Depth
501 m
Intercept Depth
476 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
And:476-516
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.89
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.34 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 53.6 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.34 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.34”

Context: And

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 25.7

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

AndKwanika · palladiumGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 40 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
And
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.05
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
40 m
True Width
25.7 m
From
476 m
To
516 m
Hole Depth
501 m
Intercept Depth
476 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
And:476-516
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.89
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.05 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.05”

Context: And

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 25.7

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

K-26-259Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: %Intercept: 22 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-259
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.27
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
22 m
True Width
14.1 m
From
554 m
To
576 m
Hole Depth
576 m
Intercept Depth
554 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-259:554-576
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.54
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.27 % copper is moderate against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 5.9 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.27”

Context: K-26-259

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 14.1

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

K-26-259Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-259
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.23
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
22 m
True Width
14.1 m
From
554 m
To
576 m
Hole Depth
576 m
Intercept Depth
554 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-259:554-576
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.54
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.23 g/t gold is weak against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 5.1 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.23”

Context: K-26-259

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 14.1

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

K-26-259Kwanika · silverGrade: 1.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-259
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.55
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
22 m
True Width
14.1 m
From
554 m
To
576 m
Hole Depth
576 m
Intercept Depth
554 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-259:554-576
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.54
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.55 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 34.1 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.55 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.55”

Context: K-26-259

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 14.1

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

K-26-259Kwanika · palladiumGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-259
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
22 m
True Width
14.1 m
From
554 m
To
576 m
Hole Depth
576 m
Intercept Depth
554 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-259:554-576
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.54
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.01 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: K-26-259

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 14.1

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

K-26-264Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 30 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-264
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.5
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
30 m
True Width
19.3 m
From
411 m
To
441 m
Hole Depth
650 m
Intercept Depth
411 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-264:411-441
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.07
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.5 % copper is strong against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 15.0 %·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 0.5 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.50”

Context: K-26-264

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 19.3

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

K-26-264Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-264
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.51
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
30 m
True Width
19.3 m
From
411 m
To
441 m
Hole Depth
650 m
Intercept Depth
411 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-264:411-441
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.07
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.51 g/t gold is strong against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 15.3 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 0.51 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.51”

Context: K-26-264

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 19.3

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

K-26-264Kwanika · silverGrade: 1.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-264
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.82
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
30 m
True Width
19.3 m
From
411 m
To
441 m
Hole Depth
650 m
Intercept Depth
411 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-264:411-441
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.07
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.82 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 54.6 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.82 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.82”

Context: K-26-264

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 19.3

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

K-26-264Kwanika · palladiumGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-264
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
30 m
True Width
19.3 m
From
411 m
To
441 m
Hole Depth
650 m
Intercept Depth
411 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-264:411-441
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.07
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.01 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: K-26-264

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 19.3

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

K-26-264Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.57Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-264
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.57
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
18 m
True Width
11.6 m
From
411 m
To
429 m
Hole Depth
650 m
Intercept Depth
411 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-264:411-429
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.42
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.57 % copper is strong against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 10.3 %·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 0.57 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.57”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 11.6

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

K-26-264Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-264
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.78
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
18 m
True Width
11.6 m
From
411 m
To
429 m
Hole Depth
650 m
Intercept Depth
411 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-264:411-429
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.42
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.78 g/t gold is strong against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 14.0 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 0.78 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.78”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 11.6

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

K-26-264Kwanika · silverGrade: 1.74Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-264
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.74
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
18 m
True Width
11.6 m
From
411 m
To
429 m
Hole Depth
650 m
Intercept Depth
411 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-264:411-429
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.42
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.74 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 31.3 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.74 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.74”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 11.6

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

K-26-264Kwanika · palladiumGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-264
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
18 m
True Width
11.6 m
From
411 m
To
429 m
Hole Depth
650 m
Intercept Depth
411 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-264:411-429
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.42
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.01 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 11.6

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

K-26-264Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 50.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-264
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.38
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
50.9 m
True Width
32.7 m
From
487 m
To
537.9 m
Hole Depth
650 m
Intercept Depth
487 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-264:487-537.9
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.19
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.38 % copper is moderate against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 19.3 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.38”

Context: K-26-264

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 32.7

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

K-26-264Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 50.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-264
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.73
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
50.9 m
True Width
32.7 m
From
487 m
To
537.9 m
Hole Depth
650 m
Intercept Depth
487 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-264:487-537.9
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.19
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.73 g/t gold is strong against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 37.2 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 0.73 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.73”

Context: K-26-264

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 32.7

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

K-26-264Kwanika · silverGrade: 2.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 50.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-264
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
2.22
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
50.9 m
True Width
32.7 m
From
487 m
To
537.9 m
Hole Depth
650 m
Intercept Depth
487 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-264:487-537.9
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.19
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.22 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 113.0 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 2.22 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“2.22”

Context: K-26-264

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 32.7

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

K-26-264Kwanika · palladiumGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 50.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-264
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
50.9 m
True Width
32.7 m
From
487 m
To
537.9 m
Hole Depth
650 m
Intercept Depth
487 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-264:487-537.9
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.19
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.01 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: K-26-264

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 32.7

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

K-26-264Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.44Grade Unit: %Intercept: 34.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-264
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.44
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
34.9 m
True Width
22.4 m
From
503 m
To
537.9 m
Hole Depth
650 m
Intercept Depth
503 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-264:503-537.9
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.48
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.44 % copper is strong against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 15.4 %·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 0.44 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.44”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 22.4

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

K-26-264Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.94Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 34.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-264
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.94
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
34.9 m
True Width
22.4 m
From
503 m
To
537.9 m
Hole Depth
650 m
Intercept Depth
503 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-264:503-537.9
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.48
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.94 g/t gold is strong against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 32.8 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 0.94 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.94”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 22.4

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

K-26-264Kwanika · silverGrade: 2.57Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 34.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-264
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
2.57
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
34.9 m
True Width
22.4 m
From
503 m
To
537.9 m
Hole Depth
650 m
Intercept Depth
503 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-264:503-537.9
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.48
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.57 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 89.7 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 2.57 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“2.57”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 22.4

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

K-26-264Kwanika · palladiumGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 34.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-264
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
34.9 m
True Width
22.4 m
From
503 m
To
537.9 m
Hole Depth
650 m
Intercept Depth
503 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-264:503-537.9
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.48
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.01 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 22.4

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

K-26-264Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-264
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.15
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
10.6 m
True Width
6.8 m
From
601.8 m
To
612.4 m
Hole Depth
650 m
Intercept Depth
601.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-264:601.8-612.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.76
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.15 % copper is weak against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 1.6 %·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.15”

Context: K-26-264

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 6.8

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

K-26-264Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.56Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-264
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.56
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.6 m
True Width
6.8 m
From
601.8 m
To
612.4 m
Hole Depth
650 m
Intercept Depth
601.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-264:601.8-612.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.76
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.56 g/t gold is strong against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 5.9 g/t·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 0.56 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.56”

Context: K-26-264

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 6.8

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

K-26-264Kwanika · silverGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-264
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.83
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.6 m
True Width
6.8 m
From
601.8 m
To
612.4 m
Hole Depth
650 m
Intercept Depth
601.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-264:601.8-612.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.76
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.83 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 8.8 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.83 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.83”

Context: K-26-264

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 6.8

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

K-26-264Kwanika · palladiumGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-264
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.04
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.6 m
True Width
6.8 m
From
601.8 m
To
612.4 m
Hole Depth
650 m
Intercept Depth
601.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-264:601.8-612.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.76
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.04 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.04”

Context: K-26-264

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 6.8

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

K-26-264Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-264
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.25
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
9 m
True Width
5.8 m
From
638 m
To
647 m
Hole Depth
650 m
Intercept Depth
638 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-264:638-647
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.85
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.25 % copper is moderate against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 2.3 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.25”

Context: K-26-264

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 5.8

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

K-26-264Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-264
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.55
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9 m
True Width
5.8 m
From
638 m
To
647 m
Hole Depth
650 m
Intercept Depth
638 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-264:638-647
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.85
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.55 g/t gold is strong against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 5.0 g/t·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 0.55 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.55”

Context: K-26-264

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 5.8

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

K-26-264Kwanika · silverGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-264
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9 m
True Width
5.8 m
From
638 m
To
647 m
Hole Depth
650 m
Intercept Depth
638 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-264:638-647
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.85
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.1 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 9.9 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.1 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.10”

Context: K-26-264

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 5.8

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

K-26-264Kwanika · palladiumGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-264
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.08
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9 m
True Width
5.8 m
From
638 m
To
647 m
Hole Depth
650 m
Intercept Depth
638 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-264:638-647
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.85
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.08 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.08”

Context: K-26-264

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 5.8

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

K-26-346Kwanika · silverGrade: 3.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 110 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-346
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
3.11
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
110 m
True Width
84.3 m
From
378 m
To
488 m
Hole Depth
501 m
Intercept Depth
378 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-346:378-488
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.86
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.11 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 342.1 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“3.11”

Context: K-26-346

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 84.3

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

K-26-346Kwanika · palladiumGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 110 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-346
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.06
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
110 m
True Width
84.3 m
From
378 m
To
488 m
Hole Depth
501 m
Intercept Depth
378 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-346:378-488
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.86
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.06 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.06”

Context: K-26-346

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 84.3

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

K-26-346Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-346
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.34
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
10 m
True Width
7.7 m
From
378 m
To
388 m
Hole Depth
501 m
Intercept Depth
378 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-346:378-388
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.9
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.34 % copper is moderate against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 3.4 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.34”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 7.7

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

K-26-346Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-346
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10 m
True Width
7.7 m
From
378 m
To
388 m
Hole Depth
501 m
Intercept Depth
378 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-346:378-388
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.9
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.5 g/t gold is strong against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 5.0 g/t·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 0.5 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.50”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 7.7

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

K-26-346Kwanika · silverGrade: 2.32Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-346
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
2.32
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10 m
True Width
7.7 m
From
378 m
To
388 m
Hole Depth
501 m
Intercept Depth
378 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-346:378-388
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.9
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.32 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 23.2 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 2.32 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“2.32”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 7.7

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

K-26-346Kwanika · palladiumGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-346
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10 m
True Width
7.7 m
From
378 m
To
388 m
Hole Depth
501 m
Intercept Depth
378 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-346:378-388
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.9
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.01 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 7.7

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

AndKwanika · copperGrade: 1.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 16.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
And
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.08
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
16.1 m
True Width
12.3 m
From
392.5 m
To
408.6 m
Hole Depth
501 m
Intercept Depth
392.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
And:392.5-408.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
4.37
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.08 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 17.4 %·m is below (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 1.08 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.08”

Context: And

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 12.3

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

AndKwanika · goldGrade: 3.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
And
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
3.03
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16.1 m
True Width
12.3 m
From
392.5 m
To
408.6 m
Hole Depth
501 m
Intercept Depth
392.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
And:392.5-408.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
4.37
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.03 g/t gold is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 48.8 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 3.03 g/t gold is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“3.03”

Context: And

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 12.3

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

AndKwanika · silverGrade: 4.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
And
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
4.23
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16.1 m
True Width
12.3 m
From
392.5 m
To
408.6 m
Hole Depth
501 m
Intercept Depth
392.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
And:392.5-408.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
4.37
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.23 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 68.1 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 4.23 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“4.23”

Context: And

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 12.3

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

AndKwanika · palladiumGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
And
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.05
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16.1 m
True Width
12.3 m
From
392.5 m
To
408.6 m
Hole Depth
501 m
Intercept Depth
392.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
And:392.5-408.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
4.37
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.05 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.05”

Context: And

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 12.3

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

AndKwanika · copperGrade: 1.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 39.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
And
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
39.8 m
True Width
30.5 m
From
414.2 m
To
454 m
Hole Depth
501 m
Intercept Depth
414.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
And:414.2-454
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.53
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.01 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 40.2 %·m is weak (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 1.01 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.01”

Context: And

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 30.5

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

AndKwanika · goldGrade: 1.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 39.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
And
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.37
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
39.8 m
True Width
30.5 m
From
414.2 m
To
454 m
Hole Depth
501 m
Intercept Depth
414.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
And:414.2-454
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.53
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.37 g/t gold is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 54.5 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 1.37 g/t gold is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.37”

Context: And

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 30.5

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

AndKwanika · silverGrade: 4.32Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 39.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
And
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
4.32
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
39.8 m
True Width
30.5 m
From
414.2 m
To
454 m
Hole Depth
501 m
Intercept Depth
414.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
And:414.2-454
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.53
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.32 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 171.9 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 4.32 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“4.32”

Context: And

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 30.5

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

AndKwanika · palladiumGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 39.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
And
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.13
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
39.8 m
True Width
30.5 m
From
414.2 m
To
454 m
Hole Depth
501 m
Intercept Depth
414.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
And:414.2-454
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.53
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.13 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.13”

Context: And

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 30.5

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

AndKwanika · copperGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: %Intercept: 20 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
And
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.34
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
20 m
True Width
15.3 m
From
458 m
To
478 m
Hole Depth
501 m
Intercept Depth
458 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
And:458-478
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.87
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.34 % copper is moderate against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 6.8 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.34”

Context: And

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 15.3

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

AndKwanika · goldGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
And
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.46
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
20 m
True Width
15.3 m
From
458 m
To
478 m
Hole Depth
501 m
Intercept Depth
458 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
And:458-478
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.87
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.46 g/t gold is moderate against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 9.2 g/t·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.46”

Context: And

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 15.3

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

AndKwanika · silverGrade: 2.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
And
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
2.33
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
20 m
True Width
15.3 m
From
458 m
To
478 m
Hole Depth
501 m
Intercept Depth
458 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
And:458-478
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.87
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.33 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 46.6 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 2.33 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“2.33”

Context: And

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 15.3

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

AndKwanika · palladiumGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
And
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
20 m
True Width
15.3 m
From
458 m
To
478 m
Hole Depth
501 m
Intercept Depth
458 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
And:458-478
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 10N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Actlabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.87
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.01 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: And

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 15.3

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

How Atlas produces this analysis

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