# 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 Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694 Original source: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/10/21/3385638/0/en/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.html Publisher: globenewswire Original announcement: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T14:33:26.577Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T14:33:26.577Z - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Significant width and grade in K-26-346 \(110m @ 1.86% CuEq\) - Positive factor: Discovery of a new mineralized structure above Unit 1 - Positive factor: Identification of additional porphyry mineralization below previously defined zones - Positive factor: Confirmation of geological and grade continuity in the Western Zone - Positive factor: Up-dip extension of Unit 1 and persistence of palladium in Unit 2 Facts used in scoring: 60 ## Classification and evidence **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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-26-346 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-0) Kwanika · copper #### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 84.3 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### K-26-346 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-1) Kwanika · gold #### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 84.3 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### K-26-259 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-2) Kwanika · copper #### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 74 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### K-26-259 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-3) Kwanika · gold #### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 74 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### K-26-259 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-4) Kwanika · silver #### 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 factor: 1.7 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 74 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-259 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-5) Kwanika · palladium #### 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 factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 0.03 Context: K-26-259 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 74 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-259 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-6) Kwanika · copper #### 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 factor: 0.67 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.67 Context: Including #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 34.8 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-259 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-7) Kwanika · gold #### 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 factor: 0.9 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.90 Context: Including #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 34.8 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-259 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-8) Kwanika · silver #### 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 factor: 2.39 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 2.39 Context: Including #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 34.8 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-259 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-9) Kwanika · palladium #### 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 factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 0.01 Context: Including #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 34.8 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### And [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-10) Kwanika · copper #### 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 factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.24 Context: And #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 25.7 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### And [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-11) Kwanika · gold #### 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 factor: 0.59 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.59 Context: And #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 25.7 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### And [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-12) Kwanika · silver #### 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 factor: 1.34 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.34 Context: And #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 25.7 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### And [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-13) Kwanika · palladium #### 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 factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 0.05 Context: And #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 25.7 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-259 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-14) Kwanika · copper #### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 14.1 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-259 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-15) Kwanika · gold #### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 14.1 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-259 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-16) Kwanika · silver #### 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 factor: 1.55 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 14.1 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-259 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-17) Kwanika · palladium #### 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 factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 0.01 Context: K-26-259 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 14.1 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-264 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-18) Kwanika · copper #### 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 factor: 0.5 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 19.3 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-264 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-19) Kwanika · gold #### 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 factor: 0.51 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 19.3 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-264 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-20) Kwanika · silver #### 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 factor: 1.82 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 19.3 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-264 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-21) Kwanika · palladium #### 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 factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 0.01 Context: K-26-264 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 19.3 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-264 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-22) Kwanika · copper #### 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 factor: 0.57 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.57 Context: Including #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 11.6 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-264 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-23) Kwanika · gold #### 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 factor: 0.78 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.78 Context: Including #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 11.6 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-264 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-24) Kwanika · silver #### 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 factor: 1.74 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.74 Context: Including #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 11.6 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-264 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-25) Kwanika · palladium #### 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 factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 0.01 Context: Including #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 11.6 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-264 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-26) Kwanika · copper #### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 32.7 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-264 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-27) Kwanika · gold #### 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 factor: 0.73 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 32.7 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-264 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-28) Kwanika · silver #### 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 factor: 2.22 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 32.7 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-264 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-29) Kwanika · palladium #### 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 factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 0.01 Context: K-26-264 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 32.7 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-264 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-30) Kwanika · copper #### 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 factor: 0.44 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.44 Context: Including #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 22.4 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-264 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-31) Kwanika · gold #### 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 factor: 0.94 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.94 Context: Including #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 22.4 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-264 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-32) Kwanika · silver #### 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 factor: 2.57 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 2.57 Context: Including #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 22.4 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-264 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-33) Kwanika · palladium #### 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 factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 0.01 Context: Including #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 22.4 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-264 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-34) Kwanika · copper #### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 6.8 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-264 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-35) Kwanika · gold #### 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 factor: 0.56 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 6.8 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-264 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-36) Kwanika · silver #### 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 factor: 0.83 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 6.8 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-264 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-37) Kwanika · palladium #### 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 factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 0.04 Context: K-26-264 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 6.8 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-264 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-38) Kwanika · copper #### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 5.8 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-264 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-39) Kwanika · gold #### 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 factor: 0.55 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 5.8 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-264 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-40) Kwanika · silver #### 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 factor: 1.1 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 5.8 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-264 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-41) Kwanika · palladium #### 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 factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 0.08 Context: K-26-264 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 5.8 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-346 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-42) Kwanika · silver #### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 84.3 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-346 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-43) Kwanika · palladium #### 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 factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 0.06 Context: K-26-346 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 84.3 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-346 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-44) Kwanika · copper #### 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 factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.34 Context: Including #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 7.7 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-346 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-45) Kwanika · gold #### 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 factor: 0.5 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.50 Context: Including #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 7.7 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-346 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-46) Kwanika · silver #### 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 factor: 2.32 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 2.32 Context: Including #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 7.7 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### K-26-346 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-47) Kwanika · palladium #### 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 factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 0.01 Context: Including #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 7.7 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### And [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-48) Kwanika · copper #### 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 factor: 1.08 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.08 Context: And #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 12.3 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### And [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-49) Kwanika · gold #### 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 factor: 3.03 g/t gold is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 3.03 Context: And #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 12.3 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### And [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-50) Kwanika · silver #### 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 factor: 4.23 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 4.23 Context: And #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 12.3 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### And [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-51) Kwanika · palladium #### 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 factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 0.05 Context: And #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 12.3 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### And [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-52) Kwanika · copper #### 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 factor: 1.01 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.01 Context: And #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 30.5 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### And [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-53) Kwanika · gold #### 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 factor: 1.37 g/t gold is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.37 Context: And #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 30.5 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### And [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-54) Kwanika · silver #### 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 factor: 4.32 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 4.32 Context: And #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 30.5 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### And [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-55) Kwanika · palladium #### 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 factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 0.13 Context: And #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 30.5 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### And [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-56) Kwanika · copper #### 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 factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.34 Context: And #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 15.3 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### And [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-57) Kwanika · gold #### 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 factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.46 Context: And #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 15.3 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### And [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-58) Kwanika · silver #### 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 factor: 2.33 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 2.33 Context: And #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 15.3 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### And [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northwest-intersects-110-0-metres-of-1-86-cueq-0-64-copper-and-1-10-g-t-gold-in--11d403d4-924c-4a91-9e34-c79b755b1694#fact-drill-facts-59) Kwanika · palladium #### 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 factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 0.01 Context: And #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 15.3 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.