NorthWest Intersects 31.4 Metres of 0.92% Copper and 1.08 g/t Gold (2.11% CuEq) at Kwanika in the Pit Zone from 78 Metres

Original announcement by orestocks on

Company
NorthWest Copper Corp.
Ticker
NWST.V
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
British Columbia
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Gold, Silver, Palladium
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-10-14 12:01:42 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

NorthWest Copper reported strong drill results from its Kwanika project in British Columbia, highlighted by hole K-26-306 intersecting 31.4 metres grading 0.92% copper and 1.08 g/t gold (2.11% CuEq) from 78 metres. These near-surface intercepts extend mineralization up-dip and reduce drill hole spacing, supporting future resource upgrades in the high-grade Pit Zone. The company also disclosed detailed QA/QC procedures and metal equivalent assumptions.

Reasoning: The drill hole K-26-306 intersected exceptional copper equivalent grades (2.11% CuEq) over a significant width (31.4m) from near surface, extending known mineralization and supporting resource upgrades in the Pit Zone. This result is well above the average for porphyry copper deposits.

Positive factors

  • high_grade_copper
  • high_grade_gold
  • significant_width
  • true_width_disclosed
  • step_out_extension
  • infill_drilling
  • near_surface_mineralization
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Facts used in scoring: 40

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: The 31.4m at 2.11% CuEq is exceptional for a porphyry copper deposit, well above the 0.8% threshold.

Evidence · text

“31.4 Metres of 0.92% Copper and 1.08 g/t Gold (2.11% CuEq)”

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The 'True Width Est. (m)' column in Table 1 provides estimated true widths for all reported intercepts.

Evidence · table

“True Width”

Context: Length

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The release states 'Higher-grade mineralization extended approximately 25 to 50 metres up-dip' and 'succeeded in incrementally expanding mineralized areas'.

Evidence · text

“Higher-grade mineralization extended approximately 25 to 50 metres up-dip to the overburden contact”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The drill program aims to 'reduce drill hole spacing to 50 metres to support upgrading of mineral resources'.

Evidence · text

“reduce drill hole spacing to 50 metres to support upgrading of mineral resources”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: The document includes a 'Quality Assurance / Quality Control' section detailing the QA/QC program, use of blanks, standards, duplicates, and check assays.

Evidence · text

“Quality Assurance / Quality Control”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 40. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (40)

K-26-306Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: %Intercept: 39 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-306
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0.64
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
39 m
True Width
31.9 m
From
39 m
To
78 m
Hole Depth
120 m
Intercept Depth
39 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-306:39-78
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351646
Northing
6156314
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
989 m
Azimuth
275 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.04
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper intercept of 0.64% over 39.0m is strong for a porphyry deposit, contributing positively to the overall resource potential.

Positive factors

  • strong_grade
  • significant_width
  • true_width_disclosed
  • near_surface_mineralization
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.64”

Context: 39.0

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 31.9

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-306Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 39 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-306
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0.35
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
39 m
True Width
31.9 m
From
39 m
To
78 m
Hole Depth
120 m
Intercept Depth
39 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-306:39-78
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351646
Northing
6156314
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
989 m
Azimuth
275 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.04
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold intercept of 0.35 g/t over 39.0m is an economic grade for a porphyry deposit, adding value to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization.

Positive factors

  • economic_grade
  • significant_width
  • true_width_disclosed
  • near_surface_mineralization
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.35”

Context: 39.0

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 31.9

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-306Kwanika · silverGrade: 1.86Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 39 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-306
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
1.86
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
39 m
True Width
31.9 m
From
39 m
To
78 m
Hole Depth
120 m
Intercept Depth
39 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-306:39-78
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351646
Northing
6156314
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
989 m
Azimuth
275 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.04
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade of 1.86 g/t provides a minor byproduct credit to the overall intercept.

Positive factors

  • byproduct_credit
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.86”

Context: 39.0

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 31.9

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-306Kwanika · palladiumGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 39 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-306
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
39 m
True Width
31.9 m
From
39 m
To
78 m
Hole Depth
120 m
Intercept Depth
39 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-306:39-78
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351646
Northing
6156314
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
989 m
Azimuth
275 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.04
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.00 g/t indicates no significant palladium mineralization in this interval.

Positive factors

  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.00”

Context: 39.0

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 31.9

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-306Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.92Grade Unit: %Intercept: 31.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-306
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0.92
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
31.4 m
True Width
25.7 m
From
78 m
To
109.4 m
Hole Depth
120 m
Intercept Depth
39 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-306:78-109.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351646
Northing
6156314
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
989 m
Azimuth
275 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.11
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.92% over 31.4m is exceptional for a porphyry deposit, significantly exceeding the 75th percentile for this deposit type and contributing to a high CuEq grade.

Positive factors

  • exceptional_grade
  • significant_width
  • true_width_disclosed
  • near_surface_mineralization
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.92”

Context: 31.4

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 25.7

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-306Kwanika · goldGrade: 1.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 31.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-306
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
1.08
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
31.4 m
True Width
25.7 m
From
78 m
To
109.4 m
Hole Depth
120 m
Intercept Depth
39 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-306:78-109.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351646
Northing
6156314
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
989 m
Azimuth
275 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.11
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade of 1.08 g/t over 31.4m is strong for a porphyry deposit, contributing significantly to the high copper equivalent grade and overall project economics.

Positive factors

  • strong_grade
  • significant_width
  • true_width_disclosed
  • near_surface_mineralization
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.08”

Context: 31.4

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 25.7

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-306Kwanika · silverGrade: 2.62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 31.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-306
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
2.62
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
31.4 m
True Width
25.7 m
From
78 m
To
109.4 m
Hole Depth
120 m
Intercept Depth
39 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-306:78-109.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351646
Northing
6156314
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
989 m
Azimuth
275 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.11
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade of 2.62 g/t provides a minor byproduct credit to the overall intercept.

Positive factors

  • byproduct_credit
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“2.62”

Context: 31.4

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 25.7

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-306Kwanika · palladiumGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 31.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-306
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0.03
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
31.4 m
True Width
25.7 m
From
78 m
To
109.4 m
Hole Depth
120 m
Intercept Depth
39 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-306:78-109.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351646
Northing
6156314
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
989 m
Azimuth
275 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.11
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.03 g/t provides a minor byproduct credit to the overall intercept.

Positive factors

  • byproduct_credit
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.03”

Context: 31.4

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 25.7

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-306Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.61Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-306
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0.61
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
10.6 m
True Width
8.7 m
From
109.4 m
To
120 m
Hole Depth
120 m
Intercept Depth
39 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-306:109.4-120
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351646
Northing
6156314
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
989 m
Azimuth
275 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
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
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.61% over 10.6m is strong for a porphyry deposit, contributing to the overall mineralization in the Pit Zone.

Positive factors

  • strong_grade
  • true_width_disclosed
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.61”

Context: 10.6

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 8.7

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-306Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-306
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0.22
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.6 m
True Width
8.7 m
From
109.4 m
To
120 m
Hole Depth
120 m
Intercept Depth
39 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-306:109.4-120
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351646
Northing
6156314
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
989 m
Azimuth
275 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
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
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.22 g/t over 10.6m is an economic grade for a porphyry deposit, providing additional value.

Positive factors

  • economic_grade
  • true_width_disclosed
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.22”

Context: 10.6

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 8.7

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-306Kwanika · silverGrade: 1.87Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-306
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
1.87
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.6 m
True Width
8.7 m
From
109.4 m
To
120 m
Hole Depth
120 m
Intercept Depth
39 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-306:109.4-120
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351646
Northing
6156314
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
989 m
Azimuth
275 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
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
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade of 1.87 g/t provides a minor byproduct credit to the overall intercept.

Positive factors

  • byproduct_credit
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.87”

Context: 10.6

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 8.7

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-306Kwanika · palladiumGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-306
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.6 m
True Width
8.7 m
From
109.4 m
To
120 m
Hole Depth
120 m
Intercept Depth
39 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-306:109.4-120
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351646
Northing
6156314
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
989 m
Azimuth
275 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
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
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.00 g/t indicates no significant palladium mineralization in this interval.

Positive factors

  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.00”

Context: 10.6

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 8.7

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-309Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.29Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-309
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0.29
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.7 m
True Width
2 m
From
70.6 m
To
73.2 m
Hole Depth
201 m
Intercept Depth
70.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-309:70.6-73.2
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351702
Northing
6156357
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1004 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.53
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.29% over 2.7m is an economic grade for a porphyry deposit, but the narrow width limits its overall impact.

Positive factors

  • economic_grade
  • true_width_disclosed
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.29”

Context: 2.7

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 2

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-309Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-309
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.7 m
True Width
2 m
From
70.6 m
To
73.2 m
Hole Depth
201 m
Intercept Depth
70.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-309:70.6-73.2
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351702
Northing
6156357
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1004 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.53
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.21 g/t over 2.7m is an economic grade for a porphyry deposit, but the narrow width limits its overall impact.

Positive factors

  • economic_grade
  • true_width_disclosed
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.21”

Context: 2.7

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 2

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-309Kwanika · silverGrade: 2.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-309
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
2.28
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.7 m
True Width
2 m
From
70.6 m
To
73.2 m
Hole Depth
201 m
Intercept Depth
70.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-309:70.6-73.2
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351702
Northing
6156357
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1004 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.53
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade of 2.28 g/t provides a minor byproduct credit to the overall intercept.

Positive factors

  • byproduct_credit
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“2.28”

Context: 2.7

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 2

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-309Kwanika · palladiumGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-309
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.7 m
True Width
2 m
From
70.6 m
To
73.2 m
Hole Depth
201 m
Intercept Depth
70.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-309:70.6-73.2
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351702
Northing
6156357
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1004 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.53
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.00 g/t indicates no significant palladium mineralization in this interval.

Positive factors

  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.00”

Context: 2.7

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 2

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-326Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.37Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-326
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0.37
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
8.5 m
True Width
7.7 m
From
41.5 m
To
50 m
Hole Depth
201 m
Intercept Depth
41.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:41.5-50
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351547
Northing
6156362
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1007 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.6
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.37% over 8.5m is an economic grade for a porphyry deposit, contributing to the overall mineralization.

Positive factors

  • economic_grade
  • true_width_disclosed
  • near_surface_mineralization
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.37”

Context: 8.5

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 7.7

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-326Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-326
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8.5 m
True Width
7.7 m
From
41.5 m
To
50 m
Hole Depth
201 m
Intercept Depth
41.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:41.5-50
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351547
Northing
6156362
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1007 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.6
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.21 g/t over 8.5m is an economic grade for a porphyry deposit, providing additional value.

Positive factors

  • economic_grade
  • true_width_disclosed
  • near_surface_mineralization
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.21”

Context: 8.5

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 7.7

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-326Kwanika · silverGrade: 0.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-326
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0.63
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8.5 m
True Width
7.7 m
From
41.5 m
To
50 m
Hole Depth
201 m
Intercept Depth
41.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:41.5-50
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351547
Northing
6156362
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1007 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.6
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade of 0.63 g/t provides a minor byproduct credit to the overall intercept.

Positive factors

  • byproduct_credit
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.63”

Context: 8.5

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 7.7

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-326Kwanika · palladiumGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-326
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8.5 m
True Width
7.7 m
From
41.5 m
To
50 m
Hole Depth
201 m
Intercept Depth
41.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:41.5-50
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351547
Northing
6156362
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1007 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.6
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.00 g/t indicates no significant palladium mineralization in this interval.

Positive factors

  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.00”

Context: 8.5

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 7.7

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-326Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 64.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-326
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0.38
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
64.1 m
True Width
58.1 m
From
58.9 m
To
123 m
Hole Depth
201 m
Intercept Depth
41.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:58.9-123
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351547
Northing
6156362
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1007 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.61
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.38% over a continuous width of 64.1m is an economic grade for a porphyry deposit, indicating significant mineralization.

Positive factors

  • economic_grade
  • continuous_width
  • true_width_disclosed
  • near_surface_mineralization
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.38”

Context: 64.1

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 58.1

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-326Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 64.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-326
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
64.1 m
True Width
58.1 m
From
58.9 m
To
123 m
Hole Depth
201 m
Intercept Depth
41.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:58.9-123
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351547
Northing
6156362
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1007 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.61
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.20 g/t over 64.1m is an economic grade for a porphyry deposit, providing additional value.

Positive factors

  • economic_grade
  • continuous_width
  • true_width_disclosed
  • near_surface_mineralization
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.20”

Context: 64.1

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 58.1

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-326Kwanika · silverGrade: 1.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 64.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-326
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
1.04
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
64.1 m
True Width
58.1 m
From
58.9 m
To
123 m
Hole Depth
201 m
Intercept Depth
41.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:58.9-123
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351547
Northing
6156362
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1007 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.61
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade of 1.04 g/t provides a minor byproduct credit to the overall intercept.

Positive factors

  • byproduct_credit
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.04”

Context: 64.1

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 58.1

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-326Kwanika · palladiumGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 64.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-326
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
64.1 m
True Width
58.1 m
From
58.9 m
To
123 m
Hole Depth
201 m
Intercept Depth
41.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:58.9-123
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351547
Northing
6156362
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1007 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.61
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.00 g/t indicates no significant palladium mineralization in this interval.

Positive factors

  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.00”

Context: 64.1

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 58.1

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-326Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.66Grade Unit: %Intercept: 16.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-326
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0.66
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
16.6 m
True Width
15 m
From
58.9 m
To
75.5 m
Hole Depth
201 m
Intercept Depth
41.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:58.9-75.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351547
Northing
6156362
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1007 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.2
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.66% over 16.6m is strong for a porphyry deposit, contributing to the overall mineralization in the Pit Zone.

Positive factors

  • strong_grade
  • true_width_disclosed
  • near_surface_mineralization
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.66”

Context: 16.6

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 15

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-326Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-326
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0.47
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16.6 m
True Width
15 m
From
58.9 m
To
75.5 m
Hole Depth
201 m
Intercept Depth
41.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:58.9-75.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351547
Northing
6156362
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1007 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.2
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.47 g/t over 16.6m is an economic grade for a porphyry deposit, providing additional value.

Positive factors

  • economic_grade
  • true_width_disclosed
  • near_surface_mineralization
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.47”

Context: 16.6

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 15

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-326Kwanika · silverGrade: 1.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-326
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
1.98
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16.6 m
True Width
15 m
From
58.9 m
To
75.5 m
Hole Depth
201 m
Intercept Depth
41.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:58.9-75.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351547
Northing
6156362
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1007 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.2
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade of 1.98 g/t provides a minor byproduct credit to the overall intercept.

Positive factors

  • byproduct_credit
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.98”

Context: 16.6

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 15

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-326Kwanika · palladiumGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-326
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16.6 m
True Width
15 m
From
58.9 m
To
75.5 m
Hole Depth
201 m
Intercept Depth
41.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:58.9-75.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351547
Northing
6156362
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1007 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.2
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.00 g/t indicates no significant palladium mineralization in this interval.

Positive factors

  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.00”

Context: 16.6

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 15

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-326Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: %Intercept: 39 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-326
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0.34
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
39 m
True Width
35.3 m
From
84 m
To
123 m
Hole Depth
201 m
Intercept Depth
41.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:84-123
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351547
Northing
6156362
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1007 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.48
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.34% over 39.0m is an economic grade for a porphyry deposit, contributing to the overall mineralization.

Positive factors

  • economic_grade
  • significant_width
  • true_width_disclosed
  • near_surface_mineralization
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.34”

Context: 39.0

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 35.3

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-326Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 39 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-326
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0.13
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
39 m
True Width
35.3 m
From
84 m
To
123 m
Hole Depth
201 m
Intercept Depth
41.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:84-123
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351547
Northing
6156362
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1007 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.48
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.13 g/t over 39.0m is an economic grade for a porphyry deposit, providing additional value.

Positive factors

  • economic_grade
  • significant_width
  • true_width_disclosed
  • near_surface_mineralization
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.13”

Context: 39.0

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 35.3

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-326Kwanika · silverGrade: 0.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 39 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-326
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0.78
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
39 m
True Width
35.3 m
From
84 m
To
123 m
Hole Depth
201 m
Intercept Depth
41.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:84-123
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351547
Northing
6156362
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1007 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.48
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade of 0.78 g/t provides a minor byproduct credit to the overall intercept.

Positive factors

  • byproduct_credit
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.78”

Context: 39.0

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 35.3

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-326Kwanika · palladiumGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 39 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-326
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
39 m
True Width
35.3 m
From
84 m
To
123 m
Hole Depth
201 m
Intercept Depth
41.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:84-123
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351547
Northing
6156362
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1007 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.48
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.00 g/t indicates no significant palladium mineralization in this interval.

Positive factors

  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.00”

Context: 39.0

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 35.3

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-326Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 28.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-326
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0.38
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
28.7 m
True Width
26 m
From
158.7 m
To
187.3 m
Hole Depth
201 m
Intercept Depth
41.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:158.7-187.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351547
Northing
6156362
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1007 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.55
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.38% over 28.7m is an economic grade for a porphyry deposit, contributing to the overall mineralization.

Positive factors

  • economic_grade
  • significant_width
  • true_width_disclosed
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.38”

Context: 28.7

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 26

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-326Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 28.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-326
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0.14
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
28.7 m
True Width
26 m
From
158.7 m
To
187.3 m
Hole Depth
201 m
Intercept Depth
41.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:158.7-187.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351547
Northing
6156362
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1007 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.55
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.14 g/t over 28.7m is an economic grade for a porphyry deposit, providing additional value.

Positive factors

  • economic_grade
  • significant_width
  • true_width_disclosed
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.14”

Context: 28.7

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 26

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-326Kwanika · silverGrade: 0.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 28.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-326
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0.82
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
28.7 m
True Width
26 m
From
158.7 m
To
187.3 m
Hole Depth
201 m
Intercept Depth
41.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:158.7-187.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351547
Northing
6156362
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1007 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.55
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade of 0.82 g/t provides a minor byproduct credit to the overall intercept.

Positive factors

  • byproduct_credit
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.82”

Context: 28.7

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 26

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-26-326Kwanika · palladiumGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 28.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-326
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST.V

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
28.7 m
True Width
26 m
From
158.7 m
To
187.3 m
Hole Depth
201 m
Intercept Depth
41.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:158.7-187.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone
Easting
351547
Northing
6156362
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1007 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.55
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.01 g/t provides a minor byproduct credit to the overall intercept.

Positive factors

  • byproduct_credit
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed
  • lab_certified
  • metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: 28.7

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 26

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

AndKwanika · copperGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: %Intercept: 39 mView all details
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Identity

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

Geometry

Grade
0.34
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
39 m
True Width
35.3 m
From
84 m
To
123 m
Hole Depth
120 m
Intercept Depth
84 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
And:84-123
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.48
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

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 13.3 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.34”

Context: And

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 35.3

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

AndKwanika · goldGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 39 mView all details
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Identity

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

Geometry

Grade
0.13
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
39 m
True Width
35.3 m
From
84 m
To
123 m
Hole Depth
120 m
Intercept Depth
84 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
And:84-123
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.48
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.13 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 5.1 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.13 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.15 g/t) on the porphyry deposit band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.13”

Context: And

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 35.3

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

AndKwanika · silverGrade: 0.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 39 mView all details
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Identity

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

Geometry

Grade
0.78
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
39 m
True Width
35.3 m
From
84 m
To
123 m
Hole Depth
120 m
Intercept Depth
84 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
And:84-123
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.48
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.78 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 30.4 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.78”

Context: And

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 35.3

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

AndKwanika · palladiumGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 39 mView all details
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Identity

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

Geometry

Grade
0
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
39 m
True Width
35.3 m
From
84 m
To
123 m
Hole Depth
120 m
Intercept Depth
84 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
And:84-123
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.48
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.00”

Context: And

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 35.3

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

How Atlas produces this analysis

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