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 globenewswire on

Company
NorthWest Copper Corp.
Ticker
NWST
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
British Columbia
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Gold, Silver, Palladium
Document categories
Drill results, Resource update
Extracted
2026-10-14 13:16:08 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

NorthWest Copper Corp. reported drill results from the Pit Zone at the Kwanika project in British Columbia, highlighted by a 31.4m intercept of 0.92% Cu and 1.08 g/t Au. The drilling successfully extended mineralization up-dip and east, while reducing drill spacing to approximately 50 metres to support resource upgrading.

Reasoning: The results show strong grade continuity and extension of mineralization in a high-grade zone, supporting the company's objective to upgrade mineral resources.

Positive factors

  • Strong copper-gold grades in the high-grade Pit Zone
  • Mineralization extended up-dip toward the overburden contact
  • Incremental extensions to multiple mineralized trends
  • Reduction in drill hole spacing to support resource upgrading

Facts used in scoring: 36

Classification and evidence

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: Release includes details on QA/QC procedures, including blanks, standards, and certified laboratory (Actlabs).

Evidence · text

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

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Mineralization was extended up-dip toward the overburden contact.

Evidence · text

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

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 36. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (36)

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

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

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

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-306:39-78
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit
Elevation
989 m
Azimuth
275 °
Dip
-60 °
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
1.04
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept in the Pit Zone.

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-306:39-78
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit
Elevation
989 m
Azimuth
275 °
Dip
-60 °
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
1.04
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Low grade gold intercept.

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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
78 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-306:78-109.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit
Elevation
989 m
Azimuth
275 °
Dip
-60 °
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
2.11
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Strong copper grade intercept in the Pit Zone.

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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
78 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-306:78-109.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit
Elevation
989 m
Azimuth
275 °
Dip
-60 °
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
2.11
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Strong gold grade intercept in the Pit Zone.

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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
109.4 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-306:109.4-120
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit
Elevation
989 m
Azimuth
275 °
Dip
-60 °
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
0.87
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Lower grade copper intercept.

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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
109.4 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-306:109.4-120
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit
Elevation
989 m
Azimuth
275 °
Dip
-60 °
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
0.87
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Low grade gold intercept.

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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
58.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:58.9-75.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit
Elevation
1007 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-50 °
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
1.2
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Strong copper grade intercept in the Pit Zone.

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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
58.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:58.9-75.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit
Elevation
1007 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-50 °
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
1.2
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Strong gold grade intercept in the Pit Zone.

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-306:39-78
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.04
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.86 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 72.5 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“1.86”

Context: K-26-306

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-306:39-78
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.04
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

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: K-26-306

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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
78 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-306:78-109.4
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.11
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.62 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 82.3 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“2.62”

Context: K-26-306

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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
78 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-306:78-109.4
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.11
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

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

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.03”

Context: K-26-306

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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
109.4 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-306:109.4-120
Mining Method
open_pit

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.87 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 19.8 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“1.87”

Context: K-26-306

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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
109.4 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-306:109.4-120
Mining Method
open_pit

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

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: K-26-306

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

Geometry

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

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-309:70.6-73.2
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.53
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.29 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.8 %·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.29”

Context: K-26-309

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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
120 m
Intercept Depth
70.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-309:70.6-73.2
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.53
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.21 g/t gold is below against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 0.6 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.21 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the open_pit mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.21”

Context: K-26-309

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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
120 m
Intercept Depth
70.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-309:70.6-73.2
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.53
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.28 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 6.2 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“2.28”

Context: K-26-309

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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
120 m
Intercept Depth
70.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-309:70.6-73.2
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.53
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

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: K-26-309

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

Geometry

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

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:41.5-50
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.6
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.37 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 3.1 %·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.37”

Context: K-26-326

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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
120 m
Intercept Depth
41.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:41.5-50
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.6
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.21 g/t gold is below against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 1.8 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.21 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the open_pit mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.21”

Context: K-26-326

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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
120 m
Intercept Depth
41.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:41.5-50
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.6
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.63 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 5.4 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.63 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

“0.63”

Context: K-26-326

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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
120 m
Intercept Depth
41.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:41.5-50
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.6
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

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: K-26-326

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

Geometry

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

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:58.9-123
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.61
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.38 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 24.4 %·m is weak.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.38”

Context: K-26-326

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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
120 m
Intercept Depth
58.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:58.9-123
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.61
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.2 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 12.8 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.20”

Context: K-26-326

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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
120 m
Intercept Depth
58.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:58.9-123
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.61
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.04 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 66.7 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“1.04”

Context: K-26-326

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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
120 m
Intercept Depth
58.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:58.9-123
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.61
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

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: K-26-326

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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
120 m
Intercept Depth
58.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:58.9-75.5
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.2
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.98 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 32.9 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“1.98”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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
120 m
Intercept Depth
58.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:58.9-75.5
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.2
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

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: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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
84 m

Classification

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

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.48
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

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 weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 13.3 %·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.34”

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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
84 m

Classification

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

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.48
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

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 open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 5.1 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.13 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the open_pit mining 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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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
84 m

Classification

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

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.48
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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
84 m

Classification

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

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.48
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

Geometry

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

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:158.7-187.3
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.55
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.38 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 10.9 %·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.38”

Context: K-26-326

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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
120 m
Intercept Depth
158.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:158.7-187.3
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.55
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.14 g/t gold is below against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 4.0 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.14 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the open_pit mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.14”

Context: K-26-326

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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
120 m
Intercept Depth
158.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:158.7-187.3
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.55
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.82 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 23.5 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.82”

Context: K-26-326

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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

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
120 m
Intercept Depth
158.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-326:158.7-187.3
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.55
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

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

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: K-26-326

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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.