NorthWest Intersects 41.7 Metres of 0.40% Copper and 0.67 g/t Gold (1.13% CuEq) at Kwanika North Pit Extension from 72.6 Metres

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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
2026-10-07 13:07:35 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

NorthWest Copper Corp. reported initial drill results from its 2026 exploration program at the Kwanika project in British Columbia. The results include a significant 41.7 metre intercept of 0.40% Cu and 0.67 g/t Au in hole K-26-303, supporting the extension of mineralization in the North Pit Extension Zone.

Reasoning: Initial results from a 40-hole program successfully infill and extend mineralization, with a notable high-grade copper-gold intercept.

Positive factors

  • Significant intercept of 41.7m at 0.40% Cu and 0.67 g/t Au
  • Successful extension of mineralization in the North Pit Extension Zone
  • Infill drilling confirmed continuity of higher-grade gold-dominant mineralization
  • QA/QC protocols and lab certification (ISO 17025) clearly disclosed

Negative factors

  • One hole (K-26-312) reported no core recovery between 66 and 69 metres

Facts used in scoring: 40

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 detailed QA/QC procedures, including use of blanks, standards, and a secondary laboratory for check assays.

Evidence · text

“assay QA/QC checks by Explore Geosolutions. Samples were collected, tracked and 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: The results from hole K-26-304 are described as extending mineralization.

Evidence · text

“The hole intersected 16 metres of near-surface copper dominant low-grade mineralization that can be correlated to adjacent sections, thereby extending mineralization.”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The program is explicitly described as infill and extension drilling.

Evidence · text

“Initial results from four holes infill and extend mineralization in the North Pit Extension Zone”

Extracted facts

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

Drill Results (40)

K-26-303Kwanika North · copperGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-303
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.24
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
14.8 m
True Width
14.3 m
From
49 m
To
63.8 m
Hole Depth
125 m
Intercept Depth
49 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-303:49-63.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.01
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept in a higher-grade zone.

Evidence · table

“0.24”

Context: 14.8

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 14.3

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-26-303Kwanika North · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-303
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
14.8 m
True Width
14.3 m
From
49 m
To
63.8 m
Hole Depth
125 m
Intercept Depth
49 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-303:49-63.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.01
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate gold grade in a higher-grade zone.

Evidence · table

“0.70”

Context: 14.8

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 14.3

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-26-303Kwanika North · silverGrade: 1.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-303
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.17
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
14.8 m
True Width
14.3 m
From
49 m
To
63.8 m
Hole Depth
125 m
Intercept Depth
49 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-303:49-63.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.01
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace silver grade.

Evidence · table

“1.17”

Context: 14.8

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 14.3

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-26-303Kwanika North · palladiumGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-303
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.03
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
14.8 m
True Width
14.3 m
From
49 m
To
63.8 m
Hole Depth
125 m
Intercept Depth
49 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-303:49-63.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.01
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace palladium grade.

Evidence · table

“0.03”

Context: 14.8

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 14.3

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-26-303Kwanika North · copperGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 41.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-303
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.4
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
41.7 m
True Width
40.2 m
From
72.6 m
To
114.3 m
Hole Depth
125 m
Intercept Depth
72.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-303:72.6-114.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.13
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade copper intercept with significant width.

Positive factors

  • Strong intercept of 41.7m at 0.40% Cu

Evidence · table

“0.40”

Context: 41.7

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 40.2

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

K-26-303Kwanika North · goldGrade: 0.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 41.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-303
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.67
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
41.7 m
True Width
40.2 m
From
72.6 m
To
114.3 m
Hole Depth
125 m
Intercept Depth
72.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-303:72.6-114.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.13
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade gold intercept with significant width.

Positive factors

  • Significant gold grade of 0.67 g/t over 41.7m

Evidence · table

“0.67”

Context: 41.7

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 40.2

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

K-26-303Kwanika North · silverGrade: 1.65Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 41.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-303
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.65
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
41.7 m
True Width
40.2 m
From
72.6 m
To
114.3 m
Hole Depth
125 m
Intercept Depth
72.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-303:72.6-114.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.13
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace silver grade.

Evidence · table

“1.65”

Context: 41.7

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 40.2

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

K-26-303Kwanika North · palladiumGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 41.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-303
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
41.7 m
True Width
40.2 m
From
72.6 m
To
114.3 m
Hole Depth
125 m
Intercept Depth
72.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-303:72.6-114.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.13
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace palladium grade.

Evidence · table

“0.02”

Context: 41.7

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 40.2

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

K-26-303Kwanika North · copperGrade: 0.63Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-303
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.63
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.7 m
True Width
4.5 m
From
120.3 m
To
125 m
Hole Depth
125 m
Intercept Depth
120.3 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-303:120.3-125
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
1.11
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.63 % copper is moderate against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 3.0 %·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

“0.63”

Context: K-26-303

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 4.5

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-26-303Kwanika North · goldGrade: 0.42Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-303
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.42
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.7 m
True Width
4.5 m
From
120.3 m
To
125 m
Hole Depth
125 m
Intercept Depth
120.3 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-303:120.3-125
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
1.11
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.42 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 2.0 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.42”

Context: K-26-303

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 4.5

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-26-303Kwanika North · silverGrade: 2.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-303
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
2.29
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.7 m
True Width
4.5 m
From
120.3 m
To
125 m
Hole Depth
125 m
Intercept Depth
120.3 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-303:120.3-125
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
1.11
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.29 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 10.8 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 2.29 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

“2.29”

Context: K-26-303

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 4.5

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-26-303Kwanika North · palladiumGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-303
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.7 m
True Width
4.5 m
From
120.3 m
To
125 m
Hole Depth
125 m
Intercept Depth
120.3 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-303:120.3-125
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
1.11
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

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-26-303

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 4.5

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-26-304Kwanika North · copperGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-304
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.34
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.3 m
True Width
4.1 m
From
65.2 m
To
69.5 m
Hole Depth
126 m
Intercept Depth
65.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-304:65.2-69.5
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
0.46
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.34 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 1.5 %·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: K-26-304

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 4.1

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-26-304Kwanika North · goldGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-304
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.11
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.3 m
True Width
4.1 m
From
65.2 m
To
69.5 m
Hole Depth
126 m
Intercept Depth
65.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-304:65.2-69.5
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
0.46
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.11 g/t gold is below against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 0.5 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.11 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

“0.11”

Context: K-26-304

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 4.1

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-26-304Kwanika North · silverGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-304
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.25
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.3 m
True Width
4.1 m
From
65.2 m
To
69.5 m
Hole Depth
126 m
Intercept Depth
65.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-304:65.2-69.5
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
0.46
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.25 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 1.1 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.25 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

“0.25”

Context: K-26-304

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 4.1

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-26-304Kwanika North · palladiumGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-304
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.3 m
True Width
4.1 m
From
65.2 m
To
69.5 m
Hole Depth
126 m
Intercept Depth
65.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-304:65.2-69.5
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
0.46
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

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-26-304

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 4.1

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-26-304Kwanika North · copperGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: %Intercept: 16 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-304
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.31
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
16 m
True Width
15 m
From
82 m
To
98 m
Hole Depth
126 m
Intercept Depth
82 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-304:82-98
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
0.5
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.31 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 5.0 %·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

“0.31”

Context: K-26-304

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

K-26-304Kwanika North · goldGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-304
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.17
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16 m
True Width
15 m
From
82 m
To
98 m
Hole Depth
126 m
Intercept Depth
82 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-304:82-98
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
0.5
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.17 g/t gold is below against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 2.7 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.17 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

“0.17”

Context: K-26-304

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

K-26-304Kwanika North · silverGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-304
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.33
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16 m
True Width
15 m
From
82 m
To
98 m
Hole Depth
126 m
Intercept Depth
82 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-304:82-98
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
0.5
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.33 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 5.3 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.33”

Context: K-26-304

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

K-26-304Kwanika North · palladiumGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-304
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16 m
True Width
15 m
From
82 m
To
98 m
Hole Depth
126 m
Intercept Depth
82 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-304:82-98
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
0.5
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

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-26-304

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

K-26-312Kwanika North · copperGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-312
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.19
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.8 m
True Width
3.6 m
From
110.4 m
To
114.2 m
Hole Depth
150 m
Intercept Depth
110.4 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-312:110.4-114.2
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
0.93
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.19 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.7 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.19 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.19”

Context: K-26-312

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 3.6

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-26-312Kwanika North · goldGrade: 0.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-312
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.67
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.8 m
True Width
3.6 m
From
110.4 m
To
114.2 m
Hole Depth
150 m
Intercept Depth
110.4 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-312:110.4-114.2
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
0.93
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.67 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 2.5 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.67”

Context: K-26-312

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 3.6

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-26-312Kwanika North · silverGrade: 0.99Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-312
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.99
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.8 m
True Width
3.6 m
From
110.4 m
To
114.2 m
Hole Depth
150 m
Intercept Depth
110.4 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-312:110.4-114.2
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
0.93
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.99 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 3.8 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.99 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

“0.99”

Context: K-26-312

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 3.6

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-26-312Kwanika North · palladiumGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-312
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.03
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.8 m
True Width
3.6 m
From
110.4 m
To
114.2 m
Hole Depth
150 m
Intercept Depth
110.4 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-312:110.4-114.2
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
0.93
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

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-26-312

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 3.6

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-26-312Kwanika North · copperGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 27.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-312
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.2
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
27.2 m
True Width
26.2 m
From
122.9 m
To
150 m
Hole Depth
150 m
Intercept Depth
122.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-312:122.9-150
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
0.9
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.2 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 5.4 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.2 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.20”

Context: K-26-312

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 26.2

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

K-26-312Kwanika North · goldGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-312
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.64
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
27.2 m
True Width
26.2 m
From
122.9 m
To
150 m
Hole Depth
150 m
Intercept Depth
122.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-312:122.9-150
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
0.9
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.64 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 17.4 g/t·m is weak.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.64”

Context: K-26-312

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 26.2

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

K-26-312Kwanika North · silverGrade: 0.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-312
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.98
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
27.2 m
True Width
26.2 m
From
122.9 m
To
150 m
Hole Depth
150 m
Intercept Depth
122.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-312:122.9-150
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
0.9
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.98 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 26.7 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.98 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

“0.98”

Context: K-26-312

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 26.2

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

K-26-312Kwanika North · palladiumGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-312
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
27.2 m
True Width
26.2 m
From
122.9 m
To
150 m
Hole Depth
150 m
Intercept Depth
122.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-312:122.9-150
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
0.9
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.02 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

“0.02”

Context: K-26-312

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 26.2

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

K-26-340Kwanika North · copperGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 47.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-340
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.3
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
47.4 m
True Width
45.8 m
From
169.6 m
To
217 m
Hole Depth
324 m
Intercept Depth
169.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-340:169.6-217
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
0.78
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.3 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 14.2 %·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

“0.30”

Context: K-26-340

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 45.8

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-26-340Kwanika North · goldGrade: 0.44Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 47.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-340
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.44
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
47.4 m
True Width
45.8 m
From
169.6 m
To
217 m
Hole Depth
324 m
Intercept Depth
169.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-340:169.6-217
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
0.78
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.44 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 20.9 g/t·m is weak.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.44”

Context: K-26-340

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 45.8

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-26-340Kwanika North · silverGrade: 1.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 47.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-340
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.23
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
47.4 m
True Width
45.8 m
From
169.6 m
To
217 m
Hole Depth
324 m
Intercept Depth
169.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-340:169.6-217
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
0.78
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.23 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 58.3 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“1.23”

Context: K-26-340

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 45.8

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-26-340Kwanika North · palladiumGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 47.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-340
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
47.4 m
True Width
45.8 m
From
169.6 m
To
217 m
Hole Depth
324 m
Intercept Depth
169.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-340:169.6-217
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
0.78
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.02 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

“0.02”

Context: K-26-340

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 45.8

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-26-340Kwanika North · copperGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 16 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-340
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.14
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
16 m
True Width
15.5 m
From
242 m
To
258 m
Hole Depth
324 m
Intercept Depth
242 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-340:242-258
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
0.56
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.14 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 2.2 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.14 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.14”

Context: K-26-340

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 15.5

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-26-340Kwanika North · goldGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-340
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.38
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16 m
True Width
15.5 m
From
242 m
To
258 m
Hole Depth
324 m
Intercept Depth
242 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-340:242-258
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
0.56
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.38 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 6.1 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.38”

Context: K-26-340

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 15.5

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-26-340Kwanika North · silverGrade: 0.76Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-340
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.76
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16 m
True Width
15.5 m
From
242 m
To
258 m
Hole Depth
324 m
Intercept Depth
242 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-340:242-258
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
0.56
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.76 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 12.2 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.76 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

“0.76”

Context: K-26-340

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 15.5

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-26-340Kwanika North · palladiumGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-340
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.04
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16 m
True Width
15.5 m
From
242 m
To
258 m
Hole Depth
324 m
Intercept Depth
242 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-340:242-258
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
0.56
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

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

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.04”

Context: K-26-340

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 15.5

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-26-340Kwanika North · copperGrade: 0.29Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-340
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.29
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6 m
True Width
5.8 m
From
318 m
To
324 m
Hole Depth
324 m
Intercept Depth
318 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-340:318-324
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
0.62
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.29 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 1.7 %·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-26-340

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 5.8

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-26-340Kwanika North · goldGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-340
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
True Width
5.8 m
From
318 m
To
324 m
Hole Depth
324 m
Intercept Depth
318 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-340:318-324
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
0.62
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.3 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 1.8 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.30”

Context: K-26-340

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 5.8

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-26-340Kwanika North · silverGrade: 0.93Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-340
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.93
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
True Width
5.8 m
From
318 m
To
324 m
Hole Depth
324 m
Intercept Depth
318 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-340:318-324
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
0.62
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.93 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 5.6 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.93 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

“0.93”

Context: K-26-340

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 5.8

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-26-340Kwanika North · palladiumGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-26-340
Project
Kwanika North
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
True Width
5.8 m
From
318 m
To
324 m
Hole Depth
324 m
Intercept Depth
318 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-26-340:318-324
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
0.62
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

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-26-340

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 5.8

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

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.