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
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- NorthWest Copper Corp.
- Ticker
- NWST.V
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver, Palladium
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-10-07 11:43:56 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
NorthWest Copper reported initial drill results from its 2026 exploration program at the Kwanika project in British Columbia, highlighting 41.7 metres of 1.13% copper equivalent from 72.6 metres in hole K-26-303. These first four holes successfully infilled and extended mineralization in the North Pit Extension Zone, supporting future drilling to improve geological and grade continuity. The program aims to upgrade and expand mineral resources, with further results expected from the 12,000-metre campaign.
Reasoning: Initial drill results from the 2026 program at Kwanika show significant copper-gold intercepts, including 41.7m at 1.13% CuEq from shallow depth, which is exceptional for a porphyry deposit, extending known mineralization and supporting resource upgrades.
Positive factors
- Exceptional CuEq grade for porphyry deposit (1.13% CuEq)
- Significant intercept widths (up to 47.4m)
- Shallow mineralization (from 72.6m)
- True width disclosed for all intercepts
- Detailed QA/QC procedures and QP sign-off
- Significant gold contribution to overall value
- Results support resource upgrade and expansion
Negative factors
- Drilling is primarily infill and extension, not new discovery
- PEA completion taking longer than originally anticipated
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 40
Classification and evidence
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The 'True Width Est. (m)' column in Table 1 explicitly states the estimated true width for all reported intercepts.
Evidence · table
“True Width Est. (m)”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The document states that the program focused on 'extending mineralization' in the North Pit Extension Zone.
Evidence · text
“focused on infill drilling and extending mineralization.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release includes a detailed 'Quality Assurance / Quality Control' section describing lab certifications, methods (blanks, standards, check assays, umpire), and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance / Quality Control Drilling at Kwanika in 2026 was designed and supervised by NorthWest and implemented by InData Geoscience with 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 to monitor analytical accuracy and precision. The samples were sealed on site and shipped to Activation Laboratories Ltd. (“Actlabs”) in Kamloops, BC. The laboratory’s internal quality control system complies with global certifications for quality ISO 17025. Drill core samples were analyzed using a combination of Actlabs multi-element 1F2 analysis for low level concentrations (4-Acid Digestion, ICP-OES) and the 8-4 Acid ICP-OES analysis for higher level concentrations (4-Acid Digestion, ICP-OES with automatic over limits for base metals and silver). Gold, platinum and palladium assaying was completed with 1C-OES method, using a 30-gram fire assay with ICP finish analysis. In addition, about 5% of the sample pulps are re-assayed at a secondary laboratory to confirm reproducibility and check for bias. Technical aspects of this news release have been reviewed, verified, and approved by Geoff Chinn, P.Geo., VP Business Development and Exploration for NorthWest, who is a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that the program focused on 'infill drilling' in the North Pit Extension Zone.
Evidence · text
“focused on infill drilling and extending mineralization.”
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 detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-303
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-303:49-63.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351598
- Northing
- 6156407
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1007 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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: Intercept of 14.8m at 0.24% Cu (1.01% CuEq) is a moderate grade for a porphyry deposit, contributing to overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Good copper grade for porphyry
- True width disclosed
- Shallow intercept
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-303Kwanika North · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-303
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-303:49-63.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351598
- Northing
- 6156407
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1007 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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: Intercept of 14.8m at 0.70 g/t Au (1.01% CuEq) is a strong gold grade for a porphyry deposit, enhancing the overall value.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for porphyry
- True width disclosed
- Shallow intercept
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-303Kwanika North · silverGrade: 1.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-303
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-303:49-63.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351598
- Northing
- 6156407
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1007 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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: Intercept of 14.8m at 1.17 g/t Ag provides a minor silver credit to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Silver credit present
- True width disclosed
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-303Kwanika North · palladiumGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-303
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-303:49-63.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351598
- Northing
- 6156407
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1007 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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: Intercept of 14.8m at 0.03 g/t Pd provides a trace palladium credit to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Palladium credit present
- True width disclosed
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-303Kwanika North · copperGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 41.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-303
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- 49 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-303:72.6-114.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351598
- Northing
- 6156407
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1007 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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: Intercept of 41.7m at 0.40% Cu (1.13% CuEq) is a strong copper grade over a significant width for a porphyry deposit, contributing to overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade for porphyry
- Significant intercept width
- True width disclosed
- Shallow intercept
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-303Kwanika North · goldGrade: 0.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 41.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-303
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- 49 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-303:72.6-114.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351598
- Northing
- 6156407
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1007 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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: Intercept of 41.7m at 0.67 g/t Au (1.13% CuEq) is a strong gold grade over a significant width for a porphyry deposit, enhancing the overall value.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for porphyry
- Significant intercept width
- True width disclosed
- Shallow intercept
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-303Kwanika North · silverGrade: 1.65Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 41.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-303
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- 49 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-303:72.6-114.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351598
- Northing
- 6156407
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1007 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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: Intercept of 41.7m at 1.65 g/t Ag provides a minor silver credit to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Silver credit present
- True width disclosed
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-303Kwanika North · palladiumGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 41.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-303
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- 49 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-303:72.6-114.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351598
- Northing
- 6156407
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1007 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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: Intercept of 41.7m at 0.02 g/t Pd provides a trace palladium credit to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Palladium credit present
- True width disclosed
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-303Kwanika North · copperGrade: 0.63Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-303
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- 49 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-303:120.3-125
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351598
- Northing
- 6156407
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1007 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 4.7m at 0.63% Cu (1.11% CuEq) is a strong copper grade, though over a narrow width.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade for porphyry
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.63”
Context: 4.7
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 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-303Kwanika North · goldGrade: 0.42Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-303
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- 49 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-303:120.3-125
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351598
- Northing
- 6156407
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1007 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 4.7m at 0.42 g/t Au (1.11% CuEq) is a moderate gold grade over a narrow width.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for porphyry
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.42”
Context: 4.7
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 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-303Kwanika North · silverGrade: 2.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-303
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- 49 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-303:120.3-125
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351598
- Northing
- 6156407
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1007 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 4.7m at 2.29 g/t Ag provides a minor silver credit to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Silver credit present
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“2.29”
Context: 4.7
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 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-303Kwanika North · palladiumGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-303
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- 49 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-303:120.3-125
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351598
- Northing
- 6156407
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1007 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 4.7m at 0.00 g/t Pd provides a trace palladium credit to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.00”
Context: 4.7
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 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-304Kwanika North · copperGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-304
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-304:65.2-69.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351512
- Northing
- 6156412
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1012 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 4.3m at 0.34% Cu (0.46% CuEq) is a moderate copper grade over a narrow width.
Positive factors
- Moderate copper grade for porphyry
- True width disclosed
- Shallow intercept
Evidence · table
“0.34”
Context: 4.3
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-304Kwanika North · goldGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-304
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-304:65.2-69.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351512
- Northing
- 6156412
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1012 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 4.3m at 0.11 g/t Au (0.46% CuEq) is a weak gold grade over a narrow width.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- Shallow intercept
Evidence · table
“0.11”
Context: 4.3
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-304Kwanika North · silverGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-304
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-304:65.2-69.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351512
- Northing
- 6156412
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1012 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 4.3m at 0.25 g/t Ag provides a trace silver credit to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.25”
Context: 4.3
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-304Kwanika North · palladiumGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-304
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-304:65.2-69.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351512
- Northing
- 6156412
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1012 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 4.3m at 0.00 g/t Pd provides a trace palladium credit to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.00”
Context: 4.3
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-304Kwanika North · copperGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: %Intercept: 16 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-304
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- 65.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-304:82-98
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351512
- Northing
- 6156412
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1012 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 16.0m at 0.31% Cu (0.50% CuEq) is a moderate copper grade over a good width.
Positive factors
- Moderate copper grade for porphyry
- Good intercept width
- True width disclosed
- Shallow intercept
Evidence · table
“0.31”
Context: 16.0
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 15
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-304Kwanika North · goldGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-304
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- 65.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-304:82-98
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351512
- Northing
- 6156412
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1012 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 16.0m at 0.17 g/t Au (0.50% CuEq) is a weak gold grade over a good width.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- Shallow intercept
Evidence · table
“0.17”
Context: 16.0
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 15
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-304Kwanika North · silverGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-304
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- 65.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-304:82-98
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351512
- Northing
- 6156412
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1012 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 16.0m at 0.33 g/t Ag provides a trace silver credit to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.33”
Context: 16.0
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 15
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-304Kwanika North · palladiumGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-304
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- 65.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-304:82-98
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351512
- Northing
- 6156412
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1012 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 16.0m at 0.01 g/t Pd provides a trace palladium credit to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.01”
Context: 16.0
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 15
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-312Kwanika North · copperGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-312
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-312:110.4-114.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351650
- Northing
- 6156400
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1005 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 3.8m at 0.19% Cu (0.93% CuEq) is a moderate copper grade over a narrow width.
Positive factors
- Moderate copper grade for porphyry
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.19”
Context: 3.8
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 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-312Kwanika North · goldGrade: 0.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-312
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-312:110.4-114.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351650
- Northing
- 6156400
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1005 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 3.8m at 0.67 g/t Au (0.93% CuEq) is a strong gold grade over a narrow width.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for porphyry
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.67”
Context: 3.8
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 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-312Kwanika North · silverGrade: 0.99Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-312
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-312:110.4-114.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351650
- Northing
- 6156400
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1005 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 3.8m at 0.99 g/t Ag provides a minor silver credit to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Silver credit present
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.99”
Context: 3.8
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 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-312Kwanika North · palladiumGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-312
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-312:110.4-114.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351650
- Northing
- 6156400
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1005 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 3.8m at 0.03 g/t Pd provides a trace palladium credit to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Palladium credit present
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.03”
Context: 3.8
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 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-312Kwanika North · copperGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 27.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-312
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- 110.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-312:122.9-150
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351650
- Northing
- 6156400
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1005 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 27.2m at 0.20% Cu (0.90% CuEq) is a good copper grade over a significant width for a porphyry deposit.
Positive factors
- Good copper grade for porphyry
- Significant intercept width
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.20”
Context: 27.2
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-312Kwanika North · goldGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-312
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- 110.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-312:122.9-150
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351650
- Northing
- 6156400
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1005 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 27.2m at 0.64 g/t Au (0.90% CuEq) is a strong gold grade over a significant width for a porphyry deposit.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for porphyry
- Significant intercept width
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.64”
Context: 27.2
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-312Kwanika North · silverGrade: 0.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-312
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- 110.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-312:122.9-150
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351650
- Northing
- 6156400
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1005 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 27.2m at 0.98 g/t Ag provides a minor silver credit to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Silver credit present
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.98”
Context: 27.2
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-312Kwanika North · palladiumGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-312
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- 110.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-312:122.9-150
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351650
- Northing
- 6156400
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1005 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 27.2m at 0.02 g/t Pd provides a trace palladium credit to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Palladium credit present
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.02”
Context: 27.2
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-340Kwanika North · copperGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 47.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-340
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-340:169.6-217
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351698
- Northing
- 6156401
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1010 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 47.4m at 0.30% Cu (0.78% CuEq) is a good copper grade over a significant width for a porphyry deposit.
Positive factors
- Good copper grade for porphyry
- Significant intercept width
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.30”
Context: 47.4
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 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-340Kwanika North · goldGrade: 0.44Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 47.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-340
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-340:169.6-217
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351698
- Northing
- 6156401
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1010 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 47.4m at 0.44 g/t Au (0.78% CuEq) is a strong gold grade over a significant width for a porphyry deposit.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for porphyry
- Significant intercept width
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.44”
Context: 47.4
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 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-340Kwanika North · silverGrade: 1.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 47.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-340
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-340:169.6-217
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351698
- Northing
- 6156401
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1010 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 47.4m at 1.23 g/t Ag provides a minor silver credit to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Silver credit present
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“1.23”
Context: 47.4
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 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-340Kwanika North · palladiumGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 47.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-340
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-340:169.6-217
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351698
- Northing
- 6156401
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1010 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 47.4m at 0.02 g/t Pd provides a trace palladium credit to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Palladium credit present
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.02”
Context: 47.4
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 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-340Kwanika North · copperGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 16 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-340
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- 169.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-340:242-258
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351698
- Northing
- 6156401
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1010 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 16.0m at 0.14% Cu (0.56% CuEq) is a moderate copper grade over a good width.
Positive factors
- Moderate copper grade for porphyry
- Good intercept width
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.14”
Context: 16.0
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 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-340Kwanika North · goldGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-340
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- 169.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-340:242-258
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351698
- Northing
- 6156401
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1010 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 16.0m at 0.38 g/t Au (0.56% CuEq) is a moderate gold grade over a good width.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for porphyry
- Good intercept width
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.38”
Context: 16.0
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 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-340Kwanika North · silverGrade: 0.76Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-340
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- 169.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-340:242-258
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351698
- Northing
- 6156401
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1010 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 16.0m at 0.76 g/t Ag provides a minor silver credit to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Silver credit present
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.76”
Context: 16.0
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 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-340Kwanika North · palladiumGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-340
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- 169.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-340:242-258
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351698
- Northing
- 6156401
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1010 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 16.0m at 0.04 g/t Pd provides a trace palladium credit to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Palladium credit present
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.04”
Context: 16.0
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 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-340Kwanika North · copperGrade: 0.29Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-340
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- 169.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-340:318-324
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351698
- Northing
- 6156401
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1010 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 6.0m at 0.29% Cu (0.62% CuEq) is a moderate copper grade over a narrow width.
Positive factors
- Moderate copper grade for porphyry
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.29”
Context: 6.0
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 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-340Kwanika North · goldGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-340
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- 169.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-340:318-324
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351698
- Northing
- 6156401
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1010 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 6.0m at 0.30 g/t Au (0.62% CuEq) is a moderate gold grade over a narrow width.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for porphyry
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.30”
Context: 6.0
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 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-340Kwanika North · silverGrade: 0.93Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-340
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- 169.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-340:318-324
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351698
- Northing
- 6156401
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1010 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 6.0m at 0.93 g/t Ag provides a minor silver credit to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Silver credit present
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.93”
Context: 6.0
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 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-26-340Kwanika North · palladiumGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-340
- Project
- Kwanika North
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST.V
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
- 169.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-340:318-324
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- North Pit Extension Zone
- Easting
- 351698
- Northing
- 6156401
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- EPSG
- 26910
- Elevation
- 1010 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (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
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 6.0m at 0.00 g/t Pd provides a trace palladium credit to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.00”
Context: 6.0
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 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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.