WCN: 76.5m @ 2.01% Cu Expands Copper Envelope at Danvers 1
Original announcement by asx on
- Company
- White Cliff Minerals Limited
- Ticker
- WCN
- Exchange
- ASX
- Region
- Unavailable
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-10-05 23:19:09 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
White Cliff Minerals announced outstanding assay results from infill drilling at Danvers 1, part of its Rae Copper Project, with hole DAN26047 returning 76.5m at 2.01% Cu and 5.72g/t Ag, including high-grade sub-intervals. Deeper drilling in DAN26048, DAN26049, and DAN26050 intersected visible copper sulphides, expanding the mineralized envelope to 240m vertical depth. These results reinforce high-grade continuity and expand the interpreted mineralization, supporting a future maiden Mineral Resource Estimate.
Reasoning: New high-grade copper-silver intercept in infill drilling (DAN26047) significantly exceeds prior project averages and best grades, reinforcing continuity and expanding the mineralized envelope. Deeper visible sulphides in other holes (DAN26048, DAN26049, DAN26050) further expand the interpreted mineralization, strengthening the geological model and supporting a future maiden Mineral Resource Estimate.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept
- Significant width
- Infill drilling reinforcing continuity
- Deeper visible sulphides expanding envelope
- Supports future MRE
- Grade significantly above project average
- Best grade significantly above prior best
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Visual estimates for some holes (assays pending)
Facts used in scoring: 16
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 4m at 11.19% Cu is well above the exceptional threshold for copper in an epithermal deposit (2.5% Cu).
Evidence · text
“4m at 11.19% Cu”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Holes DAN26048, DAN26049, and DAN26050 intersected visible copper sulphides below historical drilling, expanding the interpreted mineralisation envelope to 240m vertical depth.
Evidence · text
“All three holes intersected visible copper sulphides below historical drilling, expanding the interpreted mineralisation envelope”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details QA/QC procedures including the use of field duplicates, coarse blanks, and certified reference materials, and mentions ALS Yellowknife as the preparation and assay laboratory.
Evidence · text
“A schedule of quality control samples is inserted into the sample stream at a rate of 10%, including field duplicates, coarse blanks (OREAS C26e), and certified reference materials OREAS930 and OREAS922.”
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: Mr Eric Sondergaard, a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists, is named as the Competent Person and consents to the inclusion of information in the announcement.
Evidence · text
“Mr Eric Sondergaard, who is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta and the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists. Mr Sondergaard is an employee of White Cliff Minerals Limited. Mr Sondergaard has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration, and to the activity being undertaken, to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr Sondergaard consents to the inclusion in this announcement of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which they appear.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that all reported intercepts are downhole lengths and true widths are not yet known.
Evidence · text
“All reported intercepts are downhole lengths; true widths are not yet known.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Hole DAN26047 was designed to infill a 200m gap at Danvers 1, reinforcing the high-grade core.
Evidence · text
“DAN26047, designed to infill 200m gap at Danvers 1 reinforces the high-grade core of the system”
Maiden Resourceneutral
First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
Why it applies: The drilling program is expected to provide a foundation for geological modelling, supporting the definition of an Exploration Target and progressing towards a Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate.
Evidence · text
“Current drilling is expected to provide a critical foundation for geological modelling, supporting the definition of an Exploration Target and progressing the project towards a Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 16. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (16)
DAN26047Danvers 1 · copperGrade: 2.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 76.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26047
- Project
- Danvers 1
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.01
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 76.5 m
- From
- 49.5 m
- To
- 126 m
- Hole Depth
- 229.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN26047:49.5-126
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Danvers 1
- Easting
- 525007
- Northing
- 7476356
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 442 m
- Azimuth
- 150 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Yellowknife
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 76.5m intercept at 2.01% Cu is a strong result, significantly above the project's historical average grade of 0.854% Cu and best grade of 1.2% Cu, reinforcing continuity in an infill hole.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept
- Significant width
- Infill drilling reinforcing continuity
- Grade significantly above project average
- Best grade significantly above prior best
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.01”
Context: 76.50
Tags used in scoring
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"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "2026 exploration drilling adjacent to Danvers 1 deposit returns to the SE drilling to intersect the steep NW dipping kno"
DAN26047Danvers 1 · silverGrade: 5.72Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 76.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26047
- Project
- Danvers 1
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.72
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 76.5 m
- From
- 49.5 m
- To
- 126 m
- Hole Depth
- 229.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN26047:49.5-126
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Danvers 1
- Easting
- 525007
- Northing
- 7476356
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 442 m
- Azimuth
- 150 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Yellowknife
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 76.5m intercept at 5.72 g/t Ag is a good width for silver, contributing to the overall polymetallic nature of the intercept.
Positive factors
- Significant width
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“5.72”
Context: 76.50
Tags used in scoring
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"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "2026 exploration drilling adjacent to Danvers 1 deposit returns to the SE drilling to intersect the steep NW dipping kno"
DAN26047Danvers 1 · copperGrade: 5.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 16 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26047
- Project
- Danvers 1
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.07
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 16 m
- From
- 77 m
- To
- 93 m
- Hole Depth
- 229.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN26047:77-93
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Danvers 1
- Easting
- 525007
- Northing
- 7476356
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 442 m
- Azimuth
- 150 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Yellowknife
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 16m intercept at 5.07% Cu is an exceptional high-grade zone, well above the project's historical average and best grades, indicating strong mineralization within the broader intercept.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept
- Significant width
- Grade significantly above project average
- Best grade significantly above prior best
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“5.07”
Context: 16.00
Tags used in scoring
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"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "2026 exploration drilling adjacent to Danvers 1 deposit returns to the SE drilling to intersect the steep NW dipping kno"
DAN26047Danvers 1 · silverGrade: 15.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26047
- Project
- Danvers 1
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 15.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 16 m
- From
- 77 m
- To
- 93 m
- Hole Depth
- 229.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN26047:77-93
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Danvers 1
- Easting
- 525007
- Northing
- 7476356
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 442 m
- Azimuth
- 150 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Yellowknife
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 16m intercept at 15.1 g/t Ag is a strong silver grade over a good width, exceeding the historical average for Danvers silver.
Positive factors
- Significant width
- Grade above prior project average
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“15.10”
Context: 16.00
Tags used in scoring
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"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "2026 exploration drilling adjacent to Danvers 1 deposit returns to the SE drilling to intersect the steep NW dipping kno"
DAN26047Danvers 1 · copperGrade: 11.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26047
- Project
- Danvers 1
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.19
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 84 m
- To
- 88 m
- Hole Depth
- 229.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN26047:84-88
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Danvers 1
- Easting
- 525007
- Northing
- 7476356
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 442 m
- Azimuth
- 150 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Yellowknife
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 4m intercept at 11.19% Cu is a bonanza-grade result, far exceeding the project's historical best and average grades, indicating a very high-grade core within the mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- High-grade intercept
- Grade significantly above project average
- Best grade significantly above prior best
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“11.19”
Context: 4.00
Tags used in scoring
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"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "2026 exploration drilling adjacent to Danvers 1 deposit returns to the SE drilling to intersect the steep NW dipping kno"
DAN26047Danvers 1 · silverGrade: 35.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26047
- Project
- Danvers 1
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 35.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 84 m
- To
- 88 m
- Hole Depth
- 229.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN26047:84-88
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Danvers 1
- Easting
- 525007
- Northing
- 7476356
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 442 m
- Azimuth
- 150 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Yellowknife
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 4m intercept at 35.3 g/t Ag is a very high-grade silver result, significantly exceeding the historical average for Danvers silver, indicating strong polymetallic mineralization.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept
- Grade above prior project average
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“35.30”
Context: 4.00
Tags used in scoring
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"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "2026 exploration drilling adjacent to Danvers 1 deposit returns to the SE drilling to intersect the steep NW dipping kno"
DAN25007Danvers 1 · copperGrade: 2.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 105 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN25007
- Project
- Danvers 1
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.25
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 105 m
- From
- 27.43 m
- To
- 132.43 m
- Intercept Depth
- 27.43 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN25007:27.43-132.43
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Danvers 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Yellowknife
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a strong historical intercept of 105m at 2.25% Cu, but it is a re-release of previously reported data, so novelty is low.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept
- Significant width
Negative factors
- Stale Data Re-release
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“105m @ 2.25% from 27.43m”
Tags used in scoring
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "2026 exploration drilling adjacent to Danvers 1 deposit returns to the SE drilling to intersect the steep NW dipping kno"
DAN25007Danvers 1 · copperGrade: 3.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN25007
- Project
- Danvers 1
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.17
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 18 m
- From
- 35.05 m
- To
- 53.05 m
- Intercept Depth
- 35.05 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN25007:35.05-53.05
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Danvers 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Yellowknife
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a strong historical sub-interval of 18m at 3.17% Cu, but it is a re-release of previously reported data, so novelty is low.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept
- Significant width
Negative factors
- Stale Data Re-release
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“18m @ 3.17% Cu from 35.05m”
Tags used in scoring
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "2026 exploration drilling adjacent to Danvers 1 deposit returns to the SE drilling to intersect the steep NW dipping kno"
DAN25007Danvers 1 · copperGrade: 3.93Grade Unit: %Intercept: 35 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN25007
- Project
- Danvers 1
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.93
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 35 m
- From
- 60.96 m
- To
- 95.96 m
- Intercept Depth
- 60.96 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN25007:60.96-95.96
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Danvers 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Yellowknife
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a strong historical sub-interval of 35.0m at 3.93% Cu, but it is a re-release of previously reported data, so novelty is low.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept
- Significant width
Negative factors
- Stale Data Re-release
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“35.0m @ 3.93% Cu from 60.96m”
Tags used in scoring
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "2026 exploration drilling adjacent to Danvers 1 deposit returns to the SE drilling to intersect the steep NW dipping kno"
DAN25012Danvers 1 · copperGrade: 2.37Grade Unit: %Intercept: 86.87 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN25012
- Project
- Danvers 1
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.37
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 86.87 m
- From
- 54.86 m
- To
- 141.73 m
- Intercept Depth
- 54.86 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN25012:54.86-141.73
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Danvers 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Yellowknife
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a strong historical intercept of 86.87m at 2.37% Cu, but it is a re-release of previously reported data, so novelty is low.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept
- Significant width
Negative factors
- Stale Data Re-release
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“86.87m @ 2.37% Cu from 54.86m”
Tags used in scoring
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "2026 exploration drilling adjacent to Danvers 1 deposit returns to the SE drilling to intersect the steep NW dipping kno"
DAN25012Danvers 1 · copperGrade: 5.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 22.86 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN25012
- Project
- Danvers 1
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 22.86 m
- From
- 82.3 m
- To
- 105.16 m
- Intercept Depth
- 82.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN25012:82.3-105.16
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Danvers 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Yellowknife
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a strong historical sub-interval of 22.86m at 5.2% Cu, but it is a re-release of previously reported data, so novelty is low.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept
- Significant width
Negative factors
- Stale Data Re-release
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“22.86m @ 5.2% Cu from 82.3m”
Tags used in scoring
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "2026 exploration drilling adjacent to Danvers 1 deposit returns to the SE drilling to intersect the steep NW dipping kno"
DAN26047Danvers 1 · copperView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26047
- Project
- Danvers 1
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- From
- 49.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 229.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Danvers 1
- Easting
- 525007
- Northing
- 7476356
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 442 m
- Azimuth
- 150 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Yellowknife
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- zero_all
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Collar location data for DAN26047.
Evidence · table
“DAN26047”
Context: 525007
Tags used in scoring
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"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "2026 exploration drilling adjacent to Danvers 1 deposit returns to the SE drilling to intersect the steep NW dipping kno"
DAN26048Danvers 1View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26048
- Project
- Danvers 1
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 312 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Danvers 1
- Easting
- 524870
- Northing
- 7476375
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 440 m
- Azimuth
- 150 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Yellowknife
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- zero_all
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Collar location data for DAN26048.
Evidence · table
“DAN26048”
Context: 524870
Tags used in scoring
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"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "2026 exploration drilling adjacent to Danvers 1 deposit returns to the SE drilling to intersect the steep NW dipping kno"
DAN26049Danvers 1View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26049
- Project
- Danvers 1
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 264 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Danvers 1
- Easting
- 524810
- Northing
- 7476298
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 441 m
- Azimuth
- 150 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Yellowknife
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- zero_all
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Collar location data for DAN26049.
Evidence · table
“DAN26049”
Context: 524810
Tags used in scoring
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"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "2026 exploration drilling adjacent to Danvers 1 deposit returns to the SE drilling to intersect the steep NW dipping kno"
DAN26050Danvers 1View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26050
- Project
- Danvers 1
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 318 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Danvers 1
- Easting
- 524768
- Northing
- 7476362
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 439 m
- Azimuth
- 150 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Yellowknife
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- zero_all
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Collar location data for DAN26050.
Evidence · table
“DAN26050”
Context: 524768
Tags used in scoring
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"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "2026 exploration drilling adjacent to Danvers 1 deposit returns to the SE drilling to intersect the steep NW dipping kno"
STK25004Danvers 1 · copperGrade: 0.57Grade Unit: %Intercept: 29 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- STK25004
- Project
- Danvers 1
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.57
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 29 m
- From
- 197 m
- To
- 226 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Location
- Danvers 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Yellowknife
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 76.5m intercept at 2.01% Cu is a strong result, significantly above the project's historical average grade of 0.854% Cu and best grade of 1.2% Cu, reinforcing continuity in an infill hole.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept
- Significant width
- Infill drilling reinforcing continuity
- Grade significantly above project average
- Best grade significantly above prior best
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“29 m at 0.57 % Cu from 197 m depth”
Tags used in scoring
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "2026 exploration drilling adjacent to Danvers 1 deposit returns to the SE drilling to intersect the steep NW dipping kno"
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.