WCN: Danvers 3 Drilling Confirms New Copper Mineralisation
Original announcement by asx on
- Company
- White Cliff Minerals Limited
- Ticker
- WCN
- Exchange
- ASX
- Region
- Nunavut, Canada
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-23 23:08:12 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
White Cliff Minerals announced further drill results from its Rae Copper Project, confirming copper mineralization across an extended strike length at the Danvers project. Key intercepts include 16.10m at 1.20% Cu within a broader zone of 35.50m at 0.65% Cu from DAN26041 at Danvers 1, and several lower-grade intercepts from Danvers 4. The company is advancing resource definition activities for a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate at Danvers 1, while also conducting exploration drilling at Danvers 2 and 3.
Reasoning: The drilling confirms copper mineralization over an extended strike length at the Danvers project, with some moderate-grade intercepts, but many are low grade and true widths are not known. The program is advancing towards a maiden MRE for Danvers 1, indicating progress in de-risking the project.
Positive factors
- Extension of mineralization along strike
- Confirmation of near-surface mineralization
- Resource definition drilling advancing for Danvers 1
- Good QA/QC disclosure and JORC compliance
Negative factors
- Many intercepts are low grade compared to project average and peer group
- True width of mineralization is not known for reported intercepts
- Visual estimates for DAN26052 are promising but lack assay confirmation
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 21
Classification and evidence
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 intervals are drilled widths and true widths are not known, requiring further work to understand true thicknesses.
Evidence · text
“all reported intervals are drilled widths, not true thicknesses.”
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 Laboratories' internal QC.
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.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drillhole DAN26041 is described as 'expansion drilling' that 'substantially expanding the known Cu mineralised envelope' at Danvers 1.
Evidence · text
“DAN26041, the latest assays to be returned from expansion drilling at Danvers 1 returned 16.1m @ 1.2% Cu within a broader interval of 35.5m at 0.65% Cu from 193m downhole”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The company explicitly states that 'Infill diamond drilling at Danvers 1 is designed to: close key gaps and remove pinch points in the geological model; increase confidence in mineralised volume and continuity; and refine the grade distribution ahead of an Exploration Target and maiden Mineral Resource Estimate.'
Evidence · text
“Infill diamond drilling at Danvers 1 is designed to: close key gaps and remove pinch points in the geological model; increase confidence in mineralised volume and continuity; and refine the grade distribution ahead of an Exploration Target and maiden Mineral Resource Estimate.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 21. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (21)
DAN26041Danvers 1 · copperGrade: 0.65Grade Unit: %Intercept: 35.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26041
- Project
- Danvers 1
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.65
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 35.5 m
- From
- 193 m
- To
- 228.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 267 m
- Intercept Depth
- 193 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN26041:193-228.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 525377
- Northing
- 7476944
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 422 m
- Azimuth
- 145 °
- 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, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept, while below the project's average grade, represents a significant width and contributes to expanding the known mineralized envelope at Danvers 1, indicating potential for bulk tonnage.
Positive factors
- Good intercept length
- Extends known mineralization
Negative factors
- Grade is below project average
- True width not known
Evidence · text
“DAN26041, collared 275m NE of DAN26024 returned 16.10m @ 1.20% Cu from 193m within 35.50m @ 0.65% Cu from 193m.”
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
DAN26041Danvers 1 · copperGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 16.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26041
- Project
- Danvers 1
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 16.1 m
- From
- 193 m
- To
- 209.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 267 m
- Intercept Depth
- 193 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN26041:193-209.1
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 525377
- Northing
- 7476944
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 422 m
- Azimuth
- 145 °
- 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, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval provides a moderate copper grade over a good width, contributing positively to the expansion of the mineralized envelope at Danvers 1, although it is below the project's historical average grade.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for copper
- Good intercept length
- Extends known mineralization
Negative factors
- Grade is below project average
- True width not known
Evidence · text
“DAN26041, collared 275m NE of DAN26024 returned 16.10m @ 1.20% Cu from 193m within 35.50m @ 0.65% Cu from 193m.”
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
DAN26037Danvers 4 · copperGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26037
- Project
- Danvers 4
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.27
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 160.5 m
- To
- 166.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 273 m
- Intercept Depth
- 160.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN26037:160.5-166.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 525826
- Northing
- 7478329
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 396 m
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- 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, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept confirms copper mineralization at Danvers 4, but the grade is low, indicating early-stage exploration rather than high-grade discovery.
Positive factors
- Confirms mineralization in a new area
Negative factors
- Low grade for copper
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.27”
Context: 6.00
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
DAN26037Danvers 4 · copperGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26037
- Project
- Danvers 4
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.25 m
- From
- 231.75 m
- To
- 233 m
- Hole Depth
- 273 m
- Intercept Depth
- 231.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN26037:231.75-233
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 525826
- Northing
- 7478329
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 396 m
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- 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, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow, low-grade intercept confirms the presence of copper mineralization but is not materially significant on its own.
Positive factors
- Confirms mineralization
Negative factors
- Low grade for copper
- Narrow intercept length
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.45”
Context: 1.25
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
DAN26038Danvers 4 · copperGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26038
- Project
- Danvers 4
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.17
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 194 m
- To
- 195 m
- Hole Depth
- 267 m
- Intercept Depth
- 194 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN26038:194-195
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 525417
- Northing
- 7477861
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 397 m
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- 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, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is very narrow and low-grade, indicating only trace mineralization and is not economically significant.
Negative factors
- Very low grade for copper
- Very narrow intercept length
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.17”
Context: 1.00
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
DAN26042ADanvers 4 · copperGrade: 0.87Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.18 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26042A
- Project
- Danvers 4
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.87
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4.18 m
- From
- 79.1 m
- To
- 83.28 m
- Hole Depth
- 258 m
- Intercept Depth
- 79.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN26042A:79.1-83.28
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 524714
- Northing
- 7476858
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 424 m
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Yellowknife
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate copper grade over a narrow width, contributing to the understanding of mineralization but not representing a significant discovery on its own.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for copper
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.87”
Context: 4.18
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
DAN26040Danvers 4 · copperGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26040
- Project
- Danvers 4
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.23
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.5 m
- From
- 117.5 m
- To
- 120 m
- Hole Depth
- 270 m
- Intercept Depth
- 117.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN26040:117.5-120
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 525094
- Northing
- 7477191
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 407 m
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- 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, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow, low-grade intercept indicates the presence of copper mineralization but is not economically significant.
Negative factors
- Low grade for copper
- Narrow intercept length
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.23”
Context: 2.50
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
DAN26040Danvers 4 · copperGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26040
- Project
- Danvers 4
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 196.5 m
- To
- 199.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 270 m
- Intercept Depth
- 196.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN26040:196.5-199.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 525094
- Northing
- 7477191
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 407 m
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- 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, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow, low-grade intercept indicates the presence of copper mineralization but is not economically significant.
Negative factors
- Low grade for copper
- Narrow intercept length
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.30”
Context: 3.00
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
DAN26039Danvers 4 · copperGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26039
- Project
- Danvers 4
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.23
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3.7 m
- From
- 92.3 m
- To
- 96 m
- Hole Depth
- 291 m
- Intercept Depth
- 92.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN26039:92.3-96
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 525054
- Northing
- 7477373
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 408 m
- Azimuth
- 130 °
- 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, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow, low-grade intercept indicates the presence of copper mineralization but is not economically significant.
Negative factors
- Low grade for copper
- Narrow intercept length
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.23”
Context: 3.70
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
DAN26039Danvers 4 · copperGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26039
- Project
- Danvers 4
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.16
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 107 m
- To
- 108 m
- Hole Depth
- 291 m
- Intercept Depth
- 107 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN26039:107-108
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 525054
- Northing
- 7477373
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 408 m
- Azimuth
- 130 °
- 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, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is very narrow and low-grade, indicating only trace mineralization and is not economically significant.
Negative factors
- Very low grade for copper
- Very narrow intercept length
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.16”
Context: 1.00
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
DAN26039Danvers 4 · copperGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.66 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26039
- Project
- Danvers 4
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.28
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.66 m
- From
- 115 m
- To
- 122.66 m
- Hole Depth
- 291 m
- Intercept Depth
- 115 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN26039:115-122.66
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 525054
- Northing
- 7477373
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 408 m
- Azimuth
- 130 °
- 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, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept confirms copper mineralization at Danvers 4, but the grade is low, indicating early-stage exploration rather than high-grade discovery.
Negative factors
- Low grade for copper
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.28”
Context: 7.66
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
DAN26039Danvers 4 · copperGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26039
- Project
- Danvers 4
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.16
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.05 m
- From
- 286.5 m
- To
- 288.55 m
- Hole Depth
- 291 m
- Intercept Depth
- 286.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN26039:286.5-288.55
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 525054
- Northing
- 7477373
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 408 m
- Azimuth
- 130 °
- 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, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is very narrow and low-grade, indicating only trace mineralization and is not economically significant.
Negative factors
- Very low grade for copper
- Narrow intercept length
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.16”
Context: 2.05
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
DAN26042Danvers 4 · copperGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.16 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26042
- Project
- Danvers 4
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.27
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.16 m
- From
- 21 m
- To
- 22.16 m
- Hole Depth
- 69 m
- Intercept Depth
- 21 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN26042:21-22.16
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 524714
- Northing
- 7476858
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 424 m
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- 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, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is very narrow and low-grade, indicating only trace mineralization and is not economically significant.
Negative factors
- Low grade for copper
- Very narrow intercept length
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.27”
Context: 1.16
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
DAN26042Danvers 4 · copperGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26042
- Project
- Danvers 4
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.17
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 22.72 m
- To
- 23.22 m
- Hole Depth
- 69 m
- Intercept Depth
- 22.72 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN26042:22.72-23.22
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 524714
- Northing
- 7476858
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 424 m
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- 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, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is extremely narrow and low-grade, indicating only trace mineralization and is not economically significant.
Negative factors
- Very low grade for copper
- Extremely narrow intercept length
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.17”
Context: 0.50
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
DAN26042Danvers 4 · copperGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26042
- Project
- Danvers 4
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.23
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 23.35 m
- To
- 27.35 m
- Hole Depth
- 69 m
- Intercept Depth
- 23.35 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN26042:23.35-27.35
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 524714
- Northing
- 7476858
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 424 m
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- 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, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow, low-grade intercept indicates the presence of copper mineralization but is not economically significant.
Negative factors
- Low grade for copper
- Narrow intercept length
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.23”
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
DAN26042Danvers 4 · copperGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.93 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26042
- Project
- Danvers 4
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.21
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.93 m
- From
- 37.5 m
- To
- 38.43 m
- Hole Depth
- 69 m
- Intercept Depth
- 37.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN26042:37.5-38.43
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 524714
- Northing
- 7476858
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 424 m
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- 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, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is very narrow and low-grade, indicating only trace mineralization and is not economically significant.
Negative factors
- Very low grade for copper
- Very narrow intercept length
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.21”
Context: 0.93
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
DAN26044Danvers 4 · copperGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26044
- Project
- Danvers 4
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.21
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 13 m
- From
- 193 m
- To
- 206 m
- Hole Depth
- 279 m
- Intercept Depth
- 193 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN26044:193-206
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 524700
- Northing
- 7476567
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 431 m
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- 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, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a good length of copper mineralization, but the grade is low, indicating early-stage exploration rather than high-grade discovery.
Positive factors
- Good intercept length
Negative factors
- Low grade for copper
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.21”
Context: 13.00
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
DAN26044Danvers 4 · copperGrade: 0.78Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26044
- Project
- Danvers 4
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.78
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 251 m
- To
- 254 m
- Hole Depth
- 279 m
- Intercept Depth
- 251 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN26044:251-254
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 524700
- Northing
- 7476567
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 431 m
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- 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, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate copper grade over a narrow width, contributing to the understanding of mineralization but not representing a significant discovery on its own.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for copper
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.78”
Context: 3.00
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
DAN26043Danvers 4 · copperGrade: 0.48Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26043
- Project
- Danvers 4
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.48
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 288 m
- To
- 290 m
- Hole Depth
- 303 m
- Intercept Depth
- 288 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN26043:288-290
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 524828
- Northing
- 7476750
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 424 m
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- 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, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow, low-grade intercept indicates the presence of copper mineralization but is not economically significant.
Negative factors
- Low grade for copper
- Narrow intercept length
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.48”
Context: 2.00
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
DAN26045Danvers 4 · copperGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DAN26045
- Project
- Danvers 4
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_ab
- Reported Region
- canada_ab
- Ticker
- WCN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.26
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 243 m
- To
- 244 m
- Hole Depth
- 264 m
- Intercept Depth
- 243 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DAN26045:243-244
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 524585
- Northing
- 7476342
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 11N
- Elevation
- 435 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, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is very narrow and low-grade, indicating only trace mineralization and is not economically significant.
Negative factors
- Low grade for copper
- Very narrow intercept length
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“0.26”
Context: 1.00
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
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
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- 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
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept, while below the project's average grade, represents a significant width and contributes to expanding the known mineralized envelope at Danvers 1, indicating potential for bulk tonnage.
Positive factors
- Good intercept length
- Extends known mineralization
Negative factors
- Grade is below project average
- True width not known
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
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.