Western Exploration Expands Exploration Footprint at Gravel Creek with 3.0 km Untested Structural Corridor at the Past Producing Wood Gulch Mine
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Western Exploration Inc.
- Ticker
- WEX
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Nevada
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-08-22 19:11:12 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Western Exploration has identified a new 3.0 km exploration target along the Tomasina Fault system, located near the existing Gravel Creek and Wood Gulch resources. The company plans to prioritize drilling this zone in 2025, targeting the intersection of the fault with the Frost Creek tuff.
Reasoning: The company has identified a significant new 3.0 km exploration target (Tomasina Fault) adjacent to its existing Gravel Creek resource, supported by high-grade legacy intercepts and favorable geology.
Positive factors
- identification of a 3.0 km untested structural corridor
- proximity to existing high-grade resource
- presence of favorable host rock (Frost Creek tuff)
- legacy high-grade intercepts nearby
Negative factors
- legacy drill results are being re-released (historical)
- Tomasina target is currently undrilled
Facts used in scoring: 22
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Identification of a 3.0 km untested structural corridor adjacent to existing resources.
Evidence · text
“defined a major new exploration target zone in the Wood Gulch-Gravel Creek area”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release details specific QA/QC protocols including lab names (ALS), blanks, standards, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality control (QC) samples were inserted at regular intervals”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: A significant portion of the Gravel Creek resource is in the Inferred category.
Evidence · table
“2,744,000”
Context: Gravel Creek
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 22. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (22)
WG-355Aura Project · goldGrade: 1.67Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 13.71 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG-355
- Project
- Aura Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.67
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 13.71 m
- From
- 269.75 m
- To
- 283.46 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG-355:269.75-283.46
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept from legacy drilling.
Negative factors
- historical data
Evidence · table
“1.67”
Context: 13.71
WG-355Aura Project · silverGrade: 28.5Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 13.71 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG-355
- Project
- Aura Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 28.5
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 13.71 m
- From
- 269.75 m
- To
- 283.46 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG-355:269.75-283.46
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver byproduct in legacy intercept.
Negative factors
- historical data
Evidence · table
“28.5”
Context: 13.71
WG-355Aura Project · goldGrade: 10.9Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1.52 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG-355
- Project
- Aura Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.9
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 1.52 m
- From
- 269.75 m
- To
- 271.27 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG-355:269.75-271.27
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade sub-interval in legacy hole.
Positive factors
- high grade sub-interval
Negative factors
- historical data
- narrow width
Evidence · table
“10.90”
Context: 1.52
WG-355Aura Project · silverGrade: 101Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1.52 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG-355
- Project
- Aura Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 101
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 1.52 m
- From
- 269.75 m
- To
- 271.27 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG-355:269.75-271.27
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver byproduct in legacy sub-interval.
Negative factors
- historical data
Evidence · table
“101.0”
Context: 1.52
WG-360Aura Project · goldGrade: 0.91Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 25.9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG-360
- Project
- Aura Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.91
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 25.9 m
- From
- 211.84 m
- To
- 237.74 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG-360:211.84-237.74
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Wide but low grade legacy intercept.
Positive factors
- significant width
Negative factors
- historical data
Evidence · table
“0.91”
Context: 25.90
WG-360Aura Project · goldGrade: 7.28Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1.52 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG-360
- Project
- Aura Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.28
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 1.52 m
- From
- 228.6 m
- To
- 230.12 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG-360:228.6-230.12
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade legacy sub-interval.
Positive factors
- high grade
Negative factors
- historical data
- narrow width
Evidence · table
“7.28”
Context: 1.52
WG421Aura Project · goldGrade: 1.13Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 9.14 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG421
- Project
- Aura Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.13
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 9.14 m
- From
- 403.86 m
- To
- 413 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG421:403.86-413.0
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Legacy intercept.
Negative factors
- historical data
Evidence · table
“1.13”
Context: 9.14
WG391Aura Project · goldGrade: 9.67Grade Unit: g/t AuEqIntercept: 18.29 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG391
- Project
- Aura Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.67
- Grade Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Intercept
- 18.29 m
- True Width
- 18.29 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade, wide true width intercept from existing resource.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
- strong width
Negative factors
- historical data
Evidence · text
“18.29 meters true width @ 9.67 g/t AuEq (WG391)”
WG125Aura Project · goldGrade: 29.59Grade Unit: g/t AuEqIntercept: 13.72 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG125
- Project
- Aura Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 29.59
- Grade Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Intercept
- 13.72 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high grade legacy intercept.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Negative factors
- historical data
Evidence · text
“13.72 meters @ 29.59 g/t AuEq in WG-125”
Fact 10Aura Project · goldGrade: 4.16Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Aura Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade inferred resource at Gravel Creek.
Negative factors
- Inferred Resource
Evidence · table
“4.16”
Context: 2,744,000
Fact 11Aura Project · silverGrade: 60.2Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Aura Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 60.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver byproduct in inferred resource.
Negative factors
- Inferred Resource
Evidence · table
“60.20”
Context: 2,744,000
WG-355Aura Project · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 13.71 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG-355
- Project
- Aura Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 13.71 m
- From
- 288.04 m
- To
- 301.75 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG-355:288.04-301.75
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 1 ppm gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit ppm does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“1.00”
Context: WG-355
WG-355Aura Project · silverGrade: 11.7Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 13.71 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG-355
- Project
- Aura Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.7
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 13.71 m
- From
- 288.04 m
- To
- 301.75 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG-355:288.04-301.75
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 11.7 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“11.7”
Context: WG-355
WG-360Aura Project · goldGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 6.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG-360
- Project
- Aura Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.83
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 195.07 m
- To
- 201.17 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG-360:195.07-201.17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.83 ppm gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit ppm does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.83”
Context: WG-360
WG-360Aura Project · silverGrade: 10.7Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 6.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG-360
- Project
- Aura Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.7
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 195.07 m
- To
- 201.17 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG-360:195.07-201.17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 10.7 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“10.7”
Context: WG-360
WG-360Aura Project · silverGrade: 11.1Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 25.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG-360
- Project
- Aura Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.1
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 25.9 m
- From
- 211.84 m
- To
- 237.74 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG-360:211.84-237.74
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 11.1 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“11.1”
Context: WG-360
WG-360Aura Project · goldGrade: 1.92Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG-360
- Project
- Aura Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.92
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 1.52 m
- From
- 211.84 m
- To
- 213.36 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG-360:211.84-213.36
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 1.92 ppm gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit ppm does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“1.92”
Context: WG-360
WG-360Aura Project · silverGrade: 101Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG-360
- Project
- Aura Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 101
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 1.52 m
- From
- 211.84 m
- To
- 213.36 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG-360:211.84-213.36
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 101 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“101.0”
Context: WG-360
WG-360Aura Project · silverGrade: 15.4Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG-360
- Project
- Aura Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 15.4
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 1.52 m
- From
- 228.6 m
- To
- 230.12 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG-360:228.6-230.12
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 15.4 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“15.4”
Context: WG-360
WG421Aura Project · silverGrade: 2.8Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 9.14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG421
- Project
- Aura Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.8
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 9.14 m
- From
- 403.86 m
- To
- 413 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG421:403.86-413
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 2.8 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“2.8”
Context: WG421
WG421Aura Project · goldGrade: 0.89Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 9.15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG421
- Project
- Aura Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.89
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 9.15 m
- From
- 431.29 m
- To
- 440.44 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG421:431.29-440.44
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.89 ppm gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit ppm does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.89”
Context: WG421
WG421Aura Project · silverGrade: 7.8Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 9.15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG421
- Project
- Aura Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.8
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 9.15 m
- From
- 431.29 m
- To
- 440.44 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG421:431.29-440.44
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 7.8 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“7.8”
Context: WG421
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