# Westgold Declares Maiden South Junction Ore Reserve - Updated

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-declares-maiden-south-junction-ore-reserve-updated--23a3b8ce-6b6b-4bac-9f79-1a5535c6d06f

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/KRR/news/4748610890249952/westgold-declares-maiden-south-junction-ore-reserve-updated

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2024-08-16T08:01:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Westgold Resources Limited

- Ticker: WGX

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Western Australia

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: None reported

- Document categories: Resource update, Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-08-25 19:09:00 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.90 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Westgold Resources has declared a maiden Ore Reserve for its South Junction mine, contributing 2.6Mt at 2.7 g/t Au for 225koz to the overall Bluebird-South Junction Ore Reserve, which now stands at 3.0Mt at 2.8 g/t Au for 277koz. The updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the complex increased to 10.7Mt at 2.8 g/t Au for 960koz, with a 61% increase in Indicated Resources. This expansion supports a targeted production rate of 1.2Mtpa from Q3 FY25, with ongoing drilling to further extend and infill the resource.

Reasoning: Westgold Resources has announced a maiden Ore Reserve for its South Junction mine and an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Bluebird-South Junction complex, showing significant growth in both tonnage and contained gold, particularly in higher confidence categories. This underpins a targeted increase in production rates and is supported by ongoing drilling and robust reporting standards.

- Positive factor: Maiden Ore Reserve declared for South Junction

- Positive factor: Significant increase in overall Ore Reserve and Mineral Resource

- Positive factor: Substantial conversion of Inferred to Indicated Resources

- Positive factor: Targeted increase in production rate to 1.2Mtpa from Bluebird-South Junction

- Positive factor: JORC Code and NI 43-101 compliant estimates with QP/CP sign-off

- Positive factor: Strong drill results supporting resource expansion

Facts used in scoring: 38

## Classification and evidence

**Maiden Resource**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.

Why it applies: The document explicitly states 'Westgold Declares Maiden South Junction Ore Reserve'.

Evidence · text

> Westgold Declares Maiden South Junction Ore Reserve

**Category Upgrade**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.

Why it applies: The document highlights a '61% increase in Indicated Resources' from the previous MRE.

Evidence · text

> 61% increase in Indicated Resources.

**Tonnage Growth**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Significant tonnage increase \(≥15%\) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.

Why it applies: The total MRE increased from 9,017,000 tonnes to 10,705,000 tonnes, and the Ore Reserve increased by 233%.

Evidence · text

> 233% increase \(+158koz\) from the FY23 Ore Reserve post depletion.

**Contained Metal Growth**

Polarity: positive

Definition: True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.

Why it applies: The total MRE ounces increased from 827,000 oz to 960,000 oz, and the Ore Reserve increased by 158koz.

Evidence · text

> 233% increase \(+158koz\) from the FY23 Ore Reserve post depletion.

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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: The release states that Mr. Jake Russell and Mr. Leigh Devlin, both Competent/Qualified Persons, have verified, reviewed and approved the information.

Evidence · text

> The information in this release that relates to Exploration results and Mineral Resource Estimates is compiled by Westgold technical employees and contractors under the supervision of Mr. Jake Russell B.Sc. \(Hons\), who is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and who has verified, reviewed and approved such information.

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: The Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates are stated to be in accordance with the JORC Code 2012.

Evidence · text

> Mineral Resources, Ore Reserve Estimates and Exploration Targets and Results are calculated in accordance with the JORC Code.

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: The technical and scientific information is stated to be in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in NI 43-101.

Evidence · text

> The other technical and scientific information in this release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in NI 43-101

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: The JORC Table 1 provides detailed commentary on sampling techniques, quality control procedures including standards, blanks, and duplicates, and laboratory accreditation.

Evidence · text

> Quality control is ensured via the use of standards, blanks and duplicates. The laboratory includes a minimum of 1 project standard with every 22 samples analysed.

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The document mentions 'infill drilling activity' as part of the ongoing program to increase confidence in the MRE.

Evidence · text

> Following exploration and infill drilling activity, Resource models are updated on both the estimation of grade and classification.

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The document states that 'South Junction remains open at depth and to the south along strike/down plunge' and 'drilling activities continue to expand the Bluebird – South Junction system'.

Evidence · text

> South Junction remains open at depth and to the south along strike/down plunge.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 38. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Resource Estimates (38)

### measured

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Bluebird - South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird - South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 304000
- Grade: 4.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 40000
- Contained Unit: oz
- Cutoff Grade: 1.5

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Measured resource shows a slight decrease in grade and contained metal compared to the prior estimate, but remains a high-confidence category.

- Positive factor: High confidence category \(Measured\)

- Positive factor: QP/CP signed off on estimate

- Positive factor: JORC compliant

Evidence · table

> 4.1

Context: 304,000

### indicated

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Bluebird - South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird - South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 4368000
- Grade: 3
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 425000
- Contained Unit: oz
- Cutoff Grade: 1.5

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Indicated resource shows a substantial increase in tonnage and contained metal, representing a significant category upgrade and de-risking of the project.

- Positive factor: Significant increase in tonnage and contained metal \(61% increase in Indicated Resources\)

- Positive factor: Category upgrade from Inferred to Indicated

- Positive factor: QP/CP signed off on estimate

- Positive factor: JORC compliant

Evidence · table

> 3.0

Context: 4,368,000

### inferred

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Bluebird - South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird - South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 6032000
- Grade: 2.6
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 495000
- Contained Unit: oz
- Cutoff Grade: 1.5

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Inferred resource shows a slight decrease in grade and contained metal, but still represents future potential, with some material converted to Indicated.

- Positive factor: QP/CP signed off on estimate

- Positive factor: JORC compliant

- Negative factor: Slight decrease in grade and contained metal

- Negative factor: Inferred category has lower confidence

Evidence · table

> 2.6

Context: 6,032,000

### proven

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Bluebird - South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird - South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: proven
- Tonnes: 76600
- Grade: 3.9
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 9400
- Contained Unit: oz
- Cutoff Grade: 2.3

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Proven Reserve contributes to the overall Ore Reserve, representing a high-confidence, economically viable portion of the resource.

- Positive factor: High confidence category \(Proven Reserve\)

- Positive factor: QP/CP signed off on estimate

- Positive factor: JORC compliant

Evidence · table

> 3.9

Context: 76,600

### probable

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Bluebird - South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird - South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: probable
- Tonnes: 2966500
- Grade: 2.8
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 268000
- Contained Unit: oz
- Cutoff Grade: 2.3

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Probable Reserve forms the bulk of the overall Ore Reserve, indicating a substantial and economically viable portion of the resource.

- Positive factor: Significant Probable Reserve tonnage and contained metal

- Positive factor: QP/CP signed off on estimate

- Positive factor: JORC compliant

Evidence · table

> 2.8

Context: 2,966,500

### proven

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South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: proven
- Tonnes: 26300
- Grade: 3.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 2600
- Contained Unit: oz
- Cutoff Grade: 2.3

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This represents the first Proven Reserve for South Junction, indicating a high-confidence, economically viable portion of the new reserve.

- Positive factor: Maiden Proven Reserve for South Junction

- Positive factor: QP/CP signed off on estimate

- Positive factor: JORC compliant

Evidence · table

> 3.1

Context: 26,300

### probable

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South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Category: probable
- Tonnes: 2612000
- Grade: 2.7
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 223000
- Contained Unit: oz
- Cutoff Grade: 2.3

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This represents the first Probable Reserve for South Junction, forming the majority of the maiden Ore Reserve and indicating a substantial, economically viable portion of the resource.

- Positive factor: Maiden Probable Reserve for South Junction

- Positive factor: Significant tonnage and contained metal

- Positive factor: QP/CP signed off on estimate

- Positive factor: JORC compliant

Evidence · table

> 2.7

Context: 2,612,000

### Fact 8

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Bluebird - South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird - South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 2.3
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641491
- Northing: 7043673
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate grade intercept over a narrow width, contributing to the overall resource definition.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

Evidence · table

> 3.07m at 2.30g/t Au

Context: 15

### Fact 9

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Bluebird - South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird - South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 6.37
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641491
- Northing: 7043673
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong grade intercept but over a very narrow width, limiting its individual materiality.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length

Evidence · table

> 1m at 6.37g/t Au

Context: 41

### Fact 10

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Bluebird - South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird - South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 5.55
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641491
- Northing: 7043673
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong grade and significant width intercept, indicating good mineralization continuity.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

Evidence · table

> 31.37m at 5.55g/t Au

Context: 122

### Fact 11

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Bluebird - South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird - South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 4.62
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641491
- Northing: 7043673
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong grade and moderate width intercept, further supporting mineralization.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: Moderate intercept length

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

Evidence · table

> 15.5m at 4.62g/t Au

Context: 158

### Fact 12

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Bluebird - South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird - South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 3.79
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641491
- Northing: 7043673
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate grade intercept over a narrow width, contributing to the overall resource definition.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

Evidence · table

> 4.6m at 3.79g/t Au

Context: 21

### Fact 13

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Bluebird - South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird - South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 1.25
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641491
- Northing: 7043673
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A weak grade intercept over a moderate width, indicating lower-grade mineralization.

- Positive factor: Moderate intercept length

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

- Negative factor: Weak grade for underground gold

Evidence · table

> 22.8m at 1.25g/t Au

Context: 173

### Fact 14

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Bluebird - South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird - South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 3.09
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641491
- Northing: 7043673
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate grade and moderate width intercept, contributing positively to the resource.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: Moderate intercept length

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

Evidence · table

> 15.82m at 3.09g/t Au

Context: 210

### Fact 15

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Bluebird - South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird - South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 3.65
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641491
- Northing: 7043673
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate grade and moderate width intercept, further supporting mineralization.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: Moderate intercept length

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

Evidence · table

> 18.9m at 3.65g/t Au

Context: 293

### Fact 16

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Bluebird - South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bluebird - South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 3.79
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641489
- Northing: 7043757
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate grade and moderate width intercept, contributing positively to the resource.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: Moderate intercept length

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

Evidence · table

> 9.25m at 3.79g/t Au

Context: 122

### Fact 17

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South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 3.8
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641917
- Northing: 7043454
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate grade and moderate width intercept at depth, supporting the South Junction resource.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: Moderate intercept length

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

Evidence · table

> 10.45m at 3.80g/t Au

Context: 788

### Fact 18

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South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 10.8
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641917
- Northing: 7043454
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong grade intercept over a narrow width at significant depth, indicating high-grade zones.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

Evidence · table

> 3.98m at 10.80g/t Au

Context: 894.49

### Fact 19

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South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 3.01
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641924
- Northing: 7043417
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate grade intercept over a narrow width, contributing to the overall resource definition.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

Evidence · table

> 3.75m at 3.01g/t Au

Context: 560

### Fact 20

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South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 2.54
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641924
- Northing: 7043417
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate grade and moderate width intercept, contributing positively to the resource.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: Moderate intercept length

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

Evidence · table

> 9.45m at 2.54g/t Au

Context: 573.85

### Fact 21

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-declares-maiden-south-junction-ore-reserve-updated--23a3b8ce-6b6b-4bac-9f79-1a5535c6d06f#fact-resource-facts-20)

South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 3.28
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641924
- Northing: 7043417
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate grade intercept over a narrow width, contributing to the overall resource definition.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

Evidence · table

> 3.29m at 3.28g/t Au

Context: 588.53

### Fact 22

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-declares-maiden-south-junction-ore-reserve-updated--23a3b8ce-6b6b-4bac-9f79-1a5535c6d06f#fact-resource-facts-21)

South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 8.57
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641925
- Northing: 7043417
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong grade and moderate width intercept, indicating good mineralization.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: Moderate intercept length

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

Evidence · table

> 12.70m at 8.57g/t Au

Context: 415.58

### Fact 23

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-declares-maiden-south-junction-ore-reserve-updated--23a3b8ce-6b6b-4bac-9f79-1a5535c6d06f#fact-resource-facts-22)

South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 1.58
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641925
- Northing: 7043417
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A weak grade intercept over a moderate width, indicating lower-grade mineralization.

- Positive factor: Moderate intercept length

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

- Negative factor: Weak grade for underground gold

Evidence · table

> 8.03m at 1.58g/t Au

Context: 543.44

### Fact 24

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-declares-maiden-south-junction-ore-reserve-updated--23a3b8ce-6b6b-4bac-9f79-1a5535c6d06f#fact-resource-facts-23)

South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 3.81
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641925
- Northing: 7043417
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate grade intercept over a narrow width, contributing to the overall resource definition.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

Evidence · table

> 4.00m at 3.81g/t Au

Context: 637

### Fact 25

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South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 6.72
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641923
- Northing: 7043411
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong grade intercept over a very narrow width, limiting its individual materiality.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length

Evidence · table

> 2.00m at 6.72g/t Au

Context: 418

### Fact 26

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-declares-maiden-south-junction-ore-reserve-updated--23a3b8ce-6b6b-4bac-9f79-1a5535c6d06f#fact-resource-facts-25)

South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 5.2
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641923
- Northing: 7043411
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong grade and moderate width intercept, contributing positively to the resource.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: Moderate intercept length

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

Evidence · table

> 7.90m at 5.20g/t Au

Context: 592.5

### Fact 27

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-declares-maiden-south-junction-ore-reserve-updated--23a3b8ce-6b6b-4bac-9f79-1a5535c6d06f#fact-resource-facts-26)

South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 3.87
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641923
- Northing: 7043411
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate grade and moderate width intercept, contributing positively to the resource.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: Moderate intercept length

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

Evidence · table

> 6.80m at 3.87g/t Au

Context: 600.9

### Fact 28

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-declares-maiden-south-junction-ore-reserve-updated--23a3b8ce-6b6b-4bac-9f79-1a5535c6d06f#fact-resource-facts-27)

South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 4.55
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641923
- Northing: 7043411
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate grade intercept over a narrow width, contributing to the overall resource definition.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

Evidence · table

> 3.68m at 4.55g/t Au

Context: 619.87

### Fact 29

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-declares-maiden-south-junction-ore-reserve-updated--23a3b8ce-6b6b-4bac-9f79-1a5535c6d06f#fact-resource-facts-28)

South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 4.54
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641923
- Northing: 7043411
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate grade intercept over a narrow width, contributing to the overall resource definition.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

Evidence · table

> 3.00m at 4.54g/t Au

Context: 482

### Fact 30

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-declares-maiden-south-junction-ore-reserve-updated--23a3b8ce-6b6b-4bac-9f79-1a5535c6d06f#fact-resource-facts-29)

South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 12.91
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641923
- Northing: 7043411
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong grade intercept over a narrow width, indicating high-grade zones.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

Evidence · table

> 3.00m at 12.91g/t Au

Context: 531.7

### Fact 31

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-declares-maiden-south-junction-ore-reserve-updated--23a3b8ce-6b6b-4bac-9f79-1a5535c6d06f#fact-resource-facts-30)

South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 4.31
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641923
- Northing: 7043411
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate grade and moderate width intercept, contributing positively to the resource.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: Moderate intercept length

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

Evidence · table

> 8.10m at 4.31g/t Au

Context: 656

### Fact 32

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-declares-maiden-south-junction-ore-reserve-updated--23a3b8ce-6b6b-4bac-9f79-1a5535c6d06f#fact-resource-facts-31)

South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 17.3
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641923
- Northing: 7043411
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong grade intercept over a narrow width, indicating high-grade zones.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

Evidence · table

> 2.21m at 17.30g/t Au

Context: 696.79

### Fact 33

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-declares-maiden-south-junction-ore-reserve-updated--23a3b8ce-6b6b-4bac-9f79-1a5535c6d06f#fact-resource-facts-32)

South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 3.76
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641925
- Northing: 7043410
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate grade and moderate width intercept, contributing positively to the resource.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: Moderate intercept length

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

Evidence · table

> 6.27m at 3.76g/t Au

Context: 641.42

### Fact 34

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-declares-maiden-south-junction-ore-reserve-updated--23a3b8ce-6b6b-4bac-9f79-1a5535c6d06f#fact-resource-facts-33)

South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 4.26
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641925
- Northing: 7043410
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate grade intercept over a narrow width, contributing to the overall resource definition.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

Evidence · table

> 2.62m at 4.26g/t Au

Context: 648.53

### Fact 35

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-declares-maiden-south-junction-ore-reserve-updated--23a3b8ce-6b6b-4bac-9f79-1a5535c6d06f#fact-resource-facts-34)

South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 2.39
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641939
- Northing: 7043405
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate grade intercept over a narrow width, contributing to the overall resource definition.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

Evidence · table

> 5.79m at 2.39g/t Au

Context: 541.71

### Fact 36

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-declares-maiden-south-junction-ore-reserve-updated--23a3b8ce-6b6b-4bac-9f79-1a5535c6d06f#fact-resource-facts-35)

South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 4.58
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641939
- Northing: 7043405
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate grade intercept over a narrow width, contributing to the overall resource definition.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

Evidence · table

> 4.70m at 4.58g/t Au

Context: 550.3

### Fact 37

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-declares-maiden-south-junction-ore-reserve-updated--23a3b8ce-6b6b-4bac-9f79-1a5535c6d06f#fact-resource-facts-36)

South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 6.74
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641939
- Northing: 7043405
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong grade and significant width intercept, indicating good mineralization continuity.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

Evidence · table

> 20.94m at 6.74g/t Au

Context: 681.86

### Fact 38

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/westgold-declares-maiden-south-junction-ore-reserve-updated--23a3b8ce-6b6b-4bac-9f79-1a5535c6d06f#fact-resource-facts-37)

South Junction · gold

#### Identity

- Project: South Junction
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: WGX

#### Resource Data

- Grade: 16.48
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Location

- Easting: 641939
- Northing: 7043405
- CRS: local mine grid
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong grade intercept over a narrow width, representing a high-grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for underground gold

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and certified lab

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

Evidence · table

> INC 4.68m at 16.48g/t Au

Context: 687

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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