Westhaven Gold extends high-grade gold and silver mineralization at Shovelnose Gold Property, southern British Columbia

Original announcement by resourceworld on

Company
Westhaven Gold Corp.
Ticker
WHN
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
British Columbia
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Silver
Document categories
Drill results, Agreement transaction
Extracted
2026-08-21 20:20:41 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Westhaven Gold announced high-grade gold and silver drill results from its Shovelnose Gold Property in southern British Columbia, extending mineralization at depth and along the southeastern margin of the South Zone deposit. Key intercepts include 10.04 metres at 12.18 g/t gold and 103 g/t silver, and 37.34 metres at 6.24 g/t gold and 55 g/t silver. These results are part of an ongoing resource infill drilling program aimed at supporting a Pre-Feasibility Study targeting completion in H2 2027.

Reasoning: Westhaven Gold reported high-grade gold and silver intercepts from its infill and exploration drilling program at Shovelnose, including significant extensions of mineralization at depth and along strike, which are highly material for the project's underground potential and PFS. However, the lack of true width reporting, QA/QC disclosure, and cut-off grade information introduces some uncertainty.

Positive factors

  • high_grade_intercepts
  • thick_intercepts
  • extension_at_depth
  • extension_along_strike
  • infill_drilling_confirms_continuity
  • supports_pfs

Negative factors

  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 28

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: Drill hole SNR26-117 returned 10.04 metres at 12.18 g/t gold, which is an exceptional grade for an underground epithermal deposit and results in an exceptional GT product of 122.28 g/t·m.

Evidence · text

“SNR26-117 is of particular importance as its 10-metre interval grading 12.18 g/t Au”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drill hole SNR26-117 extended mineralization below the deepest proposed mining stopes, and SNR26-110 confirmed thick, high-grade mineralization at the southeastern edge of the deposit.

Evidence · text

“extended mineralization below the deepest proposed mining stopes in Westhaven’s 2025 preliminary economic assessment. Similarly, SNR26-110, returning 37.34 metres grading 6.24 g/t Au and 55 g/t Ag, has confirmed thick, high-grade mineralization at the southeastern edge of the deposit.”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The results are from an 'ongoing 35,000-metre resource infill drilling program' designed to 'infill the deposit at nominal 25-metre centres'.

Evidence · text

“assay results from the ongoing 35,000-metre resource infill drilling program”

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 'Reported assay intervals represent downhole intersections, not true widths'.

Evidence · text

“Reported assay intervals represent downhole intersections, not true widths.”

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: The release does not contain any explicit mention of QA/QC procedures, certified laboratories, or QP sign-off for the assay results.

Evidence · text

“Westhaven Gold Corp. [TSXV: WHN ; OTCQB: WTHVF ; FRA: 1W5] reported the fifth batch of assay results from the ongoing 35,000-metre resource infill drilling program”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 28. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (28)

SNR26-117Shovelnose Gold Property · goldGrade: 12.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.04 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-117
Project
Shovelnose Gold Property
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
12.18
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.04 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-117:null-null
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
No

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows exceptional gold grade and GT product for an underground epithermal deposit, and is highlighted as extending mineralization below the deepest proposed mining stopes, indicating significant potential for resource expansion.

Positive factors

  • bonanza_intercept
  • exceptional_gt_product
  • extension_at_depth

Negative factors

  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Evidence · text

“Drill hole SNR26-117 is of particular importance as its 10-metre interval grading 12.18 g/t Au”
SNR26-117Shovelnose Gold Property · silverGrade: 103Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.04 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-117
Project
Shovelnose Gold Property
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
103
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.04 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-117:null-null
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
No

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade is strong and the GT product is moderate, contributing positively to the overall intercept value and confirming mineralization extension at depth.

Positive factors

  • strong_grade
  • moderate_gt_product
  • extension_at_depth

Negative factors

  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Evidence · text

“10-metre interval grading 12.18 g/t Au and 103 g/t Ag”
SNR26-110Shovelnose Gold Property · goldGrade: 6.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 37.34 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-110
Project
Shovelnose Gold Property
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
6.24
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
37.34 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-110:null-null
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
No

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a significant width, resulting in a strong GT product, and confirms high-grade mineralization at the southeastern edge of the deposit, indicating good potential for resource expansion.

Positive factors

  • strong_grade
  • thick_intercept
  • strong_gt_product
  • extension_along_strike

Negative factors

  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Evidence · text

“SNR26-110, returning 37.34 metres grading 6.24 g/t Au”
SNR26-110Shovelnose Gold Property · silverGrade: 55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 37.34 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-110
Project
Shovelnose Gold Property
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
55
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
37.34 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-110:null-null
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
No

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade is moderate over a significant width, contributing positively to the overall intercept value and confirming mineralization extension along strike.

Positive factors

  • moderate_grade
  • thick_intercept
  • moderate_gt_product
  • extension_along_strike

Negative factors

  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Evidence · text

“37.34 metres grading 6.24 g/t Au and 55 g/t Ag”
ANR26-110Shovelnose Gold Property · goldGrade: 1.86Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.98 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ANR26-110
Project
Shovelnose Gold Property
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
1.86
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.98 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ANR26-110:null-null
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
No

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade for an underground epithermal deposit, but contributes to overall continuity in the infill program.

Negative factors

  • weak_grade
  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Evidence · text

“Drill hole ANR26-110 returned 5.98 metres grading 1.86 g/t gold”
ANR26-110Shovelnose Gold Property · silverGrade: 1.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.98 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ANR26-110
Project
Shovelnose Gold Property
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
1.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.98 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ANR26-110:null-null
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
No

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade is weak, but contributes to overall continuity in the infill program.

Negative factors

  • weak_grade
  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Evidence · text

“5.98 metres grading 1.86 g/t gold and 1.6 g/t silver”
ANR26-110Shovelnose Gold Property · goldGrade: 6.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 37.34 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ANR26-110
Project
Shovelnose Gold Property
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
6.24
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
37.34 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ANR26-110:null-null
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
No

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a significant width, resulting in a strong GT product, and confirms high-grade mineralization as part of the infill program.

Positive factors

  • strong_grade
  • thick_intercept
  • strong_gt_product
  • infill_drilling_confirms_continuity

Negative factors

  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Evidence · text

“37.34 metres at 6.24 g/t gold”
ANR26-110Shovelnose Gold Property · silverGrade: 54.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 37.34 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ANR26-110
Project
Shovelnose Gold Property
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
54.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
37.34 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ANR26-110:null-null
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
No

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade is moderate over a significant width, contributing positively to the overall intercept value and confirming mineralization as part of the infill program.

Positive factors

  • moderate_grade
  • thick_intercept
  • moderate_gt_product
  • infill_drilling_confirms_continuity

Negative factors

  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Evidence · text

“37.34 metres at 6.24 g/t gold and 54.7 g/t silver”
ANR26-110Shovelnose Gold Property · goldGrade: 3.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ANR26-110
Project
Shovelnose Gold Property
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
3.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ANR26-110:null-null
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
No

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade, contributing to overall continuity in the infill program.

Positive factors

  • moderate_grade

Negative factors

  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Evidence · text

“6.00 metres at 3.50 g/t gold”
ANR26-110Shovelnose Gold Property · silverGrade: 4.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ANR26-110
Project
Shovelnose Gold Property
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
4.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ANR26-110:null-null
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
No

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade is weak, but contributes to overall continuity in the infill program.

Negative factors

  • weak_grade
  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Evidence · text

“6.00 metres at 3.50 g/t gold and 4.7 g/t silver”
SNR26-111Shovelnose Gold Property · goldGrade: 1.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-111
Project
Shovelnose Gold Property
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
1.03
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-111:null-null
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
No

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to overall continuity in the infill program.

Negative factors

  • weak_grade
  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Evidence · text

“SNR26-111 returned 2.00 metres at 1.03 g/t gold”
SNR26-111Shovelnose Gold Property · silverGrade: 3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-111
Project
Shovelnose Gold Property
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-111:null-null
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
No

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade is weak over a narrow width, contributing to overall continuity in the infill program.

Negative factors

  • weak_grade
  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Evidence · text

“2.00 metres at 1.03 g/t gold and 3.0 g/t silver”
SNR26-111Shovelnose Gold Property · goldGrade: 2.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-111
Project
Shovelnose Gold Property
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
2.29
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-111:null-null
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
No

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade, contributing to overall continuity in the infill program.

Negative factors

  • weak_grade
  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Evidence · text

“4.50 metres at 2.29 g/t gold”
SNR26-111Shovelnose Gold Property · silverGrade: 8.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-111
Project
Shovelnose Gold Property
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
8.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-111:null-null
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
No

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade is weak, but contributes to overall continuity in the infill program.

Negative factors

  • weak_grade
  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Evidence · text

“4.50 metres at 2.29 g/t gold and 8.1 g/t silver”
SNR26-112Shovelnose Gold Property · goldGrade: 4.56Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-112
Project
Shovelnose Gold Property
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
4.56
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-112:null-null
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
No

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade, contributing to overall continuity in the infill program.

Positive factors

  • moderate_grade

Negative factors

  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Evidence · text

“SNR26-112 returned 2.00 metres at 4.56 g/t gold”
SNR26-112Shovelnose Gold Property · silverGrade: 10.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-112
Project
Shovelnose Gold Property
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
10.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-112:null-null
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
No

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade is weak, but contributes to overall continuity in the infill program.

Negative factors

  • weak_grade
  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Evidence · text

“2.00 metres at 4.56 g/t gold and 10.9 g/t silver”
SNR26-112Shovelnose Gold Property · goldGrade: 1.57Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-112
Project
Shovelnose Gold Property
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
1.57
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-112:null-null
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
No

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade, contributing to overall continuity in the infill program.

Negative factors

  • weak_grade
  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Evidence · text

“7.50 metres at 1.57 g/t gold”
SNR26-112Shovelnose Gold Property · silverGrade: 9.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-112
Project
Shovelnose Gold Property
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
9.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-112:null-null
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
No

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade is weak, but contributes to overall continuity in the infill program.

Negative factors

  • weak_grade
  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Evidence · text

“7.50 metres at 1.57 g/t gold and 9.2 g/t silver”
SNR26-115Shovelnose Gold Property · goldGrade: 1.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-115
Project
Shovelnose Gold Property
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
1.63
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-115:null-null
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
No

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to overall continuity in the infill program.

Negative factors

  • weak_grade
  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Evidence · text

“SNR26-115 returned 2.00 metres at 1.63 g/t gold”
SNR26-115Shovelnose Gold Property · silverGrade: 6.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-115
Project
Shovelnose Gold Property
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
6.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-115:null-null
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
No

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade is weak over a narrow width, contributing to overall continuity in the infill program.

Negative factors

  • weak_grade
  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Evidence · text

“2.00 metres at 1.63 g/t gold and 6.9 g/t silver”
SNR26-117Shovelnose Gold Property · goldGrade: 12.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.04 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-117
Project
Shovelnose Gold Property
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
12.18
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.04 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-117:null-null
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
No

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows exceptional gold grade and GT product for an underground epithermal deposit, and is highlighted as extending mineralization below the deepest proposed mining stopes, indicating significant potential for resource expansion.

Positive factors

  • bonanza_intercept
  • exceptional_gt_product
  • extension_at_depth

Negative factors

  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Evidence · text

“SNR26-117 returned 10.04 metres at 12.18 g/t gold”
SNR26-117Shovelnose Gold Property · silverGrade: 102.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.04 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-117
Project
Shovelnose Gold Property
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
102.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.04 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-117:null-null
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
No

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade is strong and the GT product is moderate, contributing positively to the overall intercept value and confirming mineralization extension at depth.

Positive factors

  • strong_grade
  • moderate_gt_product
  • extension_at_depth

Negative factors

  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Evidence · text

“10.04 metres at 12.18 g/t gold and 102.7 g/t silver”
SNR26-118Shovelnose Gold Property · goldGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-118
Project
Shovelnose Gold Property
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
1.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-118:null-null
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
No

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to overall continuity in the infill program.

Negative factors

  • weak_grade
  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Evidence · text

“SNR26-118 returned 2.00 metres at 1.20 g/t gold”
SNR26-118Shovelnose Gold Property · silverGrade: 4.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-118
Project
Shovelnose Gold Property
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
4.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-118:null-null
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
No

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade is weak over a narrow width, contributing to overall continuity in the infill program.

Negative factors

  • weak_grade
  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Evidence · text

“2.00 metres at 1.20 g/t gold and 4.1 g/t silver”
SNR26-118Shovelnose Gold Property · goldGrade: 1.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-118
Project
Shovelnose Gold Property
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
1.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-118:null-null
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
No

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade, contributing to overall continuity in the infill program.

Negative factors

  • weak_grade
  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Evidence · text

“4.40 metres at 1.50 g/t gold”
SNR26-118Shovelnose Gold Property · silverGrade: 6.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-118
Project
Shovelnose Gold Property
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
6.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-118:null-null
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
No

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade is weak, but contributes to overall continuity in the infill program.

Negative factors

  • weak_grade
  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Evidence · text

“4.40 metres at 1.50 g/t gold and 6.5 g/t silver”
SNR26-118Shovelnose Gold Property · goldGrade: 2.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-118
Project
Shovelnose Gold Property
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
2.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-118:null-null
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
No

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade, contributing to overall continuity in the infill program.

Negative factors

  • weak_grade
  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Evidence · text

“4.80 metres at 2.20 g/t gold”
SNR26-118Shovelnose Gold Property · silverGrade: 3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-118
Project
Shovelnose Gold Property
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-118:null-null
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
No
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
No

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade is weak, but contributes to overall continuity in the infill program.

Negative factors

  • weak_grade
  • apparent_width_only
  • no_qaqc_disclosure
  • cutoff_undisclosed

Evidence · text

“4.80 metres at 2.20 g/t gold and 3.0 g/t silver”

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.