Westhaven Reports New High Grade South Zone Results as Resource Drilling Program Approaches Completion at Shovelnose Gold Project, Southern British Columbia
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Westhaven Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- WHN.V
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-22 12:16:24 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Westhaven Gold Corp. reported high-grade infill drill results from the South Zone of the Shovelnose gold project, including an intercept of 14.00m at 13.09 g/t Au and 105.8 g/t Ag. The company is nearing completion of its 35,000m resource infill program and has initiated a $4M geotechnical and hydrogeological drilling program to support an upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study.
Reasoning: The infill drilling program is delivering high-grade gold and silver intercepts that support the continuity of the South Zone deposit as the company approaches a resource update and PFS.
Positive factors
- High grade gold intercepts
- Strong silver credits
- Continuity of mineralization
- QA/QC disclosed
Facts used in scoring: 18
Classification and evidence
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The release describes ongoing resource infill drilling at the South Zone deposit.
Evidence · text
“ongoing resource infill drilling at the South Zone gold and silver deposit”
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 laboratory accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025), specific assay methods, and field controls like blanks and standards.
Evidence · text
“ALS’s facilities are accredited to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard for gold assays”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The 13.09 g/t Au intercept is high grade for the deposit type.
Evidence · text
“14.00m grading 13.09 g/t Au”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 18. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (18)
SNR26-108Shovelnose · goldGrade: 5.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 37.89 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SNR26-108
- Project
- Shovelnose
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- WHN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.29
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 37.89 m
- From
- 183.11 m
- To
- 221 m
- Intercept Depth
- 183.11 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SNR26-108:183.11-221
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 5.29 g/t Au over 37.89m is a strong intercept for an epithermal system.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
Evidence · text
“SNR26-108: 37.89m grading 5.29 g/t Au & 32 g/t Ag from 183.11m downhole”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and Westhaven does not intend, and does no"
SNR26-108Shovelnose · silverGrade: 32Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 37.89 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SNR26-108
- Project
- Shovelnose
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- WHN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 32
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 37.89 m
- From
- 183.11 m
- To
- 221 m
- Intercept Depth
- 183.11 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SNR26-108:183.11-221
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant silver credits accompanying the gold intercept.
Positive factors
- Silver credits
Evidence · text
“SNR26-108: 37.89m grading 5.29 g/t Au & 32 g/t Ag from 183.11m downhole”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and Westhaven does not intend, and does no"
SNR26-116Shovelnose · goldGrade: 5.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 32.06 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SNR26-116
- Project
- Shovelnose
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- WHN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 32.06 m
- From
- 223 m
- To
- 255.06 m
- Intercept Depth
- 223 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SNR26-116:223-255.06
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 5.05 g/t Au over 32.06m is a strong intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
Evidence · text
“SNR26-116: 32.06m grading 5.05 g/t Au & 28 g/t Ag from 223.00m downhole”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and Westhaven does not intend, and does no"
SNR26-116Shovelnose · silverGrade: 28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 32.06 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SNR26-116
- Project
- Shovelnose
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- WHN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 28
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 32.06 m
- From
- 223 m
- To
- 255.06 m
- Intercept Depth
- 223 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SNR26-116:223-255.06
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver credits accompany the gold intercept.
Positive factors
- Silver credits
Evidence · text
“SNR26-116: 32.06m grading 5.05 g/t Au & 28 g/t Ag from 223.00m downhole”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and Westhaven does not intend, and does no"
SNR26-129Shovelnose · goldGrade: 13.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SNR26-129
- Project
- Shovelnose
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- WHN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.09
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14 m
- From
- 254 m
- To
- 268 m
- Intercept Depth
- 254 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SNR26-129:254-268
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 13.09 g/t Au over 14m is a high-grade intercept for this deposit type.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Evidence · text
“SNR26-129: 14.00m grading 13.09 g/t Au & 106 g/t Ag from 254.00m downhole”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and Westhaven does not intend, and does no"
SNR26-129Shovelnose · silverGrade: 105.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SNR26-129
- Project
- Shovelnose
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- WHN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 105.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14 m
- From
- 254 m
- To
- 268 m
- Intercept Depth
- 254 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SNR26-129:254-268
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High silver grade of 105.8 g/t.
Positive factors
- Strong silver grade
Evidence · text
“SNR26-129: 14.00m grading 13.09 g/t Au & 106 g/t Ag from 254.00m downhole”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and Westhaven does not intend, and does no"
SNR26-108Shovelnose · goldGrade: 5.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 37.89 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SNR26-108
- Project
- Shovelnose
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- WHN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.29
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 37.89 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 5.29 g/t gold is strong against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 200.4 g/t·m is strong (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 5.29 g/t gold is strong on the underground mining band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“5.29”
Context: SNR26-108
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and Westhaven does not intend, and does no"
SNR26-108Shovelnose · silverGrade: 32Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 37.89 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SNR26-108
- Project
- Shovelnose
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- WHN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 32
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 37.89 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 32 g/t silver is moderate against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 1212.5 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“32”
Context: SNR26-108
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and Westhaven does not intend, and does no"
SNR26-116Shovelnose · goldGrade: 5.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 32.06 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SNR26-116
- Project
- Shovelnose
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- WHN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 32.06 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 5.05 g/t gold is strong against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 161.9 g/t·m is strong (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 5.05 g/t gold is strong on the underground mining band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“5.05”
Context: SNR26-116
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and Westhaven does not intend, and does no"
SNR26-116Shovelnose · silverGrade: 28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 32.06 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SNR26-116
- Project
- Shovelnose
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- WHN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 28
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 32.06 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 28 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 897.7 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“28”
Context: SNR26-116
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and Westhaven does not intend, and does no"
SNR26-120Shovelnose · goldGrade: 2.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SNR26-120
- Project
- Shovelnose
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- WHN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.34
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 30 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.34 g/t gold is moderate against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 70.2 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“2.34”
Context: SNR26-120
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and Westhaven does not intend, and does no"
SNR26-120Shovelnose · silverGrade: 16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SNR26-120
- Project
- Shovelnose
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- WHN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 30 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 16 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 480.0 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“16”
Context: SNR26-120
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and Westhaven does not intend, and does no"
SNR26-124Shovelnose · goldGrade: 4.99Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SNR26-124
- Project
- Shovelnose
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- WHN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.99
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.45 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.99 g/t gold is moderate against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 37.2 g/t·m is moderate.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“4.99”
Context: SNR26-124
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and Westhaven does not intend, and does no"
SNR26-124Shovelnose · silverGrade: 81Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SNR26-124
- Project
- Shovelnose
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- WHN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 81
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.45 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 81 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 603.5 g/t·m is weak.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“81”
Context: SNR26-124
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and Westhaven does not intend, and does no"
SNR26-129Shovelnose · goldGrade: 13.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SNR26-129
- Project
- Shovelnose
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- WHN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.09
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 13.09 g/t gold is strong against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 183.3 g/t·m is strong.
Positive factors
- 13.09 g/t gold is strong on the underground mining band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“13.09”
Context: SNR26-129
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and Westhaven does not intend, and does no"
SNR26-129Shovelnose · silverGrade: 106Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SNR26-129
- Project
- Shovelnose
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- WHN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 106
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 106 g/t silver is moderate against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 1484.0 g/t·m is moderate.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“106”
Context: SNR26-129
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and Westhaven does not intend, and does no"
SNR26-132Shovelnose · goldGrade: 13.81Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.59 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SNR26-132
- Project
- Shovelnose
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- WHN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.81
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.59 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 13.81 g/t gold is strong against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 35.8 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 13.81 g/t gold is strong on the underground mining band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“13.81”
Context: SNR26-132
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and Westhaven does not intend, and does no"
SNR26-132Shovelnose · silverGrade: 27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.59 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SNR26-132
- Project
- Shovelnose
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- WHN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 27
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.59 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 27 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 69.9 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 27 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“27”
Context: SNR26-132
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and Westhaven does not intend, and does no"
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.