Hecla extends high-grade Keno silver trend
Original announcement by miningnewsnorth on
- Company
- Hecla Mining Company
- Ticker
- Unavailable
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Yukon
- Primary commodity
- Silver
- Secondary commodities
- Lead, Zinc, Gold
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-18 21:25:58 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Hecla Mining Company reported high-grade silver drill results from its Keno Hill mine in the Yukon, extending a mineralized trend toward the historic Hector-Calumet mine. The drilling at the Footwall Vein and Main Vein 2 produced several high-grade silver, lead, and zinc intercepts, demonstrating district-scale growth potential.
Reasoning: High-grade silver step-out results extending a known trend toward a historic mine, with bonanza intercepts and open-ended mineralization.
Positive factors
- Step-out extension of high-grade silver trend
- Bonanza grade intercepts reported
- Mineralization extends toward historic Hector-Calumet mine
- Trend remains open in both directions
Facts used in scoring: 14
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drilling extended a newly identified mineralized trend 50 meters toward existing reserves and the historic Hector-Calumet mine.
Evidence · text
“drilling extended a newly identified mineralized trend 50 meters toward existing reserves to the southwest and the historic Hector-Calumet mine to the northeast.”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Intercepts of 114 oz/ton and 349.2 oz/ton silver are exceptionally high grade.
Evidence · text
“1.6 meters averaging 114 oz/ton silver”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (14)
K-26-0935CKeno Hill · silverGrade: 62.7Grade Unit: oz/tonIntercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-0935C
- Project
- Keno Hill
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
Geometry
- Grade
- 62.7
- Grade Unit
- oz/ton
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-0935C:0-3.1
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong silver grade in a step-out hole.
Positive factors
- High-grade silver intercept
- Step-out extension
Evidence · text
“hole K-26-0935C returned 3.1 meters averaging 62.7 oz/ton silver”
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
K-26-0935CKeno Hill · leadGrade: 3.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-0935C
- Project
- Keno Hill
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.6
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-0935C:0-3.1
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Lead byproduct in high-grade silver intercept.
Evidence · text
“3.6% lead”
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
K-26-0935CKeno Hill · zincGrade: 3.7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-0935C
- Project
- Keno Hill
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.7
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-0935C:0-3.1
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Zinc byproduct in high-grade silver intercept.
Evidence · text
“3.7% zinc”
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
K-26-0935CKeno Hill · silverGrade: 114Grade Unit: oz/tonIntercept: 1.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-0935C
- Project
- Keno Hill
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
Geometry
- Grade
- 114
- Grade Unit
- oz/ton
- Intercept
- 1.6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-0935C:0-3.1
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high grade silver sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
Evidence · text
“including 1.6 meters averaging 114 oz/ton silver”
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
K-26-0935CKeno Hill · silverGrade: 349.2Grade Unit: oz/tonIntercept: 0.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-0935C
- Project
- Keno Hill
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
Geometry
- Grade
- 349.2
- Grade Unit
- oz/ton
- Intercept
- 0.3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-0935C:0-3.1
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Extreme high-grade silver sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
Evidence · text
“0.3 meters averaging 349.2 oz/ton silver”
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
K-26-0936CKeno Hill · silverGrade: 35.1Grade Unit: oz/tonIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-0936C
- Project
- Keno Hill
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
Geometry
- Grade
- 35.1
- Grade Unit
- oz/ton
- Intercept
- 4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-0936C:0-4.0
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong silver intercept in step-out hole.
Positive factors
- Step-out extension
Evidence · text
“hole K-26-0936C intersected four meters averaging 35.1 oz/ton silver”
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
K-26-0936CKeno Hill · silverGrade: 44.6Grade Unit: oz/tonIntercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-0936C
- Project
- Keno Hill
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
Geometry
- Grade
- 44.6
- Grade Unit
- oz/ton
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-0936C:0-4.0
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade silver sub-interval.
Evidence · text
“including 3.1 meters averaging 44.6 oz/ton silver”
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
K-26-0936CKeno Hill · silverGrade: 247.3Grade Unit: oz/tonIntercept: 0.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-0936C
- Project
- Keno Hill
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
Geometry
- Grade
- 247.3
- Grade Unit
- oz/ton
- Intercept
- 0.3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-0936C:0-4.0
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Extreme high-grade silver sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
Evidence · text
“0.3 meters averaging 247.3 oz/ton silver”
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
K-26-0936BKeno Hill · silverGrade: 21Grade Unit: oz/tonIntercept: 1.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-0936B
- Project
- Keno Hill
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
Geometry
- Grade
- 21
- Grade Unit
- oz/ton
- Intercept
- 1.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-0936B:0-1.8
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate silver intercept in Main Vein 2.
Evidence · text
“hole K-26-0936B returned 1.8 meters averaging 21 oz/ton silver”
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
K-26-0936CKeno Hill · silverGrade: 7.9Grade Unit: oz/tonIntercept: 11.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-0936C
- Project
- Keno Hill
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.9
- Grade Unit
- oz/ton
- Intercept
- 11.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-0936C:0-11.7
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Wide intercept with moderate silver grade.
Evidence · text
“K-26-0936C intersected 11.7 meters averaging 7.9 oz/ton silver”
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
K-26-0936CKeno Hill · silverGrade: 30.3Grade Unit: oz/tonIntercept: 0.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-26-0936C
- Project
- Keno Hill
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
Geometry
- Grade
- 30.3
- Grade Unit
- oz/ton
- Intercept
- 0.9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-26-0936C:0-11.7
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade silver sub-interval.
Evidence · text
“including 0.9 meters averaging 30.3 oz/ton silver”
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
BMUG26-274Keno Hill · silverGrade: 138Grade Unit: oz/tonIntercept: 0.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BMUG26-274
- Project
- Keno Hill
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
Geometry
- Grade
- 138
- Grade Unit
- oz/ton
- Intercept
- 0.9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BMUG26-274:0-0.9
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high grade silver intercept in definition drilling.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
Evidence · text
“hole BMUG26-274 intersected 0.9 meters averaging 138 oz/ton silver”
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
BMUG26-282Keno Hill · silverGrade: 24.3Grade Unit: oz/tonIntercept: 2.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BMUG26-282
- Project
- Keno Hill
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
Geometry
- Grade
- 24.3
- Grade Unit
- oz/ton
- Intercept
- 2.6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BMUG26-282:0-2.6
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong silver intercept near existing resource.
Evidence · text
“hole BMUG26-282 returned 2.6 meters averaging 24.3 oz/ton silver”
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
BMUG26-282Keno Hill · silverGrade: 93.6Grade Unit: oz/tonIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BMUG26-282
- Project
- Keno Hill
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
Geometry
- Grade
- 93.6
- Grade Unit
- oz/ton
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BMUG26-282:0-2.6
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade silver sub-interval.
Evidence · text
“including 0.5 meters averaging 93.6 oz/ton silver”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
How Atlas produces this analysis
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