Hercules Extends Copper Porphyry Discovery at Southern Flats Zone, Hercules Project, Idaho
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Hercules Metals Corp.
- Ticker
- BIG.V
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Idaho
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Molybdenum, Silver, Gold
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-30 11:34:46 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Hercules Metals Corp. has reported a significant 287 m step-out drill intercept of 0.58% CuEq at the Southern Flats zone of the Hercules Project in Idaho. The results extend the copper porphyry discovery west of previous drilling and suggest potential continuity with the Leviathan system to the north.
Reasoning: The 287 m intercept at 0.58% CuEq represents a significant step-out extension of a known porphyry system, demonstrating scale and continuity.
Positive factors
- Significant step-out extension of copper porphyry mineralization
- Strong vertical continuity and large intercept width
- Presence of bornite suggesting enrichment potential
- QA/QC protocols and certified lab disclosed
Negative factors
- True width not disclosed for the intercept
Facts used in scoring: 8
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: HER-26-01 is described as a 200 m step-out drill hole extending mineralization west of HER-25-25.
Evidence · text
“200 m Step-out Drill Hole”
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 (MSA Labs), certification (ISO 17025), and QA/QC methods (standards, duplicates, blanks).
Evidence · text
“MSA Labs employs internal quality control standards, duplicates and blank samples”
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 release explicitly states that insufficient data is available to state the true thickness of the mineralized intervals.
Evidence · text
“insufficient data are available at this time to state the true thickness”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (8)
HER-26-01Hercules · copperGrade: 0.43Grade Unit: %Intercept: 286.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- HER-26-01
- Project
- Hercules
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_id
- Reported Region
- usa_id
- Ticker
- BIG.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.43
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 286.52 m
- From
- 862.58 m
- To
- 1149.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 1258.82 m
- Intercept Depth
- 862.58 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- HER-26-01:862.58-1149.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Southern Flats
- Easting
- 511250
- Northing
- 4954900
- Elevation
- 1246 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -87.48 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.58
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant width and grade for a porphyry step-out.
Positive factors
- Large width intercept in a porphyry system
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.43”
Context: 286.52
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
HER-26-01Hercules · molybdenumGrade: 158Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 286.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- HER-26-01
- Project
- Hercules
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- usa_id
- Reported Region
- usa_id
- Ticker
- BIG.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 158
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 286.52 m
- From
- 862.58 m
- To
- 1149.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 1258.82 m
- Intercept Depth
- 862.58 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- HER-26-01:862.58-1149.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Southern Flats
- Easting
- 511250
- Northing
- 4954900
- Elevation
- 1246 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -87.48 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.58
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Molybdenum byproduct in porphyry.
Evidence · table
“158”
Context: 286.52
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
HER-26-01Hercules · silverGrade: 4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 286.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- HER-26-01
- Project
- Hercules
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_id
- Reported Region
- usa_id
- Ticker
- BIG.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 286.52 m
- From
- 862.58 m
- To
- 1149.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 1258.82 m
- Intercept Depth
- 862.58 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- HER-26-01:862.58-1149.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Southern Flats
- Easting
- 511250
- Northing
- 4954900
- Elevation
- 1246 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -87.48 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.58
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver byproduct.
Evidence · table
“4.0”
Context: 286.52
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
HER-26-01Hercules · goldGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 286.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- HER-26-01
- Project
- Hercules
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_id
- Reported Region
- usa_id
- Ticker
- BIG.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 286.52 m
- From
- 862.58 m
- To
- 1149.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 1258.82 m
- Intercept Depth
- 862.58 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- HER-26-01:862.58-1149.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Southern Flats
- Easting
- 511250
- Northing
- 4954900
- Elevation
- 1246 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -87.48 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.58
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Gold byproduct.
Evidence · table
“0.03”
Context: 286.52
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
HER-26-01Hercules · copperGrade: 0.61Grade Unit: %Intercept: 65.54 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- HER-26-01
- Project
- Hercules
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_id
- Reported Region
- usa_id
- Ticker
- BIG.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.61
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 65.54 m
- From
- 862.58 m
- To
- 928.12 m
- Hole Depth
- 1258.82 m
- Intercept Depth
- 862.58 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- HER-26-01:862.58-928.12
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Southern Flats
- Easting
- 511250
- Northing
- 4954900
- Elevation
- 1246 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -87.48 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.8
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong high-grade sub-interval within the main intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“0.61”
Context: 65.54
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
HER-26-01Hercules · molybdenumGrade: 89Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 65.54 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- HER-26-01
- Project
- Hercules
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- usa_id
- Reported Region
- usa_id
- Ticker
- BIG.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 89
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 65.54 m
- From
- 862.58 m
- To
- 928.12 m
- Hole Depth
- 1258.82 m
- Intercept Depth
- 862.58 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- HER-26-01:862.58-928.12
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Southern Flats
- Easting
- 511250
- Northing
- 4954900
- Elevation
- 1246 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -87.48 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.8
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Molybdenum byproduct.
Evidence · table
“89”
Context: 65.54
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
HER-26-01Hercules · silverGrade: 11.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 65.54 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- HER-26-01
- Project
- Hercules
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_id
- Reported Region
- usa_id
- Ticker
- BIG.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 65.54 m
- From
- 862.58 m
- To
- 928.12 m
- Hole Depth
- 1258.82 m
- Intercept Depth
- 862.58 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- HER-26-01:862.58-928.12
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Southern Flats
- Easting
- 511250
- Northing
- 4954900
- Elevation
- 1246 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -87.48 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.8
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver byproduct.
Evidence · table
“11.3”
Context: 65.54
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
HER-26-01Hercules · goldGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 65.54 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- HER-26-01
- Project
- Hercules
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_id
- Reported Region
- usa_id
- Ticker
- BIG.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.04
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 65.54 m
- From
- 862.58 m
- To
- 928.12 m
- Hole Depth
- 1258.82 m
- Intercept Depth
- 862.58 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- HER-26-01:862.58-928.12
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Southern Flats
- Easting
- 511250
- Northing
- 4954900
- Elevation
- 1246 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -87.48 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.8
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Gold byproduct.
Evidence · table
“0.04”
Context: 65.54
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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