Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Discovers New Silver Zone in Southern Flats with 10.7 m of 420.5 g/t AgEq

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Hercules Metals Corp.
Ticker
BIG
Exchange
TSX
Region
western Idaho
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Silver, Molybdenum, Lead, Zinc
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-08-21 03:46:35 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Hercules Metals Corp. announced significant drill results from its Hercules Property in western Idaho, including a 285 m intercept of 0.47% copper, with a higher-grade section of 56 m at 0.89% copper, at the Leviathan Porphyry System. Additionally, the company discovered a new epithermal silver zone in Southern Flats, intersecting 10.7 m grading 420.5 g/t silver equivalent, which includes high-grade silver, lead, and zinc. These results expand the known copper mineralization and represent a major new silver discovery, highlighting the multi-commodity potential of the property.

Reasoning: The document reports significant copper intercepts, including a high-grade core, expanding the Leviathan Porphyry System, and a new high-grade epithermal silver-lead-zinc discovery in the Southern Flats Zone, indicating substantial multi-commodity potential. While QA/QC is disclosed and a QP has signed off, true widths are not stated and metal equivalent assumptions are based on similar deposits rather than project-specific data.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • New Discovery
  • Step-Out Extension
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only
  • Metal Equivalent Opaque

Facts used in scoring: 59

Atlas analysis — Hercules Metals Corp.: Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Discovers New Silver Zone in Southern Flats with 10.7 m of 420.5 g/t AgEq. 0.47 % over 284.99 m; 0.23 % over 455.68 m; 0.89 % over 56.39 m

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: The intercept of 10.67 m grading 420.5 g/t AgEq (including 257.2 g/t Ag, 2.18% Pb, and 4.62% Zn) is exceptionally high-grade for an epithermal system.

Evidence · table

“10.67”

Context: 621.79

New Discoverypositive · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The document explicitly states 'Discovers New Silver Zone in Southern Flats' and 'This is the first new silver discovery at Hercules since the 1980s'.

Evidence · text

“Discovers New Silver Zone in Southern Flats”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drill hole HER-25-12 'extends the full width of the Footwall Zone approximately 400 meters southwest of HER-25-02', indicating an extension of known mineralization.

Evidence · text

“HER-25-12 extends the full width of the Footwall Zone approximately 400 meters southwest of HER-25-02”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release includes a dedicated 'Sample Analysis and QAQC' section detailing laboratory, methods, and insertion of standards, blanks, and duplicates.

Evidence · text

“Sample Analysis and QAQC All drill core samples were prepped and analyzed at MSA Labs in Langley, British Columbia, an ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 certified laboratory.”

QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: The scientific and technical information has been reviewed and approved by Dillon Hume, P.Geo., a 'Qualified Person' under NI 43-101.

Evidence · text

“The scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved for disclosure by Dillon Hume, P.Geo. and Vice President, Exploration for the Company. Mr. Hume is a "Qualified Person" for Hercules Metals within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects .”

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 'insufficient data are available at this time to state the true thickness of the mineralized intervals'.

Evidence · text

“The intervals reported represent drill intercepts and insufficient data are available at this time to state the true thickness of the mineralized intervals.”

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: Silver equivalent grades are reported with assumed metallurgical recoveries for lead and zinc 'based on metallurgical results on similar deposits', rather than project-specific data.

Evidence · text

“Metallurgical recoveries assumed are 90% for lead and 88% for zinc, based on metallurgical results on similar deposits.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 59. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (59)

HER-25-06Hercules Project · silverGrade: 16.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 258.54 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-06
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
silver
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
16.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
258.54 m
From
466.34 m
To
724.88 m
Hole Depth
825.22 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-06:466.34-724.88
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
31.7
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t AgEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Broad silver equivalent intercept in a new epithermal discovery zone, with metal equivalent assumptions based on similar deposits and apparent width only.

Positive factors

  • New Discovery

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only
  • Metal Equivalent Opaque

Evidence · table

“31.7”

Context: 258.54

HER-25-06Hercules Project · leadGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 258.54 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-06
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
lead
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
0.16
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
258.54 m
From
466.34 m
To
724.88 m
Hole Depth
825.22 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-06:466.34-724.88
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Broad lead intercept in a new epithermal discovery zone, with apparent width only.

Positive factors

  • New Discovery

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.16”

Context: 258.54

HER-25-06Hercules Project · zincGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 258.54 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-06
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
zinc
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
0.46
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
258.54 m
From
466.34 m
To
724.88 m
Hole Depth
825.22 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-06:466.34-724.88
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Broad zinc intercept in a new epithermal discovery zone, with apparent width only.

Positive factors

  • New Discovery

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.46”

Context: 258.54

HER-25-06Hercules Project · silverIntercept: 119.85 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-06
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
silver
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Intercept
119.85 m
From
605.03 m
To
724.88 m
Hole Depth
825.22 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-06:605.03-724.88
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
59.7
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t AgEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant silver equivalent sub-interval within the new epithermal discovery, with metal equivalent assumptions based on similar deposits and apparent width only.

Positive factors

  • New Discovery

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only
  • Metal Equivalent Opaque

Evidence · table

“59.7”

Context: 119.85

HER-25-06Hercules Project · leadGrade: 0.29Grade Unit: %Intercept: 119.85 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-06
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
lead
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
0.29
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
119.85 m
From
605.03 m
To
724.88 m
Hole Depth
825.22 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-06:605.03-724.88
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant lead sub-interval within the new epithermal discovery, with apparent width only.

Positive factors

  • New Discovery

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.29”

Context: 119.85

HER-25-06Hercules Project · zincGrade: 0.86Grade Unit: %Intercept: 119.85 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-06
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
zinc
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
0.86
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
119.85 m
From
605.03 m
To
724.88 m
Hole Depth
825.22 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-06:605.03-724.88
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant zinc sub-interval within the new epithermal discovery, with apparent width only.

Positive factors

  • New Discovery

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.86”

Context: 119.85

HER-25-06Hercules Project · silverIntercept: 10.67 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-06
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
silver
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Intercept
10.67 m
From
621.79 m
To
632.46 m
Hole Depth
825.22 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-06:621.79-632.46
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
420.5
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t AgEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Bonanza silver equivalent intercept in a new epithermal discovery zone, with metal equivalent assumptions based on similar deposits and apparent width only.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • New Discovery

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only
  • Metal Equivalent Opaque

Evidence · table

“420.5”

Context: 10.67

HER-25-06Hercules Project · leadGrade: 2.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.67 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-06
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
lead
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
2.18
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
10.67 m
From
621.79 m
To
632.46 m
Hole Depth
825.22 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-06:621.79-632.46
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade lead intercept in a new epithermal discovery zone, with apparent width only.

Positive factors

  • New Discovery

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“2.18”

Context: 10.67

HER-25-06Hercules Project · zincGrade: 4.62Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.67 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-06
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
zinc
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
4.62
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
10.67 m
From
621.79 m
To
632.46 m
Hole Depth
825.22 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-06:621.79-632.46
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade zinc intercept in a new epithermal discovery zone, with apparent width only.

Positive factors

  • New Discovery

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“4.62”

Context: 10.67

HER-25-06Hercules Project · copperGrade: 1.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.57 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-06
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
1.06
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.57 m
From
784.86 m
To
789.43 m
Hole Depth
825.22 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-06:784.86-789.43
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade copper intercept in the porphyry system, indicating potential at depth, with apparent width only.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“1.06”

Context: 4.57

HER-25-06Hercules Project · molybdenumGrade: 8Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 4.57 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-06
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
molybdenum
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
8
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
4.57 m
From
784.86 m
To
789.43 m
Hole Depth
825.22 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-06:784.86-789.43
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Molybdenum intercept in the porphyry system, with apparent width only.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“8”

Context: 4.57

HER-25-06Hercules Project · silverGrade: 0.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.57 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-06
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
silver
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
0.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.57 m
From
784.86 m
To
789.43 m
Hole Depth
825.22 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-06:784.86-789.43
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver intercept in the porphyry system, with apparent width only.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.9”

Context: 4.57

HER-25-06Hercules Project · copperGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-06
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
0.08
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.7 m
From
818.69 m
To
824.39 m
Hole Depth
825.22 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-06:818.69-824.39
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade copper intercept in the porphyry system, indicating alteration, with apparent width only.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.08”

Context: 5.70

HER-25-06Hercules Project · molybdenumGrade: 8Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 5.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-06
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
molybdenum
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
8
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
5.7 m
From
818.69 m
To
824.39 m
Hole Depth
825.22 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-06:818.69-824.39
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Molybdenum intercept in the porphyry system, with apparent width only.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“8”

Context: 5.70

HER-25-06Hercules Project · silverGrade: 68.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-06
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
silver
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
68.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.7 m
From
818.69 m
To
824.39 m
Hole Depth
825.22 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-06:818.69-824.39
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade silver intercept at the end of the hole, indicating potential, with apparent width only.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“68.9”

Context: 5.70

HER-25-07Hercules Project · copperGrade: 0.67Grade Unit: %Intercept: 50.29 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-07
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
0.67
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
50.29 m
From
349.61 m
To
399.9 m
Hole Depth
934.21 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-07:349.61-399.9
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
511759.37
Northing
4955859.65
Elevation
1362.92 m
Azimuth
293.74 °
Dip
-45.19 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper intercept in the porphyry system, with apparent width only.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.67”

Context: 50.29

HER-25-07Hercules Project · molybdenumGrade: 151Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 50.29 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-07
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
molybdenum
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
151
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
50.29 m
From
349.61 m
To
399.9 m
Hole Depth
934.21 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-07:349.61-399.9
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
511759.37
Northing
4955859.65
Elevation
1362.92 m
Azimuth
293.74 °
Dip
-45.19 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Molybdenum intercept in the porphyry system, with apparent width only.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“151”

Context: 50.29

HER-25-07Hercules Project · silverGrade: 12.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 50.29 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-07
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
silver
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
12.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
50.29 m
From
349.61 m
To
399.9 m
Hole Depth
934.21 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-07:349.61-399.9
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
511759.37
Northing
4955859.65
Elevation
1362.92 m
Azimuth
293.74 °
Dip
-45.19 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver intercept in the porphyry system, with apparent width only.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“12.2”

Context: 50.29

HER-25-07Hercules Project · copperGrade: 0.32Grade Unit: %Intercept: 117.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-07
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
0.32
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
117.35 m
From
816.86 m
To
934.21 m
Hole Depth
934.21 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-07:816.86-934.21
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
511759.37
Northing
4955859.65
Elevation
1362.92 m
Azimuth
293.74 °
Dip
-45.19 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Broad copper intercept in the porphyry system, with apparent width only.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.32”

Context: 117.35

HER-25-07Hercules Project · molybdenumGrade: 78Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 117.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-07
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
molybdenum
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
78
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
117.35 m
From
816.86 m
To
934.21 m
Hole Depth
934.21 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-07:816.86-934.21
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
511759.37
Northing
4955859.65
Elevation
1362.92 m
Azimuth
293.74 °
Dip
-45.19 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Molybdenum intercept in the porphyry system, with apparent width only.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“78”

Context: 117.35

HER-25-07Hercules Project · silverGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 117.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-07
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
silver
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
0.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
117.35 m
From
816.86 m
To
934.21 m
Hole Depth
934.21 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-07:816.86-934.21
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
511759.37
Northing
4955859.65
Elevation
1362.92 m
Azimuth
293.74 °
Dip
-45.19 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver intercept in the porphyry system, with apparent width only.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.6”

Context: 117.35

HER-25-08Hercules Project · copperGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: %Intercept: 455.68 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-08
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
0.23
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
455.68 m
From
190.5 m
To
646.18 m
Hole Depth
696.77 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-08:190.5-646.18
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
512093.82
Northing
4956826.69
Elevation
1588.48 m
Azimuth
313.49 °
Dip
-84.75 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very broad copper intercept in the porphyry system, with apparent width only.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.23”

Context: 455.68

HER-25-08Hercules Project · molybdenumGrade: 67Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 455.68 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-08
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
molybdenum
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
67
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
455.68 m
From
190.5 m
To
646.18 m
Hole Depth
696.77 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-08:190.5-646.18
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
512093.82
Northing
4956826.69
Elevation
1588.48 m
Azimuth
313.49 °
Dip
-84.75 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Molybdenum intercept in the porphyry system, with apparent width only.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“67”

Context: 455.68

HER-25-08Hercules Project · silverGrade: 1.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 455.68 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-08
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
silver
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
1.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
455.68 m
From
190.5 m
To
646.18 m
Hole Depth
696.77 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-08:190.5-646.18
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
512093.82
Northing
4956826.69
Elevation
1588.48 m
Azimuth
313.49 °
Dip
-84.75 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver intercept in the porphyry system, with apparent width only.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“1.5”

Context: 455.68

HER-25-10Hercules Project · copperGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 107.59 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-10
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
0.38
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
107.59 m
From
281.94 m
To
389.53 m
Hole Depth
442.87 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-10:281.94-389.53
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
512068.01
Northing
4956608.69
Elevation
1545.42 m
Azimuth
315 °
Dip
-69.06 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Broad copper intercept in the porphyry system, with apparent width only.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.38”

Context: 107.59

HER-25-10Hercules Project · molybdenumGrade: 74Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 107.59 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-10
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
molybdenum
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
74
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
107.59 m
From
281.94 m
To
389.53 m
Hole Depth
442.87 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-10:281.94-389.53
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
512068.01
Northing
4956608.69
Elevation
1545.42 m
Azimuth
315 °
Dip
-69.06 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Molybdenum intercept in the porphyry system, with apparent width only.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“74”

Context: 107.59

HER-25-10Hercules Project · silverGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 107.59 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-10
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
silver
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
0.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
107.59 m
From
281.94 m
To
389.53 m
Hole Depth
442.87 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-10:281.94-389.53
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
512068.01
Northing
4956608.69
Elevation
1545.42 m
Azimuth
315 °
Dip
-69.06 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver intercept in the porphyry system, with apparent width only.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.5”

Context: 107.59

HER-25-11Hercules Project · copperGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 118.87 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-11
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
0.25
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
118.87 m
From
303.28 m
To
422.15 m
Hole Depth
807.72 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-11:303.28-422.15
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
512093.82
Northing
4956826.69
Elevation
1588.48 m
Azimuth
345 °
Dip
-54.24 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Broad copper intercept in the porphyry system, with apparent width only.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.25”

Context: 118.87

HER-25-11Hercules Project · molybdenumGrade: 21Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 118.87 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-11
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
molybdenum
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
21
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
118.87 m
From
303.28 m
To
422.15 m
Hole Depth
807.72 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-11:303.28-422.15
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
512093.82
Northing
4956826.69
Elevation
1588.48 m
Azimuth
345 °
Dip
-54.24 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Molybdenum intercept in the porphyry system, with apparent width only.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“21”

Context: 118.87

HER-25-11Hercules Project · silverGrade: 3.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 118.87 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-11
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
silver
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
3.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
118.87 m
From
303.28 m
To
422.15 m
Hole Depth
807.72 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-11:303.28-422.15
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
512093.82
Northing
4956826.69
Elevation
1588.48 m
Azimuth
345 °
Dip
-54.24 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver intercept in the porphyry system, with apparent width only.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“3.1”

Context: 118.87

HER-25-12Hercules Project · copperGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: %Intercept: 284.99 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-12
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
0.47
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
284.99 m
From
406.91 m
To
691.9 m
Hole Depth
783.95 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-12:406.91-691.9
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
511816.25
Northing
4956580.58
Elevation
1503.5 m
Azimuth
314.24 °
Dip
-55.33 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very broad and strong copper intercept, expanding the Footwall Zone, with apparent width only.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.47”

Context: 284.99

HER-25-12Hercules Project · molybdenumGrade: 63Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 284.99 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-12
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
molybdenum
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
63
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
284.99 m
From
406.91 m
To
691.9 m
Hole Depth
783.95 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-12:406.91-691.9
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
511816.25
Northing
4956580.58
Elevation
1503.5 m
Azimuth
314.24 °
Dip
-55.33 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Molybdenum intercept, expanding the Footwall Zone, with apparent width only.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“63”

Context: 284.99

HER-25-12Hercules Project · silverGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 284.99 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-12
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
silver
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
284.99 m
From
406.91 m
To
691.9 m
Hole Depth
783.95 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-12:406.91-691.9
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
511816.25
Northing
4956580.58
Elevation
1503.5 m
Azimuth
314.24 °
Dip
-55.33 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver intercept, expanding the Footwall Zone, with apparent width only.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“1.0”

Context: 284.99

HER-25-12Hercules Project · copperGrade: 0.89Grade Unit: %Intercept: 56.39 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-12
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
0.89
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
56.39 m
From
406.91 m
To
463.3 m
Hole Depth
783.95 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-12:406.91-463.30
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
511816.25
Northing
4956580.58
Elevation
1503.5 m
Azimuth
314.24 °
Dip
-55.33 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade copper sub-interval, expanding the Footwall Zone, with apparent width only.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.89”

Context: 56.39

HER-25-12Hercules Project · molybdenumGrade: 41Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 56.39 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-12
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
molybdenum
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
41
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
56.39 m
From
406.91 m
To
463.3 m
Hole Depth
783.95 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-12:406.91-463.30
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
511816.25
Northing
4956580.58
Elevation
1503.5 m
Azimuth
314.24 °
Dip
-55.33 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Molybdenum sub-interval, expanding the Footwall Zone, with apparent width only.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“41”

Context: 56.39

HER-25-12Hercules Project · silverGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 56.39 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-12
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
silver
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
1.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
56.39 m
From
406.91 m
To
463.3 m
Hole Depth
783.95 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-12:406.91-463.30
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
511816.25
Northing
4956580.58
Elevation
1503.5 m
Azimuth
314.24 °
Dip
-55.33 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver sub-interval, expanding the Footwall Zone, with apparent width only.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“1.7”

Context: 56.39

includingHercules Project · silverGrade: 31.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 119.85 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
including
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
silver
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
31.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
119.85 m
From
605.03 m
To
724.88 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
including:605.03-724.88
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 31.2 g/t silver is strong against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 3739.3 g/t·m is strong (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 31.2 g/t silver is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“31.2”

Context: including

includingHercules Project · leadGrade: 0.29Grade Unit: %Intercept: 119.85 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
including
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
lead
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
0.29
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
119.85 m
From
605.03 m
To
724.88 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
including:605.03-724.88
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.29 % lead is moderate against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 34.8 %·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

“0.29”

Context: including

includingHercules Project · zincGrade: 0.86Grade Unit: %Intercept: 119.85 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
including
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
zinc
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
0.86
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
119.85 m
From
605.03 m
To
724.88 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
including:605.03-724.88
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.86 % zinc is strong against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 103.1 %·m is strong (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 0.86 % zinc is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.86”

Context: including

includingHercules Project · silverGrade: 257.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.67 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
including
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
silver
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
257.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.67 m
From
621.79 m
To
632.46 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
including:621.79-632.46
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 257.2 g/t silver is strong against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 2744.3 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 257.2 g/t silver is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“257.2”

Context: including

includingHercules Project · leadGrade: 2.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.67 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
including
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
lead
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
2.18
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
10.67 m
From
621.79 m
To
632.46 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
including:621.79-632.46
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.18 % lead is weak against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 23.3 %·m is weak.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“2.18”

Context: including

includingHercules Project · zincGrade: 4.62Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.67 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
including
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
zinc
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
4.62
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
10.67 m
From
621.79 m
To
632.46 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
including:621.79-632.46
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.62 % zinc is moderate against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 49.3 %·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

“4.62”

Context: including

ANDHercules Project · copperGrade: 1.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.57 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AND
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
1.06
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.57 m
From
784.86 m
To
789.43 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AND:784.86-789.43
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.06 % copper is strong against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 4.8 %·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 1.06 % copper is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.06”

Context: AND

ANDHercules Project · moGrade: 8Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 4.57 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AND
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
mo
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
8
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
4.57 m
From
784.86 m
To
789.43 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AND:784.86-789.43
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 8 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“8”

Context: AND

ANDHercules Project · silverGrade: 0.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.57 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AND
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
silver
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
0.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.57 m
From
784.86 m
To
789.43 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AND:784.86-789.43
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.9 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 4.1 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.9 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

“0.9”

Context: AND

ANDHercules Project · copperGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AND
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
0.08
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.7 m
From
818.69 m
To
824.39 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AND:818.69-824.39
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.08 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.5 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.08 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.08”

Context: AND

ANDHercules Project · moGrade: 8Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 5.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AND
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
mo
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
8
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
5.7 m
From
818.69 m
To
824.39 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AND:818.69-824.39
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 8 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“8”

Context: AND

ANDHercules Project · silverGrade: 68.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.7 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
AND
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
silver
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
68.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.7 m
From
818.69 m
To
824.39 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AND:818.69-824.39
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 68.9 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 392.7 g/t·m is weak.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“68.9”

Context: AND

HER-25-07Hercules Project · moGrade: 151Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 50.29 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-07
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
mo
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
151
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
50.29 m
From
349.61 m
To
399.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-07:349.61-399.9
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 151 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“151”

Context: HER-25-07

ANDHercules Project · copperGrade: 0.32Grade Unit: %Intercept: 117.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AND
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
0.32
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
117.35 m
From
816.86 m
To
934.21 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AND:816.86-934.21
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.32 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 37.6 %·m is weak.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.32”

Context: AND

ANDHercules Project · moGrade: 78Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 117.35 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
AND
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
mo
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
78
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
117.35 m
From
816.86 m
To
934.21 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AND:816.86-934.21
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 78 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“78”

Context: AND

ANDHercules Project · silverGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 117.35 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
AND
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
silver
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
0.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
117.35 m
From
816.86 m
To
934.21 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AND:816.86-934.21
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.6 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 70.4 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.6 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

“0.6”

Context: AND

HER-25-08Hercules Project · moGrade: 67Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 455.68 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-08
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
mo
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
67
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
455.68 m
From
190.5 m
To
646.18 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-08:190.5-646.18
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 67 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“67”

Context: HER-25-08

HER-25-10Hercules Project · moGrade: 74Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 107.59 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-10
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
mo
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
74
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
107.59 m
From
281.94 m
To
389.53 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-10:281.94-389.53
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 74 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“74”

Context: HER-25-10

HER-25-11Hercules Project · moGrade: 21Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 118.87 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-11
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
mo
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
21
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
118.87 m
From
303.28 m
To
422.15 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-11:303.28-422.15
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 21 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“21”

Context: HER-25-11

HER-25-12Hercules Project · moGrade: 63Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 284.99 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
HER-25-12
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
mo
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
63
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
284.99 m
From
406.91 m
To
691.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-12:406.91-691.9
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 63 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“63”

Context: HER-25-12

includingHercules Project · copperGrade: 0.89Grade Unit: %Intercept: 56.39 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
including
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
0.89
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
56.39 m
From
406.91 m
To
463.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
including:406.91-463.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.89 % copper is moderate against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 50.2 %·m is weak (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.89”

Context: including

includingHercules Project · moGrade: 41Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 56.39 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
including
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
mo
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
41
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
56.39 m
From
406.91 m
To
463.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
including:406.91-463.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 41 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“41”

Context: including

includingHercules Project · silverGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 56.39 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
including
Project
Hercules Project
Commodity
silver
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

Grade
1.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
56.39 m
From
406.91 m
To
463.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
including:406.91-463.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.7 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 95.9 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.7 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

“1.7”

Context: including

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