Hannan Provides Update on First-Ever Drilling of Back-Arc Porphyry and Epithermal Targets in Peru

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Hannan Metals Limited
Ticker
HAN
Exchange
TSX
Region
Peru
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Copper, Molybdenum, Silver
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-09-18 02:59:05 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Hannan Metals has released the first drill results from its Belen prospect in Peru, confirming a complex, multi-phase intrusive system at the Ricardo Herrera prospect. While current drill grades are modest, the company highlights high-grade channel sampling at the Previsto target and a strong cash position to continue exploration.

Reasoning: The release provides first-ever drill results from the Belen prospect, confirming geological complexity and multi-phase mineralization, though grades are currently modest.

Positive factors

  • Confirmation of complex multi-phase intrusive system at Ricardo Herrera
  • Identification of porphyry-epithermal mineral belt potential
  • High-grade channel sampling at Previsto (5.4 g/t Au)
  • Strong working capital position (C$9 million)

Negative factors

  • Modest drill grades at Ricardo Herrera
  • Mineralization at Ricardo Herrera described as minor and discontinuous

Facts used in scoring: 5

Classification and evidence

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: Release mentions use of CRM, field duplicates, and 10% check samples analyzed by ALS Lima.

Evidence · text

“routine use of CRM and field duplicates as well as 10% check samples analyzed by ALS Lima”

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: The company highlights similarities between the Previsto target and world-class deposits like Cripple Creek and Porgera.

Evidence · text

“shares striking similarities to globally-significant alkaline gold deposits like Cripple Creek (+28 Moz) and Porgera (+34 Moz)”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 5. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (5)

HDDRH001Belen · goldGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HDDRH001
Project
Belen
Commodity
gold
Region
peru
Reported Region
peru
Ticker
HAN

Geometry

Grade
0.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade intercept reported as a highest individual assay.

Evidence · text

“0.6 g/t Au over 1.1 m”

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

HDDRH001Belen · copperGrade: 0.63Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HDDRH001
Project
Belen
Commodity
copper
Region
peru
Reported Region
peru
Ticker
HAN

Geometry

Grade
0.63
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very narrow high-grade copper intercept.

Evidence · text

“0.63% Cu over 0.1 m”

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

HDDRH001Belen · molybdenumGrade: 862Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HDDRH001
Project
Belen
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
peru
Reported Region
peru
Ticker
HAN

Geometry

Grade
862
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
0.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High molybdenum assay reported over a narrow interval.

Evidence · text

“862 ppm Mo over 0.6 m”

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

Fact 4Previsto · goldGrade: 2.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 69.1 mView all details
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Identity

Project
Previsto
Commodity
gold
Region
peru
Reported Region
peru
Ticker
HAN

Geometry

Grade
2.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
69.1 m

Classification

Sample Type
channel

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional channel sampling results at Previsto.

Positive factors

  • Significant width and grade for channel sampling

Evidence · text

“69.1 m @ 2.4 g/t Au”

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

Fact 5Previsto · goldGrade: 5.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 26 mView all details
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Identity

Project
Previsto
Commodity
gold
Region
peru
Reported Region
peru
Ticker
HAN

Geometry

Grade
5.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
26 m

Classification

Sample Type
channel

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade component of the Previsto channel sample.

Positive factors

  • High grade intercept within channel sample

Evidence · text

“26.0 m @ 5.4 g/t Au”

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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