Hannan Significantly Expands Gold Mineralization Width Six Fold at Previsto, All 148 Channel Samples Mineralized, Peru
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Hannan Metals Limited
- Ticker
- HAN
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Peru
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver, Copper, Tellurium
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-18 02:43:20 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Hannan Metals has reported a significant expansion of gold mineralization at the Previsto prospect in Peru, increasing continuous channel width from 15.5m to 96.5m. The campaign achieved a 100% mineralization hit rate across 148 channel samples, with peak grades of 7.1 g/t Au and evidence of a large alkalic porphyry-epithermal system.
Reasoning: The announcement reports a major scale expansion of continuous mineralization at Previsto, with high-grade intercepts and a 100% mineralization hit rate, significantly increasing the project's footprint and potential.
Positive factors
- Significant expansion of continuous mineralization width from 15.5m to 96.5m
- High-grade peak intercept of 7.1 g/t Au
- 100% hit rate across 148 channel samples
- Discovery of texturally zoned dual-breccia system suggesting porphyry potential
- Mineralization remains open in multiple directions
Facts used in scoring: 5
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Continuous mineralized channel width expanded from 15.5 m to 96.5 m.
Evidence · text
“increase in the continuous mineralized channel width from the previously reported 15.5 m to 96.5 m”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Peak grade of 7.1 g/t Au is high for the reported context.
Evidence · text
“peak grades of 7.1 g/t Au”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions ALS Lima, CRM, field duplicates, and 10% check samples.
Evidence · text
“including routine use of CRM and field duplicates as well as 10% check samples analyzed by ALS Lima”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 5. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (5)
CH17191Previsto · goldGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 96.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CH17191
- Project
- Previsto
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- HAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 96.5 m
- True Width
- 90 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- CH17191:0-96.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Previsto Central
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Large continuous intercept showing significant scale expansion.
Positive factors
- Significant width expansion
Evidence · text
“96.5 m @ 0.6 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 90
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
CH17191Previsto · silverGrade: 15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 96.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CH17191
- Project
- Previsto
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- HAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 96.5 m
- True Width
- 90 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- CH17191:0-96.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Previsto Central
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver credit in a gold channel.
Evidence · text
“96.5 m @ 0.6 g/t Au and 15 g/t Ag”
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 90
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
CH17191Previsto · goldGrade: 7.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CH17191
- Project
- Previsto
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- HAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- CH17191:0-1.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Previsto Central
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Peak grade intercept within the channel.
Positive factors
- High grade intercept
Evidence · text
“1.0 m @ 7.1 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
CH17191Previsto · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 81 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CH17191
- Project
- Previsto
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- HAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 81 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- CH17191:0-81.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Previsto Central
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Wide high-grade interval contributing to scale.
Positive factors
- Significant width
Evidence · text
“81 m at 0.5 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
UnknownPrevisto · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Unknown
- Project
- Previsto
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- HAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 30.2 m
- True Width
- 28 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Previsto Central
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Extension of a second channel confirming mineralization.
Positive factors
- Confirms continuity along strike
Evidence · text
“30.2 m @ 1.0 g/t Au (estimated true width approximately 28 m)”
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 28
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
Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.