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, Lead, Zinc, Molybdenum
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-13 14:48:41 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Hercules Metals announced significant drill results from its 2025 campaign at the Hercules Property in western Idaho, including a new epithermal silver-lead-zinc discovery in the Southern Flats Zone with a bonanza intercept of 10.7 m grading 420.5 g/t AgEq. Additionally, drilling at the Leviathan Porphyry System intersected 285 m of 0.47% copper, including 56 m of 0.89% copper, expanding the continuity and thickness of the Footwall Zone. The company highlights the potential for multiple mineralizing systems and plans further follow-up drilling.

Reasoning: The announcement reports both a new, high-grade epithermal silver discovery and significant expansion of the known porphyry copper system, indicating strong exploration success and potential for multiple mineralizing systems. The bonanza silver equivalent grade and wide copper intercepts are highly material, and the new discovery adds high novelty. Robust QA/QC supports the results, though the lack of true width disclosure and cut-off grades introduces some uncertainty.

Positive factors

  • Discovery of a significant new epithermal silver-lead-zinc zone with bonanza-grade AgEq intercepts.
  • Continued expansion and strong continuity of the Leviathan porphyry copper system with wide, high-grade copper intercepts.
  • Comprehensive QA/QC procedures disclosed, including certified lab and QP sign-off.

Negative factors

  • True widths of mineralized intervals are not stated, which may overstate actual thickness.
  • Cut-off grades for reported intervals are not disclosed, limiting transparency for compositing.

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 45

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: The intercept of 10.7 m grading 420.5 g/t AgEq is exceptionally high-grade for an epithermal system, well above the exceptional threshold for silver equivalent.

Evidence · text

“10.7 m of strong veining grading 257.2 g/t Ag, 2.18% Pb, and 4.62% Zn (420.5 g/t AgEq)”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The discovery of a new epithermal silver-lead-zinc center in the Southern Flats Zone, supported by multiple drill holes spaced more than 1 km apart, represents a significant extension beyond previously known mineralization.

Evidence · text

“A new epithermal silver-lead-zinc center has been identified in the Southern Flats Zone , supported by multiple drill holes spaced more than 1 km apart”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release explicitly states that samples were analyzed at an ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 certified laboratory, and that blind certified reference materials (CRMs) and blank samples were systematically inserted, with a Qualified Person reviewing and approving the disclosure.

Evidence · text

“All drill core samples were prepped and analyzed at MSA Labs in Langley, British Columbia, an ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 certified laboratory. ... Blind certified reference materials (CRMs) and blank samples were systematically inserted by the Company into the sample stream and analyzed as part of the Company's quality assurance/quality control protocol. Qualified Person The scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved for disclosure by Dillon Hume, P.Geo.”

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 to determine the true thickness of the mineralized intervals, meaning all reported lengths are downhole intercepts.

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.”

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: The document does not state the cut-off grade used for reporting the drill intercepts.

Evidence · text

“Table 1: Highlight Intervals”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 45. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (45)

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

Hole ID
HER-25-06
Project
Hercules
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
466.34 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Southern Flats Zone
Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

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: This wide intercept is part of a new epithermal silver discovery, which is highly novel and suggests significant potential. While the silver grade is moderate, the overall AgEq grade is good, and the width is substantial.

Positive factors

  • Part of a new epithermal silver discovery, indicating significant exploration potential.
  • Wide intercept length suggests bulk tonnage potential.

Negative factors

  • Grade is moderate for epithermal silver.
  • True width not stated, potentially overstating thickness.

Evidence · table

“16.4”

Context: 258.54

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-06
Project
Hercules
Commodity
lead
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
466.34 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Southern Flats Zone
Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

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: This lead intercept is part of a new epithermal silver discovery, contributing to the overall polymetallic nature of the mineralization. While the lead grade itself is not exceptional, it adds to the economic potential.

Positive factors

  • Contributes to the overall AgEq value of the new epithermal discovery.

Negative factors

  • Lead grade is relatively low.
  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“0.16”

Context: 258.54

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-06
Project
Hercules
Commodity
zinc
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
466.34 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Southern Flats Zone
Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

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: This zinc intercept is part of a new epithermal silver discovery, contributing to the overall polymetallic nature of the mineralization. While the zinc grade itself is not exceptional, it adds to the economic potential.

Positive factors

  • Contributes to the overall AgEq value of the new epithermal discovery.

Negative factors

  • Zinc grade is relatively low.
  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“0.46”

Context: 258.54

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

HER-25-06Hercules · silverGrade: 31.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 119.85 mView all details
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Identity

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

Geometry

Grade
31.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
119.85 m
From
605.03 m
To
724.88 m
Hole Depth
825.22 m
Intercept Depth
466.34 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Southern Flats Zone
Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

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: This is a strong sub-interval within the new epithermal silver discovery, showing improved grades and contributing significantly to the overall economic potential of the zone.

Positive factors

  • Higher silver grade and AgEq within a significant new epithermal discovery.
  • Good intercept length for a higher-grade zone.

Negative factors

  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“31.2”

Context: 119.85

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-06
Project
Hercules
Commodity
lead
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
466.34 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Southern Flats Zone
Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

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: This lead intercept contributes to the higher AgEq grade of the sub-interval, indicating a more enriched polymetallic zone within the new discovery.

Positive factors

  • Improved lead grade within the higher-grade sub-interval of the new epithermal discovery.

Negative factors

  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“0.29”

Context: 119.85

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-06
Project
Hercules
Commodity
zinc
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
466.34 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Southern Flats Zone
Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

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: This zinc intercept contributes to the higher AgEq grade of the sub-interval, indicating a more enriched polymetallic zone within the new discovery.

Positive factors

  • Improved zinc grade within the higher-grade sub-interval of the new epithermal discovery.

Negative factors

  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“0.86”

Context: 119.85

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

HER-25-06Hercules · silverGrade: 257.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.67 mView all details
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Identity

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

Geometry

Grade
257.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.67 m
From
621.79 m
To
632.46 m
Hole Depth
825.22 m
Intercept Depth
466.34 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Southern Flats Zone
Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

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: This intercept represents a bonanza-grade silver equivalent result within a new epithermal discovery, making it highly material and novel. The high silver grade is exceptional for epithermal deposits.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza silver grade and AgEq within a new epithermal discovery, indicating very high-grade mineralization.
  • Strongly veined interval suggests significant mineralization.

Negative factors

  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“257.2”

Context: 10.67

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-06
Project
Hercules
Commodity
lead
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
466.34 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Southern Flats Zone
Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

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: This high lead grade is a significant contributor to the bonanza AgEq intercept, indicating a very rich polymetallic zone within the new discovery.

Positive factors

  • High lead grade contributing to the bonanza AgEq in the new epithermal discovery.

Negative factors

  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“2.18”

Context: 10.67

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-06
Project
Hercules
Commodity
zinc
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
466.34 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Southern Flats Zone
Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

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: This high zinc grade is a significant contributor to the bonanza AgEq intercept, indicating a very rich polymetallic zone within the new discovery.

Positive factors

  • High zinc grade contributing to the bonanza AgEq in the new epithermal discovery.

Negative factors

  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“4.62”

Context: 10.67

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-06
Project
Hercules
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
784.86 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Southern Flats Zone
Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: This high-grade copper intercept, despite its narrow width, is significant as it indicates proximity to a porphyry center within the Southern Flats Zone, adding to the polymetallic potential.

Positive factors

  • High copper grade for a porphyry system, indicating potential for a nearby porphyry center.

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length.
  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“1.06”

Context: 4.57

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-06
Project
Hercules
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
784.86 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Southern Flats Zone
Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: This molybdenum intercept, while low grade, supports the porphyry signature of the mineralization encountered in this hole, adding to the overall geological understanding.

Positive factors

  • Presence of molybdenum is characteristic of porphyry systems.

Negative factors

  • Molybdenum grade is low.
  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“8”

Context: 4.57

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-06
Project
Hercules
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
784.86 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Southern Flats Zone
Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: This silver intercept, while low grade, is part of the polymetallic signature of the porphyry mineralization encountered, adding to the overall geological understanding.

Positive factors

  • Presence of silver in a porphyry context.

Negative factors

  • Silver grade is low.
  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“0.9”

Context: 4.57

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-06
Project
Hercules
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
818.69 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Southern Flats Zone
Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: This copper intercept is very low grade for a porphyry, but its presence at depth in the Southern Flats Zone still contributes to the understanding of the broader porphyry potential.

Positive factors

  • Indicates porphyry mineralization at depth.

Negative factors

  • Very low copper grade for a porphyry.
  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“0.08”

Context: 5.70

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-06
Project
Hercules
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
818.69 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Southern Flats Zone
Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: This molybdenum intercept, while low grade, supports the porphyry signature of the mineralization encountered in this hole, adding to the overall geological understanding.

Positive factors

  • Presence of molybdenum is characteristic of porphyry systems.

Negative factors

  • Molybdenum grade is low.
  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“8”

Context: 5.70

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-06
Project
Hercules
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
818.69 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Southern Flats Zone
Easting
511892.24
Northing
4954965.31
Elevation
1269.79 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-69.94 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: This silver intercept, while narrow, shows a good grade for a porphyry system, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization and the overall prospectivity of the Southern Flats Zone.

Positive factors

  • Good silver grade for a porphyry system, indicating polymetallic potential.

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length.
  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“68.9”

Context: 5.70

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-07
Project
Hercules
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
349.61 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Leviathan Porphyry System
Easting
511759.37
Northing
4955859.65
Elevation
1362.92 m
Azimuth
293.74 °
Dip
-45.19 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: This intercept shows strong copper mineralization in the Hanging Wall Zone of the Leviathan porphyry, contributing to the overall expansion and continuity of the system.

Positive factors

  • Strong copper grade over a good width for a porphyry system.
  • Indicates strong porphyry mineralization in the Hanging Wall Zone.

Negative factors

  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“0.67”

Context: 50.29

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-07
Project
Hercules
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
349.61 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Leviathan Porphyry System
Easting
511759.37
Northing
4955859.65
Elevation
1362.92 m
Azimuth
293.74 °
Dip
-45.19 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: This molybdenum intercept, alongside copper, confirms the polymetallic nature of the Leviathan porphyry system and adds to its overall economic potential.

Positive factors

  • Good molybdenum grade for a porphyry system, enhancing polymetallic potential.

Negative factors

  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“151”

Context: 50.29

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-07
Project
Hercules
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
349.61 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Leviathan Porphyry System
Easting
511759.37
Northing
4955859.65
Elevation
1362.92 m
Azimuth
293.74 °
Dip
-45.19 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: This silver intercept, alongside copper and molybdenum, confirms the polymetallic nature of the Leviathan porphyry system and adds to its overall economic potential.

Positive factors

  • Good silver grade for a porphyry system, enhancing polymetallic potential.

Negative factors

  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“12.2”

Context: 50.29

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-07
Project
Hercules
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
816.86 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Leviathan Porphyry System
Easting
511759.37
Northing
4955859.65
Elevation
1362.92 m
Azimuth
293.74 °
Dip
-45.19 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: This wide intercept at moderate copper grade extends the Leviathan porphyry system at depth, supporting its overall continuity and scale.

Positive factors

  • Wide intercept length, indicating significant mineralization at depth.
  • Contributes to the expansion of the Leviathan porphyry system.

Negative factors

  • Copper grade is moderate for a porphyry.
  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“0.32”

Context: 117.35

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-07
Project
Hercules
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
816.86 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Leviathan Porphyry System
Easting
511759.37
Northing
4955859.65
Elevation
1362.92 m
Azimuth
293.74 °
Dip
-45.19 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: This molybdenum intercept, while moderate grade, confirms the polymetallic nature of the Leviathan porphyry system at depth.

Positive factors

  • Presence of molybdenum supports the porphyry signature.

Negative factors

  • Molybdenum grade is moderate.
  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“78”

Context: 117.35

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-07
Project
Hercules
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
816.86 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Leviathan Porphyry System
Easting
511759.37
Northing
4955859.65
Elevation
1362.92 m
Azimuth
293.74 °
Dip
-45.19 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: This silver intercept, while low grade, is part of the polymetallic signature of the porphyry mineralization encountered, adding to the overall geological understanding.

Positive factors

  • Presence of silver in a porphyry context.

Negative factors

  • Silver grade is low.
  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“0.6”

Context: 117.35

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-08
Project
Hercules
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
190.5 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Leviathan Porphyry System
Easting
512093.82
Northing
4956826.69
Elevation
1588.48 m
Azimuth
313.49 °
Dip
-84.75 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: This very wide intercept, while moderate grade, demonstrates the significant scale and continuity of the Leviathan porphyry system, even in the outer halo.

Positive factors

  • Very wide intercept length, indicating significant bulk tonnage potential.
  • Confirms widespread copper mineralization in the porphyry system.

Negative factors

  • Copper grade is moderate to weak for a porphyry.
  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“0.23”

Context: 455.68

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-08
Project
Hercules
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
190.5 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Leviathan Porphyry System
Easting
512093.82
Northing
4956826.69
Elevation
1588.48 m
Azimuth
313.49 °
Dip
-84.75 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: This molybdenum intercept, while moderate grade, confirms the polymetallic nature of the Leviathan porphyry system over a significant width.

Positive factors

  • Presence of molybdenum supports the porphyry signature over a wide interval.

Negative factors

  • Molybdenum grade is moderate.
  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“67”

Context: 455.68

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-08
Project
Hercules
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
190.5 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Leviathan Porphyry System
Easting
512093.82
Northing
4956826.69
Elevation
1588.48 m
Azimuth
313.49 °
Dip
-84.75 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: This silver intercept, while low grade, is part of the polymetallic signature of the porphyry mineralization encountered over a significant width.

Positive factors

  • Presence of silver in a porphyry context over a wide interval.

Negative factors

  • Silver grade is low.
  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“1.5”

Context: 455.68

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-10
Project
Hercules
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
281.94 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Leviathan Porphyry System
Easting
512068.01
Northing
4956608.69
Elevation
1545.42 m
Azimuth
315 °
Dip
-69.06 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: This intercept shows good copper mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the understanding of the Leviathan porphyry system's extent and continuity.

Positive factors

  • Good copper grade over a significant width for a porphyry system.
  • Confirms mineralization along the hanging wall of the central porphyry.

Negative factors

  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“0.38”

Context: 107.59

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-10
Project
Hercules
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
281.94 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Leviathan Porphyry System
Easting
512068.01
Northing
4956608.69
Elevation
1545.42 m
Azimuth
315 °
Dip
-69.06 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: This molybdenum intercept, while moderate grade, confirms the polymetallic nature of the Leviathan porphyry system over a significant width.

Positive factors

  • Presence of molybdenum supports the porphyry signature over a wide interval.

Negative factors

  • Molybdenum grade is moderate.
  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“74”

Context: 107.59

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-10
Project
Hercules
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
281.94 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Leviathan Porphyry System
Easting
512068.01
Northing
4956608.69
Elevation
1545.42 m
Azimuth
315 °
Dip
-69.06 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: This silver intercept, while low grade, is part of the polymetallic signature of the porphyry mineralization encountered over a significant width.

Positive factors

  • Presence of silver in a porphyry context over a wide interval.

Negative factors

  • Silver grade is low.
  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“0.5”

Context: 107.59

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-11
Project
Hercules
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
303.28 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Leviathan Porphyry System
Easting
512093.82
Northing
4956826.69
Elevation
1588.48 m
Azimuth
345 °
Dip
-54.24 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: This wide intercept, while moderate grade, demonstrates the significant scale and continuity of the Leviathan porphyry system.

Positive factors

  • Wide intercept length, indicating significant bulk tonnage potential.
  • Confirms widespread copper mineralization in the porphyry system.

Negative factors

  • Copper grade is moderate to weak for a porphyry.
  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“0.25”

Context: 118.87

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-11
Project
Hercules
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
303.28 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Leviathan Porphyry System
Easting
512093.82
Northing
4956826.69
Elevation
1588.48 m
Azimuth
345 °
Dip
-54.24 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: This molybdenum intercept, while low grade, confirms the polymetallic nature of the Leviathan porphyry system over a significant width.

Positive factors

  • Presence of molybdenum supports the porphyry signature over a wide interval.

Negative factors

  • Molybdenum grade is low.
  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“21”

Context: 118.87

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-11
Project
Hercules
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
303.28 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Leviathan Porphyry System
Easting
512093.82
Northing
4956826.69
Elevation
1588.48 m
Azimuth
345 °
Dip
-54.24 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: This silver intercept, while low grade, is part of the polymetallic signature of the porphyry mineralization encountered over a significant width.

Positive factors

  • Presence of silver in a porphyry context over a wide interval.

Negative factors

  • Silver grade is low.
  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“3.1”

Context: 118.87

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-12
Project
Hercules
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
406.91 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Leviathan Porphyry System
Easting
511816.25
Northing
4956580.58
Elevation
1503.5 m
Azimuth
314.24 °
Dip
-55.33 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: This very wide and good-grade copper intercept significantly expands the Leviathan porphyry system's Footwall Zone, confirming strong continuity and bulk tonnage potential.

Positive factors

  • Very wide intercept length with good copper grade, indicating significant bulk tonnage potential.
  • Extends the full width of the Footwall Zone, demonstrating continuity.

Negative factors

  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“0.47”

Context: 284.99

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-12
Project
Hercules
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
406.91 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Leviathan Porphyry System
Easting
511816.25
Northing
4956580.58
Elevation
1503.5 m
Azimuth
314.24 °
Dip
-55.33 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: This molybdenum intercept, while moderate grade, confirms the polymetallic nature of the Leviathan porphyry system over a significant width.

Positive factors

  • Presence of molybdenum supports the porphyry signature over a wide interval.

Negative factors

  • Molybdenum grade is moderate.
  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“63”

Context: 284.99

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-12
Project
Hercules
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
406.91 m

Classification

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

Location

Location
Leviathan Porphyry System
Easting
511816.25
Northing
4956580.58
Elevation
1503.5 m
Azimuth
314.24 °
Dip
-55.33 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: This silver intercept, while low grade, is part of the polymetallic signature of the porphyry mineralization encountered over a significant width.

Positive factors

  • Presence of silver in a porphyry context over a wide interval.

Negative factors

  • Silver grade is low.
  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“1.0”

Context: 284.99

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-12
Project
Hercules
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
406.91 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-12:406.91-463.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Leviathan Porphyry System
Easting
511816.25
Northing
4956580.58
Elevation
1503.5 m
Azimuth
314.24 °
Dip
-55.33 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: This high-grade copper intercept within the broader interval is very material, indicating a strong zone of hypogene enrichment within the Leviathan porphyry system.

Positive factors

  • High copper grade over a significant width for a porphyry system.
  • Presence of bornite-chalcocite mineralization indicates hypogene enrichment.

Negative factors

  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“0.89”

Context: 56.39

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-12
Project
Hercules
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
406.91 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-12:406.91-463.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Leviathan Porphyry System
Easting
511816.25
Northing
4956580.58
Elevation
1503.5 m
Azimuth
314.24 °
Dip
-55.33 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: This molybdenum intercept, while moderate grade, confirms the polymetallic nature of the Leviathan porphyry system within the enriched zone.

Positive factors

  • Presence of molybdenum supports the porphyry signature within the higher-grade zone.

Negative factors

  • Molybdenum grade is moderate.
  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“41”

Context: 56.39

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
HER-25-12
Project
Hercules
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
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
Intercept Depth
406.91 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HER-25-12:406.91-463.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Leviathan Porphyry System
Easting
511816.25
Northing
4956580.58
Elevation
1503.5 m
Azimuth
314.24 °
Dip
-55.33 °
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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: This silver intercept, while low grade, is part of the polymetallic signature of the porphyry mineralization encountered within the enriched zone.

Positive factors

  • Presence of silver in a porphyry context within the higher-grade zone.

Negative factors

  • Silver grade is low.
  • True width not stated.

Evidence · table

“1.7”

Context: 56.39

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
AND
Project
Hercules
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

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

Classification

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

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

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

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

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
AND
Project
Hercules
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

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

Classification

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

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

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 molybdenum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for molybdenum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“8”

Context: AND

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

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
AND
Project
Hercules
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

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

Classification

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

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

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

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

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
AND
Project
Hercules
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

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

Classification

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

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

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

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

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
AND
Project
Hercules
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

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

Classification

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

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

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 molybdenum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for molybdenum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“8”

Context: AND

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

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

ANDHercules · silverGrade: 68.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AND
Project
Hercules
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

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

Classification

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

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

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

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

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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

Hole ID
AND
Project
Hercules
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

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

Classification

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

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

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

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

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

ANDHercules · molybdenumGrade: 78Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 117.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AND
Project
Hercules
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

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

Classification

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

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

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 molybdenum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for molybdenum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“78”

Context: AND

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

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

ANDHercules · silverGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 117.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AND
Project
Hercules
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_id
Reported Region
usa_id
Ticker
BIG

Geometry

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

Classification

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

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

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

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

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hercules Metals Intersects 285 m of 0.47% Copper, Including 56 m of 0.89% Copper at the Leviathan Porphyry System and Di"

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.