# Hercules Metals Intersects 420 m of 0.60% Copper and 6 g/t Ag, Including 113 m of 1.38% Copper and 14 g/t Ag at the Leviathan Porphyry System in Idaho

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/hercules-metals-intersects-420-m-of-0-60-copper-and-6-g-t-ag-including-113-m-of--5ee8ab9e-c8a3-4baa-9c97-cd62c31fc2c9

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/BIG/news/8232894159417591/hercules-metals-intersects-420-m-of-0-60-copper-and-6-g-t-ag-including-113-m-of-

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-02-04T12:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Hercules Metals Corp.

- Ticker: BIG

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Idaho

- Primary commodity: Copper

- Secondary commodities: Silver, Molybdenum

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-09-13 14:50:28 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.90 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Hercules Metals reported strong drill results from its Leviathan porphyry copper system in Idaho, including 420.62 m of 0.60% Cu and 5.5 g/t Ag, with a high-grade sub-interval of 112.78 m at 1.38% Cu and 13.7 g/t Ag in hole HER-25-15. Hole HER-25-17 also returned significant mineralization, including 46.03 m of 2.17% Cu and 16.0 g/t Ag, with a bonanza intercept of 6.1 m at 12.52% Cu. The company noted increasing grades at depth linked to a new MT anomaly, suggesting significant expansion potential for the system.

Reasoning: The company reported multiple significant copper intercepts, including very high-grade zones, over substantial widths within a porphyry system. The results indicate strong continuity, potential for depth extension with increasing grades, and new exploration targets identified by geophysics, all supported by robust QA/QC.

- Positive factor: High-grade copper intercepts

- Positive factor: Long continuous mineralization

- Positive factor: Porphyry system

- Positive factor: Increasing grades at depth

- Positive factor: New MT anomaly indicating expansion potential

- Positive factor: Comprehensive QA/QC disclosure

- Positive factor: QP sign-off

- Negative factor: True width not disclosed

Facts used in scoring: 30

## Classification and evidence

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: 12.52% Cu over 6.1m is exceptionally high-grade for a porphyry system.

Evidence · table

> 12.52

Context: 6.10

**Apparent Width Only**

Polarity: negative

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

Evidence · text

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

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: New MT anomalies have been identified and are planned for testing, indicating potential extension of mineralization into untested zones.

Evidence · text

> New Footwall MT Anomaly - One of the five conductive centers occurs at the northern end of Leviathan's Footwall Zone.

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: The release details laboratory certifications \(ISO 17025, ISO 9001\), assay methods, and QA/QC protocols including blanks, standards, and duplicates, with QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> All drill core samples were prepped and analyzed at MSA Labs in Elko, Nevada and/or Langley, British Columbia, an ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 certified laboratory.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 30. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (30)

### HER-25-15

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/hercules-metals-intersects-420-m-of-0-60-copper-and-6-g-t-ag-including-113-m-of--5ee8ab9e-c8a3-4baa-9c97-cd62c31fc2c9#fact-drill-facts-0)

Leviathan Porphyry System · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-15
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.56
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 463.29 m
- From: 300.23 m
- To: 763.52 m
- Hole Depth: 763.52 m
- Intercept Depth: 300.23 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-15:300.23-763.52
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511061.08
- Northing: 4956764.65
- Elevation: 1278.28 m
- Azimuth: 190.14 °
- Dip: -60.18 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows good copper grade over a very significant width, typical for a porphyry system, indicating substantial mineralization.

- Positive factor: Good copper grade for porphyry

- Positive factor: Very long intercept length

- Negative factor: True width not stated

Evidence · table

> 0.56

Context: 463.29

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-15

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/hercules-metals-intersects-420-m-of-0-60-copper-and-6-g-t-ag-including-113-m-of--5ee8ab9e-c8a3-4baa-9c97-cd62c31fc2c9#fact-drill-facts-1)

Leviathan Porphyry System · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-15
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 62
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 463.29 m
- From: 300.23 m
- To: 763.52 m
- Hole Depth: 763.52 m
- Intercept Depth: 300.23 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-15:300.23-763.52
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511061.08
- Northing: 4956764.65
- Elevation: 1278.28 m
- Azimuth: 190.14 °
- Dip: -60.18 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Molybdenum is present as a byproduct over a long interval, which is common in porphyry systems.

Evidence · table

> 62

Context: 463.29

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-15

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/hercules-metals-intersects-420-m-of-0-60-copper-and-6-g-t-ag-including-113-m-of--5ee8ab9e-c8a3-4baa-9c97-cd62c31fc2c9#fact-drill-facts-2)

Leviathan Porphyry System · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-15
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.3
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 463.29 m
- From: 300.23 m
- To: 763.52 m
- Hole Depth: 763.52 m
- Intercept Depth: 300.23 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-15:300.23-763.52
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511061.08
- Northing: 4956764.65
- Elevation: 1278.28 m
- Azimuth: 190.14 °
- Dip: -60.18 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver is present as a byproduct over a long interval, which is common in porphyry systems.

Evidence · table

> 5.3

Context: 463.29

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-15

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/hercules-metals-intersects-420-m-of-0-60-copper-and-6-g-t-ag-including-113-m-of--5ee8ab9e-c8a3-4baa-9c97-cd62c31fc2c9#fact-drill-facts-3)

Leviathan Porphyry System · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-15
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.6
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 420.62 m
- From: 300.23 m
- To: 720.85 m
- Hole Depth: 763.52 m
- Intercept Depth: 300.23 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-15:300.23-720.85
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511061.08
- Northing: 4956764.65
- Elevation: 1278.28 m
- Azimuth: 190.14 °
- Dip: -60.18 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows slightly higher copper grade over a very significant width, reinforcing the presence of substantial mineralization.

- Positive factor: Good copper grade for porphyry

- Positive factor: Very long intercept length

- Negative factor: True width not stated

Evidence · table

> 0.60

Context: 420.62

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-15

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/hercules-metals-intersects-420-m-of-0-60-copper-and-6-g-t-ag-including-113-m-of--5ee8ab9e-c8a3-4baa-9c97-cd62c31fc2c9#fact-drill-facts-4)

Leviathan Porphyry System · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-15
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 65
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 420.62 m
- From: 300.23 m
- To: 720.85 m
- Hole Depth: 763.52 m
- Intercept Depth: 300.23 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-15:300.23-720.85
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511061.08
- Northing: 4956764.65
- Elevation: 1278.28 m
- Azimuth: 190.14 °
- Dip: -60.18 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Molybdenum is present as a byproduct over a long interval, which is common in porphyry systems.

Evidence · table

> 65

Context: 420.62

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-15

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/hercules-metals-intersects-420-m-of-0-60-copper-and-6-g-t-ag-including-113-m-of--5ee8ab9e-c8a3-4baa-9c97-cd62c31fc2c9#fact-drill-facts-5)

Leviathan Porphyry System · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-15
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.5
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 420.62 m
- From: 300.23 m
- To: 720.85 m
- Hole Depth: 763.52 m
- Intercept Depth: 300.23 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-15:300.23-720.85
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511061.08
- Northing: 4956764.65
- Elevation: 1278.28 m
- Azimuth: 190.14 °
- Dip: -60.18 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver is present as a byproduct over a long interval, which is common in porphyry systems.

Evidence · table

> 5.5

Context: 420.62

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-15

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/hercules-metals-intersects-420-m-of-0-60-copper-and-6-g-t-ag-including-113-m-of--5ee8ab9e-c8a3-4baa-9c97-cd62c31fc2c9#fact-drill-facts-6)

Leviathan Porphyry System · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-15
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.38
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 112.78 m
- From: 347.47 m
- To: 460.25 m
- Hole Depth: 763.52 m
- Intercept Depth: 300.23 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-15:347.47-460.25
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511061.08
- Northing: 4956764.65
- Elevation: 1278.28 m
- Azimuth: 190.14 °
- Dip: -60.18 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval demonstrates a significant zone of enriched copper mineralization within the broader porphyry system.

- Positive factor: Strong copper grade for porphyry

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Negative factor: True width not stated

Evidence · table

> 1.38

Context: 112.78

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-15

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/hercules-metals-intersects-420-m-of-0-60-copper-and-6-g-t-ag-including-113-m-of--5ee8ab9e-c8a3-4baa-9c97-cd62c31fc2c9#fact-drill-facts-7)

Leviathan Porphyry System · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-15
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 40
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 112.78 m
- From: 347.47 m
- To: 460.25 m
- Hole Depth: 763.52 m
- Intercept Depth: 300.23 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-15:347.47-460.25
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511061.08
- Northing: 4956764.65
- Elevation: 1278.28 m
- Azimuth: 190.14 °
- Dip: -60.18 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Molybdenum is present as a byproduct within this high-grade copper zone.

Evidence · table

> 40

Context: 112.78

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-15

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/hercules-metals-intersects-420-m-of-0-60-copper-and-6-g-t-ag-including-113-m-of--5ee8ab9e-c8a3-4baa-9c97-cd62c31fc2c9#fact-drill-facts-8)

Leviathan Porphyry System · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-15
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 13.7
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 112.78 m
- From: 347.47 m
- To: 460.25 m
- Hole Depth: 763.52 m
- Intercept Depth: 300.23 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-15:347.47-460.25
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511061.08
- Northing: 4956764.65
- Elevation: 1278.28 m
- Azimuth: 190.14 °
- Dip: -60.18 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver is present as a byproduct within this high-grade copper zone.

Evidence · table

> 13.7

Context: 112.78

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-17

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/hercules-metals-intersects-420-m-of-0-60-copper-and-6-g-t-ag-including-113-m-of--5ee8ab9e-c8a3-4baa-9c97-cd62c31fc2c9#fact-drill-facts-9)

Leviathan Porphyry System · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-17
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.39
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 585.22 m
- From: 321.56 m
- To: 906.78 m
- Hole Depth: 907 m
- Intercept Depth: 321.56 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-17:321.56-906.78
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511131.7
- Northing: 4957112.97
- Elevation: 1340.34 m
- Azimuth: 164.99 °
- Dip: -63.74 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very long intercept indicates broad, continuous copper mineralization within the porphyry system, providing a large mineralized footprint.

- Positive factor: Long intercept length

- Positive factor: Consistent copper mineralization

- Negative factor: True width not stated

Evidence · table

> 0.39

Context: 585.22

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-17

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/hercules-metals-intersects-420-m-of-0-60-copper-and-6-g-t-ag-including-113-m-of--5ee8ab9e-c8a3-4baa-9c97-cd62c31fc2c9#fact-drill-facts-10)

Leviathan Porphyry System · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-17
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 49
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 585.22 m
- From: 321.56 m
- To: 906.78 m
- Hole Depth: 907 m
- Intercept Depth: 321.56 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-17:321.56-906.78
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511131.7
- Northing: 4957112.97
- Elevation: 1340.34 m
- Azimuth: 164.99 °
- Dip: -63.74 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Molybdenum is present as a byproduct over a very long interval, which is common in porphyry systems.

Evidence · table

> 49

Context: 585.22

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-17

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Leviathan Porphyry System · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-17
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 585.22 m
- From: 321.56 m
- To: 906.78 m
- Hole Depth: 907 m
- Intercept Depth: 321.56 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-17:321.56-906.78
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511131.7
- Northing: 4957112.97
- Elevation: 1340.34 m
- Azimuth: 164.99 °
- Dip: -63.74 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver is present as a byproduct over a very long interval, which is common in porphyry systems.

Evidence · table

> 2.1

Context: 585.22

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-17

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Leviathan Porphyry System · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-17
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.17
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 46.03 m
- From: 336.8 m
- To: 382.83 m
- Hole Depth: 907 m
- Intercept Depth: 321.56 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-17:336.8-382.83
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511131.7
- Northing: 4957112.97
- Elevation: 1340.34 m
- Azimuth: 164.99 °
- Dip: -63.74 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows exceptional copper grade over a good width, indicating a significant zone of high-grade mineralization within the porphyry system.

- Positive factor: Exceptional copper grade for porphyry

- Positive factor: Moderate intercept length

- Negative factor: True width not stated

Evidence · table

> 2.17

Context: 46.03

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-17

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Leviathan Porphyry System · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-17
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 44
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 46.03 m
- From: 336.8 m
- To: 382.83 m
- Hole Depth: 907 m
- Intercept Depth: 321.56 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-17:336.8-382.83
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511131.7
- Northing: 4957112.97
- Elevation: 1340.34 m
- Azimuth: 164.99 °
- Dip: -63.74 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Molybdenum is present as a byproduct within this high-grade copper zone.

Evidence · table

> 44

Context: 46.03

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-17

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Leviathan Porphyry System · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-17
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 16
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 46.03 m
- From: 336.8 m
- To: 382.83 m
- Hole Depth: 907 m
- Intercept Depth: 321.56 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-17:336.8-382.83
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511131.7
- Northing: 4957112.97
- Elevation: 1340.34 m
- Azimuth: 164.99 °
- Dip: -63.74 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver is present as a byproduct within this high-grade copper zone.

Evidence · table

> 16.0

Context: 46.03

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-17

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Leviathan Porphyry System · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-17
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 12.52
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6.1 m
- From: 336.8 m
- To: 342.9 m
- Hole Depth: 907 m
- Intercept Depth: 321.56 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-17:336.8-342.9
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511131.7
- Northing: 4957112.97
- Elevation: 1340.34 m
- Azimuth: 164.99 °
- Dip: -63.74 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade copper intercept is exceptionally high for a porphyry system, indicating a very rich zone of mineralization.

- Positive factor: Bonanza copper grade

- Positive factor: High-grade within porphyry system

- Negative factor: True width not stated

Evidence · table

> 12.52

Context: 6.10

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-17

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/hercules-metals-intersects-420-m-of-0-60-copper-and-6-g-t-ag-including-113-m-of--5ee8ab9e-c8a3-4baa-9c97-cd62c31fc2c9#fact-drill-facts-16)

Leviathan Porphyry System · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-17
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 80
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 6.1 m
- From: 336.8 m
- To: 342.9 m
- Hole Depth: 907 m
- Intercept Depth: 321.56 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-17:336.8-342.9
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511131.7
- Northing: 4957112.97
- Elevation: 1340.34 m
- Azimuth: 164.99 °
- Dip: -63.74 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Molybdenum is present as a byproduct within this bonanza-grade copper zone.

Evidence · table

> 80

Context: 6.10

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-17

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Leviathan Porphyry System · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-17
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 11.3
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.1 m
- From: 336.8 m
- To: 342.9 m
- Hole Depth: 907 m
- Intercept Depth: 321.56 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-17:336.8-342.9
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511131.7
- Northing: 4957112.97
- Elevation: 1340.34 m
- Azimuth: 164.99 °
- Dip: -63.74 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver is present as a byproduct within this bonanza-grade copper zone.

Evidence · table

> 11.3

Context: 6.10

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-17

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Leviathan Porphyry System · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-17
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.5
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 70.1 m
- From: 836.68 m
- To: 906.78 m
- Hole Depth: 907 m
- Intercept Depth: 321.56 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-17:836.68-906.78
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511131.7
- Northing: 4957112.97
- Elevation: 1340.34 m
- Azimuth: 164.99 °
- Dip: -63.74 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept at depth shows good copper grade, suggesting continuity of mineralization deeper within the system.

- Positive factor: Good copper grade for porphyry

- Positive factor: Moderate intercept length

- Positive factor: Indicates mineralization at depth

- Negative factor: True width not stated

Evidence · table

> 0.50

Context: 70.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-17

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Leviathan Porphyry System · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-17
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 117
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 70.1 m
- From: 836.68 m
- To: 906.78 m
- Hole Depth: 907 m
- Intercept Depth: 321.56 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-17:836.68-906.78
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511131.7
- Northing: 4957112.97
- Elevation: 1340.34 m
- Azimuth: 164.99 °
- Dip: -63.74 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Molybdenum is present as a byproduct at depth, which is common in porphyry systems.

Evidence · table

> 117

Context: 70.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-17

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Leviathan Porphyry System · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-17
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 70.1 m
- From: 836.68 m
- To: 906.78 m
- Hole Depth: 907 m
- Intercept Depth: 321.56 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-17:836.68-906.78
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511131.7
- Northing: 4957112.97
- Elevation: 1340.34 m
- Azimuth: 164.99 °
- Dip: -63.74 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver is present as a byproduct at depth, which is common in porphyry systems.

Evidence · table

> 1.0

Context: 70.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-17

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Leviathan Porphyry System · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-17
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.62
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 12.19 m
- From: 894.59 m
- To: 906.78 m
- Hole Depth: 907 m
- Intercept Depth: 321.56 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-17:894.59-906.78
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511131.7
- Northing: 4957112.97
- Elevation: 1340.34 m
- Azimuth: 164.99 °
- Dip: -63.74 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept at the end of the hole with good copper grade suggests mineralization continues at depth, supporting expansion potential.

- Positive factor: Good copper grade for porphyry

- Positive factor: Indicates mineralization at end of hole

- Positive factor: Increasing grades at depth

- Negative factor: True width not stated

Evidence · table

> 0.62

Context: 12.19

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-17

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/hercules-metals-intersects-420-m-of-0-60-copper-and-6-g-t-ag-including-113-m-of--5ee8ab9e-c8a3-4baa-9c97-cd62c31fc2c9#fact-drill-facts-22)

Leviathan Porphyry System · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-17
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 142
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 12.19 m
- From: 894.59 m
- To: 906.78 m
- Hole Depth: 907 m
- Intercept Depth: 321.56 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-17:894.59-906.78
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511131.7
- Northing: 4957112.97
- Elevation: 1340.34 m
- Azimuth: 164.99 °
- Dip: -63.74 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Molybdenum is present as a byproduct at the end of the hole, which is common in porphyry systems.

Evidence · table

> 142

Context: 12.19

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-17

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/hercules-metals-intersects-420-m-of-0-60-copper-and-6-g-t-ag-including-113-m-of--5ee8ab9e-c8a3-4baa-9c97-cd62c31fc2c9#fact-drill-facts-23)

Leviathan Porphyry System · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-17
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.2
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 12.19 m
- From: 894.59 m
- To: 906.78 m
- Hole Depth: 907 m
- Intercept Depth: 321.56 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-17:894.59-906.78
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511131.7
- Northing: 4957112.97
- Elevation: 1340.34 m
- Azimuth: 164.99 °
- Dip: -63.74 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver is present as a byproduct at the end of the hole, which is common in porphyry systems.

Evidence · table

> 0.2

Context: 12.19

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-19

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/hercules-metals-intersects-420-m-of-0-60-copper-and-6-g-t-ag-including-113-m-of--5ee8ab9e-c8a3-4baa-9c97-cd62c31fc2c9#fact-drill-facts-24)

Leviathan Porphyry System · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-19
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.31
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 164.9 m
- From: 168.86 m
- To: 333.76 m
- Hole Depth: 333.76 m
- Intercept Depth: 168.86 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-19:168.86-333.76
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511131.7
- Northing: 4957112.97
- Elevation: 1340.34 m
- Azimuth: 151.99 °
- Dip: -71.04 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This long intercept indicates broad copper mineralization within the porphyry system, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint.

- Positive factor: Long intercept length

- Positive factor: Consistent copper mineralization

- Negative factor: True width not stated

Evidence · table

> 0.31

Context: 164.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-19

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/hercules-metals-intersects-420-m-of-0-60-copper-and-6-g-t-ag-including-113-m-of--5ee8ab9e-c8a3-4baa-9c97-cd62c31fc2c9#fact-drill-facts-25)

Leviathan Porphyry System · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-19
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 58
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 164.9 m
- From: 168.86 m
- To: 333.76 m
- Hole Depth: 333.76 m
- Intercept Depth: 168.86 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-19:168.86-333.76
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511131.7
- Northing: 4957112.97
- Elevation: 1340.34 m
- Azimuth: 151.99 °
- Dip: -71.04 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Molybdenum is present as a byproduct over a long interval, which is common in porphyry systems.

Evidence · table

> 58

Context: 164.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-19

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/hercules-metals-intersects-420-m-of-0-60-copper-and-6-g-t-ag-including-113-m-of--5ee8ab9e-c8a3-4baa-9c97-cd62c31fc2c9#fact-drill-facts-26)

Leviathan Porphyry System · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-19
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 164.9 m
- From: 168.86 m
- To: 333.76 m
- Hole Depth: 333.76 m
- Intercept Depth: 168.86 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-19:168.86-333.76
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511131.7
- Northing: 4957112.97
- Elevation: 1340.34 m
- Azimuth: 151.99 °
- Dip: -71.04 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver is present as a byproduct over a long interval, which is common in porphyry systems.

Evidence · table

> 4.1

Context: 164.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-19

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/hercules-metals-intersects-420-m-of-0-60-copper-and-6-g-t-ag-including-113-m-of--5ee8ab9e-c8a3-4baa-9c97-cd62c31fc2c9#fact-drill-facts-27)

Leviathan Porphyry System · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-19
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.54
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 41.45 m
- From: 168.86 m
- To: 210.31 m
- Hole Depth: 333.76 m
- Intercept Depth: 168.86 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-19:168.86-210.31
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511131.7
- Northing: 4957112.97
- Elevation: 1340.34 m
- Azimuth: 151.99 °
- Dip: -71.04 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows good copper grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint.

- Positive factor: Good copper grade for porphyry

- Positive factor: Moderate intercept length

- Negative factor: True width not stated

Evidence · table

> 0.54

Context: 41.45

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-19

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/hercules-metals-intersects-420-m-of-0-60-copper-and-6-g-t-ag-including-113-m-of--5ee8ab9e-c8a3-4baa-9c97-cd62c31fc2c9#fact-drill-facts-28)

Leviathan Porphyry System · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-19
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 56
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 41.45 m
- From: 168.86 m
- To: 210.31 m
- Hole Depth: 333.76 m
- Intercept Depth: 168.86 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-19:168.86-210.31
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511131.7
- Northing: 4957112.97
- Elevation: 1340.34 m
- Azimuth: 151.99 °
- Dip: -71.04 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Molybdenum is present as a byproduct within this copper zone.

Evidence · table

> 56

Context: 41.45

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HER-25-19

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/hercules-metals-intersects-420-m-of-0-60-copper-and-6-g-t-ag-including-113-m-of--5ee8ab9e-c8a3-4baa-9c97-cd62c31fc2c9#fact-drill-facts-29)

Leviathan Porphyry System · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HER-25-19
- Project: Leviathan Porphyry System
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_id
- Reported Region: usa\_id
- Ticker: BIG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 41.45 m
- From: 168.86 m
- To: 210.31 m
- Hole Depth: 333.76 m
- Intercept Depth: 168.86 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HER-25-19:168.86-210.31
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 511131.7
- Northing: 4957112.97
- Elevation: 1340.34 m
- Azimuth: 151.99 °
- Dip: -71.04 °
- 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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver is present as a byproduct within this copper zone.

Evidence · table

> 7.1

Context: 41.45

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

## How Atlas produces this analysis

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.