Honey Badger Silver Announces Promising High-Grade Germanium Potential at Prairie Creek from Research Partnership
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Honey Badger Silver Inc.
- Ticker
- TUF
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Northwest Territories
- Primary commodity
- Silver
- Secondary commodities
- Germanium, Zinc, Lead, Tungsten
- Document categories
- Resource update, Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-17 02:48:04 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Honey Badger Silver has announced high-grade germanium potential (up to 316 ppm) at its Prairie Creek Silver Project in the Northwest Territories following research with the University of Toronto. The project also hosts a significant historic resource of 9.8 Mt of M&I silver-zinc-lead and 6.4 Mt of Inferred resources.
Reasoning: The announcement highlights significant new critical mineral (germanium) potential at an existing high-grade silver-polymetallic project, supported by academic research.
Positive factors
- High-grade germanium potential identified via new research
- Strong historic silver-zinc-lead resource base
- Critical mineral upside (germanium, tungsten)
- Academic and government collaboration
Negative factors
- Germanium results are early-stage whole-rock assays
- Evaluation is described as very preliminary
Facts used in scoring: 8
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The company is targeting MVT occurrences along strike as potential linear extensions of the known orebody.
Evidence · text
“the Company is aware of multiple MVT occurrences along strike (i.e. possible linear extensions) of the known Prairie Creek orebody”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The release discusses the potential for germanium enrichment within the broader mineralized system and along strike.
Evidence · text
“the Company is aware of multiple MVT occurrences along strike (i.e. possible linear extensions) of the known Prairie Creek orebody”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (2)
PC-01-133Prairie Creek · tungstenGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 27.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PC-01-133
- Project
- Prairie Creek
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- northwest territories
- Reported Region
- northwest territories
- Ticker
- TUF
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 27.8 m
- From
- 305.9 m
- To
- 337.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 305.9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PC-01-133:305.9-337.1
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2001-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical tungsten intercept reported as part of context for critical metal potential.
Evidence · text
“historic drilling grades up to 0.40% WO 3 over 27.8m (DDH PC-01-133 from 305.9 to 337.1m)”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 2Prairie Creek · germaniumGrade: 316Grade Unit: ppmNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Prairie Creek
- Commodity
- germanium
- Region
- northwest territories
- Reported Region
- northwest territories
- Ticker
- TUF
Geometry
- Grade
- 316
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: New high-grade germanium potential identified via whole-rock assays in the SMS zone.
Positive factors
- Exceptional germanium values identified
Negative factors
- Early-stage whole-rock assay
Evidence · text
“Early-stage whole-rock assay results have returned exceptional values of up to 316 ppm germanium within the Stratabound Massive Sulfide (SMS) zone”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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
Resource Estimates (6)
indicatedPrairie Creek Silver Project · silverTonnes: 9800000Grade: 139Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 240Contained Unit: mozs ageqHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Prairie Creek Silver Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- northwest territories
- Reported Region
- Northwest Territories
- Ticker
- TUF
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:0c7cb5e823b5a5441bba
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 9800000
- Grade
- 139
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 240
- Contained Unit
- mozs ageq
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 766
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AgEq
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical M&I resource stated for context.
Evidence · text
“historic resource estimate of 9.8 Mt of Measured & Indicated Resources, grading 139 g/t silver, 9.7% zinc and 8.8% lead for a total of 240 Mozs of AgEq (silver equivalent) at a silver equivalent grade of 766 g/t”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
indicatedPrairie Creek Silver Project · zincTonnes: 9800000Grade: 9.7Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Prairie Creek Silver Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- northwest territories
- Reported Region
- Northwest Territories
- Ticker
- TUF
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:0c7cb5e823b5a5441bba
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 9800000
- Grade
- 9.7
- Grade Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical zinc grade part of M&I resource.
Evidence · text
“9.8 Mt of Measured & Indicated Resources, grading 139 g/t silver, 9.7% zinc and 8.8% lead”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
indicatedPrairie Creek Silver Project · leadTonnes: 9800000Grade: 8.8Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Prairie Creek Silver Project
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- northwest territories
- Reported Region
- Northwest Territories
- Ticker
- TUF
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:0c7cb5e823b5a5441bba
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 9800000
- Grade
- 8.8
- Grade Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical lead grade part of M&I resource.
Evidence · text
“9.8 Mt of Measured & Indicated Resources, grading 139 g/t silver, 9.7% zinc and 8.8% lead”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
inferredPrairie Creek Silver Project · silverTonnes: 6400000Grade: 150Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 167Contained Unit: mozs ageqHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Prairie Creek Silver Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- northwest territories
- Reported Region
- Northwest Territories
- Ticker
- TUF
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:866a5729a5d573b77983
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 6400000
- Grade
- 150
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 167
- Contained Unit
- mozs ageq
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 813
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AgEq
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical Inferred resource stated for context.
Evidence · text
“6.4 Mt of Inferred Resources grading 150 g/t silver, 12.9% zinc, and 6.7% lead, hosting 167 Mozs of AgEq at a silver equivalent grade of 813 g/t”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
inferredPrairie Creek Silver Project · zincTonnes: 6400000Grade: 12.9Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Prairie Creek Silver Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- northwest territories
- Reported Region
- Northwest Territories
- Ticker
- TUF
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:866a5729a5d573b77983
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 6400000
- Grade
- 12.9
- Grade Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical zinc grade part of Inferred resource.
Evidence · text
“6.4 Mt of Inferred Resources grading 150 g/t silver, 12.9% zinc, and 6.7% lead”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
inferredPrairie Creek Silver Project · leadTonnes: 6400000Grade: 6.7Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Prairie Creek Silver Project
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- northwest territories
- Reported Region
- Northwest Territories
- Ticker
- TUF
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:866a5729a5d573b77983
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 6400000
- Grade
- 6.7
- Grade Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical lead grade part of Inferred resource.
Evidence · text
“6.4 Mt of Inferred Resources grading 150 g/t silver, 12.9% zinc, and 6.7% lead”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
How Atlas produces this analysis
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