Tulloch Delivers Significant Intercept at the Canegrass Ni-Cu-Co Project in Western Australia
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Huntsman Exploration Inc.
- Ticker
- HMAN
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Western Australia
- Primary commodity
- Nickel
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Cobalt
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-14 11:23:58 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Huntsman Exploration Inc. has reported exceptional drill results from the Tulloch Prospect at its Canegrass Nickel Project in Western Australia. The standout intercept is 26.55m at 1.4% Ni, 0.4% Cu, and 0.08% Co, confirming mineralization continuity.
Reasoning: The hole BBDD010 returned an exceptional 26.55m intercept at 1.4% Ni, which is well above the strong/exceptional thresholds for nickel. The presence of copper and cobalt adds value.
Positive factors
- exceptional nickel grades
- significant intercept width
- polymetallic nature (Ni-Cu-Co)
- continuity confirmed
Facts used in scoring: 9
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The 26.55m @ 1.4% Ni intercept is exceptionally high grade for a nickel project.
Evidence · text
“26.55m @ 1.4%Ni, 0.4%Cu, 0.08%Co from 243.4m”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release mentions review and approval by a Qualified Person (Nathan Tribble, P.Geo).
Evidence · text
“reviewed and approved by Nathan Tribble, P.Geo., a director of the Company and a Qualified Person”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (9)
BBDD010Canegrass · nickelGrade: 1.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 26.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBDD010
- Project
- Canegrass
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- HMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 26.55 m
- From
- 243.4 m
- To
- 269.95 m
- Intercept Depth
- 243.4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BBDD010:243.4-269.95
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Lower Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 1.4% Ni over 26.55m is an exceptional nickel intercept.
Positive factors
- exceptional grade
Evidence · text
“26.55m @ 1.4%Ni, 0.4%Cu, 0.08%Co from 243.4m”
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
BBDD010Canegrass · copperGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 26.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBDD010
- Project
- Canegrass
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- HMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 26.55 m
- From
- 243.4 m
- To
- 269.95 m
- Intercept Depth
- 243.4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BBDD010:243.4-269.95
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Lower Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.4% Cu is a solid secondary grade in a nickel system.
Positive factors
- accompanying nickel
Evidence · text
“26.55m @ 1.4%Ni, 0.4%Cu, 0.08%Co from 243.4m”
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
BBDD010Canegrass · cobaltGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 26.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBDD010
- Project
- Canegrass
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- HMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.08
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 26.55 m
- From
- 243.4 m
- To
- 269.95 m
- Intercept Depth
- 243.4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BBDD010:243.4-269.95
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Lower Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.08% Co provides additional byproduct value.
Positive factors
- byproduct credit
Evidence · text
“26.55m @ 1.4%Ni, 0.4%Cu, 0.08%Co from 243.4m”
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
BBDD010Canegrass · nickelGrade: 1.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBDD010
- Project
- Canegrass
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- HMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.55 m
- From
- 119.65 m
- To
- 121.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 119.65 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BBDD010:119.65-121.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Lower Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade nickel but very narrow intercept.
Positive factors
- high grade
Negative factors
- narrow width
Evidence · text
“1.55m @ 1.3%Ni, 5.2% Cu, 0.1%Co from 119.65m”
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
BBDD010Canegrass · copperGrade: 5.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBDD010
- Project
- Canegrass
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- HMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.55 m
- From
- 119.65 m
- To
- 121.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 119.65 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BBDD010:119.65-121.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Lower Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high copper grade in a narrow interval.
Positive factors
- exceptional copper grade
Negative factors
- narrow width
Evidence · text
“1.55m @ 1.3%Ni, 5.2% Cu, 0.1%Co from 119.65m”
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
BBDD010Canegrass · cobaltGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBDD010
- Project
- Canegrass
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- HMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.55 m
- From
- 119.65 m
- To
- 121.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 119.65 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BBDD010:119.65-121.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Lower Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.1% Co is a good byproduct grade.
Positive factors
- byproduct credit
Evidence · text
“1.55m @ 1.3%Ni, 5.2% Cu, 0.1%Co from 119.65m”
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
BBDD010Canegrass · nickelGrade: 1.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBDD010
- Project
- Canegrass
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- HMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.55 m
- From
- 149.15 m
- To
- 150.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 149.15 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BBDD010:149.15-150.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Lower Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade nickel but very narrow intercept.
Positive factors
- high grade
Negative factors
- narrow width
Evidence · text
“1.55m @ 1.4%Ni, 0.4%Cu, 0.1%Co from 149.15m”
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
BBDD010Canegrass · copperGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBDD010
- Project
- Canegrass
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- HMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.55 m
- From
- 149.15 m
- To
- 150.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 149.15 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BBDD010:149.15-150.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Lower Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.4% Cu is a solid secondary grade.
Positive factors
- accompanying nickel
Evidence · text
“1.55m @ 1.4%Ni, 0.4%Cu, 0.1%Co from 149.15m”
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
BBDD010Canegrass · cobaltGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBDD010
- Project
- Canegrass
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- HMAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.55 m
- From
- 149.15 m
- To
- 150.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 149.15 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BBDD010:149.15-150.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Lower Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.1% Co provides additional byproduct value.
Positive factors
- byproduct credit
Evidence · text
“1.55m @ 1.4%Ni, 0.4%Cu, 0.1%Co from 149.15m”
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
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