07:00 ET Hot Chili Delivers More Copper-Gold at La Verde Hot Chili Limited (ASX: HCH) (TSXV: HCH) (OTCQX: HHLKF) ("Hot Chili" or the "Company") is pleased to announce another set of strong drill results...
Original announcement by cnw on
- Company
- Hot Chili Limited
- Ticker
- HCH
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Chile
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver, Molybdenum
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-24 11:37:40 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Hot Chili Limited announced strong drill results from its La Verde copper-gold porphyry discovery in Chile, including a 472m intercept grading 0.41% CuEq and a 32.6m intercept at 0.90% CuEq. These results expand the high-grade core and confirm continuity of mineralization, leading to a planned maiden Mineral Resource Estimate and a revised Pre-Feasibility Study. The company has added a fourth drill rig to accelerate operations.
Reasoning: The drill results from La Verde show multiple long and high-grade copper-gold equivalent intercepts, including a new best grade of 0.90% CuEq over 32.6m. These results expand the high-grade core and confirm continuity, supporting the upcoming maiden MRE and PFS. The company is accelerating drilling with an additional rig.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercepts
- Significant intercept lengths
- Expansion of high-grade core
- Confirmation of continuity
- Accelerated drilling program
- Planned maiden MRE and PFS
Facts used in scoring: 33
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 32.6m at 0.90% CuEq in DKD060 is exceptional for a porphyry copper deposit, exceeding the previous best grade for the project.
Evidence · table
“32.6”
Context: 0.90
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The document states 'Step-Out DD Drilling Continues to Expand High Grade Core' and DKP045D intersected multiple zones across the north-western flank, indicating expansion.
Evidence · text
“Step-Out DD Drilling Continues to Expand High Grade Core”
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 mentions Qualified Person and Competent Person sign-off, and provides a detailed formula for Copper Equivalent calculation including metal prices and recoveries.
Evidence · text
“The technical information in this announcement has been reviewed and approved by Mr Christian Easterday, MAIG, Hot Chili's Managing Director and a qualified person within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects .”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The document states a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and mentions that reported intersections may include internal dilution where the overall weighted average grade remains above the cut-off.
Evidence · text
“Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution (intervals below 0.20% Cu), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width, where the overall weighted average grade of the intersection remains above the cut-off grade.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states 'In-fill RC Drilling Confirms Continuity of Near-Surface, Bulk Mineralisation' for holes like DKP052.
Evidence · text
“In-fill RC Drilling Confirms Continuity of Near-Surface, Bulk Mineralisation”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 33. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (33)
DKD060La Verde · copperGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 472 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD060
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.41
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 472 m
- From
- 49 m
- To
- 521 m
- Hole Depth
- 772.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD060:49.0-521.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324909
- Northing
- 6785762
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -61 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.41
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long intercept of 472m at 0.41% CuEq, while slightly below the project average grade, is highly material due to its significant length and contribution to the overall resource, expanding the high-grade core.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Good grade for porphyry deposit
- Expands high-grade core
Evidence · table
“0.41”
Context: 472.0
DKD060La Verde · copperGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 63.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD060
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 63.7 m
- From
- 93.4 m
- To
- 157.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 772.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD060:93.4-157.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324909
- Northing
- 6785762
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -61 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.5
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong grade of 0.50% CuEq over 63.7m, which is above the project's average, contributing positively to the overall intercept.
Positive factors
- Above average grade for project
- Good intercept length
Evidence · table
“0.50”
Context: 63.7
DKD060La Verde · copperGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 105.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD060
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.7
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 105.8 m
- From
- 397 m
- To
- 502.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 772.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD060:397.0-502.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324909
- Northing
- 6785762
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -61 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.7
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 105.8m at 0.70% CuEq is a very strong result, significantly above the project average and close to the previous best grade, indicating excellent mineralization continuity and grade.
Positive factors
- High grade for porphyry deposit
- Significant intercept length
- Close to previous best grade
Evidence · table
“0.70”
Context: 105.8
DKD060La Verde · copperGrade: 0.9Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 32.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD060
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.9
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 32.6 m
- From
- 438 m
- To
- 470.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 772.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD060:438.0-470.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324909
- Northing
- 6785762
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -61 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.9
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 32.6m at 0.90% CuEq is an exceptional result, exceeding the project's previous best grade and indicating a very high-grade zone within the porphyry system.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade for porphyry deposit
- Exceeds previous best grade
- Good intercept length
Evidence · table
“0.90”
Context: 32.6
DKP052La Verde · copperGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 272 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP052
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 272 m
- From
- 82 m
- To
- 354 m
- Hole Depth
- 354 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP052:82.0-354.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324756
- Northing
- 6786024
- Elevation
- 1188 m
- Azimuth
- 245 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.4
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A long intercept of 272m at 0.40% CuEq, while slightly below the project average, confirms the continuity of near-surface bulk mineralization, which is positive for resource definition.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Confirms continuity of mineralization
Evidence · table
“0.40”
Context: 272.0
DKP052La Verde · copperGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 42 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP052
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 42 m
- From
- 92 m
- To
- 134 m
- Hole Depth
- 354 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP052:92.0-134.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324756
- Northing
- 6786024
- Elevation
- 1188 m
- Azimuth
- 245 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.5
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval of 42m at 0.50% CuEq is above the project's average grade, confirming higher-grade zones within the broader mineralization.
Positive factors
- Above average grade for project
- Good intercept length
Evidence · table
“0.50”
Context: 42.0
DKP052La Verde · copperGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 16 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP052
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.64
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 16 m
- From
- 226 m
- To
- 242 m
- Hole Depth
- 354 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP052:226.0-242.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324756
- Northing
- 6786024
- Elevation
- 1188 m
- Azimuth
- 245 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.64
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade of 0.64% CuEq over 16m further confirms the presence and continuity of higher-grade zones within the deposit.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for porphyry deposit
- Confirms continuity of higher-grade zones
Evidence · table
“0.64”
Context: 16.0
DKP052La Verde · copperGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 28 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP052
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 28 m
- From
- 252 m
- To
- 280 m
- Hole Depth
- 354 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP052:252.0-280.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324756
- Northing
- 6786024
- Elevation
- 1188 m
- Azimuth
- 245 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.6
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade of 0.60% CuEq over 28m further confirms the presence and continuity of higher-grade zones within the deposit.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for porphyry deposit
- Confirms continuity of higher-grade zones
Evidence · table
“0.60”
Context: 28.0
DKP045DLa Verde · copperGrade: 0.42Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 16 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP045D
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.42
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 16 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 16 m
- Hole Depth
- 840.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP045D:0.0-16.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324415
- Northing
- 6785947
- Elevation
- 1110 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.42
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A shallow intercept of 16m at 0.42% CuEq, while modest in length and grade compared to the project average, indicates near-surface mineralization.
Positive factors
- Near-surface mineralization
Evidence · table
“0.42”
Context: 16.0
DKP045DLa Verde · copperGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 147 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP045D
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.35
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 147 m
- From
- 310 m
- To
- 457 m
- Hole Depth
- 840.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP045D:310.0-457.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324415
- Northing
- 6785947
- Elevation
- 1110 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.35
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A long intercept of 147m at 0.35% CuEq, while below the project average grade, is material for extending mineralization across the north-western flank.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Extends mineralization across flank
Evidence · table
“0.35”
Context: 147.0
DKP045DLa Verde · copperGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 25.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP045D
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 25.7 m
- From
- 381.3 m
- To
- 407 m
- Hole Depth
- 840.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP045D:381.3-407.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324415
- Northing
- 6785947
- Elevation
- 1110 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.5
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval of 25.7m at 0.50% CuEq is above the project's average grade, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader mineralization.
Positive factors
- Above average grade for project
Evidence · table
“0.50”
Context: 25.7
DKP051La Verde · copperGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 70 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP051
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 70 m
- From
- 54 m
- To
- 124 m
- Hole Depth
- 372 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP051:54.0-124.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324332
- Northing
- 6785722
- Elevation
- 1167 m
- Azimuth
- 56 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.25
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 70m at 0.25% CuEq is below the project average but extends the interpreted near-surface oxide mineralization along the western flank, which is a positive for potential resource expansion.
Positive factors
- Extends interpreted near-surface oxide mineralization
Evidence · table
“0.25”
Context: 70.0
DKP051La Verde · copperGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 12 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP051
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 68 m
- To
- 80 m
- Hole Depth
- 372 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP051:68.0-80.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324332
- Northing
- 6785722
- Elevation
- 1167 m
- Azimuth
- 56 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.45
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval of 12m at 0.45% CuEq, while modest, contributes to extending the interpreted near-surface oxide mineralization.
Positive factors
- Extends interpreted near-surface oxide mineralization
Evidence · table
“0.45”
Context: 12.0
DKP058La Verde · copperGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 182 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP058
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 182 m
- From
- 24 m
- To
- 206 m
- Hole Depth
- 402 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP058:24.0-206.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324785
- Northing
- 6785775
- Elevation
- 1134 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -57 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.5
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This updated intercept of 182m at 0.50% CuEq is above the project average and represents a significant extension to a previously reported intersection, strengthening confidence in continuity and growth potential.
Positive factors
- Above average grade for project
- Significant intercept length
- Extension of previously reported intersection
- Confirms continuity and growth potential
Evidence · table
“0.50”
Context: 182.0
DKP058La Verde · copperGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 32 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP058
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 32 m
- From
- 24 m
- To
- 56 m
- Hole Depth
- 402 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP058:24.0-56.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324785
- Northing
- 6785775
- Elevation
- 1134 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -57 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.6
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval of 32m at 0.60% CuEq is a strong near-surface grade, contributing positively to the overall extended intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for porphyry deposit
- Near-surface mineralization
Evidence · table
“0.60”
Context: 32.0
DKD060 (partial)La Verde · copperGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: % cuIntercept: 472 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD060 (partial)
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.34
- Grade Unit
- % cu
- Intercept
- 472 m
- Hole Depth
- 772.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324909
- Northing
- 6785762
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Dip
- -61 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.34 % cu copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).
Negative factors
- Grade unit % cu does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.34”
Context: DKD060 (partial)
DKD060 (partial)La Verde · goldGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: g/t auIntercept: 472 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD060 (partial)
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.08
- Grade Unit
- g/t au
- Intercept
- 472 m
- Hole Depth
- 772.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324909
- Northing
- 6785762
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Dip
- -61 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.08 g/t au gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit g/t au does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.08”
Context: DKD060 (partial)
DKD060 (partial)La Verde · silverGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: ppm agIntercept: 472 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD060 (partial)
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- ppm ag
- Intercept
- 472 m
- Hole Depth
- 772.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324909
- Northing
- 6785762
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Dip
- -61 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.6 ppm ag silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit ppm ag does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.60”
Context: DKD060 (partial)
DKP052La Verde · copperGrade: 0.32Grade Unit: % cuIntercept: 272 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP052
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.32
- Grade Unit
- % cu
- Intercept
- 272 m
- Hole Depth
- 354 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324756
- Northing
- 6786024
- Elevation
- 1188 m
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.32 % cu copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).
Negative factors
- Grade unit % cu does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.32”
Context: DKP052
DKP052La Verde · goldGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/t auIntercept: 272 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP052
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t au
- Intercept
- 272 m
- Hole Depth
- 354 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324756
- Northing
- 6786024
- Elevation
- 1188 m
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.1 g/t au gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit g/t au does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.10”
Context: DKP052
DKP052La Verde · silverGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: ppm agIntercept: 272 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP052
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.83
- Grade Unit
- ppm ag
- Intercept
- 272 m
- Hole Depth
- 354 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324756
- Northing
- 6786024
- Elevation
- 1188 m
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.83 ppm ag silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit ppm ag does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.83”
Context: DKP052
DKP045DLa Verde · copperGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: % cuIntercept: 16 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP045D
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- % cu
- Intercept
- 16 m
- Hole Depth
- 840.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324415
- Northing
- 6785947
- Elevation
- 1110 m
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.4 % cu copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).
Negative factors
- Grade unit % cu does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.40”
Context: DKP045D
DKP045DLa Verde · goldGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: g/t auIntercept: 16 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP045D
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.02
- Grade Unit
- g/t au
- Intercept
- 16 m
- Hole Depth
- 840.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324415
- Northing
- 6785947
- Elevation
- 1110 m
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.02 g/t au gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit g/t au does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.02”
Context: DKP045D
DKP045DLa Verde · silverGrade: 1.08Grade Unit: ppm agIntercept: 16 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP045D
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.08
- Grade Unit
- ppm ag
- Intercept
- 16 m
- Hole Depth
- 840.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324415
- Northing
- 6785947
- Elevation
- 1110 m
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 1.08 ppm ag silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit ppm ag does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“1.08”
Context: DKP045D
DKP051La Verde · copperGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: % cuIntercept: 70 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP051
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- % cu
- Intercept
- 70 m
- Hole Depth
- 372 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324332
- Northing
- 6785722
- Elevation
- 1167 m
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.2 % cu copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).
Negative factors
- Grade unit % cu does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.20”
Context: DKP051
DKP051La Verde · goldGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: g/t auIntercept: 70 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP051
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t au
- Intercept
- 70 m
- Hole Depth
- 372 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324332
- Northing
- 6785722
- Elevation
- 1167 m
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.06 g/t au gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit g/t au does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.06”
Context: DKP051
DKP051La Verde · silverGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: ppm agIntercept: 70 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP051
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.49
- Grade Unit
- ppm ag
- Intercept
- 70 m
- Hole Depth
- 372 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324332
- Northing
- 6785722
- Elevation
- 1167 m
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.49 ppm ag silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit ppm ag does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.49”
Context: DKP051
DKP058La Verde · copperGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: % cuIntercept: 182 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP058
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.41
- Grade Unit
- % cu
- Intercept
- 182 m
- Hole Depth
- 402 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324785
- Northing
- 6785775
- Elevation
- 1134 m
- Dip
- -57 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.41 % cu copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).
Negative factors
- Grade unit % cu does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.41”
Context: DKP058
DKP058La Verde · goldGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/t auIntercept: 182 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP058
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t au
- Intercept
- 182 m
- Hole Depth
- 402 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324785
- Northing
- 6785775
- Elevation
- 1134 m
- Dip
- -57 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.1 g/t au gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit g/t au does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.10”
Context: DKP058
DKP058La Verde · silverGrade: 0.77Grade Unit: ppm agIntercept: 182 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP058
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.77
- Grade Unit
- ppm ag
- Intercept
- 182 m
- Hole Depth
- 402 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324785
- Northing
- 6785775
- Elevation
- 1134 m
- Dip
- -57 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.77 ppm ag silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit ppm ag does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.77”
Context: DKP058
(updated)La Verde · copperGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: % cuIntercept: 32 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- (updated)
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.52
- Grade Unit
- % cu
- Intercept
- 32 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.52 % cu copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).
Negative factors
- Grade unit % cu does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.52”
Context: (updated)
(updated)La Verde · goldGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: g/t auIntercept: 32 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- (updated)
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.12
- Grade Unit
- g/t au
- Intercept
- 32 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.12 g/t au gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit g/t au does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.12”
Context: (updated)
(updated)La Verde · silverGrade: 0.66Grade Unit: ppm agIntercept: 32 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- (updated)
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.66
- Grade Unit
- ppm ag
- Intercept
- 32 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.66 ppm ag silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit ppm ag does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.66”
Context: (updated)
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