# Chakana Drills Plus-Kilogram Silver at La Joya and Identifies Discrete Porphyry Targets at Mega-Gold, Soledad Project, Peru Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/chakana-drills-plus-kilogram-silver-at-la-joya-and-identifies-discrete-porphyry--49ee62e1-0f75-4c7d-a703-a22f55d4f267 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/PERU/news/6930631621877242/chakana-drills-plus-kilogram-silver-at-la-joya-and-identifies-discrete-porphyry- Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2024-08-29T11:01:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Chakana Copper Corp. - Ticker: PERU - Exchange: TSX - Region: Ancash, Peru - Primary commodity: Silver - Secondary commodities: Gold, Copper, Lead, Molybdenum - Document categories: Drill results, Other - Extracted: 2026-08-21 09:32:40 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Chakana Copper Corp. reported high-grade silver and gold intercepts at the La Joya prospect, including a 1,005 g/t Ag sub-interval. Additionally, scout drilling at Mega-Gold confirmed zoned alteration consistent with a porphyry environment, identifying two new discrete targets. Reasoning: The release reports high-grade silver intercepts \(over 1,000 g/t\) and identifies new porphyry targets, significantly advancing the exploration potential of the Soledad project. - Positive factor: exceptional silver grades at La Joya - Positive factor: identification of new porphyry targets at Mega-Gold - Positive factor: QA/QC protocols disclosed - Negative factor: apparent widths reported without true widths for La Joya Facts used in scoring: 10 ## Classification and evidence **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: 1,005 g/t Ag is an exceptionally high-grade zone. Evidence · table > 1,005.0 Context: 0.75 **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: Release details sampling protocols, including blanks, standards, and duplicates at ALS. Evidence · text > Sample batches include certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicate samples **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: Reported intervals for La Joya are noted as not being true widths due to uncertain geometry. Evidence · text > Reported intervals are not true widths given the uncertain geometry ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (10) ### LJDH24-002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/chakana-drills-plus-kilogram-silver-at-la-joya-and-identifies-discrete-porphyry--49ee62e1-0f75-4c7d-a703-a22f55d4f267#fact-drill-facts-0) Soledad · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: LJDH24-002 - Project: Soledad - Commodity: silver - Region: peru - Reported Region: Ancash, Peru - Ticker: PERU #### Geometry - Grade: 323.6 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4.5 m - From: 58 m - To: 62.5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LJDH24-002:58.0-62.5 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-08-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 323.6 g/t Ag over 4.5m is a strong intercept for an epithermal system. - Positive factor: strong silver grade - Negative factor: apparent width only Evidence · text > 323.6 gpt Ag and 0.25 gpt Au over 4.5 m from 58.0 m ### LJDH24-002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/chakana-drills-plus-kilogram-silver-at-la-joya-and-identifies-discrete-porphyry--49ee62e1-0f75-4c7d-a703-a22f55d4f267#fact-drill-facts-1) Soledad · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: LJDH24-002 - Project: Soledad - Commodity: gold - Region: peru - Reported Region: Ancash, Peru - Ticker: PERU #### Geometry - Grade: 0.25 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4.5 m - From: 58 m - To: 62.5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LJDH24-002:58.0-62.5 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-08-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 0.25 g/t Au is a modest grade for this system. Evidence · text > 323.6 gpt Ag and 0.25 gpt Au over 4.5 m ### LJDH24-002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/chakana-drills-plus-kilogram-silver-at-la-joya-and-identifies-discrete-porphyry--49ee62e1-0f75-4c7d-a703-a22f55d4f267#fact-drill-facts-2) Soledad · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: LJDH24-002 - Project: Soledad - Commodity: silver - Region: peru - Reported Region: Ancash, Peru - Ticker: PERU #### Geometry - Grade: 1005 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.75 m - From: 60.5 m - To: 61.25 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LJDH24-002:60.5-61.25 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-08-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 1,005 g/t Ag is an exceptional bonanza grade. - Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept Evidence · table > 1,005.0 Context: 0.75 ### LJDH24-002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/chakana-drills-plus-kilogram-silver-at-la-joya-and-identifies-discrete-porphyry--49ee62e1-0f75-4c7d-a703-a22f55d4f267#fact-drill-facts-3) Soledad · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: LJDH24-002 - Project: Soledad - Commodity: gold - Region: peru - Reported Region: Ancash, Peru - Ticker: PERU #### Geometry - Grade: 0.45 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.75 m - From: 60.5 m - To: 61.25 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LJDH24-002:60.5-61.25 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-08-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade gold within a silver bonanza interval. Evidence · table > 0.45 Context: 0.75 ### LJDH24-002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/chakana-drills-plus-kilogram-silver-at-la-joya-and-identifies-discrete-porphyry--49ee62e1-0f75-4c7d-a703-a22f55d4f267#fact-drill-facts-4) Soledad · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: LJDH24-002 - Project: Soledad - Commodity: lead - Region: peru - Reported Region: Ancash, Peru - Ticker: PERU #### Geometry - Grade: 0.42 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.75 m - From: 60.5 m - To: 61.25 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LJDH24-002:60.5-61.25 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-08-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace lead reported in high-grade interval. Evidence · text > 0.42% Pb ### LJDH24-003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/chakana-drills-plus-kilogram-silver-at-la-joya-and-identifies-discrete-porphyry--49ee62e1-0f75-4c7d-a703-a22f55d4f267#fact-drill-facts-5) Soledad · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: LJDH24-003 - Project: Soledad - Commodity: silver - Region: peru - Reported Region: Ancash, Peru - Ticker: PERU #### Geometry - Grade: 20.5 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 5 m - From: 48 m - To: 53 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-08-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 20.5 g/t Ag is a moderate intercept. Evidence · table > 20.5 Context: 5.00 ### LJDH24-003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/chakana-drills-plus-kilogram-silver-at-la-joya-and-identifies-discrete-porphyry--49ee62e1-0f75-4c7d-a703-a22f55d4f267#fact-drill-facts-6) Soledad · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: LJDH24-003 - Project: Soledad - Commodity: gold - Region: peru - Reported Region: Ancash, Peru - Ticker: PERU #### Geometry - Grade: 0.18 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 5 m - From: 48 m - To: 53 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-08-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Low grade gold intercept. Evidence · table > 0.18 Context: 5.00 ### MGDH24-002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/chakana-drills-plus-kilogram-silver-at-la-joya-and-identifies-discrete-porphyry--49ee62e1-0f75-4c7d-a703-a22f55d4f267#fact-drill-facts-7) Soledad · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MGDH24-002 - Project: Soledad - Commodity: gold - Region: peru - Reported Region: Ancash, Peru - Ticker: PERU #### Geometry - Grade: 1.8 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2 m - From: 89 m - To: 91 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Mining Method: unknown #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-08-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 1.8 g/t Au over 2m is a notable intercept in a scout hole. Evidence · text > 2.0 m of 1.8 gpt gold ### MGDH24-002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/chakana-drills-plus-kilogram-silver-at-la-joya-and-identifies-discrete-porphyry--49ee62e1-0f75-4c7d-a703-a22f55d4f267#fact-drill-facts-8) Soledad · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MGDH24-002 - Project: Soledad - Commodity: copper - Region: peru - Reported Region: Ancash, Peru - Ticker: PERU #### Geometry - Grade: 0.35 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 2 m - From: 89 m - To: 91 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Mining Method: unknown #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-08-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 0.35% Cu is a decent intercept for a scout hole. Evidence · text > 0.35% copper from 89.0 m depth ### MGDH24-003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/chakana-drills-plus-kilogram-silver-at-la-joya-and-identifies-discrete-porphyry--49ee62e1-0f75-4c7d-a703-a22f55d4f267#fact-drill-facts-9) Soledad · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MGDH24-003 - Project: Soledad - Commodity: gold - Region: peru - Reported Region: Ancash, Peru - Ticker: PERU #### Geometry - Grade: 11.05 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.5 m - From: 127.5 m - To: 129 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Mining Method: unknown #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-08-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 11.05 g/t Au is a strong intercept for a scout hole. Evidence · text > 1.5 m of 11.05 gpt gold ## 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.