# DLP Resources Reports 7.8 g/t Gold at Esperanza and Expands the Target to 5km x 2.5km; Advancing Towards Maiden Drill Program in Q3 2026

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2

Original source: https://orestocks.com/company/DLP.V/press-releases/8197981907371478

Publisher: orestocks

Original announcement: 2026-06-25T14:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T03:45:01.528Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T03:45:01.528Z

- Company: DLP Resources Inc.

- Ticker: DLP.V

- Exchange: Unavailable

- Region: Southern Peru

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: Silver, Copper, Molybdenum

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-10-01 03:45:02 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

DLP Resources announced new surface rock sampling results from its Esperanza project in Southern Peru, including up to 7.8 g/t gold and 27.7 g/t silver. The exploration target has been expanded to 5 km x 2.5 km, with multiple independent datasets converging on a large copper-gold footprint. The company is advancing permitting for a maiden 3,000-metre drill program expected to commence in Q3 2026.

Reasoning: New surface rock sampling results reveal high-grade gold and silver, significantly expanding the exploration target to 5km x 2.5km. The convergence of geophysical, geochemical, and alteration data strongly supports the potential for a large, unexposed copper-gold porphyry system at depth, leading to a planned maiden drill program in Q3 2026.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold and silver surface samples

- Positive factor: Expanded exploration target size

- Positive factor: Multiple independent datasets converging on target

- Positive factor: Low surface copper values suggest deeper, intact mineralization

- Positive factor: Planned maiden drill program

- Negative factor: Results are from surface samples, not drill intercepts

- Negative factor: Drill program is still in permitting phase

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 164

## Classification and evidence

No classification tags are available.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 164. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (164)

### Y409721

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-0)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409721
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.434
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate gold grade of 0.434 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.434

Context: Y409721

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409721

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-1)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409721
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.32
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low silver grade of 1.32 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 1.32

Context: Y409721

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409721

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-2)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409721
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.00%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.00

Context: Y409721

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409721

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-3)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409721
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.92
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low molybdenum grade of 3.92 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 3.92

Context: Y409721

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409732

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-4)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409732
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.094
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low gold grade of 0.094 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.094

Context: Y409732

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409732

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-5)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409732
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.41
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate silver grade of 6.41 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 6.41

Context: Y409732

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409732

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-6)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409732
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.00%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.00

Context: Y409732

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409732

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-7)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409732
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 15.64
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate molybdenum grade of 15.64 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 15.64

Context: Y409732

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409733

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-8)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409733
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.024
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low gold grade of 0.024 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.024

Context: Y409733

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409733

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-9)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409733
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.18
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low silver grade of 1.18 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 1.18

Context: Y409733

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409733

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-10)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409733
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.01%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: Presence of copper mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: Y409733

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409733

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-11)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409733
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 13.01
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate molybdenum grade of 13.01 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 13.01

Context: Y409733

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409737

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Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409737
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.043
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low gold grade of 0.043 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.043

Context: Y409737

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409737

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-13)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409737
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.17
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate silver grade of 6.17 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 6.17

Context: Y409737

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409737

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-14)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409737
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.00%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.00

Context: Y409737

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409737

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-15)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409737
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 8.96
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low molybdenum grade of 8.96 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 8.96

Context: Y409737

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409748

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-16)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409748
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.152
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low gold grade of 0.152 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.152

Context: Y409748

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409748

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-17)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409748
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 13
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate silver grade of 13.00 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Moderate silver grade

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 13.00

Context: Y409748

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409748

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-18)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409748
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.01%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: Presence of copper mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: Y409748

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409748

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-19)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409748
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.62
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low molybdenum grade of 5.62 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 5.62

Context: Y409748

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409753

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-20)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409753
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.08
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low gold grade of 0.08 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.08

Context: Y409753

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409753

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-21)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409753
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.38
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low silver grade of 1.38 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 1.38

Context: Y409753

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409753

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-22)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409753
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.01%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: Presence of copper mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: Y409753

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409753

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-23)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409753
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 12.88
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate molybdenum grade of 12.88 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 12.88

Context: Y409753

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409761

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-24)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409761
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.165
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low gold grade of 0.165 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.165

Context: Y409761

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409761

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Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409761
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 16.8
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate silver grade of 16.8 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Moderate silver grade

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 16.8

Context: Y409761

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409761

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-26)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409761
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.01%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: Presence of copper mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: Y409761

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409761

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-27)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409761
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 14.48
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate molybdenum grade of 14.48 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 14.48

Context: Y409761

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409763

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-28)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409763
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.117
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low gold grade of 0.117 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.117

Context: Y409763

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409763

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-29)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409763
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.48
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low silver grade of 0.48 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.48

Context: Y409763

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409763

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-30)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409763
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.00%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.00

Context: Y409763

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409763

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-31)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409763
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 13.61
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate molybdenum grade of 13.61 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 13.61

Context: Y409763

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409768

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-32)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409768
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.069
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low gold grade of 0.069 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.069

Context: Y409768

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409768

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-33)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409768
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.56
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low silver grade of 1.56 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 1.56

Context: Y409768

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409768

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-34)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409768
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.01%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: Presence of copper mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: Y409768

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409768

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-35)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409768
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 43.17
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate molybdenum grade of 43.17 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Moderate molybdenum grade

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 43.17

Context: Y409768

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409794

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-36)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409794
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.073
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low gold grade of 0.073 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.073

Context: Y409794

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409794

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-37)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409794
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.9
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low silver grade of 2.9 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 2.9

Context: Y409794

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409794

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-38)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409794
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.01%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: Presence of copper mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: Y409794

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409794

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-39)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409794
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.32
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low molybdenum grade of 4.32 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 4.32

Context: Y409794

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409800

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-40)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409800
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.031
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low gold grade of 0.031 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.031

Context: Y409800

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409800

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-41)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409800
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.07
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low silver grade of 0.07 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.07

Context: Y409800

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409800

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-42)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409800
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.01%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: Presence of copper mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: Y409800

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409800

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-43)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409800
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 13.2
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate molybdenum grade of 13.2 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 13.2

Context: Y409800

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409801

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-44)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409801
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.009
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low gold grade of 0.009 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.009

Context: Y409801

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409801

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-45)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409801
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.14
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low silver grade of 0.14 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.14

Context: Y409801

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409801

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-46)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409801
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.01%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: Presence of copper mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: Y409801

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409801

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-47)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409801
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 18.19
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate molybdenum grade of 18.19 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 18.19

Context: Y409801

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409803

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-48)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409803
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a gold grade below the detection limit, providing limited direct information on gold mineralization at this specific point.

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Gold grade below detection limit

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> &lt;0.005

Context: Y409803

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409803

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-49)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409803
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.16
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low silver grade of 0.16 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.16

Context: Y409803

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409803

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-50)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409803
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.00%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.00

Context: Y409803

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409803

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Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409803
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 30.4
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate molybdenum grade of 30.40 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Moderate molybdenum grade

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 30.40

Context: Y409803

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409804

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Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409804
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.006
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low gold grade of 0.006 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.006

Context: Y409804

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409804

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Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409804
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.13
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low silver grade of 0.13 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.13

Context: Y409804

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409804

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-54)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409804
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.00%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.00

Context: Y409804

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409804

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-55)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409804
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 19.65
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate molybdenum grade of 19.65 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 19.65

Context: Y409804

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409808

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Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409808
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.46
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate gold grade of 0.46 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.46

Context: Y409808

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409808

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Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409808
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.09
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low silver grade of 3.09 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 3.09

Context: Y409808

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409808

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Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409808
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.01%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: Presence of copper mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: Y409808

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409808

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Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409808
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 36.73
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate molybdenum grade of 36.73 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Moderate molybdenum grade

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 36.73

Context: Y409808

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409810

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Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409810
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.197
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low gold grade of 0.197 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.197

Context: Y409810

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409810

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-61)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409810
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.36
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low silver grade of 1.36 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 1.36

Context: Y409810

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409810

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Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409810
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.00%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.00

Context: Y409810

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409810

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Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409810
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 151.97
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a high molybdenum grade of 151.97 ppm, indicating significant molybdenum mineralization in the system.

- Positive factor: High molybdenum grade

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 151.97

Context: Y409810

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409811

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Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409811
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.332
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate gold grade of 0.332 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.332

Context: Y409811

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409811

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-65)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409811
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.48
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low silver grade of 2.48 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 2.48

Context: Y409811

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409811

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-66)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409811
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.01%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: Presence of copper mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: Y409811

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409811

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-67)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409811
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 14.81
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate molybdenum grade of 14.81 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 14.81

Context: Y409811

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409814

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-68)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409814
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.023
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low gold grade of 0.023 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.023

Context: Y409814

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409814

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-69)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409814
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.2
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low silver grade of 0.20 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.20

Context: Y409814

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409814

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-70)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409814
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.00%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.00

Context: Y409814

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409814

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-71)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409814
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 17.08
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate molybdenum grade of 17.08 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 17.08

Context: Y409814

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409815

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-72)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409815
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.158
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low gold grade of 0.158 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.158

Context: Y409815

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409815

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-73)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409815
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.16
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low silver grade of 0.16 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.16

Context: Y409815

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409815

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-74)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409815
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.01%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: Presence of copper mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: Y409815

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409815

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-75)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409815
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.38
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low molybdenum grade of 1.38 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low molybdenum grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 1.38

Context: Y409815

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409817

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Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409817
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.006
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low gold grade of 0.006 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.006

Context: Y409817

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409817

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Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409817
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.11
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low silver grade of 0.11 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: Y409817

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409817

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-78)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409817
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.00%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.00

Context: Y409817

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409817

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-79)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409817
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 21.55
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate molybdenum grade of 21.55 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 21.55

Context: Y409817

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409818

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-80)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409818
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a gold grade below the detection limit, providing limited direct information on gold mineralization at this specific point.

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Gold grade below detection limit

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> &lt;0.005

Context: Y409818

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409818

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-81)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409818
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.14
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low silver grade of 0.14 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.14

Context: Y409818

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409818

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-82)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409818
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.03%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: Presence of copper mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: Y409818

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409818

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-83)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409818
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 42.5
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate molybdenum grade of 42.5 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Moderate molybdenum grade

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 42.5

Context: Y409818

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409842

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-84)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409842
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.14
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low gold grade of 0.14 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.14

Context: Y409842

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409842

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-85)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409842
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.65
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low silver grade of 0.65 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.65

Context: Y409842

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409842

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-86)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409842
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.00%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.00

Context: Y409842

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409842

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-87)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409842
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 11.63
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate molybdenum grade of 11.63 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 11.63

Context: Y409842

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409847

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-88)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409847
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.086
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low gold grade of 0.086 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.086

Context: Y409847

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409847

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-89)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409847
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low silver grade of 0.10 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.10

Context: Y409847

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409847

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Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409847
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.01%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: Presence of copper mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: Y409847

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409847

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-91)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409847
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 42.57
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate molybdenum grade of 42.57 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Moderate molybdenum grade

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 42.57

Context: Y409847

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409849

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-92)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409849
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.064
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low gold grade of 0.064 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.064

Context: Y409849

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409849

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-93)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409849
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.31
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low silver grade of 0.31 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.31

Context: Y409849

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409849

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-94)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409849
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.00%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.00

Context: Y409849

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409849

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-95)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409849
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 13.44
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate molybdenum grade of 13.44 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 13.44

Context: Y409849

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409868

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-96)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409868
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.398
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate gold grade of 0.398 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.398

Context: Y409868

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409868

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-97)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409868
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.22
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low silver grade of 0.22 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.22

Context: Y409868

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409868

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-98)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409868
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.03%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: Presence of copper mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: Y409868

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409868

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-99)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409868
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.6
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low molybdenum grade of 6.6 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 6.6

Context: Y409868

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409874

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-100)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409874
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.013
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low gold grade of 0.013 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.013

Context: Y409874

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409874

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-101)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409874
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.17
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low silver grade of 0.17 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.17

Context: Y409874

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409874

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Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409874
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.23
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low copper grade of 0.23%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: Presence of copper mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.23

Context: Y409874

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409874

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-103)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409874
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 14.02
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate molybdenum grade of 14.02 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 14.02

Context: Y409874

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409875

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Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409875
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.006
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low gold grade of 0.006 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.006

Context: Y409875

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409875

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Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409875
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.18
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low silver grade of 0.18 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.18

Context: Y409875

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409875

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-106)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409875
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.19
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low copper grade of 0.19%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: Presence of copper mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.19

Context: Y409875

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409875

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-107)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409875
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.99
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low molybdenum grade of 3.99 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 3.99

Context: Y409875

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409876

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Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409876
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.007
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low gold grade of 0.007 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.007

Context: Y409876

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409876

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-109)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409876
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.13
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low silver grade of 0.13 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.13

Context: Y409876

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409876

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Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409876
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.04
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.04%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: Presence of copper mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: Y409876

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409876

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-111)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409876
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 29.98
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate molybdenum grade of 29.98 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Moderate molybdenum grade

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 29.98

Context: Y409876

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409877

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-112)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409877
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.009
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low gold grade of 0.009 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.009

Context: Y409877

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409877

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-113)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409877
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.2
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low silver grade of 0.20 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.20

Context: Y409877

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409877

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-114)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409877
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.46
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate copper grade of 0.46%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: Presence of copper mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.46

Context: Y409877

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409877

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Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409877
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 63.75
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate molybdenum grade of 63.75 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Moderate molybdenum grade

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 63.75

Context: Y409877

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409878

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-116)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409878
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.009
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low gold grade of 0.009 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.009

Context: Y409878

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409878

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-117)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409878
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.14
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low silver grade of 0.14 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.14

Context: Y409878

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409878

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-118)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409878
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.02%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: Presence of copper mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: Y409878

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409878

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-119)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409878
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 12.58
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate molybdenum grade of 12.58 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 12.58

Context: Y409878

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409881

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-120)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409881
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.239
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low gold grade of 0.239 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.239

Context: Y409881

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409881

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-121)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409881
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.19
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low silver grade of 2.19 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 2.19

Context: Y409881

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409881

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-122)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409881
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.00%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.00

Context: Y409881

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409881

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-123)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409881
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.42
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low molybdenum grade of 3.42 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 3.42

Context: Y409881

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409895

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-124)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409895
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.776
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate gold grade of 0.776 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.776

Context: Y409895

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409895

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-125)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409895
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.97
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low silver grade of 3.97 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 3.97

Context: Y409895

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409895

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-126)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409895
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.00%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.00

Context: Y409895

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409895

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-127)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409895
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 16.86
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate molybdenum grade of 16.86 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 16.86

Context: Y409895

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409906

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Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409906
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.278
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low gold grade of 0.278 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.278

Context: Y409906

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409906

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-129)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409906
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.87
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low silver grade of 0.87 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.87

Context: Y409906

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409906

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-130)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409906
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.00%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.00

Context: Y409906

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409906

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-131)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409906
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.06
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low molybdenum grade of 4.06 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 4.06

Context: Y409906

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409912

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-132)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409912
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.243
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low gold grade of 0.243 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.243

Context: Y409912

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409912

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-133)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409912
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 18.5
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate silver grade of 18.5 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Moderate silver grade

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 18.5

Context: Y409912

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409912

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-134)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409912
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.00%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.00

Context: Y409912

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409912

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-135)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409912
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 39.64
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate molybdenum grade of 39.64 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Moderate molybdenum grade

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 39.64

Context: Y409912

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409917

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-136)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409917
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.024
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low gold grade of 0.024 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.024

Context: Y409917

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409917

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-137)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409917
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.4
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low silver grade of 0.40 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.40

Context: Y409917

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409917

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-138)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409917
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.00%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.00

Context: Y409917

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409917

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-139)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409917
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 19.55
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate molybdenum grade of 19.55 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 19.55

Context: Y409917

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409918

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-140)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409918
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7.795
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned an exceptionally high gold grade of 7.795 g/t, significantly enhancing the project's precious metals potential and providing strong targets for the upcoming drill program.

- Positive factor: Exceptionally high-grade gold sample

- Positive factor: Confirms precious metals potential

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 7.795

Context: Y409918

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

#### Rejected tags

**Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

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

Reason: The gold grade of 7.795 g/t is significantly above the porphyry gold exceptional threshold of 1 g/t.

Evidence · table

> 7.795

Context: Y409918

### Y409918

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-141)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409918
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 27.7
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate silver grade of 27.7 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Moderate silver grade

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 27.7

Context: Y409918

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409918

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-142)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409918
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.00%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.00

Context: Y409918

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409918

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-143)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409918
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.96
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low molybdenum grade of 5.96 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 5.96

Context: Y409918

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409930

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-144)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409930
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.039
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low gold grade of 0.039 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.039

Context: Y409930

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409930

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-145)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409930
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.07
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low silver grade of 0.07 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.07

Context: Y409930

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409930

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-146)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409930
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.01%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: Presence of copper mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: Y409930

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409930

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-147)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409930
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 25.37
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate molybdenum grade of 25.37 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Moderate molybdenum grade

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 25.37

Context: Y409930

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409948

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-148)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409948
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.21
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low gold grade of 0.21 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.21

Context: Y409948

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409948

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-149)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409948
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.47
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low silver grade of 1.47 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 1.47

Context: Y409948

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409948

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-150)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409948
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.01%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: Presence of copper mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: Y409948

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409948

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-151)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409948
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 8.47
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low molybdenum grade of 8.47 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 8.47

Context: Y409948

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409951

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-152)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409951
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.027
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low gold grade of 0.027 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.027

Context: Y409951

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409951

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-153)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409951
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.23
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low silver grade of 0.23 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.23

Context: Y409951

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409951

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-154)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409951
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.01%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: Presence of copper mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: Y409951

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409951

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-155)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409951
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 47.51
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a moderate molybdenum grade of 47.51 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Moderate molybdenum grade

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 47.51

Context: Y409951

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409973

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-156)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409973
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.148
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low gold grade of 0.148 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.148

Context: Y409973

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409973

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-157)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409973
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low silver grade of 0.10 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.10

Context: Y409973

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409973

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-158)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409973
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.00%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.00

Context: Y409973

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409973

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-159)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409973
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.18
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low molybdenum grade of 1.18 ppm, indicating the presence of molybdenum in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low molybdenum grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 1.18

Context: Y409973

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409988

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-160)

Esperanza · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409988
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: gold
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.163
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a low gold grade of 0.163 g/t, contributing to the overall understanding of the project's gold potential.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Low gold grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.163

Context: Y409988

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409988

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-161)

Esperanza · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409988
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: silver
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.18
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low silver grade of 0.18 g/t, indicating the presence of silver in the system.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.18

Context: Y409988

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409988

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-162)

Esperanza · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409988
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: copper
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This surface rock chip sample returned a very low copper grade of 0.00%, which is not indicative of economic mineralization at surface but is consistent with the company's interpretation of a deeper copper-gold core.

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Surface sample only \(not drill intercept\)

Evidence · table

> 0.00

Context: Y409988

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

### Y409988

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dlp-resources-reports-7-8-g-t-gold-at-esperanza-and-expands-the-target-to-5km-x--4fc6dd10-b418-42e3-b587-3f093ee48cb2#fact-drill-facts-163)

Esperanza · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Y409988
- Project: Esperanza
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: peru
- Reported Region: Southern Peru
- Ticker: DLP.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.32
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Peru S.A.C.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

- Positive factor: Presence of molybdenum mineralization

- Positive factor: New exploration data

- Negative factor: Very low molybdenum grade

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Esperanza is located ~35 km SW of the Cerro Verde Mine in Arequipa and immediately south of the Chapi Copper Mine."

## 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.
