# HCH: Shallow Cu-Au Intersections Grow La Verde Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc Original source: https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03149927 Publisher: asx Original announcement: 2026-10-07T22:10:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-07T23:22:25.500Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-07T23:22:25.500Z - Company: Hot Chili Limited - Ticker: HCH - Exchange: ASX - Region: Chile - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: Gold, Molybdenum, Silver - Document categories: Drill results, Resource update, Other - Extracted: 2026-10-07 23:22:26 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Hot Chili Limited announced new drill results from its La Verde copper-gold porphyry discovery in coastal Chile, reporting broad, shallow intersections that continue to define a coherent mineralized system. Key intercepts include 188m at 0.56% CuEq \(0.44% Cu, 0.16 g/t Au\) from 24m in DKP075 and 240m at 0.43% CuEq \(0.30% Cu, 0.17 g/t Au\) from 36m in DKP078. These results support the project's potential for low-strip-ratio open pit mining and are being incorporated into geological models ahead of a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate and a revised Pre-Feasibility Study for the Costa Fuego Project. Reasoning: The announcement reports broad, shallow, and high-grade copper-gold intersections that expand the known mineralization at La Verde, supporting future open-pit development and de-risking the project ahead of a maiden MRE and PFS. The results demonstrate strong continuity and are backed by robust QA/QC, despite the lack of true width reporting. - Positive factor: Broad, shallow, high-grade copper-gold intersections continue to expand the mineralized footprint at La Verde, supporting open-pit potential. - Positive factor: Significant widths of mineralization were encountered, including 240m and 188m intercepts, indicating strong continuity. - Positive factor: The results are being incorporated into geological models for a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate and a revised Pre-Feasibility Study, de-risking the project. - Positive factor: Comprehensive QA/QC procedures are detailed, including accredited laboratories and QP/CP sign-off, enhancing data credibility. - Positive factor: Metal equivalent calculations are transparent with disclosed prices and recoveries. - Negative factor: True widths are not yet known, and results are reported as downhole lengths, which may overstate actual thickness. - Negative factor: Some copper grades are below the project's historical average, though compensated by significant widths. Facts used in scoring: 56 ## Classification and evidence No classification tags are available. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 56. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (56) ### DKP067 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-0) La Verde · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP067 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.47 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 112 m - From: 42 m - To: 154 m - Hole Depth: 300 m - Intercept Depth: 42 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP067:42-154 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324785 - Northing: 6785774 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1134 m - Azimuth: 114 ° - Dip: -60 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.47 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This broad, shallow intercept expands the known mineralization and supports the open-pit potential of the La Verde project. - Positive factor: Significant intercept length of 112m. - Positive factor: Shallow depth of mineralization \(from 42m\). - Positive factor: Contributes to expanding the lateral extent of mineralization along the eastern flank. - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: Results from DKP067 further expanded the lateral extent of mineralisation along La Verde’s eastern flank. Evidence · text > Results from RC drill hole DKP067 further expanded the lateral extent of mineralisation along La Verde’s eastern flank. ### DKP067 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-1) La Verde · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP067 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.4 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 112 m - From: 42 m - To: 154 m - Hole Depth: 300 m - Intercept Depth: 42 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP067:42-154 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324785 - Northing: 6785774 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1134 m - Azimuth: 114 ° - Dip: -60 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This broad, shallow copper intercept expands the known mineralization, although the grade is slightly below the project average, it supports the open-pit potential. - Positive factor: Significant intercept length of 112m. - Positive factor: Shallow depth of mineralization \(from 42m\). - Positive factor: Contributes to expanding the lateral extent of mineralization along the eastern flank. - Negative factor: Copper grade \(0.40%\) is below the project's historical average \(0.466%\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: Results from DKP067 further expanded the lateral extent of mineralisation along La Verde’s eastern flank. Evidence · text > Results from RC drill hole DKP067 further expanded the lateral extent of mineralisation along La Verde’s eastern flank. ### DKP067 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-2) La Verde · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP067 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: gold - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 112 m - From: 42 m - To: 154 m - Hole Depth: 300 m - Intercept Depth: 42 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP067:42-154 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324785 - Northing: 6785774 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1134 m - Azimuth: 114 ° - Dip: -60 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This broad, shallow gold intercept expands the known mineralization, although the grade is slightly below the project average, it supports the open-pit potential. - Positive factor: Significant intercept length of 112m. - Positive factor: Shallow depth of mineralization \(from 42m\). - Positive factor: Contributes to expanding the lateral extent of mineralization along the eastern flank. - Negative factor: Gold grade \(0.10 g/t\) is below the project's historical average \(0.144 g/t\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: Results from DKP067 further expanded the lateral extent of mineralisation along La Verde’s eastern flank. Evidence · text > Results from RC drill hole DKP067 further expanded the lateral extent of mineralisation along La Verde’s eastern flank. ### DKP067 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-3) La Verde · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP067 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: silver - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.89 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 112 m - From: 42 m - To: 154 m - Hole Depth: 300 m - Intercept Depth: 42 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP067:42-154 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324785 - Northing: 6785774 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1134 m - Azimuth: 114 ° - Dip: -60 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This broad, shallow silver intercept expands the known mineralization, although the grade is low, it supports the open-pit potential. - Positive factor: Significant intercept length of 112m. - Positive factor: Shallow depth of mineralization \(from 42m\). - Positive factor: Contributes to expanding the lateral extent of mineralization along the eastern flank. - Negative factor: Silver grade \(0.89 ppm\) is slightly above the project's historical average \(0.769 ppm\), but still low. - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: Results from DKP067 further expanded the lateral extent of mineralisation along La Verde’s eastern flank. Evidence · text > Results from RC drill hole DKP067 further expanded the lateral extent of mineralisation along La Verde’s eastern flank. ### DKP067 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-4) La Verde · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP067 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 8 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 112 m - From: 42 m - To: 154 m - Hole Depth: 300 m - Intercept Depth: 42 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP067:42-154 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324785 - Northing: 6785774 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1134 m - Azimuth: 114 ° - Dip: -60 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This broad, shallow molybdenum intercept expands the known mineralization, although the grade is low, it supports the open-pit potential. - Positive factor: Significant intercept length of 112m. - Positive factor: Shallow depth of mineralization \(from 42m\). - Positive factor: Contributes to expanding the lateral extent of mineralization along the eastern flank. - Negative factor: Molybdenum grade \(8 ppm\) is significantly below the project's historical average \(28.966 ppm\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: Results from DKP067 further expanded the lateral extent of mineralisation along La Verde’s eastern flank. Evidence · text > Results from RC drill hole DKP067 further expanded the lateral extent of mineralisation along La Verde’s eastern flank. ### DKP067 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-5) La Verde · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP067 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.7 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 26 m - From: 62 m - To: 88 m - Hole Depth: 300 m - Intercept Depth: 42 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP067:62-88 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324785 - Northing: 6785774 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1134 m - Azimuth: 114 ° - Dip: -60 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.7 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval further enhances the prospectivity of the shallow mineralization at La Verde. - Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval \(0.70% CuEq\) within a broader intercept. - Positive factor: Shallow depth of mineralization \(from 62m\). - Positive factor: Contributes to expanding the lateral extent of mineralization along the eastern flank. - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: Results from DKP067 further expanded the lateral extent of mineralisation along La Verde’s eastern flank. Evidence · text > Results from RC drill hole DKP067 further expanded the lateral extent of mineralisation along La Verde’s eastern flank. ### DKP067 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-6) La Verde · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP067 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.59 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 26 m - From: 62 m - To: 88 m - Hole Depth: 300 m - Intercept Depth: 42 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP067:62-88 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324785 - Northing: 6785774 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1134 m - Azimuth: 114 ° - Dip: -60 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This high-grade copper sub-interval, exceeding the 75th percentile for porphyry copper, further enhances the prospectivity of the shallow mineralization at La Verde. - Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval \(0.59% Cu\) within a broader intercept, exceeding the 75th percentile for porphyry copper. - Positive factor: Shallow depth of mineralization \(from 62m\). - Positive factor: Contributes to expanding the lateral extent of mineralization along the eastern flank. - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: Results from DKP067 further expanded the lateral extent of mineralisation along La Verde’s eastern flank. Evidence · text > Results from RC drill hole DKP067 further expanded the lateral extent of mineralisation along La Verde’s eastern flank. ### DKP067 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-7) La Verde · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP067 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: gold - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.14 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 26 m - From: 62 m - To: 88 m - Hole Depth: 300 m - Intercept Depth: 42 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP067:62-88 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324785 - Northing: 6785774 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1134 m - Azimuth: 114 ° - Dip: -60 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This gold sub-interval, with a grade near the project average, further enhances the prospectivity of the shallow mineralization at La Verde. - Positive factor: Gold grade \(0.14 g/t\) is near the project's historical average \(0.144 g/t\). - Positive factor: Shallow depth of mineralization \(from 62m\). - Positive factor: Contributes to expanding the lateral extent of mineralization along the eastern flank. - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: Results from DKP067 further expanded the lateral extent of mineralisation along La Verde’s eastern flank. Evidence · text > Results from RC drill hole DKP067 further expanded the lateral extent of mineralisation along La Verde’s eastern flank. ### DKP067 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-8) La Verde · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP067 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: silver - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 1.19 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 26 m - From: 62 m - To: 88 m - Hole Depth: 300 m - Intercept Depth: 42 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP067:62-88 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324785 - Northing: 6785774 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1134 m - Azimuth: 114 ° - Dip: -60 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This silver sub-interval, with a grade above the project average, further enhances the prospectivity of the shallow mineralization at La Verde. - Positive factor: Silver grade \(1.19 ppm\) is above the project's historical average \(0.769 ppm\). - Positive factor: Shallow depth of mineralization \(from 62m\). - Positive factor: Contributes to expanding the lateral extent of mineralization along the eastern flank. - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: Results from DKP067 further expanded the lateral extent of mineralisation along La Verde’s eastern flank. Evidence · text > Results from RC drill hole DKP067 further expanded the lateral extent of mineralisation along La Verde’s eastern flank. ### DKP067 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-9) La Verde · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP067 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 9 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 26 m - From: 62 m - To: 88 m - Hole Depth: 300 m - Intercept Depth: 42 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP067:62-88 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324785 - Northing: 6785774 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1134 m - Azimuth: 114 ° - Dip: -60 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This molybdenum sub-interval, with a low grade, further enhances the prospectivity of the shallow mineralization at La Verde. - Positive factor: Shallow depth of mineralization \(from 62m\). - Positive factor: Contributes to expanding the lateral extent of mineralization along the eastern flank. - Negative factor: Molybdenum grade \(9 ppm\) is significantly below the project's historical average \(28.966 ppm\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: Results from DKP067 further expanded the lateral extent of mineralisation along La Verde’s eastern flank. Evidence · text > Results from RC drill hole DKP067 further expanded the lateral extent of mineralisation along La Verde’s eastern flank. ### DKP072 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-10) La Verde · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP072 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.37 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 160 m - From: 12 m - To: 172 m - Hole Depth: 408 m - Intercept Depth: 12 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP072:12-172 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324776 - Northing: 6785767 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1133 m - Azimuth: 244 ° - Dip: -59 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.37 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This very broad and shallow intercept contributes to defining the scale and continuity of near-surface mineralization at La Verde. - Positive factor: Very broad intercept length of 160m. - Positive factor: Very shallow depth of mineralization \(from 12m\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP072 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-11) La Verde · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP072 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.3 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 160 m - From: 12 m - To: 172 m - Hole Depth: 408 m - Intercept Depth: 12 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP072:12-172 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324776 - Northing: 6785767 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1133 m - Azimuth: 244 ° - Dip: -59 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This very broad and shallow copper intercept contributes to defining the scale and continuity of near-surface mineralization at La Verde, despite being below the project average grade. - Positive factor: Very broad intercept length of 160m. - Positive factor: Very shallow depth of mineralization \(from 12m\). - Negative factor: Copper grade \(0.30%\) is below the project's historical average \(0.466%\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP072 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-12) La Verde · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP072 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: gold - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.09 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 160 m - From: 12 m - To: 172 m - Hole Depth: 408 m - Intercept Depth: 12 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP072:12-172 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324776 - Northing: 6785767 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1133 m - Azimuth: 244 ° - Dip: -59 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This very broad and shallow gold intercept contributes to defining the scale and continuity of near-surface mineralization at La Verde, despite being below the project average grade. - Positive factor: Very broad intercept length of 160m. - Positive factor: Very shallow depth of mineralization \(from 12m\). - Negative factor: Gold grade \(0.09 g/t\) is below the project's historical average \(0.144 g/t\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP072 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-13) La Verde · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP072 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: silver - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.83 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 160 m - From: 12 m - To: 172 m - Hole Depth: 408 m - Intercept Depth: 12 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP072:12-172 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324776 - Northing: 6785767 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1133 m - Azimuth: 244 ° - Dip: -59 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This very broad and shallow silver intercept contributes to defining the scale and continuity of near-surface mineralization at La Verde. - Positive factor: Very broad intercept length of 160m. - Positive factor: Very shallow depth of mineralization \(from 12m\). - Negative factor: Silver grade \(0.83 ppm\) is slightly above the project's historical average \(0.769 ppm\), but still low. - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP072 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-14) La Verde · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP072 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 5 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 160 m - From: 12 m - To: 172 m - Hole Depth: 408 m - Intercept Depth: 12 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP072:12-172 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324776 - Northing: 6785767 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1133 m - Azimuth: 244 ° - Dip: -59 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This very broad and shallow molybdenum intercept contributes to defining the scale and continuity of near-surface mineralization at La Verde, despite being below the project average grade. - Positive factor: Very broad intercept length of 160m. - Positive factor: Very shallow depth of mineralization \(from 12m\). - Negative factor: Molybdenum grade \(5 ppm\) is significantly below the project's historical average \(28.966 ppm\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP072 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-15) La Verde · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP072 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.53 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 40 m - From: 12 m - To: 52 m - Hole Depth: 408 m - Intercept Depth: 12 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP072:12-52 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324776 - Northing: 6785767 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1133 m - Azimuth: 244 ° - Dip: -59 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.53 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval further enhances the prospectivity of the very shallow mineralization at La Verde. - Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval \(0.53% CuEq\) within a broader intercept. - Positive factor: Very shallow depth of mineralization \(from 12m\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP072 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-16) La Verde · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP072 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.45 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 40 m - From: 12 m - To: 52 m - Hole Depth: 408 m - Intercept Depth: 12 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP072:12-52 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324776 - Northing: 6785767 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1133 m - Azimuth: 244 ° - Dip: -59 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This copper sub-interval, with a grade near the project average, further enhances the prospectivity of the very shallow mineralization at La Verde. - Positive factor: Copper grade \(0.45%\) is near the project's historical average \(0.466%\). - Positive factor: Very shallow depth of mineralization \(from 12m\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP072 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-17) La Verde · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP072 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: gold - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.11 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 40 m - From: 12 m - To: 52 m - Hole Depth: 408 m - Intercept Depth: 12 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP072:12-52 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324776 - Northing: 6785767 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1133 m - Azimuth: 244 ° - Dip: -59 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This gold sub-interval, with a grade below the project average, further enhances the prospectivity of the very shallow mineralization at La Verde. - Positive factor: Shallow depth of mineralization \(from 12m\). - Negative factor: Gold grade \(0.11 g/t\) is below the project's historical average \(0.144 g/t\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP072 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-18) La Verde · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP072 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: silver - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.97 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 40 m - From: 12 m - To: 52 m - Hole Depth: 408 m - Intercept Depth: 12 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP072:12-52 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324776 - Northing: 6785767 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1133 m - Azimuth: 244 ° - Dip: -59 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This silver sub-interval, with a grade above the project average, further enhances the prospectivity of the very shallow mineralization at La Verde. - Positive factor: Silver grade \(0.97 ppm\) is above the project's historical average \(0.769 ppm\). - Positive factor: Shallow depth of mineralization \(from 12m\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP072 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-19) La Verde · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP072 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 4 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 40 m - From: 12 m - To: 52 m - Hole Depth: 408 m - Intercept Depth: 12 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP072:12-52 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324776 - Northing: 6785767 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1133 m - Azimuth: 244 ° - Dip: -59 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This molybdenum sub-interval, with a low grade, further enhances the prospectivity of the very shallow mineralization at La Verde. - Positive factor: Shallow depth of mineralization \(from 12m\). - Negative factor: Molybdenum grade \(4 ppm\) is significantly below the project's historical average \(28.966 ppm\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP072 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-20) La Verde · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP072 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.49 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 28 m - From: 144 m - To: 172 m - Hole Depth: 408 m - Intercept Depth: 12 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP072:144-172 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324776 - Northing: 6785767 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1133 m - Azimuth: 244 ° - Dip: -59 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.49 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This good grade sub-interval further enhances the prospectivity of the mineralization at La Verde. - Positive factor: Good grade sub-interval \(0.49% CuEq\) within a broader intercept. - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP072 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-21) La Verde · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP072 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.39 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 28 m - From: 144 m - To: 172 m - Hole Depth: 408 m - Intercept Depth: 12 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP072:144-172 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324776 - Northing: 6785767 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1133 m - Azimuth: 244 ° - Dip: -59 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This copper sub-interval, with a grade near the project average, further enhances the prospectivity of the mineralization at La Verde. - Positive factor: Copper grade \(0.39%\) is near the project's historical average \(0.466%\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP072 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-22) La Verde · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP072 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: gold - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.14 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 28 m - From: 144 m - To: 172 m - Hole Depth: 408 m - Intercept Depth: 12 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP072:144-172 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324776 - Northing: 6785767 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1133 m - Azimuth: 244 ° - Dip: -59 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This gold sub-interval, with a grade near the project average, further enhances the prospectivity of the mineralization at La Verde. - Positive factor: Gold grade \(0.14 g/t\) is near the project's historical average \(0.144 g/t\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP072 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-23) La Verde · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP072 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: silver - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.92 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 28 m - From: 144 m - To: 172 m - Hole Depth: 408 m - Intercept Depth: 12 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP072:144-172 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324776 - Northing: 6785767 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1133 m - Azimuth: 244 ° - Dip: -59 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This silver sub-interval, with a grade above the project average, further enhances the prospectivity of the mineralization at La Verde. - Positive factor: Silver grade \(0.92 ppm\) is above the project's historical average \(0.769 ppm\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP072 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-24) La Verde · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP072 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 7 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 28 m - From: 144 m - To: 172 m - Hole Depth: 408 m - Intercept Depth: 12 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP072:144-172 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324776 - Northing: 6785767 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1133 m - Azimuth: 244 ° - Dip: -59 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This molybdenum sub-interval, with a low grade, further enhances the prospectivity of the mineralization at La Verde. - Negative factor: Molybdenum grade \(7 ppm\) is significantly below the project's historical average \(28.966 ppm\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP075 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-25) La Verde · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP075 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.56 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 188 m - From: 24 m - To: 212 m - Hole Depth: 333 m - Intercept Depth: 24 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP075:24-212 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324631 - Northing: 6785983 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1153 m - Azimuth: 99 ° - Dip: -57 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.56 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This very broad, high-grade, and shallow intercept significantly extends the known mineralization and enhances the open-pit potential of La Verde. - Positive factor: Very broad intercept length of 188m. - Positive factor: High CuEq grade \(0.56%\) for a porphyry deposit. - Positive factor: Very shallow depth of mineralization \(from 24m\). - Positive factor: Extended from a previously reported intersection, increasing the depth of the high-grade zone. - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP075 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-26) La Verde · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP075 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.44 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 188 m - From: 24 m - To: 212 m - Hole Depth: 333 m - Intercept Depth: 24 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP075:24-212 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324631 - Northing: 6785983 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1153 m - Azimuth: 99 ° - Dip: -57 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This very broad, shallow copper intercept, with a grade near the project average, significantly extends the known mineralization and enhances the open-pit potential of La Verde. - Positive factor: Very broad intercept length of 188m. - Positive factor: Copper grade \(0.44%\) is near the project's historical average \(0.466%\). - Positive factor: Very shallow depth of mineralization \(from 24m\). - Positive factor: Extended from a previously reported intersection, increasing the depth of the high-grade zone. - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP075 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-27) La Verde · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP075 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: gold - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.16 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 188 m - From: 24 m - To: 212 m - Hole Depth: 333 m - Intercept Depth: 24 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP075:24-212 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324631 - Northing: 6785983 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1153 m - Azimuth: 99 ° - Dip: -57 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This very broad, shallow gold intercept, with a grade above the project average, significantly extends the known mineralization and enhances the open-pit potential of La Verde. - Positive factor: Very broad intercept length of 188m. - Positive factor: Gold grade \(0.16 g/t\) is above the project's historical average \(0.144 g/t\). - Positive factor: Very shallow depth of mineralization \(from 24m\). - Positive factor: Extended from a previously reported intersection, increasing the depth of the high-grade zone. - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP075 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-28) La Verde · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP075 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: silver - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.72 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 188 m - From: 24 m - To: 212 m - Hole Depth: 333 m - Intercept Depth: 24 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP075:24-212 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324631 - Northing: 6785983 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1153 m - Azimuth: 99 ° - Dip: -57 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This very broad, shallow silver intercept, with a grade near the project average, significantly extends the known mineralization and enhances the open-pit potential of La Verde. - Positive factor: Very broad intercept length of 188m. - Positive factor: Very shallow depth of mineralization \(from 24m\). - Positive factor: Extended from a previously reported intersection, increasing the depth of the high-grade zone. - Negative factor: Silver grade \(0.72 ppm\) is slightly below the project's historical average \(0.769 ppm\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP075 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-29) La Verde · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP075 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 10 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 188 m - From: 24 m - To: 212 m - Hole Depth: 333 m - Intercept Depth: 24 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP075:24-212 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324631 - Northing: 6785983 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1153 m - Azimuth: 99 ° - Dip: -57 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This very broad, shallow molybdenum intercept, with a low grade, significantly extends the known mineralization and enhances the open-pit potential of La Verde. - Positive factor: Very broad intercept length of 188m. - Positive factor: Very shallow depth of mineralization \(from 24m\). - Positive factor: Extended from a previously reported intersection, increasing the depth of the high-grade zone. - Negative factor: Molybdenum grade \(10 ppm\) is significantly below the project's historical average \(28.966 ppm\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP075 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-30) La Verde · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP075 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.5 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 29 m - From: 304 m - To: 333 m - Hole Depth: 333 m - Intercept Depth: 24 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP075:304-333 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324631 - Northing: 6785983 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1153 m - Azimuth: 99 ° - Dip: -57 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.5 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept, extending to the end of the hole with a good CuEq grade, indicates continued mineralization at depth. - Positive factor: Good CuEq grade \(0.50%\) for a porphyry deposit. - Positive factor: Extends mineralization to end of hole. - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP075 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-31) La Verde · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP075 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.39 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 29 m - From: 304 m - To: 333 m - Hole Depth: 333 m - Intercept Depth: 24 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP075:304-333 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324631 - Northing: 6785983 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1153 m - Azimuth: 99 ° - Dip: -57 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This copper intercept, extending to the end of the hole with a grade near the project average, indicates continued mineralization at depth. - Positive factor: Copper grade \(0.39%\) is near the project's historical average \(0.466%\). - Positive factor: Extends mineralization to end of hole. - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP075 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-32) La Verde · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP075 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: gold - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.15 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 29 m - From: 304 m - To: 333 m - Hole Depth: 333 m - Intercept Depth: 24 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP075:304-333 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324631 - Northing: 6785983 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1153 m - Azimuth: 99 ° - Dip: -57 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This gold intercept, extending to the end of the hole with a grade above the project average, indicates continued mineralization at depth. - Positive factor: Gold grade \(0.15 g/t\) is above the project's historical average \(0.144 g/t\). - Positive factor: Extends mineralization to end of hole. - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP075 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-33) La Verde · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP075 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: silver - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.51 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 29 m - From: 304 m - To: 333 m - Hole Depth: 333 m - Intercept Depth: 24 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP075:304-333 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324631 - Northing: 6785983 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1153 m - Azimuth: 99 ° - Dip: -57 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This silver intercept, extending to the end of the hole, indicates continued mineralization at depth, although the grade is low. - Positive factor: Extends mineralization to end of hole. - Negative factor: Silver grade \(0.51 ppm\) is below the project's historical average \(0.769 ppm\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP075 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-34) La Verde · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP075 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 11 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 29 m - From: 304 m - To: 333 m - Hole Depth: 333 m - Intercept Depth: 24 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP075:304-333 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324631 - Northing: 6785983 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1153 m - Azimuth: 99 ° - Dip: -57 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This molybdenum intercept, extending to the end of the hole, indicates continued mineralization at depth, although the grade is low. - Positive factor: Extends mineralization to end of hole. - Negative factor: Molybdenum grade \(11 ppm\) is significantly below the project's historical average \(28.966 ppm\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP077 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-35) La Verde · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP077 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.33 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 44 m - From: 230 m - To: 274 m - Hole Depth: 324 m - Intercept Depth: 230 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP077:230-274 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324420 - Northing: 6785616 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1177 m - Azimuth: 80 ° - Dip: -58 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.33 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization at La Verde. - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP077 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-36) La Verde · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP077 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.25 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 44 m - From: 230 m - To: 274 m - Hole Depth: 324 m - Intercept Depth: 230 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP077:230-274 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324420 - Northing: 6785616 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1177 m - Azimuth: 80 ° - Dip: -58 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization at La Verde, but the copper grade is low compared to the project average. - Negative factor: Copper grade \(0.25%\) is significantly below the project's historical average \(0.466%\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP077 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-37) La Verde · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP077 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: gold - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.06 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 44 m - From: 230 m - To: 274 m - Hole Depth: 324 m - Intercept Depth: 230 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP077:230-274 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324420 - Northing: 6785616 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1177 m - Azimuth: 80 ° - Dip: -58 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization at La Verde, but the gold grade is low compared to the project average. - Negative factor: Gold grade \(0.06 g/t\) is significantly below the project's historical average \(0.144 g/t\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP077 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-38) La Verde · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP077 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: silver - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 1.09 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 44 m - From: 230 m - To: 274 m - Hole Depth: 324 m - Intercept Depth: 230 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP077:230-274 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324420 - Northing: 6785616 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1177 m - Azimuth: 80 ° - Dip: -58 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization at La Verde, with a silver grade above the project average. - Positive factor: Silver grade \(1.09 ppm\) is above the project's historical average \(0.769 ppm\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP077 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-39) La Verde · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP077 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 79 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 44 m - From: 230 m - To: 274 m - Hole Depth: 324 m - Intercept Depth: 230 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP077:230-274 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324420 - Northing: 6785616 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1177 m - Azimuth: 80 ° - Dip: -58 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization at La Verde, with a molybdenum grade significantly above the project average. - Positive factor: Molybdenum grade \(79 ppm\) is significantly above the project's historical average \(28.966 ppm\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP077 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-40) La Verde · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP077 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.46 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 6 m - From: 318 m - To: 324 m - Hole Depth: 324 m - Intercept Depth: 230 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP077:318-324 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324420 - Northing: 6785616 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1177 m - Azimuth: 80 ° - Dip: -58 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.46 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow intercept with a good CuEq grade contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization at La Verde. - Positive factor: Good CuEq grade \(0.46%\) for a porphyry deposit. - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length \(6m\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP077 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-41) La Verde · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP077 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.36 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 6 m - From: 318 m - To: 324 m - Hole Depth: 324 m - Intercept Depth: 230 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP077:318-324 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324420 - Northing: 6785616 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1177 m - Azimuth: 80 ° - Dip: -58 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow intercept with a copper grade below the project average contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization at La Verde. - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length \(6m\). - Negative factor: Copper grade \(0.36%\) is below the project's historical average \(0.466%\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP077 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-42) La Verde · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP077 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: gold - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.09 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6 m - From: 318 m - To: 324 m - Hole Depth: 324 m - Intercept Depth: 230 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP077:318-324 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324420 - Northing: 6785616 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1177 m - Azimuth: 80 ° - Dip: -58 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow intercept with a gold grade below the project average contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization at La Verde. - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length \(6m\). - Negative factor: Gold grade \(0.09 g/t\) is below the project's historical average \(0.144 g/t\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP077 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-43) La Verde · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP077 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: silver - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 2.1 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 6 m - From: 318 m - To: 324 m - Hole Depth: 324 m - Intercept Depth: 230 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP077:318-324 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324420 - Northing: 6785616 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1177 m - Azimuth: 80 ° - Dip: -58 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow intercept with a silver grade significantly above the project average contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization at La Verde. - Positive factor: Silver grade \(2.1 ppm\) is significantly above the project's historical average \(0.769 ppm\). - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length \(6m\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP077 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-44) La Verde · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP077 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 81 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 6 m - From: 318 m - To: 324 m - Hole Depth: 324 m - Intercept Depth: 230 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP077:318-324 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324420 - Northing: 6785616 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1177 m - Azimuth: 80 ° - Dip: -58 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow intercept with a molybdenum grade significantly above the project average contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization at La Verde. - Positive factor: Molybdenum grade \(81 ppm\) is significantly above the project's historical average \(28.966 ppm\). - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length \(6m\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP078 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-45) La Verde · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP078 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.43 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 240 m - From: 36 m - To: 276 m - Hole Depth: 324 m - Intercept Depth: 36 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP078:36-276 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324659 - Northing: 6785893 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1142 m - Azimuth: 332 ° - Dip: -69 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.43 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This exceptional intercept length with a good CuEq grade from shallow depths strongly supports the geological model and open-pit potential of La Verde. - Positive factor: Exceptional intercept length of 240m, indicating significant continuity. - Positive factor: Shallow depth of mineralization \(from 36m\). - Positive factor: Supports the current geological interpretation at La Verde and open-pit potential. - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP078 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-46) La Verde · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP078 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.3 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 240 m - From: 36 m - To: 276 m - Hole Depth: 324 m - Intercept Depth: 36 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP078:36-276 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324659 - Northing: 6785893 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1142 m - Azimuth: 332 ° - Dip: -69 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This exceptional intercept length with a copper grade below the project average from shallow depths strongly supports the geological model and open-pit potential of La Verde. - Positive factor: Exceptional intercept length of 240m, indicating significant continuity. - Positive factor: Shallow depth of mineralization \(from 36m\). - Positive factor: Supports the current geological interpretation at La Verde and open-pit potential. - Negative factor: Copper grade \(0.30%\) is below the project's historical average \(0.466%\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP078 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-47) La Verde · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP078 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: gold - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.17 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 240 m - From: 36 m - To: 276 m - Hole Depth: 324 m - Intercept Depth: 36 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP078:36-276 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324659 - Northing: 6785893 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1142 m - Azimuth: 332 ° - Dip: -69 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This exceptional intercept length with a gold grade above the project average from shallow depths strongly supports the geological model and open-pit potential of La Verde. - Positive factor: Exceptional intercept length of 240m, indicating significant continuity. - Positive factor: Gold grade \(0.17 g/t\) is above the project's historical average \(0.144 g/t\). - Positive factor: Shallow depth of mineralization \(from 36m\). - Positive factor: Supports the current geological interpretation at La Verde and open-pit potential. - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP078 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-48) La Verde · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP078 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: silver - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.69 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 240 m - From: 36 m - To: 276 m - Hole Depth: 324 m - Intercept Depth: 36 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP078:36-276 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324659 - Northing: 6785893 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1142 m - Azimuth: 332 ° - Dip: -69 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This exceptional intercept length with a silver grade below the project average from shallow depths strongly supports the geological model and open-pit potential of La Verde. - Positive factor: Exceptional intercept length of 240m, indicating significant continuity. - Positive factor: Shallow depth of mineralization \(from 36m\). - Positive factor: Supports the current geological interpretation at La Verde and open-pit potential. - Negative factor: Silver grade \(0.69 ppm\) is below the project's historical average \(0.769 ppm\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP078 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-49) La Verde · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP078 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 13 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 240 m - From: 36 m - To: 276 m - Hole Depth: 324 m - Intercept Depth: 36 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP078:36-276 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324659 - Northing: 6785893 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1142 m - Azimuth: 332 ° - Dip: -69 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This exceptional intercept length with a low molybdenum grade from shallow depths strongly supports the geological model and open-pit potential of La Verde. - Positive factor: Exceptional intercept length of 240m, indicating significant continuity. - Positive factor: Shallow depth of mineralization \(from 36m\). - Positive factor: Supports the current geological interpretation at La Verde and open-pit potential. - Negative factor: Molybdenum grade \(13 ppm\) is significantly below the project's historical average \(28.966 ppm\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP078 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-50) La Verde · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP078 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.6 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 54 m - From: 46 m - To: 100 m - Hole Depth: 324 m - Intercept Depth: 36 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP078:46-100 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324659 - Northing: 6785893 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1142 m - Azimuth: 332 ° - Dip: -69 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.6 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval further enhances the prospectivity of the shallow mineralization at La Verde. - Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval \(0.60% CuEq\) within a broader intercept. - Positive factor: Shallow depth of mineralization \(from 46m\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP078 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-51) La Verde · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP078 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.41 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 54 m - From: 46 m - To: 100 m - Hole Depth: 324 m - Intercept Depth: 36 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP078:46-100 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324659 - Northing: 6785893 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1142 m - Azimuth: 332 ° - Dip: -69 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This high-grade copper sub-interval, with a grade near the project average, further enhances the prospectivity of the shallow mineralization at La Verde. - Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval \(0.41% Cu\) within a broader intercept, near the project's historical average. - Positive factor: Shallow depth of mineralization \(from 46m\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP078 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-52) La Verde · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP078 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: gold - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.26 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 54 m - From: 46 m - To: 100 m - Hole Depth: 324 m - Intercept Depth: 36 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP078:46-100 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324659 - Northing: 6785893 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1142 m - Azimuth: 332 ° - Dip: -69 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This high-grade gold sub-interval, significantly above the project average, further enhances the prospectivity of the shallow mineralization at La Verde. - Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval \(0.26 g/t Au\) within a broader intercept, significantly above the project's historical average \(0.144 g/t\). - Positive factor: Shallow depth of mineralization \(from 46m\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP078 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-53) La Verde · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP078 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: silver - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.59 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 54 m - From: 46 m - To: 100 m - Hole Depth: 324 m - Intercept Depth: 36 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP078:46-100 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324659 - Northing: 6785893 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1142 m - Azimuth: 332 ° - Dip: -69 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This silver sub-interval, with a grade below the project average, further enhances the prospectivity of the shallow mineralization at La Verde. - Positive factor: Shallow depth of mineralization \(from 46m\). - Negative factor: Silver grade \(0.59 ppm\) is below the project's historical average \(0.769 ppm\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP078 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-54) La Verde · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP078 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 9 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 54 m - From: 46 m - To: 100 m - Hole Depth: 324 m - Intercept Depth: 36 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP078:46-100 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324659 - Northing: 6785893 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1142 m - Azimuth: 332 ° - Dip: -69 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This molybdenum sub-interval, with a low grade, further enhances the prospectivity of the shallow mineralization at La Verde. - Positive factor: Shallow depth of mineralization \(from 46m\). - Negative factor: Molybdenum grade \(9 ppm\) is significantly below the project's historical average \(28.966 ppm\). - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media **Compositing Transparent** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Reason: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and internal dilution rules \(up to 30m downhole width\) are clearly stated for reported intersections. Evidence · text > Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution \(intervals below 0.20% Cu\), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width ### DKP078 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hch-shallow-cu-au-intersections-grow-la-verde--794a3f84-368e-47a6-8984-b1831dddabdc#fact-drill-facts-55) La Verde · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: DKP078 - Project: La Verde - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: HCH #### Geometry - Grade: 0.5 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 42 m - From: 188 m - To: 230 m - Hole Depth: 324 m - Intercept Depth: 36 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DKP078:188-230 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 324659 - Northing: 6785893 - CRS: WGS84 UTM zone 19S - Elevation: 1142 m - Azimuth: 332 ° - Dip: -69 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS or AGS Cotecna - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.5 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 30 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This good grade sub-interval further enhances the prospectivity of the mineralization at La Verde. - Positive factor: Good grade sub-interval \(0.50% CuEq\) within a broader intercept. - Negative factor: Reported as downhole length, true width not known. #### Tags used in scoring **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated #### Rejected tags **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Reason: Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length, with true width not known. Evidence · text > Drill intersections are currently reported as downhole length. **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The announcement includes extensive QA/QC procedures in JORC Table 1, mentioning accredited labs, standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All HCH drill samples were assayed by industry standard methods through accredited ALS or AGS Cotecna laboratories in Chile and Peru. HCH undertakes several steps to ensure the quality control of assay results. These include, but are not limited to, the use of duplicates, certified reference material \(CRM\) and blank media ## 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.