Hot Chili: Second Porphyry Discovery Confirmed at La Verde
Original announcement by jmn on
- Company
- Hot Chili
- Ticker
- HCH
- Exchange
- TSXV
- Region
- Chile
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver, Molybdenum
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-10-19 12:27:58 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Hot Chili has confirmed the discovery of a second porphyry center, La Verde South, significantly expanding the growth potential of its La Verde copper-gold project in Chile. Step-out drill hole DKP084 returned 148 m grading 0.44% CuEq, including 44 m at 0.56% CuEq. A second hole, DKD100, visually identified 307 m of copper porphyry-style mineralization, with assays pending.
Reasoning: Hot Chili has confirmed a second porphyry center, La Verde South, through step-out drilling, with DKP084 delivering strong copper equivalent grades over significant widths and DKD100 showing broad visual mineralization. This discovery near-doubles the growth potential of the La Verde project, representing a highly material and novel development, despite the visual nature of some results and lack of true width disclosure.
Positive factors
- Second porphyry discovery confirmed at La Verde South, significantly expanding project potential.
- Significant step-out extension with broad mineralization.
- Strong copper equivalent grades in DKP084, with the included interval exceeding prior average grades for La Verde South.
- Broad visual porphyry-style mineralization observed in DKD100, indicating further potential.
- Project located in a known copper-gold region.
- QP/CP sign-off and JORC/NI 43-101 compliant reporting.
Negative factors
- DKD100 results are visual estimates only, with assays pending.
- No true width reported for the intercepts, which may overstate actual thickness.
- Metal equivalent assumptions use a proxy (Cortadera) for recoveries, though stated as reasonable.
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 13
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Step-out drilling has confirmed the discovery of a second porphyry centre – La Verde South, located approximately 250 m to the south of La Verde's +0.4% Cu mineralisation footprint.
Evidence · text
“Step-out drilling has confirmed the discovery of a second porphyry centre – La Verde South”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Assay results will be reported in accordance with the JORC Code (2012) and National Instrument 43-101, and sampling methodologies are described in the attached JORC Table 1.
Evidence · text
“Assay results are pending and will be reported in accordance with the JORC Code (2012) and National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Sampling methodologies are described in the attached JORC Table 1.”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Significant intercepts are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and may include internal dilution (intervals below 0.20% Cu), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width, where the overall weighted average grade remains above the cut-off grade.
Evidence · text
“Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution (intervals below 0.20% Cu), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width, where the overall weighted average grade of the intersection remains above the cut-off grade.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document reports intercept lengths as downhole widths without stating true widths or drill orientation relative to mineralization.
Evidence · text
“148 m grading 0.44% CuEq”
Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative
Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
Why it applies: The recovery and copper equivalent formula for La Verde uses Cortadera as a proxy, which is considered reasonable given both the similar mineralisation style and amenability testwork completed thus far at La Verde – Recoveries of 83% Cu, 56% Au, 83% Mo and 37% Ag.
Evidence · text
“The recovery and copper equivalent formula for La Verde uses Cortadera as a proxy, which is considered reasonable given both the similar mineralisation style and amenability testwork completed thus far at La Verde – Recoveries of 83% Cu, 56% Au, 83% Mo and 37% Ag.”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive · Story-specific tag
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu.
Evidence · text
“Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 13. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (13)
DKP084La Verde South · copperGrade: 0.44Grade Unit: %Intercept: 148 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP084
- Project
- La Verde South
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.44
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 148 m
- From
- 36 m
- To
- 184 m
- Hole Depth
- 366 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP084:36-184
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- La Verde South
- Easting
- 324417
- Northing
- 6785322
- Elevation
- 1186 m
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.44
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept confirms a new porphyry center with a significant width and good copper equivalent grade, contributing to the overall expansion of the project's potential.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length for a step-out hole confirming a new porphyry center.
- Grade is strong for a porphyry deposit, especially considering the width.
- Contributes to the discovery of a new mineralized zone.
Negative factors
- Grade is slightly below the project's average for copper equivalent.
- No true width reported for the intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.44”
Context: 148
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise"
DKP084La Verde South · copperGrade: 0.39Grade Unit: %Intercept: 148 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP084
- Project
- La Verde South
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.39
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 148 m
- From
- 36 m
- To
- 184 m
- Hole Depth
- 366 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP084:36-184
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- La Verde South
- Easting
- 324417
- Northing
- 6785322
- Elevation
- 1186 m
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This copper intercept is of significant length and contributes to the new discovery, though the grade is moderate compared to the project average.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length for a step-out hole confirming a new porphyry center.
- Grade is moderate for a porphyry deposit.
Negative factors
- Grade is below the project's average for copper.
- No true width reported for the intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.39”
Context: 148
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise"
DKP084La Verde South · goldGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 148 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP084
- Project
- La Verde South
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.07
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 148 m
- From
- 36 m
- To
- 184 m
- Hole Depth
- 366 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP084:36-184
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- La Verde South
- Easting
- 324417
- Northing
- 6785322
- Elevation
- 1186 m
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade, while low as a primary target, is a positive byproduct credit within the significant copper porphyry intercept and is above the project's average for La Verde South.
Positive factors
- Gold grade is slightly above the project's average for La Verde South.
- Significant intercept length.
Negative factors
- Gold grade is relatively low for a primary gold target, but good as a byproduct in a porphyry.
Evidence · table
“0.07”
Context: 148
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise"
DKP084La Verde South · silverGrade: 1Grade Unit: ppm AgIntercept: 148 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP084
- Project
- La Verde South
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ag
- Intercept
- 148 m
- From
- 36 m
- To
- 184 m
- Hole Depth
- 366 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP084:36-184
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- La Verde South
- Easting
- 324417
- Northing
- 6785322
- Elevation
- 1186 m
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade contributes as a byproduct credit, though it is below the project's average for La Verde South.
Positive factors
- Silver provides an additional byproduct credit within the significant copper porphyry intercept.
Negative factors
- Silver grade is below the project's average for La Verde South.
Evidence · table
“1.0”
Context: 148
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise"
DKP084La Verde South · molybdenumGrade: 8Grade Unit: ppm MoIntercept: 148 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP084
- Project
- La Verde South
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 8
- Grade Unit
- ppm Mo
- Intercept
- 148 m
- From
- 36 m
- To
- 184 m
- Hole Depth
- 366 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP084:36-184
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- La Verde South
- Easting
- 324417
- Northing
- 6785322
- Elevation
- 1186 m
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The molybdenum grade contributes as a byproduct credit within the copper porphyry intercept.
Positive factors
- Molybdenum provides an additional byproduct credit within the significant copper porphyry intercept.
Evidence · table
“8”
Context: 148
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise"
DKP084La Verde South · copperGrade: 0.56Grade Unit: %Intercept: 44 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP084
- Project
- La Verde South
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.56
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 44 m
- From
- 138 m
- To
- 182 m
- Hole Depth
- 366 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP084:138-182
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- La Verde South
- Easting
- 324417
- Northing
- 6785322
- Elevation
- 1186 m
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
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
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade included interval significantly enhances the overall intercept, demonstrating strong mineralization within the newly discovered porphyry center.
Positive factors
- High-grade included interval, exceeding the project's average for copper equivalent.
- Confirms strong mineralization within the new porphyry center.
Negative factors
- No true width reported for the intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.56”
Context: 44
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise"
DKP084La Verde South · copperGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 44 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP084
- Project
- La Verde South
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 44 m
- From
- 138 m
- To
- 182 m
- Hole Depth
- 366 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP084:138-182
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- La Verde South
- Easting
- 324417
- Northing
- 6785322
- Elevation
- 1186 m
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This included copper intercept shows strong grade, exceeding the project's average for La Verde South, and reinforces the significance of the new discovery.
Positive factors
- Copper grade is above the project's average for La Verde South.
- Confirms strong copper mineralization within the new porphyry center.
Negative factors
- No true width reported for the intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.50”
Context: 44
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise"
DKP084La Verde South · goldGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 44 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP084
- Project
- La Verde South
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 44 m
- From
- 138 m
- To
- 182 m
- Hole Depth
- 366 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP084:138-182
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- La Verde South
- Easting
- 324417
- Northing
- 6785322
- Elevation
- 1186 m
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade, while a byproduct, is slightly below the project's average for La Verde South within this high-grade copper interval.
Positive factors
- Gold provides an additional byproduct credit within the high-grade copper intercept.
Negative factors
- Gold grade is slightly below the project's average for La Verde South.
Evidence · table
“0.06”
Context: 44
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise"
DKP084La Verde South · silverGrade: 1.8Grade Unit: ppm AgIntercept: 44 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP084
- Project
- La Verde South
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.8
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ag
- Intercept
- 44 m
- From
- 138 m
- To
- 182 m
- Hole Depth
- 366 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP084:138-182
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- La Verde South
- Easting
- 324417
- Northing
- 6785322
- Elevation
- 1186 m
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade in this included interval is above the project's average for La Verde South, adding a positive byproduct credit.
Positive factors
- Silver grade is above the project's average for La Verde South, providing a good byproduct credit.
Evidence · table
“1.8”
Context: 44
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise"
DKP084La Verde South · molybdenumGrade: 8Grade Unit: ppm MoIntercept: 44 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP084
- Project
- La Verde South
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 8
- Grade Unit
- ppm Mo
- Intercept
- 44 m
- From
- 138 m
- To
- 182 m
- Hole Depth
- 366 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP084:138-182
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- La Verde South
- Easting
- 324417
- Northing
- 6785322
- Elevation
- 1186 m
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The molybdenum grade contributes as a byproduct credit within the copper porphyry intercept.
Positive factors
- Molybdenum provides an additional byproduct credit within the copper porphyry intercept.
Evidence · table
“8”
Context: 44
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise"
DKP084La Verde South · copperGrade: 0.39Grade Unit: %Intercept: 148 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP084
- Project
- La Verde South
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.39
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 148 m
- Hole Depth
- 366 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324417
- Northing
- 6785322
- Elevation
- 1186 m
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.44
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % cueq Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.39 % cu copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).
Negative factors
- Grade unit % cu does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.39”
Context: DKP084
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise"
DKP084La Verde South · goldGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 148 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP084
- Project
- La Verde South
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.07
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 148 m
- Hole Depth
- 366 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324417
- Northing
- 6785322
- Elevation
- 1186 m
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.44
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % cueq Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.07 g/t au gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit g/t au does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.07”
Context: DKP084
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise"
DKP084La Verde South · silverGrade: 1Grade Unit: ppm agIntercept: 148 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP084
- Project
- La Verde South
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- ppm ag
- Intercept
- 148 m
- Hole Depth
- 366 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324417
- Northing
- 6785322
- Elevation
- 1186 m
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.44
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % cueq Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 1 ppm ag silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit ppm ag does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“1.0”
Context: DKP084
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise"
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.