# Hot Chili: Second Porphyry Discovery Confirmed at La Verde Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hot-chili-second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--f805d6be-ea67-4124-933f-23ec426012e6 Original source: https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/3087-tsx-venture/hch/213081-second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde.html Publisher: jmn Original announcement: 2026-10-19T21:41:50.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T12:27:58.271Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T12:27:58.271Z - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Second porphyry discovery confirmed at La Verde South, significantly expanding project potential. - Positive factor: Significant step-out extension with broad mineralization. - Positive factor: Strong copper equivalent grades in DKP084, with the included interval exceeding prior average grades for La Verde South. - Positive factor: Broad visual porphyry-style mineralization observed in DKD100, indicating further potential. - Positive factor: Project located in a known copper-gold region. - Positive factor: QP/CP sign-off and JORC/NI 43-101 compliant reporting. - Negative factor: DKD100 results are visual estimates only, with assays pending. - Negative factor: No true width reported for the intercepts, which may overstate actual thickness. - Negative factor: 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 Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: 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 Opaque** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: 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) ### DKP084 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hot-chili-second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--f805d6be-ea67-4124-933f-23ec426012e6#fact-drill-facts-0) La Verde South · copper #### 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 factor: Significant intercept length for a step-out hole confirming a new porphyry center. - Positive factor: Grade is strong for a porphyry deposit, especially considering the width. - Positive factor: Contributes to the discovery of a new mineralized zone. - Negative factor: Grade is slightly below the project's average for copper equivalent. - Negative factor: No true width reported for the intercept. Evidence · table > 0.44 Context: 148 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise" ### DKP084 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hot-chili-second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--f805d6be-ea67-4124-933f-23ec426012e6#fact-drill-facts-1) La Verde South · copper #### 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 factor: Significant intercept length for a step-out hole confirming a new porphyry center. - Positive factor: Grade is moderate for a porphyry deposit. - Negative factor: Grade is below the project's average for copper. - Negative factor: No true width reported for the intercept. Evidence · table > 0.39 Context: 148 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise" ### DKP084 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hot-chili-second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--f805d6be-ea67-4124-933f-23ec426012e6#fact-drill-facts-2) La Verde South · gold #### 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 factor: Gold grade is slightly above the project's average for La Verde South. - Positive factor: Significant intercept length. - Negative factor: 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise" ### DKP084 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hot-chili-second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--f805d6be-ea67-4124-933f-23ec426012e6#fact-drill-facts-3) La Verde South · silver #### 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 factor: Silver provides an additional byproduct credit within the significant copper porphyry intercept. - Negative factor: 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise" ### DKP084 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hot-chili-second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--f805d6be-ea67-4124-933f-23ec426012e6#fact-drill-facts-4) La Verde South · molybdenum #### 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 factor: Molybdenum provides an additional byproduct credit within the significant copper porphyry intercept. Evidence · table > 8 Context: 148 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise" ### DKP084 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hot-chili-second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--f805d6be-ea67-4124-933f-23ec426012e6#fact-drill-facts-5) La Verde South · copper #### 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 factor: High-grade included interval, exceeding the project's average for copper equivalent. - Positive factor: Confirms strong mineralization within the new porphyry center. - Negative factor: No true width reported for the intercept. Evidence · table > 0.56 Context: 44 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise" ### DKP084 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hot-chili-second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--f805d6be-ea67-4124-933f-23ec426012e6#fact-drill-facts-6) La Verde South · copper #### 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 factor: Copper grade is above the project's average for La Verde South. - Positive factor: Confirms strong copper mineralization within the new porphyry center. - Negative factor: No true width reported for the intercept. Evidence · table > 0.50 Context: 44 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise" ### DKP084 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hot-chili-second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--f805d6be-ea67-4124-933f-23ec426012e6#fact-drill-facts-7) La Verde South · gold #### 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 factor: Gold provides an additional byproduct credit within the high-grade copper intercept. - Negative factor: 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise" ### DKP084 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hot-chili-second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--f805d6be-ea67-4124-933f-23ec426012e6#fact-drill-facts-8) La Verde South · silver #### 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 factor: 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise" ### DKP084 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hot-chili-second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--f805d6be-ea67-4124-933f-23ec426012e6#fact-drill-facts-9) La Verde South · molybdenum #### 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 factor: Molybdenum provides an additional byproduct credit within the copper porphyry intercept. Evidence · table > 8 Context: 44 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise" ### DKP084 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hot-chili-second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--f805d6be-ea67-4124-933f-23ec426012e6#fact-drill-facts-10) La Verde South · copper #### 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 factor: 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise" ### DKP084 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hot-chili-second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--f805d6be-ea67-4124-933f-23ec426012e6#fact-drill-facts-11) La Verde South · gold #### 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 factor: 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise" ### DKP084 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hot-chili-second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--f805d6be-ea67-4124-933f-23ec426012e6#fact-drill-facts-12) La Verde South · silver #### 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 factor: 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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.