La Verde Delivers Another Strong Copper-Gold Drill Result 391 m grading 0.51% CuEq from Surface
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Hot Chili Limited
- Ticker
- HCH
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver, Molybdenum
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-24 05:11:58 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Hot Chili Limited has announced strong copper-gold drill results from its La Verde project, including a significant 391.3-meter intercept grading 0.51% CuEq from surface in hole DKD044. These results demonstrate strong continuity of shallow, high-grade mineralization, supporting the potential for a high-grade starter pit at the Costa Fuego project. The company has also engaged an additional ISO-accredited laboratory to accelerate assay turnaround times for 22 pending drill holes, which are expected to confirm further extensions to the high-grade core.
Reasoning: The announcement reports strong copper-gold equivalent drill results from the La Verde project, including a significant 391.3m intercept from surface, which supports the potential for a high-grade starter pit. While the main intercept's grade is slightly below the project's historical average, the length and near-surface nature are highly material. The drilling extends the high-grade core and confirms continuity, indicating moderate to high novelty. The report adheres to JORC and NI 43-101 standards with QP/CP sign-off, and an additional ISO-accredited lab has been engaged, bolstering confidence.
Positive factors
- Long, shallow intercepts from surface supporting open-pit potential.
- Strong copper equivalent grades for a porphyry deposit type.
- Drilling confirms extension of the high-grade core and continuity of mineralization.
- QP/CP sign-off and JORC/NI 43-101 compliance provide high reporting confidence.
- Engagement of an additional ISO-accredited laboratory to accelerate assay turnaround times.
Negative factors
- The main intercept grade is below the project's historical average grade.
- Metal equivalent calculations use a proxy deposit (Cortadera) for recovery assumptions.
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 23
Classification and evidence
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The document states that reported intersections may include internal dilution, but does not provide true width estimates for the reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“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.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release mentions that assay results will be reported in accordance with JORC Code (2012) and NI 43-101, and that sampling methodologies are described in the attached JORC Table 1. It also states that an additional ISO-accredited laboratory has been engaged.
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. Additional ISO Accredited Assay Laboratory Engaged”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The document clearly states the nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and mentions that reported intersections may include internal dilution, including zones exceeding 30m downhole width, where the overall weighted average grade remains above the cut-off.
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.”
Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative
Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
Why it applies: The metal equivalent formula is disclosed, along with the metal prices and recovery assumptions, but the recoveries are based on a proxy deposit (Cortadera).
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: The cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu is clearly disclosed for the reported intercepts.
Evidence · text
“Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Hole DKD042 confirmed extension of the high-grade core 125m further west.
Evidence · text
“Diamond drill hole DKD042 (Figure 4), collared on the western flank of the deposit, has confirmed extension of the high-grade core 125 m further west”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Reverse Circulation drill hole DKP041 is described as an infill hole.
Evidence · text
“Reverse Circulation drill hole DKP041, an infill hole, has confirmed expansion and continuity of mineralisation across this zone”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 23. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (23)
DKP041La Verde · copperGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 224 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP041
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 224 m
- From
- 92 m
- To
- 316 m
- Hole Depth
- 380 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP041:92.0-316.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324561
- Northing
- 6785786
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 1124 m
- Azimuth
- 55 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.4
- 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
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept from an infill hole confirms continuity of mineralization with a strong CuEq grade over a significant length, contributing positively to resource definition.
Positive factors
- Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit.
- Long intercept length.
- Infill drilling confirming continuity.
Evidence · table
“0.40”
Context: 224.0
DKP041La Verde · copperGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 24 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP041
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 24 m
- From
- 112 m
- To
- 136 m
- Hole Depth
- 380 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP041:112.0-136.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324561
- Northing
- 6785786
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 1124 m
- Azimuth
- 55 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a higher-grade zone within the broader intercept, indicating good local mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit.
- Higher grade sub-interval.
Evidence · table
“0.60”
Context: 24.0
DKP041La Verde · copperGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 46 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP041
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 46 m
- From
- 216 m
- To
- 262 m
- Hole Depth
- 380 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP041:216.0-262.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324561
- Northing
- 6785786
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 1124 m
- Azimuth
- 55 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong CuEq grade over a good length, further supporting the overall intercept's quality.
Positive factors
- Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit.
- Significant length for a sub-interval.
Evidence · table
“0.50”
Context: 46.0
DKD042La Verde · copperGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 96.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD042
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 96.4 m
- From
- 11.6 m
- To
- 108 m
- Hole Depth
- 258.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD042:11.6-108.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324635
- Northing
- 6785902
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 1140 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.4
- 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
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept extends the high-grade core to the west, adding to the overall footprint of the mineralization with a strong CuEq grade over a good length.
Positive factors
- Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit.
- Shallow intercept from 11.6m depth.
- Confirms extension of the high-grade core 125m further west.
Evidence · table
“0.40”
Context: 96.4
DKD042La Verde · copperGrade: 0.51Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 11.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD042
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.51
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 11.9 m
- From
- 13.6 m
- To
- 25.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 258.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD042:13.6-25.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324635
- Northing
- 6785902
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 1140 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.51
- 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
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a higher-grade zone within the broader intercept, contributing to the overall extension of mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit.
- Higher grade sub-interval.
Evidence · table
“0.51”
Context: 11.9
DKD042La Verde · copperGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 16.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD042
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 16.5 m
- From
- 56.4 m
- To
- 72.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 258.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD042:56.4-72.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324635
- Northing
- 6785902
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 1140 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.45
- 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
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong CuEq grade, further supporting the overall intercept's quality and extension of mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit.
Evidence · table
“0.45”
Context: 16.5
DKD042La Verde · copperGrade: 0.62Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 22.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD042
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.62
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 22.4 m
- From
- 84.2 m
- To
- 106.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 258.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD042:84.2-106.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324635
- Northing
- 6785902
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 1140 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.62
- 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
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a higher-grade zone within the broader intercept, contributing to the overall extension of mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit.
- Higher grade sub-interval.
Evidence · table
“0.62”
Context: 22.4
DKD044La Verde · copperGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 391.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD044
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 391.3 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 391.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 711.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD044:0.0-391.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324508
- Northing
- 6785738
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 1131 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a highly significant intercept due to its exceptional length and near-surface occurrence, with strong CuEq grades for a porphyry deposit. It significantly contributes to the potential for a high-grade starter pit, despite its grade being slightly below the project's overall average.
Positive factors
- Exceptional length of intercept.
- Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit.
- Intercept from surface, supporting open-pit potential.
- Grade is higher than a comparable long historical intercept (DKD039).
Negative factors
- Main intercept grade is below the project's historical average grade.
Evidence · table
“0.50”
Context: 391.3
DKD044La Verde · copperGrade: 0.68Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 17.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD044
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.68
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 17.8 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 17.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 711.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD044:0.0-17.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324508
- Northing
- 6785738
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 1131 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.68
- 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
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval from surface within the main intercept further enhances the potential for a shallow, high-grade starter pit.
Positive factors
- Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit.
- Higher grade sub-interval from surface.
Evidence · table
“0.68”
Context: 17.8
DKD044La Verde · copperGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 40.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD044
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 40.7 m
- From
- 103.3 m
- To
- 144 m
- Hole Depth
- 711.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD044:103.3-144.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324508
- Northing
- 6785738
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 1131 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong CuEq grade over a good length, contributing to the overall quality of the main intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit.
- Higher grade sub-interval.
Evidence · table
“0.60”
Context: 40.7
DKD044La Verde · copperGrade: 0.61Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 85.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD044
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.61
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 85.4 m
- From
- 160 m
- To
- 245.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 711.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD044:160.0-245.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324508
- Northing
- 6785738
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 1131 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.61
- 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
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong CuEq grade over a significant length, further supporting the overall quality of the main intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit.
- Significant length for a sub-interval.
Evidence · table
“0.61”
Context: 85.4
DKD044La Verde · copperGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 19.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD044
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.7
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 19.7 m
- From
- 276.1 m
- To
- 295.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 711.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD044:276.1-295.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324508
- Northing
- 6785738
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 1131 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong CuEq grade, further contributing to the overall quality of the main intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit.
- Higher grade sub-interval.
Evidence · table
“0.70”
Context: 19.7
DKD039La Verde · copperGrade: 0.42Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 725 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD039
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.42
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 725 m
- From
- 18 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD039:18.0-743.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.42
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a previously reported historical intercept, included for context. Its exceptional length and strong grade were significant at the time of its original announcement.
Positive factors
- Exceptional length of intercept.
- Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit.
Evidence · text
“DKD039, which recorded 725m grading 0.42% CuEq from 18 m depth”
DKD039La Verde · copperGrade: 1.03Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 62 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD039
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.03
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 62 m
- From
- 671 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD039:671.0-733.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.03
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a previously reported historical high-grade sub-interval, included for context. Its exceptional grade was a key highlight of the original announcement.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit.
- High-grade sub-interval.
Evidence · text
“including 62 m grading 1.03% CuEq (0.90% Cu, 0.18 g/t Au) from 671 m depth (see announcement dated 8 April 2026)”
DKP041La Verde · copperGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: % cuIntercept: 224 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP041
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.31
- Grade Unit
- % cu
- Intercept
- 224 m
- Hole Depth
- 380 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324561
- Northing
- 6785786
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 1124 m
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.31 % 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
“0.31”
Context: DKP041
DKP041La Verde · goldGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/t auIntercept: 224 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP041
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t au
- Intercept
- 224 m
- Hole Depth
- 380 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324561
- Northing
- 6785786
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 1124 m
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.1 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
“0.10”
Context: DKP041
DKP041La Verde · silverGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: ppm agIntercept: 224 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP041
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.64
- Grade Unit
- ppm ag
- Intercept
- 224 m
- Hole Depth
- 380 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324561
- Northing
- 6785786
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 1124 m
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.64 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
“0.64”
Context: DKP041
DKD042La Verde · copperGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: % cuIntercept: 96.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD042
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.31
- Grade Unit
- % cu
- Intercept
- 96.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 258.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324635
- Northing
- 6785902
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 1140 m
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.31 % 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
“0.31”
Context: DKD042
DKD042La Verde · goldGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: g/t auIntercept: 96.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD042
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.12
- Grade Unit
- g/t au
- Intercept
- 96.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 258.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324635
- Northing
- 6785902
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 1140 m
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.12 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
“0.12”
Context: DKD042
DKD042La Verde · silverGrade: 0.79Grade Unit: ppm agIntercept: 96.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD042
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.79
- Grade Unit
- ppm ag
- Intercept
- 96.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 258.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324635
- Northing
- 6785902
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 1140 m
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.79 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
“0.79”
Context: DKD042
DKD044La Verde · copperGrade: 0.42Grade Unit: % cuIntercept: 391.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD044
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.42
- Grade Unit
- % cu
- Intercept
- 391.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 711.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324508
- Northing
- 6785738
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 1131 m
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.42 % 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
“0.42”
Context: DKD044
DKD044La Verde · goldGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: g/t auIntercept: 391.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD044
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.11
- Grade Unit
- g/t au
- Intercept
- 391.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 711.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324508
- Northing
- 6785738
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 1131 m
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.11 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
“0.11”
Context: DKD044
DKD044La Verde · silverGrade: 0.85Grade Unit: ppm agIntercept: 391.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD044
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.85
- Grade Unit
- ppm ag
- Intercept
- 391.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 711.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324508
- Northing
- 6785738
- CRS
- unknown
- Elevation
- 1131 m
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.85 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
“0.85”
Context: DKD044
How Atlas produces this analysis
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