# La Verde Delivers Another Strong Copper-Gold Drill Result 391 m grading 0.51% CuEq from Surface

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/la-verde-delivers-another-strong-copper-gold-drill-result-391-m-grading-0-51-cue--b4d6c45b-6651-44f8-b348-9520034e8388

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/HCH/news/4673490891318583/la-verde-delivers-another-strong-copper-gold-drill-result-391-m-grading-0-51-cue

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-06-16T11:55:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- 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

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Long, shallow intercepts from surface supporting open-pit potential.

- Positive factor: Strong copper equivalent grades for a porphyry deposit type.

- Positive factor: Drilling confirms extension of the high-grade core and continuity of mineralization.

- Positive factor: QP/CP sign-off and JORC/NI 43-101 compliance provide high reporting confidence.

- Positive factor: Engagement of an additional ISO-accredited laboratory to accelerate assay turnaround times.

- Negative factor: The main intercept grade is below the project's historical average grade.

- Negative factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Opaque**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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)

### DKP041

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La Verde · copper

#### 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 factor: Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit.

- Positive factor: Long intercept length.

- Positive factor: Infill drilling confirming continuity.

Evidence · table

> 0.40

Context: 224.0

### DKP041

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La Verde · copper

#### 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 factor: Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit.

- Positive factor: Higher grade sub-interval.

Evidence · table

> 0.60

Context: 24.0

### DKP041

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La Verde · copper

#### 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 factor: Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit.

- Positive factor: Significant length for a sub-interval.

Evidence · table

> 0.50

Context: 46.0

### DKD042

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La Verde · copper

#### 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 factor: Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit.

- Positive factor: Shallow intercept from 11.6m depth.

- Positive factor: Confirms extension of the high-grade core 125m further west.

Evidence · table

> 0.40

Context: 96.4

### DKD042

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La Verde · copper

#### 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 factor: Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit.

- Positive factor: Higher grade sub-interval.

Evidence · table

> 0.51

Context: 11.9

### DKD042

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La Verde · copper

#### 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 factor: Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit.

Evidence · table

> 0.45

Context: 16.5

### DKD042

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La Verde · copper

#### 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 factor: Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit.

- Positive factor: Higher grade sub-interval.

Evidence · table

> 0.62

Context: 22.4

### DKD044

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La Verde · copper

#### 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 factor: Exceptional length of intercept.

- Positive factor: Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept from surface, supporting open-pit potential.

- Positive factor: Grade is higher than a comparable long historical intercept \(DKD039\).

- Negative factor: Main intercept grade is below the project's historical average grade.

Evidence · table

> 0.50

Context: 391.3

### DKD044

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La Verde · copper

#### 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 factor: Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit.

- Positive factor: Higher grade sub-interval from surface.

Evidence · table

> 0.68

Context: 17.8

### DKD044

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La Verde · copper

#### 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 factor: Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit.

- Positive factor: Higher grade sub-interval.

Evidence · table

> 0.60

Context: 40.7

### DKD044

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La Verde · copper

#### 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 factor: Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit.

- Positive factor: Significant length for a sub-interval.

Evidence · table

> 0.61

Context: 85.4

### DKD044

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La Verde · copper

#### 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 factor: Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit.

- Positive factor: Higher grade sub-interval.

Evidence · table

> 0.70

Context: 19.7

### DKD039

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La Verde · copper

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### 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 factor: Exceptional length of intercept.

- Positive factor: Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit.

Evidence · text

> DKD039, which recorded 725m grading 0.42% CuEq from 18 m depth

### DKD039

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La Verde · copper

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### 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 factor: Exceptional copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit.

- Positive factor: 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 \(see announcement dated 8 April 2026\)

### DKP041

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La Verde · copper

#### 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 factor: Grade unit % cu does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.31

Context: DKP041

### DKP041

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La Verde · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade unit g/t au does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.10

Context: DKP041

### DKP041

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La Verde · silver

#### 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 factor: Grade unit ppm ag does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.64

Context: DKP041

### DKD042

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La Verde · copper

#### 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 factor: Grade unit % cu does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.31

Context: DKD042

### DKD042

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La Verde · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade unit g/t au does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.12

Context: DKD042

### DKD042

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La Verde · silver

#### 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 factor: Grade unit ppm ag does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.79

Context: DKD042

### DKD044

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La Verde · copper

#### 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 factor: Grade unit % cu does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.42

Context: DKD044

### DKD044

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La Verde · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade unit g/t au does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: DKD044

### DKD044

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La Verde · silver

#### 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 factor: 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

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.