Latest Drilling Lifts Growth Potential of La Verde's High-Grade Copper-Gold Core
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 05:52:38 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Hot Chili Limited announced new drill results from its La Verde copper-gold discovery in Chile, including assays from hole DKD040 and visual estimates from step-out holes DKD049, DKP052, DKP053, and DKP054. DKD040 confirmed better-than-expected mineralization in a previously lower-grade area, with significant intercepts such as 86.6m at 0.45% CuEq and 163.9m at 0.43% CuEq. Visual observations from other holes indicate broad, porphyry-style mineralization, extending the high-grade core and adding up-dip continuity, with further assay results pending.
Reasoning: The drill results from La Verde demonstrate significant extensions to the high-grade copper-gold core, particularly with a 175m step-out hole (DKD049) and confirmation of better-than-expected mineralization in DKD040. While some results are visual estimates, the disclosed assays are strong for a porphyry system, and the company adheres to high reporting standards (JORC, NI 43-101).
Positive factors
- Significant step-out drilling extends the high-grade core, indicating potential for resource growth.
- Assay results from DKD040 confirm better-than-expected mineralization in a previously interpreted lower-grade area, upgrading the prospectivity of that zone.
- Wide intercepts of porphyry-style mineralization were encountered, including higher-grade sub-intervals.
- Comprehensive QA/QC disclosure, including JORC Code and NI 43-101 compliance, and transparent metal equivalent calculations.
Negative factors
- Some reported intersections are visual estimates only, awaiting assay results, which introduces uncertainty.
- The average copper grades reported in DKD040 are below the project's historical average, though the context of drilling in a previously lower-grade area mitigates this.
Facts used in scoring: 33
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drill hole DKD049 is described as a 175m step-out hole from previously interpreted mineralisation, significantly expanding the higher-grade core.
Evidence · text
“Importantly, the diamond hole was a 175 m step-out hole from previously interpreted mineralisation.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The announcement states that assay results will be reported in accordance with the JORC Code (2012) and National Instrument 43-101, and a Qualified Person/Competent Person has reviewed and approved the technical information.
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.”
QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: Mr. Christian Easterday, Managing Director and CEO, is identified as a Qualified Person (NI 43-101) and Competent Person (JORC) who has reviewed and approved the technical information.
Evidence · text
“The technical information in this announcement has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Christian Easterday, MAIG, Hot Chili’s Managing Director and a qualified person within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects .”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The notes to Table 1 explicitly state the nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and rules for internal dilution, including zones exceeding 30m downhole width.
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 and the metal prices and recoveries used in its calculation are clearly disclosed in the document.
Evidence · text
“Copper Equivalent (CuEq) reported for the drillhole intersections were calculated using the following formula: CuEq% = ((Cu% × Cu price 1% per tonne × Cu_recovery) + (Mo ppm × Mo price per g/t × Mo_recovery) + (Au ppm × Au price per g/t × Au_recovery) + (Ag ppm × Ag price per g/t × Ag_recovery)) / (Cu price 1% per tonne × Cu_recovery). The Metal Prices applied in the calculation were: Cu=4.50 USD/lb, Au=3,150 USD/oz, Mo=20 USD/lb, and Ag=30 USD/oz. The entirety of the intersection is assumed as fresh. 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. CuEq (%) = Cu(%) + 0.69 x Au(g/t) + 0.00044 x Mo(ppm) + 0.0043 x Ag(g/t).”
Visual Estimatesneutral · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that broad intersections for DKD049, DKP052, DKP053, and DKP054 are based on visual estimates of mineralisation, with assay results pending.
Evidence · text
“Visual estimates of mineral abundance should never be considered a proxy or substitute for laboratory analyses where concentrations or grades are the factor of principal economic interest.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 33. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (33)
DKD040La Verde · copper_equivalentGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 86.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper_equivalent
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 86.6 m
- From
- 4.4 m
- To
- 91 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 4.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:4.4-91.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A wide intercept of 86.6m at 0.45% CuEq is a strong result for a porphyry system, especially as it confirms better-than-expected mineralization in a previously lower-grade area, contributing to resource expansion.
Positive factors
- Wide intercept for a porphyry deposit.
- Grade is in the strong range for porphyry copper equivalent.
- Confirms better-than-expected mineralization in a previously lower-grade area.
Evidence · table
“0.45”
Context: 86.6
DKD040La Verde · copperGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: % CuIntercept: 86.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.34
- Grade Unit
- % Cu
- Intercept
- 86.6 m
- From
- 4.4 m
- To
- 91 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 4.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:4.4-91.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A wide intercept of 86.6m at 0.34% Cu is a moderate result for a porphyry system, contributing to the overall resource.
Positive factors
- Wide intercept for a porphyry deposit.
- Grade is in the moderate range for porphyry copper.
Evidence · table
“0.34”
Context: 86.6
DKD040La Verde · goldGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: g/t AuIntercept: 86.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- g/t Au
- Intercept
- 86.6 m
- From
- 4.4 m
- To
- 91 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 4.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:4.4-91.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.15 g/t is in the weak range for porphyry gold, but contributes to the overall metal equivalent value.
Evidence · table
“0.15”
Context: 86.6
DKD040La Verde · silverGrade: 2.11Grade Unit: ppm AgIntercept: 86.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.11
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ag
- Intercept
- 86.6 m
- From
- 4.4 m
- To
- 91 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 4.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:4.4-91.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 2.11 ppm is low but contributes to the overall metal equivalent value.
Evidence · table
“2.11”
Context: 86.6
DKD040La Verde · molybdenumGrade: 7Grade Unit: ppm MoIntercept: 86.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 7
- Grade Unit
- ppm Mo
- Intercept
- 86.6 m
- From
- 4.4 m
- To
- 91 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 4.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:4.4-91.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 7 ppm is low but contributes to the overall metal equivalent value.
Evidence · table
“7”
Context: 86.6
DKD040La Verde · copper_equivalentGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 16.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper_equivalent
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 16.7 m
- From
- 12 m
- To
- 28.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 12 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:12.0-28.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A higher-grade sub-interval of 16.7m at 0.60% CuEq is a strong result, indicating a more concentrated zone of mineralization within the broader intercept.
Positive factors
- Higher-grade sub-interval within a broader zone.
- Grade is in the strong range for porphyry copper equivalent.
Evidence · table
“0.60”
Context: 16.7
DKD040La Verde · copperGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: % CuIntercept: 16.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- % Cu
- Intercept
- 16.7 m
- From
- 12 m
- To
- 28.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 12 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:12.0-28.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A copper grade of 0.45% over 16.7m is a strong result for a porphyry system, contributing positively to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Grade is in the strong range for porphyry copper.
Evidence · table
“0.45”
Context: 16.7
DKD040La Verde · goldGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/t AuIntercept: 16.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t Au
- Intercept
- 16.7 m
- From
- 12 m
- To
- 28.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 12 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:12.0-28.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.20 g/t is in the weak range for porphyry gold, but contributes to the overall metal equivalent value.
Evidence · table
“0.20”
Context: 16.7
DKD040La Verde · silverGrade: 0.78Grade Unit: ppm AgIntercept: 16.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.78
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ag
- Intercept
- 16.7 m
- From
- 12 m
- To
- 28.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 12 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:12.0-28.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 0.78 ppm is low but contributes to the overall metal equivalent value.
Evidence · table
“0.78”
Context: 16.7
DKD040La Verde · molybdenumGrade: 3Grade Unit: ppm MoIntercept: 16.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 3
- Grade Unit
- ppm Mo
- Intercept
- 16.7 m
- From
- 12 m
- To
- 28.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 12 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:12.0-28.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 3 ppm is low but contributes to the overall metal equivalent value.
Evidence · table
“3”
Context: 16.7
DKD040La Verde · copper_equivalentGrade: 0.55Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 24.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper_equivalent
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.55
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 24.7 m
- From
- 53.7 m
- To
- 78.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 53.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:53.7-78.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.55
- 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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A higher-grade sub-interval of 24.7m at 0.55% CuEq is a strong result, indicating a more concentrated zone of mineralization within the broader intercept.
Positive factors
- Higher-grade sub-interval within a broader zone.
- Grade is in the strong range for porphyry copper equivalent.
Evidence · table
“0.55”
Context: 24.7
DKD040La Verde · copperGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: % CuIntercept: 24.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.41
- Grade Unit
- % Cu
- Intercept
- 24.7 m
- From
- 53.7 m
- To
- 78.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 53.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:53.7-78.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A copper grade of 0.41% over 24.7m is a strong result for a porphyry system, contributing positively to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Grade is in the strong range for porphyry copper.
Evidence · table
“0.41”
Context: 24.7
DKD040La Verde · goldGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: g/t AuIntercept: 24.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.19
- Grade Unit
- g/t Au
- Intercept
- 24.7 m
- From
- 53.7 m
- To
- 78.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 53.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:53.7-78.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.19 g/t is in the weak range for porphyry gold, but contributes to the overall metal equivalent value.
Evidence · table
“0.19”
Context: 24.7
DKD040La Verde · silverGrade: 1.07Grade Unit: ppm AgIntercept: 24.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.07
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ag
- Intercept
- 24.7 m
- From
- 53.7 m
- To
- 78.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 53.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:53.7-78.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 1.07 ppm is low but contributes to the overall metal equivalent value.
Evidence · table
“1.07”
Context: 24.7
DKD040La Verde · molybdenumGrade: 6Grade Unit: ppm MoIntercept: 24.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 6
- Grade Unit
- ppm Mo
- Intercept
- 24.7 m
- From
- 53.7 m
- To
- 78.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 53.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:53.7-78.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 6 ppm is low but contributes to the overall metal equivalent value.
Evidence · table
“6”
Context: 24.7
DKD040La Verde · copper_equivalentGrade: 0.43Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 163.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper_equivalent
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.43
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 163.9 m
- From
- 185.2 m
- To
- 349.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 185.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:185.2-349.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.43
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very wide intercept of 163.9m at 0.43% CuEq is a strong result for a porphyry system, significantly expanding the higher-grade core at depth.
Positive factors
- Very wide intercept for a porphyry deposit.
- Grade is in the strong range for porphyry copper equivalent.
- Confirms significant expansion of the higher-grade core.
Evidence · table
“0.43”
Context: 163.9
DKD040La Verde · copperGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: % CuIntercept: 163.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.34
- Grade Unit
- % Cu
- Intercept
- 163.9 m
- From
- 185.2 m
- To
- 349.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 185.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:185.2-349.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very wide intercept of 163.9m at 0.34% Cu is a moderate result for a porphyry system, significantly expanding the higher-grade core at depth.
Positive factors
- Very wide intercept for a porphyry deposit.
- Grade is in the moderate range for porphyry copper.
Evidence · table
“0.34”
Context: 163.9
DKD040La Verde · goldGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: g/t AuIntercept: 163.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- 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
- 163.9 m
- From
- 185.2 m
- To
- 349.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 185.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:185.2-349.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.11 g/t is in the weak range for porphyry gold, but contributes to the overall metal equivalent value.
Evidence · table
“0.11”
Context: 163.9
DKD040La Verde · silverGrade: 0.85Grade Unit: ppm AgIntercept: 163.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- 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
- 163.9 m
- From
- 185.2 m
- To
- 349.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 185.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:185.2-349.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 0.85 ppm is low but contributes to the overall metal equivalent value.
Evidence · table
“0.85”
Context: 163.9
DKD040La Verde · molybdenumGrade: 17Grade Unit: ppm MoIntercept: 163.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 17
- Grade Unit
- ppm Mo
- Intercept
- 163.9 m
- From
- 185.2 m
- To
- 349.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 185.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:185.2-349.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 17 ppm is low but contributes to the overall metal equivalent value.
Evidence · table
“17”
Context: 163.9
DKD040La Verde · copper_equivalentGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 20 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper_equivalent
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 20 m
- From
- 206 m
- To
- 226 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 206 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:206.0-226.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A higher-grade sub-interval of 20.0m at 0.60% CuEq is a strong result, indicating a more concentrated zone of mineralization within the broader intercept.
Positive factors
- Higher-grade sub-interval within a broader zone.
- Grade is in the strong range for porphyry copper equivalent.
Evidence · table
“0.60”
Context: 20.0
DKD040La Verde · copperGrade: 0.43Grade Unit: % CuIntercept: 20 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.43
- Grade Unit
- % Cu
- Intercept
- 20 m
- From
- 206 m
- To
- 226 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 206 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:206.0-226.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A copper grade of 0.43% over 20.0m is a strong result for a porphyry system, contributing positively to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Grade is in the strong range for porphyry copper.
Evidence · table
“0.43”
Context: 20.0
DKD040La Verde · goldGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: g/t AuIntercept: 20 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.23
- Grade Unit
- g/t Au
- Intercept
- 20 m
- From
- 206 m
- To
- 226 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 206 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:206.0-226.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.23 g/t is in the weak range for porphyry gold, but contributes to the overall metal equivalent value.
Evidence · table
“0.23”
Context: 20.0
DKD040La Verde · silverGrade: 0.96Grade Unit: ppm AgIntercept: 20 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.96
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ag
- Intercept
- 20 m
- From
- 206 m
- To
- 226 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 206 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:206.0-226.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 0.96 ppm is low but contributes to the overall metal equivalent value.
Evidence · table
“0.96”
Context: 20.0
DKD040La Verde · molybdenumGrade: 12Grade Unit: ppm MoIntercept: 20 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 12
- Grade Unit
- ppm Mo
- Intercept
- 20 m
- From
- 206 m
- To
- 226 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 206 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:206.0-226.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 12 ppm is low but contributes to the overall metal equivalent value.
Evidence · table
“12”
Context: 20.0
DKD040La Verde · copper_equivalentGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 37 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper_equivalent
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 37 m
- From
- 285 m
- To
- 322 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 285 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:285.0-322.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A higher-grade sub-interval of 37.0m at 0.50% CuEq is a strong result, indicating a more concentrated zone of mineralization within the broader intercept.
Positive factors
- Higher-grade sub-interval within a broader zone.
- Grade is in the strong range for porphyry copper equivalent.
Evidence · table
“0.50”
Context: 37.0
DKD040La Verde · copperGrade: 0.42Grade Unit: % CuIntercept: 37 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.42
- Grade Unit
- % Cu
- Intercept
- 37 m
- From
- 285 m
- To
- 322 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 285 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:285.0-322.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A copper grade of 0.42% over 37.0m is a strong result for a porphyry system, contributing positively to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Grade is in the strong range for porphyry copper.
Evidence · table
“0.42”
Context: 37.0
DKD040La Verde · goldGrade: 0.09Grade Unit: g/t AuIntercept: 37 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.09
- Grade Unit
- g/t Au
- Intercept
- 37 m
- From
- 285 m
- To
- 322 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 285 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:285.0-322.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.09 g/t is in the weak range for porphyry gold, but contributes to the overall metal equivalent value.
Evidence · table
“0.09”
Context: 37.0
DKD040La Verde · silverGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: ppm AgIntercept: 37 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.8
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ag
- Intercept
- 37 m
- From
- 285 m
- To
- 322 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 285 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:285.0-322.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 0.80 ppm is low but contributes to the overall metal equivalent value.
Evidence · table
“0.80”
Context: 37.0
DKD040La Verde · molybdenumGrade: 15Grade Unit: ppm MoIntercept: 37 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 15
- Grade Unit
- ppm Mo
- Intercept
- 37 m
- From
- 285 m
- To
- 322 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
- Intercept Depth
- 285 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD040:285.0-322.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
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
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 15 ppm is low but contributes to the overall metal equivalent value.
Evidence · table
“15”
Context: 37.0
DKD040La Verde · copperGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: % cuIntercept: 86.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.34
- Grade Unit
- % cu
- Intercept
- 86.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.34 % 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
“0.34”
Context: DKD040
DKD040La Verde · goldGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: g/t auIntercept: 86.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- g/t au
- Intercept
- 86.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.15 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
“0.15”
Context: DKD040
DKD040La Verde · silverGrade: 2.11Grade Unit: ppm agIntercept: 86.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD040
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.11
- Grade Unit
- ppm ag
- Intercept
- 86.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 381 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324632
- Northing
- 6785907
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 1139 m
- Dip
- -59 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 2.11 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
“2.11”
Context: DKD040
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