# Latest Drilling Lifts Growth Potential of La Verde's High-Grade Copper-Gold Core

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/latest-drilling-lifts-growth-potential-of-la-verde-s-high-grade-copper-gold-core--a22512c0-ecfc-4133-aa95-f9167640b390

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/HCH/news/8257360123190971/latest-drilling-lifts-growth-potential-of-la-verde-s-high-grade-copper-gold-core

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-05-05T11:00:00.000Z

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 05:52:38 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Significant step-out drilling extends the high-grade core, indicating potential for resource growth.

- Positive factor: Assay results from DKD040 confirm better-than-expected mineralization in a previously interpreted lower-grade area, upgrading the prospectivity of that zone.

- Positive factor: Wide intercepts of porphyry-style mineralization were encountered, including higher-grade sub-intervals.

- Positive factor: Comprehensive QA/QC disclosure, including JORC Code and NI 43-101 compliance, and transparent metal equivalent calculations.

- Negative factor: Some reported intersections are visual estimates only, awaiting assay results, which introduces uncertainty.

- Negative factor: 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 Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Signed**

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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 Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Opaque**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Estimates**

Polarity: neutral

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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)

### DKD040

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La Verde · copper\_equivalent

#### 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 factor: Wide intercept for a porphyry deposit.

- Positive factor: Grade is in the strong range for porphyry copper equivalent.

- Positive factor: Confirms better-than-expected mineralization in a previously lower-grade area.

Evidence · table

> 0.45

Context: 86.6

### DKD040

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La Verde · copper

#### 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 factor: Wide intercept for a porphyry deposit.

- Positive factor: Grade is in the moderate range for porphyry copper.

Evidence · table

> 0.34

Context: 86.6

### DKD040

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La Verde · gold

#### 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

### DKD040

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La Verde · silver

#### 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

### DKD040

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La Verde · molybdenum

#### 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

### DKD040

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La Verde · copper\_equivalent

#### 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 factor: Higher-grade sub-interval within a broader zone.

- Positive factor: Grade is in the strong range for porphyry copper equivalent.

Evidence · table

> 0.60

Context: 16.7

### DKD040

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La Verde · copper

#### 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 factor: Grade is in the strong range for porphyry copper.

Evidence · table

> 0.45

Context: 16.7

### DKD040

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La Verde · gold

#### 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

### DKD040

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La Verde · silver

#### 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

### DKD040

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La Verde · molybdenum

#### 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

### DKD040

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La Verde · copper\_equivalent

#### 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 factor: Higher-grade sub-interval within a broader zone.

- Positive factor: Grade is in the strong range for porphyry copper equivalent.

Evidence · table

> 0.55

Context: 24.7

### DKD040

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La Verde · copper

#### 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 factor: Grade is in the strong range for porphyry copper.

Evidence · table

> 0.41

Context: 24.7

### DKD040

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La Verde · gold

#### 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

### DKD040

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La Verde · silver

#### 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

### DKD040

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La Verde · molybdenum

#### 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

### DKD040

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La Verde · copper\_equivalent

#### 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 factor: Very wide intercept for a porphyry deposit.

- Positive factor: Grade is in the strong range for porphyry copper equivalent.

- Positive factor: Confirms significant expansion of the higher-grade core.

Evidence · table

> 0.43

Context: 163.9

### DKD040

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La Verde · copper

#### 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 factor: Very wide intercept for a porphyry deposit.

- Positive factor: Grade is in the moderate range for porphyry copper.

Evidence · table

> 0.34

Context: 163.9

### DKD040

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La Verde · gold

#### 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

### DKD040

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La Verde · silver

#### 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

### DKD040

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La Verde · molybdenum

#### 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

### DKD040

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La Verde · copper\_equivalent

#### 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 factor: Higher-grade sub-interval within a broader zone.

- Positive factor: Grade is in the strong range for porphyry copper equivalent.

Evidence · table

> 0.60

Context: 20.0

### DKD040

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La Verde · copper

#### 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 factor: Grade is in the strong range for porphyry copper.

Evidence · table

> 0.43

Context: 20.0

### DKD040

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La Verde · gold

#### 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

### DKD040

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La Verde · silver

#### 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

### DKD040

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La Verde · molybdenum

#### 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

### DKD040

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La Verde · copper\_equivalent

#### 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 factor: Higher-grade sub-interval within a broader zone.

- Positive factor: Grade is in the strong range for porphyry copper equivalent.

Evidence · table

> 0.50

Context: 37.0

### DKD040

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La Verde · copper

#### 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 factor: Grade is in the strong range for porphyry copper.

Evidence · table

> 0.42

Context: 37.0

### DKD040

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/latest-drilling-lifts-growth-potential-of-la-verde-s-high-grade-copper-gold-core--a22512c0-ecfc-4133-aa95-f9167640b390#fact-drill-facts-27)

La Verde · gold

#### 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

### DKD040

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/latest-drilling-lifts-growth-potential-of-la-verde-s-high-grade-copper-gold-core--a22512c0-ecfc-4133-aa95-f9167640b390#fact-drill-facts-28)

La Verde · silver

#### 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

### DKD040

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/latest-drilling-lifts-growth-potential-of-la-verde-s-high-grade-copper-gold-core--a22512c0-ecfc-4133-aa95-f9167640b390#fact-drill-facts-29)

La Verde · molybdenum

#### 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

### DKD040

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/latest-drilling-lifts-growth-potential-of-la-verde-s-high-grade-copper-gold-core--a22512c0-ecfc-4133-aa95-f9167640b390#fact-drill-facts-30)

La Verde · copper

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

Evidence · table

> 0.34

Context: DKD040

### DKD040

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/latest-drilling-lifts-growth-potential-of-la-verde-s-high-grade-copper-gold-core--a22512c0-ecfc-4133-aa95-f9167640b390#fact-drill-facts-31)

La Verde · gold

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

Evidence · table

> 0.15

Context: DKD040

### DKD040

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/latest-drilling-lifts-growth-potential-of-la-verde-s-high-grade-copper-gold-core--a22512c0-ecfc-4133-aa95-f9167640b390#fact-drill-facts-32)

La Verde · silver

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

Evidence · table

> 2.11

Context: DKD040

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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