Second Porphyry Discovery Confirmed at La Verde
Original announcement by cnw on
- Company
- Hot Chili Limited
- Ticker
- HCH
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Chile
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Molybdenum, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-10-19 12:51:36 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Hot Chili Limited has confirmed a second porphyry discovery, La Verde South, at its La Verde project in Chile, significantly expanding the project's growth potential. Step-out drill hole DKP084 intersected 148 meters grading 0.44% copper equivalent, including a higher-grade zone of 44 meters at 0.56% copper equivalent. Diamond drill hole DKD100 visually confirmed 307 meters of porphyry-style mineralization, with assay results pending for this and other holes.
Reasoning: Hot Chili Limited has confirmed a significant new porphyry discovery, La Verde South, through step-out drilling. Hole DKP084 returned a strong copper equivalent intercept over a broad width, and visual observations from DKD100 indicate extensive mineralization, substantially increasing the project's growth potential. The grades are strong for a porphyry deposit, and the discovery is a material and novel event for the company.
Positive factors
- new_discovery
- step_out_extension
- broad_intercept
- strong_grade_x_width
- porphyry_deposit_type
- qaqc_disclosed
- metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed
- compositing_transparent
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
- visual_estimates_only_for_dkd100
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 13
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: First step-out Reverse Circulation (RC) drill hole DKP084, located approximately 250 m to the south of La Verde's +0.4% Cu mineralisation footprint, has delivered a significant intercept.
Evidence · text
“First step-out Reverse Circulation (RC) drill hole DKP084 , located approximately 250 m to the south of La Verde's +0.4% Cu mineralisation footprint, has delivered:”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release mentions that assay results will be reported in accordance with the JORC Code (2012) and National Instrument 43-101, and Christian Easterday is named as a Qualified Person and Competent Person.
Evidence · text
“Assay results are pending and will be reported in accordance with the JORC Code (2012) and National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Sampling methodologies are described in the attached JORC Table 1.”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The release states the nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and mentions that reported intersections may include internal dilution up to 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.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The reported intercept lengths are downhole widths, and no true width is stated for DKP084.
Evidence · text
“148 m grading 0.44% CuEq”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 13. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (13)
DKP084La Verde South · copperGrade: 0.44Grade Unit: %Intercept: 148 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP084
- Project
- La Verde South
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.44
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 148 m
- From
- 36 m
- To
- 184 m
- Hole Depth
- 366 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP084:36-184
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324417
- Northing
- 6785322
- Elevation
- 1186 m
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.44
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 30 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This broad intercept confirms a new porphyry discovery with strong copper equivalent grades, significantly extending the known mineralization footprint.
Positive factors
- new_discovery
- step_out_extension
- broad_intercept
- strong_grade_x_width
- porphyry_deposit_type
- qaqc_disclosed
- metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed
- compositing_transparent
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
Evidence · table
“0.44”
Context: 148
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise"
DKP084La Verde South · copperGrade: 0.39Grade Unit: %Intercept: 148 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP084
- Project
- La Verde South
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.39
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 148 m
- From
- 36 m
- To
- 184 m
- Hole Depth
- 366 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP084:36-184
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324417
- Northing
- 6785322
- Elevation
- 1186 m
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 30 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This broad copper intercept confirms a new porphyry discovery, with grades considered moderate for a porphyry deposit, extending the mineralized zone.
Positive factors
- new_discovery
- step_out_extension
- broad_intercept
- moderate_grade
- porphyry_deposit_type
- qaqc_disclosed
- compositing_transparent
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
Evidence · table
“0.39”
Context: 148
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise"
DKP084La Verde South · goldGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 148 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP084
- Project
- La Verde South
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.07
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 148 m
- From
- 36 m
- To
- 184 m
- Hole Depth
- 366 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP084:36-184
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324417
- Northing
- 6785322
- Elevation
- 1186 m
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 30 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This broad gold intercept is part of a new porphyry discovery, with grades considered weak for a porphyry deposit, but contributes to the overall metal content.
Positive factors
- new_discovery
- step_out_extension
- broad_intercept
- porphyry_deposit_type
- qaqc_disclosed
- compositing_transparent
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
- weak_grade
Evidence · table
“0.07”
Context: 148
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise"
DKP084La Verde South · silverGrade: 1Grade Unit: ppm AgIntercept: 148 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP084
- Project
- La Verde South
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ag
- Intercept
- 148 m
- From
- 36 m
- To
- 184 m
- Hole Depth
- 366 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP084:36-184
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324417
- Northing
- 6785322
- Elevation
- 1186 m
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 30 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This broad silver intercept is part of a new porphyry discovery, with grades considered weak for a porphyry deposit, but contributes to the overall metal content.
Positive factors
- new_discovery
- step_out_extension
- broad_intercept
- porphyry_deposit_type
- qaqc_disclosed
- compositing_transparent
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
- weak_grade
Evidence · table
“1.0”
Context: 148
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise"
DKP084La Verde South · molybdenumGrade: 8Grade Unit: ppm MoIntercept: 148 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP084
- Project
- La Verde South
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 8
- Grade Unit
- ppm Mo
- Intercept
- 148 m
- From
- 36 m
- To
- 184 m
- Hole Depth
- 366 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP084:36-184
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324417
- Northing
- 6785322
- Elevation
- 1186 m
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 30 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This broad molybdenum intercept is part of a new porphyry discovery, with grades considered weak for a porphyry deposit, but contributes to the overall metal content.
Positive factors
- new_discovery
- step_out_extension
- broad_intercept
- porphyry_deposit_type
- qaqc_disclosed
- compositing_transparent
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
- weak_grade
Evidence · table
“8”
Context: 148
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise"
DKP084La Verde South · copperGrade: 0.56Grade Unit: %Intercept: 44 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP084
- Project
- La Verde South
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.56
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 44 m
- From
- 138 m
- To
- 182 m
- Hole Depth
- 366 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP084:138-182
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324417
- Northing
- 6785322
- Elevation
- 1186 m
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.56
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 30 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This higher-grade sub-interval within the new porphyry discovery shows strong copper equivalent grades over a significant width, enhancing the overall prospectivity.
Positive factors
- new_discovery
- step_out_extension
- strong_grade
- strong_grade_x_width
- porphyry_deposit_type
- qaqc_disclosed
- metal_equivalent_assumptions_disclosed
- compositing_transparent
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
Evidence · table
“0.56”
Context: 44
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise"
DKP084La Verde South · copperGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 44 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP084
- Project
- La Verde South
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 44 m
- From
- 138 m
- To
- 182 m
- Hole Depth
- 366 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP084:138-182
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324417
- Northing
- 6785322
- Elevation
- 1186 m
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 30 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This higher-grade copper sub-interval within the new porphyry discovery shows strong grades over a significant width, enhancing the overall prospectivity.
Positive factors
- new_discovery
- step_out_extension
- strong_grade
- strong_grade_x_width
- porphyry_deposit_type
- qaqc_disclosed
- compositing_transparent
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
Evidence · table
“0.50”
Context: 44
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise"
DKP084La Verde South · goldGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 44 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP084
- Project
- La Verde South
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 44 m
- From
- 138 m
- To
- 182 m
- Hole Depth
- 366 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP084:138-182
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324417
- Northing
- 6785322
- Elevation
- 1186 m
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 30 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This gold sub-interval is part of a new porphyry discovery, with grades considered weak for a porphyry deposit, but contributes to the overall metal content.
Positive factors
- new_discovery
- step_out_extension
- porphyry_deposit_type
- qaqc_disclosed
- compositing_transparent
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
- weak_grade
Evidence · table
“0.06”
Context: 44
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise"
DKP084La Verde South · silverGrade: 1.8Grade Unit: ppm AgIntercept: 44 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP084
- Project
- La Verde South
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.8
- Grade Unit
- ppm Ag
- Intercept
- 44 m
- From
- 138 m
- To
- 182 m
- Hole Depth
- 366 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP084:138-182
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324417
- Northing
- 6785322
- Elevation
- 1186 m
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 30 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This silver sub-interval is part of a new porphyry discovery, with grades considered weak for a porphyry deposit, but contributes to the overall metal content.
Positive factors
- new_discovery
- step_out_extension
- porphyry_deposit_type
- qaqc_disclosed
- compositing_transparent
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
- weak_grade
Evidence · table
“1.8”
Context: 44
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise"
DKP084La Verde South · molybdenumGrade: 8Grade Unit: ppm MoIntercept: 44 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP084
- Project
- La Verde South
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 8
- Grade Unit
- ppm Mo
- Intercept
- 44 m
- From
- 138 m
- To
- 182 m
- Hole Depth
- 366 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP084:138-182
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324417
- Northing
- 6785322
- Elevation
- 1186 m
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 30 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This molybdenum sub-interval is part of a new porphyry discovery, with grades considered weak for a porphyry deposit, but contributes to the overall metal content.
Positive factors
- new_discovery
- step_out_extension
- porphyry_deposit_type
- qaqc_disclosed
- compositing_transparent
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
- weak_grade
Evidence · table
“8”
Context: 44
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise"
DKP084La Verde South · copperGrade: 0.39Grade Unit: %Intercept: 148 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP084
- Project
- La Verde South
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.39
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 148 m
- Hole Depth
- 366 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324417
- Northing
- 6785322
- Elevation
- 1186 m
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.44
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % cueq Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.39 % cu copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).
Negative factors
- Grade unit % cu does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.39”
Context: DKP084
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise"
DKP084La Verde South · goldGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 148 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP084
- Project
- La Verde South
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.07
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 148 m
- Hole Depth
- 366 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324417
- Northing
- 6785322
- Elevation
- 1186 m
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.44
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % cueq Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.07 g/t au gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit g/t au does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.07”
Context: DKP084
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise"
DKP084La Verde South · silverGrade: 1Grade Unit: ppm agIntercept: 148 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP084
- Project
- La Verde South
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- ppm ag
- Intercept
- 148 m
- Hole Depth
- 366 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324417
- Northing
- 6785322
- Elevation
- 1186 m
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.44
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % cueq Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 1 ppm ag silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit ppm ag does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“1.0”
Context: DKP084
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The upcoming addition of a maiden MRE for La Verde, and now confirmation of a much larger discovery than first recognise"
How Atlas produces this analysis
Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.