# Second Porphyry Discovery Confirmed at La Verde Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--58363cf3-e0d2-412e-b3e3-a887fad48520 Original source: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde-890588649.html Publisher: cnw Original announcement: 2026-10-19T12:46:30.962Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T12:51:36.078Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T12:51:36.078Z - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: new\_discovery - Positive factor: step\_out\_extension - Positive factor: broad\_intercept - Positive factor: strong\_grade\_x\_width - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Positive factor: qaqc\_disclosed - Positive factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_disclosed - Positive factor: compositing\_transparent - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: 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 Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: The release mentions that assay results will be reported in accordance with 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 Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: 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) ### DKP084 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--58363cf3-e0d2-412e-b3e3-a887fad48520#fact-drill-facts-0) La Verde South · copper #### 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 factor: new\_discovery - Positive factor: step\_out\_extension - Positive factor: broad\_intercept - Positive factor: strong\_grade\_x\_width - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Positive factor: qaqc\_disclosed - Positive factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_disclosed - Positive factor: compositing\_transparent - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only Evidence · table > 0.44 Context: 148 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### DKP084 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--58363cf3-e0d2-412e-b3e3-a887fad48520#fact-drill-facts-1) La Verde South · copper #### 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 factor: new\_discovery - Positive factor: step\_out\_extension - Positive factor: broad\_intercept - Positive factor: moderate\_grade - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Positive factor: qaqc\_disclosed - Positive factor: compositing\_transparent - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only Evidence · table > 0.39 Context: 148 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### DKP084 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--58363cf3-e0d2-412e-b3e3-a887fad48520#fact-drill-facts-2) La Verde South · gold #### 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 factor: new\_discovery - Positive factor: step\_out\_extension - Positive factor: broad\_intercept - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Positive factor: qaqc\_disclosed - Positive factor: compositing\_transparent - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: weak\_grade Evidence · table > 0.07 Context: 148 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### DKP084 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--58363cf3-e0d2-412e-b3e3-a887fad48520#fact-drill-facts-3) La Verde South · silver #### 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 factor: new\_discovery - Positive factor: step\_out\_extension - Positive factor: broad\_intercept - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Positive factor: qaqc\_disclosed - Positive factor: compositing\_transparent - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: weak\_grade Evidence · table > 1.0 Context: 148 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### DKP084 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--58363cf3-e0d2-412e-b3e3-a887fad48520#fact-drill-facts-4) La Verde South · molybdenum #### 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 factor: new\_discovery - Positive factor: step\_out\_extension - Positive factor: broad\_intercept - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Positive factor: qaqc\_disclosed - Positive factor: compositing\_transparent - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: weak\_grade Evidence · table > 8 Context: 148 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### DKP084 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--58363cf3-e0d2-412e-b3e3-a887fad48520#fact-drill-facts-5) La Verde South · copper #### 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 factor: new\_discovery - Positive factor: step\_out\_extension - Positive factor: strong\_grade - Positive factor: strong\_grade\_x\_width - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Positive factor: qaqc\_disclosed - Positive factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_disclosed - Positive factor: compositing\_transparent - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only Evidence · table > 0.56 Context: 44 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### DKP084 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--58363cf3-e0d2-412e-b3e3-a887fad48520#fact-drill-facts-6) La Verde South · copper #### 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 factor: new\_discovery - Positive factor: step\_out\_extension - Positive factor: strong\_grade - Positive factor: strong\_grade\_x\_width - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Positive factor: qaqc\_disclosed - Positive factor: compositing\_transparent - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only Evidence · table > 0.50 Context: 44 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### DKP084 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--58363cf3-e0d2-412e-b3e3-a887fad48520#fact-drill-facts-7) La Verde South · gold #### 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 factor: new\_discovery - Positive factor: step\_out\_extension - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Positive factor: qaqc\_disclosed - Positive factor: compositing\_transparent - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: weak\_grade Evidence · table > 0.06 Context: 44 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### DKP084 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--58363cf3-e0d2-412e-b3e3-a887fad48520#fact-drill-facts-8) La Verde South · silver #### 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 factor: new\_discovery - Positive factor: step\_out\_extension - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Positive factor: qaqc\_disclosed - Positive factor: compositing\_transparent - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: weak\_grade Evidence · table > 1.8 Context: 44 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### DKP084 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--58363cf3-e0d2-412e-b3e3-a887fad48520#fact-drill-facts-9) La Verde South · molybdenum #### 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 factor: new\_discovery - Positive factor: step\_out\_extension - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Positive factor: qaqc\_disclosed - Positive factor: compositing\_transparent - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: weak\_grade Evidence · table > 8 Context: 44 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### DKP084 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--58363cf3-e0d2-412e-b3e3-a887fad48520#fact-drill-facts-10) La Verde South · copper #### 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 factor: 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### DKP084 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--58363cf3-e0d2-412e-b3e3-a887fad48520#fact-drill-facts-11) La Verde South · gold #### 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 factor: 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### DKP084 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--58363cf3-e0d2-412e-b3e3-a887fad48520#fact-drill-facts-12) La Verde South · silver #### 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 factor: 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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.