Second Porphyry Discovery Confirmed at La Verde
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Hot Chili Limited
- Ticker
- HCH
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Chile
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver, Molybdenum
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-10-21 10:19:10 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 copper-gold project in Chile, significantly expanding the project's growth potential. First step-out drilling intersected 148 meters grading 0.44% CuEq (0.39% Cu, 0.07 g/t Au) from 36 meters, including a higher-grade sub-interval of 44 meters at 0.56% CuEq. Visual observations from a second drill hole, DKD100, also indicate a wide zone of porphyry-style mineralization, with assay results pending.
Reasoning: Hot Chili has confirmed a second porphyry discovery at La Verde South through successful step-out drilling, intersecting broad, shallow copper-gold mineralization. This significantly expands the project's growth potential, although some individual metal grades are below the project average for La Verde.
Positive factors
- second_porphyry_discovery
- step_out_extension
- broad_intercept
- shallow_mineralization
- high_grade_sub_interval
- qa_qc_disclosed
- compositing_transparent
- qp_signed
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
- grade_below_project_average_copper
- grade_below_project_average_gold
- grade_below_project_average_molybdenum
- porphyry_grade_weak_gold
- porphyry_grade_weak_silver
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Rubric flags
- True-width red-flag tolerances: porphyry.copper: 20m — Apparent width of 148m (DKP084) exceeds the 20m threshold for porphyry copper without true width disclosure.
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 significant results.
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: 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. ... 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 . ... Competent Person – JORC The information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Results and Exploration Targets for the La Verde project is based upon information compiled by Mr Christian Easterday, the Managing Director and a full-time employee of Hot Chili Limited, who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The notes to Table 1 state that significant intercepts are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and may include internal dilution, with the overall weighted average grade remaining above the cut-off.
Evidence · text
“Significant intercepts for La Verde are reported above a nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. Reported intersections may include internal dilution (intervals below 0.20% Cu), including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width, where the overall weighted average grade of the intersection remains above the cut-off grade.”
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 intervals are downhole lengths, and no true width is stated for the intercepts.
Evidence · text
“Interval (m)”
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, shallow copper equivalent intercept confirms a new porphyry discovery, representing a significant step-out success for the project.
Positive factors
- step_out_extension
- broad_intercept
- shallow_mineralization
- porphyry_grade_moderate
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, while slightly below the project average, is a moderate grade for a porphyry deposit and confirms a new discovery.
Positive factors
- step_out_extension
- broad_intercept
- shallow_mineralization
- porphyry_grade_moderate
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
- grade_below_project_average
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 gold intercept is weak for a porphyry deposit and below the project average, but contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the new discovery.
Positive factors
- step_out_extension
- broad_intercept
- shallow_mineralization
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
- grade_below_project_average
- porphyry_grade_weak
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 silver intercept is above the project average but weak for a porphyry deposit, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the new discovery.
Positive factors
- step_out_extension
- broad_intercept
- shallow_mineralization
- grade_above_project_average
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
- porphyry_grade_weak
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 molybdenum intercept is below the project average and contributes to the polymetallic nature of the new discovery.
Positive factors
- step_out_extension
- broad_intercept
- shallow_mineralization
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
- grade_below_project_average
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 copper equivalent sub-interval within the broader intercept further confirms the significance of the new porphyry discovery.
Positive factors
- step_out_extension
- high_grade_sub_interval
- shallow_mineralization
- porphyry_grade_strong
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 is a moderate grade for a porphyry deposit and enhances the overall significance of the new discovery.
Positive factors
- step_out_extension
- high_grade_sub_interval
- shallow_mineralization
- porphyry_grade_moderate
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
- grade_below_project_average
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 weak for a porphyry deposit and below the project average, but is part of the polymetallic mineralization.
Positive factors
- step_out_extension
- shallow_mineralization
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
- grade_below_project_average
- porphyry_grade_weak
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 above the project average but weak for a porphyry deposit, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the new discovery.
Positive factors
- step_out_extension
- shallow_mineralization
- grade_above_project_average
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
- porphyry_grade_weak
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 below the project average and contributes to the polymetallic nature of the new discovery.
Positive factors
- step_out_extension
- shallow_mineralization
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
- grade_below_project_average
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.