# Second Porphyry Discovery Confirmed at La Verde

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--fb95cbc6-7fa9-4788-8690-b90696e07b01

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/HCH/news/8812111634319263/second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-10-19T11:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T10:19:54.476Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T10:19:54.476Z

- Company: Hot Chili

- Ticker: HCH

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Chile's coastal Atacama region

- Primary commodity: Copper

- Secondary commodities: Gold, Silver, Molybdenum

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-10-21 10:19:55 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Hot Chili 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 returned 148 meters grading 0.44% CuEq \(0.39% Cu, 0.07 g/t Au\) from 36 meters, including a higher-grade zone. A second hole, DKD100, visually confirmed 307 meters of copper porphyry-style mineralization, with assay results pending.

Reasoning: Hot Chili has confirmed a second porphyry center at La Verde South with broad, strong copper intercepts from step-out drilling, significantly expanding the project's potential. While one hole's results are visual estimates, the overall discovery is highly material and novel, backed by robust reporting standards.

- Positive factor: Second porphyry discovery confirmed, significantly expanding the project's potential

- Positive factor: Broad, strong copper intercepts in step-out drilling \(DKP084\)

- Positive factor: Visual confirmation of significant oxide and sulphide mineralization in DKD100, extending the discovery further south

- Positive factor: QP/CP sign-off and JORC/NI 43-101 compliance for reporting

- Positive factor: Clear disclosure of metal equivalent calculation and assumptions

- Positive factor: Project is already a top-five independent copper development by scale

- Negative factor: DKD100 results are visual estimates only; assays are pending, reducing confidence in that specific hole's economic potential until lab results are available

- Negative factor: No true width reported for the intercepts

Facts used in scoring: 18

## Classification and evidence

No classification tags are available.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 18. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (18)

### DKP084

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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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### 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, indicating significant potential for expansion.

- Positive factor: Broad intercept length

- Positive factor: Strong grade for porphyry copper

- Positive factor: Successful step-out drilling confirming new discovery

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- 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

**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"

#### Rejected tags

**Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Reason: The drill hole DKP084 is described as a 'First step-out Reverse Circulation \(RC\) drill hole' located approximately 250 m to the south of existing mineralization, confirming a new porphyry center.

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: 148 m grading 0.44% CuEq 1 \(0.39% Cu, 0.07 g/t Au\) from 36 m

**QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Reason: The release states that assay results will be reported in accordance with JORC Code \(2012\) and NI 43-101, and sampling methodologies are described in JORC Table 1.

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** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Reason: The notes to Table 1 explicitly state the nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and mention that reported intersections may include internal dilution up to 30m.

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.

### DKP084

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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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### 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 of 0.39% Cu over 148m is a strong result for a porphyry copper deposit, contributing to the confirmation of a new discovery.

- Positive factor: Broad intercept length

- Positive factor: Strong grade for porphyry copper

- Positive factor: Successful step-out drilling confirming new discovery

- 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

**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"

#### Rejected tags

**Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Reason: The drill hole DKP084 is described as a 'First step-out Reverse Circulation \(RC\) drill hole' located approximately 250 m to the south of existing mineralization, confirming a new porphyry center.

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: 148 m grading 0.44% CuEq 1 \(0.39% Cu, 0.07 g/t Au\) from 36 m

**QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Reason: The release states that assay results will be reported in accordance with JORC Code \(2012\) and NI 43-101, and sampling methodologies are described in JORC Table 1.

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** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Reason: The notes to Table 1 explicitly state the nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and mention that reported intersections may include internal dilution up to 30m.

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.

### DKP084

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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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### 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: The gold grade of 0.07 g/t over 148m is below the weak threshold for porphyry gold, but contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the discovery.

- Positive factor: Broad intercept length

- Positive factor: Successful step-out drilling confirming new discovery

- Negative factor: Low gold grade for porphyry

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

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

**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"

#### Rejected tags

**Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Reason: The drill hole DKP084 is described as a 'First step-out Reverse Circulation \(RC\) drill hole' located approximately 250 m to the south of existing mineralization, confirming a new porphyry center.

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: 148 m grading 0.44% CuEq 1 \(0.39% Cu, 0.07 g/t Au\) from 36 m

**QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Reason: The release states that assay results will be reported in accordance with JORC Code \(2012\) and NI 43-101, and sampling methodologies are described in JORC Table 1.

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** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Reason: The notes to Table 1 explicitly state the nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and mention that reported intersections may include internal dilution up to 30m.

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.

### DKP084

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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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### 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: The silver grade of 1.0 ppm over 148m is a positive byproduct credit and contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the discovery.

- Positive factor: Broad intercept length

- Positive factor: Silver grade above project average

- Positive factor: Successful step-out drilling confirming new discovery

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

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

**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"

#### Rejected tags

**Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Reason: The drill hole DKP084 is described as a 'First step-out Reverse Circulation \(RC\) drill hole' located approximately 250 m to the south of existing mineralization, confirming a new porphyry center.

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: 148 m grading 0.44% CuEq 1 \(0.39% Cu, 0.07 g/t Au\) from 36 m

**QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Reason: The release states that assay results will be reported in accordance with JORC Code \(2012\) and NI 43-101, and sampling methodologies are described in JORC Table 1.

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** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Reason: The notes to Table 1 explicitly state the nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and mention that reported intersections may include internal dilution up to 30m.

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.

### DKP084

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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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### 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: The molybdenum grade of 8 ppm over 148m is low compared to the project average, but is a minor component of the polymetallic mineralization.

- Positive factor: Broad intercept length

- Positive factor: Successful step-out drilling confirming new discovery

- Negative factor: Low molybdenum grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

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

**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"

#### Rejected tags

**Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Reason: The drill hole DKP084 is described as a 'First step-out Reverse Circulation \(RC\) drill hole' located approximately 250 m to the south of existing mineralization, confirming a new porphyry center.

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: 148 m grading 0.44% CuEq 1 \(0.39% Cu, 0.07 g/t Au\) from 36 m

**QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Reason: The release states that assay results will be reported in accordance with JORC Code \(2012\) and NI 43-101, and sampling methodologies are described in JORC Table 1.

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** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Reason: The notes to Table 1 explicitly state the nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and mention that reported intersections may include internal dilution up to 30m.

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.

### DKP084

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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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### 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 high-grade included intercept further strengthens the positive results from the new porphyry discovery at La Verde South.

- Positive factor: High grade for porphyry copper

- Positive factor: Successful step-out drilling confirming new discovery

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- 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

**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"

#### Rejected tags

**Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Reason: The drill hole DKP084 is described as a 'First step-out Reverse Circulation \(RC\) drill hole' located approximately 250 m to the south of existing mineralization, confirming a new porphyry center.

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: 148 m grading 0.44% CuEq 1 \(0.39% Cu, 0.07 g/t Au\) from 36 m

**QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Reason: The release states that assay results will be reported in accordance with JORC Code \(2012\) and NI 43-101, and sampling methodologies are described in JORC Table 1.

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** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Reason: The notes to Table 1 explicitly state the nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and mention that reported intersections may include internal dilution up to 30m.

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.

### DKP084

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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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### 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 high-grade included intercept of 0.50% Cu over 44m is a strong result for a porphyry copper deposit, further confirming the new discovery.

- Positive factor: High grade for porphyry copper

- Positive factor: Successful step-out drilling confirming new discovery

- 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

**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"

#### Rejected tags

**Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Reason: The drill hole DKP084 is described as a 'First step-out Reverse Circulation \(RC\) drill hole' located approximately 250 m to the south of existing mineralization, confirming a new porphyry center.

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: 148 m grading 0.44% CuEq 1 \(0.39% Cu, 0.07 g/t Au\) from 36 m

**QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Reason: The release states that assay results will be reported in accordance with JORC Code \(2012\) and NI 43-101, and sampling methodologies are described in JORC Table 1.

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** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Reason: The notes to Table 1 explicitly state the nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and mention that reported intersections may include internal dilution up to 30m.

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.

### DKP084

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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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### 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: The gold grade of 0.06 g/t over 44m is below the weak threshold for porphyry gold, but is part of a higher-grade copper equivalent zone.

- Positive factor: Successful step-out drilling confirming new discovery

- Negative factor: Low gold grade for porphyry

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

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

**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"

#### Rejected tags

**Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Reason: The drill hole DKP084 is described as a 'First step-out Reverse Circulation \(RC\) drill hole' located approximately 250 m to the south of existing mineralization, confirming a new porphyry center.

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: 148 m grading 0.44% CuEq 1 \(0.39% Cu, 0.07 g/t Au\) from 36 m

**QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Reason: The release states that assay results will be reported in accordance with JORC Code \(2012\) and NI 43-101, and sampling methodologies are described in JORC Table 1.

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** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Reason: The notes to Table 1 explicitly state the nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and mention that reported intersections may include internal dilution up to 30m.

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.

### DKP084

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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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### 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: The silver grade of 1.8 ppm over 44m is a strong byproduct credit, well above the project average, and contributes positively to the new discovery.

- Positive factor: Silver grade significantly above project average

- Positive factor: Successful step-out drilling confirming new discovery

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

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

**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"

#### Rejected tags

**Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Reason: The drill hole DKP084 is described as a 'First step-out Reverse Circulation \(RC\) drill hole' located approximately 250 m to the south of existing mineralization, confirming a new porphyry center.

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: 148 m grading 0.44% CuEq 1 \(0.39% Cu, 0.07 g/t Au\) from 36 m

**QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Reason: The release states that assay results will be reported in accordance with JORC Code \(2012\) and NI 43-101, and sampling methodologies are described in JORC Table 1.

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** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Reason: The notes to Table 1 explicitly state the nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and mention that reported intersections may include internal dilution up to 30m.

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.

### DKP084

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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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### 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: The molybdenum grade of 8 ppm over 44m is low compared to the project average, but is a minor component of the polymetallic mineralization within a higher-grade copper equivalent zone.

- Positive factor: Successful step-out drilling confirming new discovery

- Negative factor: Low molybdenum grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

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

**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"

#### Rejected tags

**Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Reason: The drill hole DKP084 is described as a 'First step-out Reverse Circulation \(RC\) drill hole' located approximately 250 m to the south of existing mineralization, confirming a new porphyry center.

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: 148 m grading 0.44% CuEq 1 \(0.39% Cu, 0.07 g/t Au\) from 36 m

**QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Reason: The release states that assay results will be reported in accordance with JORC Code \(2012\) and NI 43-101, and sampling methodologies are described in JORC Table 1.

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** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Reason: The notes to Table 1 explicitly state the nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and mention that reported intersections may include internal dilution up to 30m.

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.

### DKP024

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La Verde South · copper

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DKP024
- Project: La Verde South
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: HCH

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.4
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 114 m
- From: 86 m
- To: 200 m
- Intercept Depth: 86 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DKP024:86-200
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 0.4
- 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: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical broad intercept of 0.4% CuEq over 114m is a strong result for a porphyry copper deposit, providing context for the current step-out drilling.

- Positive factor: Broad intercept length

- Positive factor: Strong grade for porphyry copper

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Stale data re-release

Evidence · text

> DKP024, which recorded 114 m grading 0.4% CuEq \(0.4% Cu\) from 86 m

#### 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

**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"

#### Rejected tags

**Stale Data Re-release** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: The results for DKP024 are explicitly stated as 'previously reported' and refer to an announcement dated 19 May 2025.

Evidence · text

> previously reported RC drill hole DKP024, which recorded 114 m grading 0.4% CuEq \(0.4% Cu\) from 86 m, including 52 m grading 0.5% CuEq \(0.5% Cu, 0.1 g/t Au\) from 96 m \(see announcement dated 19 May 2025\)

**QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Reason: The release states that assay results will be reported in accordance with JORC Code \(2012\) and NI 43-101, and sampling methodologies are described in JORC Table 1.

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** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Reason: The notes to Table 1 explicitly state the nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and mention that reported intersections may include internal dilution up to 30m.

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.

### DKP024

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La Verde South · copper

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DKP024
- Project: La Verde South
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: HCH

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.4
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 114 m
- From: 86 m
- To: 200 m
- Intercept Depth: 86 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DKP024:86-200
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 0.4
- 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: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical broad intercept of 0.4% Cu over 114m is a strong result for a porphyry copper deposit, providing context for the current step-out drilling.

- Positive factor: Broad intercept length

- Positive factor: Strong grade for porphyry copper

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Stale data re-release

Evidence · text

> DKP024, which recorded 114 m grading 0.4% CuEq \(0.4% Cu\) from 86 m

#### 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

**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"

#### Rejected tags

**Stale Data Re-release** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: The results for DKP024 are explicitly stated as 'previously reported' and refer to an announcement dated 19 May 2025.

Evidence · text

> previously reported RC drill hole DKP024, which recorded 114 m grading 0.4% CuEq \(0.4% Cu\) from 86 m, including 52 m grading 0.5% CuEq \(0.5% Cu, 0.1 g/t Au\) from 96 m \(see announcement dated 19 May 2025\)

**QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Reason: The release states that assay results will be reported in accordance with JORC Code \(2012\) and NI 43-101, and sampling methodologies are described in JORC Table 1.

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** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Reason: The notes to Table 1 explicitly state the nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and mention that reported intersections may include internal dilution up to 30m.

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.

### DKP024

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La Verde South · copper

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DKP024
- Project: La Verde South
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: HCH

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.5
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 52 m
- From: 96 m
- To: 148 m
- Intercept Depth: 86 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DKP024:96-148
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 0.5
- Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 30 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical high-grade included intercept of 0.5% CuEq over 52m is a strong result for a porphyry copper deposit, providing context for the current step-out drilling.

- Positive factor: High grade for porphyry copper

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Stale data re-release

Evidence · text

> including 52 m grading 0.5% CuEq \(0.5% Cu, 0.1 g/t Au\) from 96 m

#### 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

**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"

#### Rejected tags

**Stale Data Re-release** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: The results for DKP024 are explicitly stated as 'previously reported' and refer to an announcement dated 19 May 2025.

Evidence · text

> previously reported RC drill hole DKP024, which recorded 114 m grading 0.4% CuEq \(0.4% Cu\) from 86 m, including 52 m grading 0.5% CuEq \(0.5% Cu, 0.1 g/t Au\) from 96 m \(see announcement dated 19 May 2025\)

**QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Reason: The release states that assay results will be reported in accordance with JORC Code \(2012\) and NI 43-101, and sampling methodologies are described in JORC Table 1.

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** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Reason: The notes to Table 1 explicitly state the nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and mention that reported intersections may include internal dilution up to 30m.

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.

### DKP024

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--fb95cbc6-7fa9-4788-8690-b90696e07b01#fact-drill-facts-13)

La Verde South · copper

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DKP024
- Project: La Verde South
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: HCH

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.5
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 52 m
- From: 96 m
- To: 148 m
- Intercept Depth: 86 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DKP024:96-148
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 0.5
- Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 30 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical high-grade included intercept of 0.5% Cu over 52m is a strong result for a porphyry copper deposit, providing context for the current step-out drilling.

- Positive factor: High grade for porphyry copper

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Stale data re-release

Evidence · text

> including 52 m grading 0.5% CuEq \(0.5% Cu, 0.1 g/t Au\) from 96 m

#### 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

**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"

#### Rejected tags

**Stale Data Re-release** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: The results for DKP024 are explicitly stated as 'previously reported' and refer to an announcement dated 19 May 2025.

Evidence · text

> previously reported RC drill hole DKP024, which recorded 114 m grading 0.4% CuEq \(0.4% Cu\) from 86 m, including 52 m grading 0.5% CuEq \(0.5% Cu, 0.1 g/t Au\) from 96 m \(see announcement dated 19 May 2025\)

**QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Reason: The release states that assay results will be reported in accordance with JORC Code \(2012\) and NI 43-101, and sampling methodologies are described in JORC Table 1.

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** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Reason: The notes to Table 1 explicitly state the nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and mention that reported intersections may include internal dilution up to 30m.

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.

### DKP024

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--fb95cbc6-7fa9-4788-8690-b90696e07b01#fact-drill-facts-14)

La Verde South · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DKP024
- Project: La Verde South
- Commodity: gold
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: HCH

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 52 m
- From: 96 m
- To: 148 m
- Intercept Depth: 86 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: porphyry
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DKP024:96-148
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 0.5
- Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 30 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical gold grade of 0.1 g/t over 52m is below the weak threshold for porphyry gold, but is part of a higher-grade copper equivalent zone.

- Negative factor: Low gold grade for porphyry

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Stale data re-release

Evidence · text

> including 52 m grading 0.5% CuEq \(0.5% Cu, 0.1 g/t Au\) from 96 m

#### 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

**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"

#### Rejected tags

**Stale Data Re-release** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: The results for DKP024 are explicitly stated as 'previously reported' and refer to an announcement dated 19 May 2025.

Evidence · text

> previously reported RC drill hole DKP024, which recorded 114 m grading 0.4% CuEq \(0.4% Cu\) from 86 m, including 52 m grading 0.5% CuEq \(0.5% Cu, 0.1 g/t Au\) from 96 m \(see announcement dated 19 May 2025\)

**QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Reason: The release states that assay results will be reported in accordance with JORC Code \(2012\) and NI 43-101, and sampling methodologies are described in JORC Table 1.

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** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Reason: The notes to Table 1 explicitly state the nominal cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and mention that reported intersections may include internal dilution up to 30m.

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.

### DKP084

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/second-porphyry-discovery-confirmed-at-la-verde--fb95cbc6-7fa9-4788-8690-b90696e07b01#fact-drill-facts-15)

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

#### 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--fb95cbc6-7fa9-4788-8690-b90696e07b01#fact-drill-facts-16)

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

#### 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--fb95cbc6-7fa9-4788-8690-b90696e07b01#fact-drill-facts-17)

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

#### 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.