La Verde Delivers Another Strong Copper-Gold Drill Result 391 m grading 0.51% CuEq from Surface
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Hot Chili Limited
- Ticker
- HCH
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Chile's coastal Atacama region
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver, Molybdenum
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-12 06:50:30 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Hot Chili Limited announced further positive drill results from its La Verde copper-gold porphyry discovery in Chile, with diamond drill hole DKD044 returning a significant intercept of 391.3 m grading 0.50% CuEq from surface. These results, along with other strong intercepts in DKD042 and DKP041, confirm the continuity of shallow, high-grade mineralization and extend the high-grade core, underpinning a growing high-grade starter pit opportunity. The company also noted that assay results are pending for several key holes, with an additional ISO-accredited laboratory engaged to accelerate turnaround times.
Reasoning: Hot Chili reported strong drill results from its La Verde copper-gold porphyry discovery, highlighted by a very wide and well-graded intercept of 391.3 m at 0.50% CuEq from surface in hole DKD044, confirming continuity and extending mineralization, which supports the potential for a high-grade starter pit.
Positive factors
- Exceptional width and strong grade in DKD044 (391.3 m @ 0.50% CuEq) from surface for a porphyry deposit.
- Confirmation of shallow, high-grade copper-gold mineralization continuity.
- Extension of the high-grade core confirmed by DKD042 (125 m further west).
- Potential for a significant high-grade starter pit opportunity.
- Metal equivalent assumptions (prices, recoveries) are fully disclosed.
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed, including ISO-accredited labs and QP/CP sign-off.
- Compositing parameters (cut-off grade and internal dilution rules) are transparently stated.
Negative factors
- Assay results are pending for significant portions of key holes (DKD044 end-of-hole, DKD049), introducing some uncertainty.
- True width of intercepts is not disclosed, meaning reported lengths are apparent downhole widths.
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 21
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release mentions engagement of an 'ISO-accredited laboratory', states that results will be reported in accordance with 'JORC Code (2012) and National Instrument 43-101', and names 'Mr. Christian Easterday, MAIG' as a qualified and competent person.
Evidence · text
“Second ISO-accredited laboratory engaged to assist in accelerating assay result turnaround times ... 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. ... Mr. Christian Easterday, MAIG, Hot Chili's Managing Director and a qualified person within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states the cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu and notes that reported intersections may include internal dilution, including zones exceeding 30 m downhole width, where the overall weighted average grade remains 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 drill results table reports 'Interval (m)' which refers to downhole length, and the document does not provide any true width estimates or drill orientation relative to mineralization.
Evidence · table
“Interval (m)”
Context: Intersection To
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Diamond drill hole DKD042 'has confirmed extension of the high-grade core 125 m further west', indicating mineralization has been extended beyond previously known limits.
Evidence · text
“Diamond drill hole DKD042 (Figure 4), collared on the western flank of the deposit, has confirmed extension of the high-grade core 125 m further west”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Reverse Circulation drill hole DKP041 is explicitly described as an 'infill hole' in the document.
Evidence · text
“Reverse Circulation drill hole DKP041, an infill hole, has confirmed expansion and continuity of mineralisation across this zone”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 21. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (21)
DKP041La Verde · copperGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 224 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP041
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 224 m
- From
- 92 m
- To
- 316 m
- Hole Depth
- 380 m
- Intercept Depth
- 92 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP041:92-316
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324561
- Northing
- 6785786
- Elevation
- 1124 m
- Azimuth
- 55 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
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
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: DKP041, an infill hole, confirmed continuity with a wide intercept of 224.0 m at 0.40% CuEq, contributing to resource definition.
Positive factors
- Strong width (224.0 m) and good grade (0.40% CuEq) for a porphyry deposit.
- Confirms expansion and continuity of mineralization in an infill hole.
Negative factors
- True width not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“0.40”
Context: 224.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DKP041La Verde · copperGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 24 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP041
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 24 m
- From
- 112 m
- To
- 136 m
- Hole Depth
- 380 m
- Intercept Depth
- 92 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP041:112-136
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324561
- Northing
- 6785786
- Elevation
- 1124 m
- Azimuth
- 55 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.6
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval in DKP041 shows a higher-grade zone of 24.0 m at 0.60% CuEq, indicating internal variability.
Positive factors
- Higher-grade sub-interval (0.60% CuEq) within a broader zone.
Negative factors
- True width not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“0.60”
Context: 24.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DKP041La Verde · copperGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 46 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP041
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 46 m
- From
- 216 m
- To
- 262 m
- Hole Depth
- 380 m
- Intercept Depth
- 92 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKP041:216-262
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324561
- Northing
- 6785786
- Elevation
- 1124 m
- Azimuth
- 55 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.5
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval in DKP041 shows a good grade of 0.50% CuEq over 46.0 m, contributing to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Good grade (0.50% CuEq) over a moderate width (46.0 m) within a broader zone.
Negative factors
- True width not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“0.50”
Context: 46.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DKD042La Verde · copperGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 96.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD042
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 96.4 m
- From
- 11.6 m
- To
- 108 m
- Hole Depth
- 258.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 11.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD042:11.6-108
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324635
- Northing
- 6785902
- Elevation
- 1140 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
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
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: DKD042 confirmed a significant westward extension of the high-grade core with a wide intercept of 96.4 m at 0.40% CuEq from shallow depth.
Positive factors
- Strong width (96.4 m) and good grade (0.40% CuEq) for a porphyry deposit.
- Confirms extension of the high-grade core 125 m further west, indicating mineralization expansion.
Negative factors
- True width not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“0.40”
Context: 96.4
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DKD042La Verde · copperGrade: 0.51Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD042
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.51
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 11.9 m
- From
- 13.6 m
- To
- 25.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 258.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 11.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD042:13.6-25.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324635
- Northing
- 6785902
- Elevation
- 1140 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.51
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval in DKD042 shows a higher-grade zone of 11.9 m at 0.51% CuEq, contributing to the overall extension.
Positive factors
- Higher-grade sub-interval (0.51% CuEq) within a broader zone, from shallow depth.
Negative factors
- True width not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“0.51”
Context: 11.9
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DKD042La Verde · copperGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 16.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD042
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 16.5 m
- From
- 56.4 m
- To
- 72.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 258.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 11.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD042:56.4-72.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324635
- Northing
- 6785902
- Elevation
- 1140 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.45
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval in DKD042 shows a good grade of 0.45% CuEq over 16.5 m, contributing to the overall extension.
Positive factors
- Good grade (0.45% CuEq) over a moderate width (16.5 m) within a broader zone.
Negative factors
- True width not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“0.45”
Context: 16.5
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DKD042La Verde · copperGrade: 0.62Grade Unit: %Intercept: 22.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD042
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.62
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 22.4 m
- From
- 84.2 m
- To
- 106.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 258.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 11.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD042:84.2-106.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324635
- Northing
- 6785902
- Elevation
- 1140 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.62
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval in DKD042 shows a strong grade of 0.62% CuEq over 22.4 m, further supporting the extension of the high-grade core.
Positive factors
- Higher-grade sub-interval (0.62% CuEq) over a good width (22.4 m) within a broader zone.
Negative factors
- True width not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“0.62”
Context: 22.4
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DKD044La Verde · copperGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 391.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD044
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 391.3 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 391.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 711.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD044:0-391.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324508
- Northing
- 6785738
- Elevation
- 1131 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.5
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: DKD044 delivered an outstanding intercept of 391.3 m at 0.50% CuEq from surface, confirming broad, high-grade mineralization and significantly enhancing the project's potential.
Positive factors
- Exceptional width (391.3 m) and strong grade (0.50% CuEq) for a porphyry deposit, starting from surface.
- Demonstrates strong continuity of shallow, higher-grade copper-gold mineralization.
- Supports potential for a significant high-grade starter pit opportunity.
Negative factors
- True width not disclosed.
- Assay results for the end-of-hole (493.7 m to 711.4 m) are pending.
Evidence · table
“0.50”
Context: 391.3
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DKD044La Verde · copperGrade: 0.68Grade Unit: %Intercept: 17.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD044
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.68
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 17.8 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 17.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 711.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD044:0-17.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324508
- Northing
- 6785738
- Elevation
- 1131 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.68
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval in DKD044 shows a very high-grade zone of 17.8 m at 0.68% CuEq directly from surface, enhancing starter pit potential.
Positive factors
- High-grade sub-interval (0.68% CuEq) from surface, indicating strong near-surface mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“0.68”
Context: 17.8
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DKD044La Verde · copperGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 40.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD044
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 40.7 m
- From
- 103.3 m
- To
- 144 m
- Hole Depth
- 711.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD044:103.3-144
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324508
- Northing
- 6785738
- Elevation
- 1131 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.6
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval in DKD044 shows a strong grade of 0.60% CuEq over 40.7 m, contributing to the overall wide intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong grade (0.60% CuEq) over a good width (40.7 m) within a broader zone.
Negative factors
- True width not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“0.60”
Context: 40.7
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DKD044La Verde · copperGrade: 0.61Grade Unit: %Intercept: 85.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD044
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.61
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 85.4 m
- From
- 160 m
- To
- 245.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 711.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD044:160-245.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324508
- Northing
- 6785738
- Elevation
- 1131 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.61
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval in DKD044 shows a strong grade of 0.61% CuEq over 85.4 m, further contributing to the overall wide intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong grade (0.61% CuEq) over a very good width (85.4 m) within a broader zone.
Negative factors
- True width not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“0.61”
Context: 85.4
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DKD044La Verde · copperGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 19.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD044
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.7
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 19.7 m
- From
- 276.1 m
- To
- 295.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 711.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DKD044:276.1-295.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324508
- Northing
- 6785738
- Elevation
- 1131 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.7
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval in DKD044 shows a very strong grade of 0.70% CuEq over 19.7 m, further highlighting high-grade zones within the main intercept.
Positive factors
- Very strong grade (0.70% CuEq) over a good width (19.7 m) within a broader zone.
Negative factors
- True width not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“0.70”
Context: 19.7
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DKP041La Verde · copperGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: %Intercept: 224 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP041
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.31
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 224 m
- Hole Depth
- 380 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324561
- Northing
- 6785786
- Elevation
- 1124 m
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.4
- 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
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.31 % 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
“0.31”
Context: DKP041
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
DKP041La Verde · goldGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 224 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP041
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 224 m
- Hole Depth
- 380 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324561
- Northing
- 6785786
- Elevation
- 1124 m
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.4
- 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
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.1 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
“0.10”
Context: DKP041
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
DKP041La Verde · silverGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: ppm agIntercept: 224 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKP041
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.64
- Grade Unit
- ppm ag
- Intercept
- 224 m
- Hole Depth
- 380 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324561
- Northing
- 6785786
- Elevation
- 1124 m
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.4
- 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
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.64 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
“0.64”
Context: DKP041
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
DKD042La Verde · copperGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: %Intercept: 96.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD042
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.31
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 96.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 258.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324635
- Northing
- 6785902
- Elevation
- 1140 m
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.4
- 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
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.31 % 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
“0.31”
Context: DKD042
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
DKD042La Verde · goldGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 96.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD042
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.12
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 96.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 258.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324635
- Northing
- 6785902
- Elevation
- 1140 m
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.4
- 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
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.12 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
“0.12”
Context: DKD042
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
DKD042La Verde · silverGrade: 0.79Grade Unit: ppm agIntercept: 96.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD042
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.79
- Grade Unit
- ppm ag
- Intercept
- 96.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 258.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324635
- Northing
- 6785902
- Elevation
- 1140 m
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.4
- 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
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.79 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
“0.79”
Context: DKD042
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
DKD044La Verde · copperGrade: 0.42Grade Unit: %Intercept: 391.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD044
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.42
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 391.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 711.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324508
- Northing
- 6785738
- Elevation
- 1131 m
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.5
- 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
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.42 % 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
“0.42”
Context: DKD044
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
DKD044La Verde · goldGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 391.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD044
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.11
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 391.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 711.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324508
- Northing
- 6785738
- Elevation
- 1131 m
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.5
- 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
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.11 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
“0.11”
Context: DKD044
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
DKD044La Verde · silverGrade: 0.85Grade Unit: ppm agIntercept: 391.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DKD044
- Project
- La Verde
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- HCH
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.85
- Grade Unit
- ppm ag
- Intercept
- 391.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 711.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 324508
- Northing
- 6785738
- Elevation
- 1131 m
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.5
- 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
- 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.85 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
“0.85”
Context: DKD044
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
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.