# Badlands Reports High-Grade Gold Results From Surface Exploration Program In The Black Hills

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/BLDS/news/7641730829392726/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2024-10-17T21:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Badlands Resources Inc.

- Ticker: BLDS

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Black Hills of South Dakota

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: None reported

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-09-13 15:01:41 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Badlands Resources Inc. announced high-grade gold results from its fall 2023 surface exploration program at the Bella Project in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The program identified five main high-grade gold trends, with grab samples returning assays up to 19.2 g/t Au and 60 samples exceeding 5 g/t Au. These early-stage results highlight significant gold prospectivity and will guide future advanced exploration efforts.

Reasoning: Badlands Resources reported highly encouraging high-grade gold grab sample results from its initial surface exploration program, identifying multiple prospective trends at the Bella Project. These early-stage results indicate significant gold prospectivity and provide clear targets for follow-up exploration.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold results from surface samples, with multiple samples exceeding 10 g/t Au and a peak of 19.2 g/t Au.

- Positive factor: Identification of five distinct high-grade gold trends with a combined strike length of approximately 20 km.

- Positive factor: A significant number of samples \(60 out of 420\) returned assays over 5 g/t Au, indicating widespread mineralization.

- Positive factor: The project shares geological similarities with the historic Homestake Mine, suggesting potential for significant deposits.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures, including the use of blanks and standards and analysis by a certified laboratory \(ALS\), were disclosed.

- Negative factor: Results are from surface grab samples, which are not representative of true width or continuity and are early-stage exploration.

- Negative factor: No explicit mention of a Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) sign-off for the results in the release.

Facts used in scoring: 48

## Classification and evidence

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: Multiple surface grab samples returned gold grades well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold, with a peak of 19.2 g/t Au, indicating exceptionally high-grade zones.

Evidence · text

> Grab Samples Returned Assays up to 20 g/t Au. Out of the 420 grab samples collected, 60 samples returned over 5 g/t Au .

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: The release states that standard or blank material was inserted into the sample stream and samples were sent to ALS in Reno, Nevada, a certified commercial laboratory.

Evidence · text

> Samples collected in the field had standard or blank material inserted into the sample stream at 25 sample intervals before being sent to ALS in Reno, Nevada, a certified commercial laboratory.

**Apparent Width Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The results are from surface grab samples, which inherently do not provide information on true width or continuity.

Evidence · text

> Grab Samples Returned Assays up to 20 g/t Au.

**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: The release does not explicitly mention a Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) sign-off for the reported results.

Evidence · text

> Badlands Reports High-Grade Gold Results From Surface Exploration Program In The Black Hills

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 48. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (48)

### Fact 1

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-0)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 19.2
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Lookout Trend
- Latitude: 44.10162
- Longitude: -103.70969
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is an exceptionally high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating strong mineralization potential in the Lookout Trend.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade of 19.2 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 19.20

Context: 23-MMV-234

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 2

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-1)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 18.95
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Lookout Trend
- Latitude: 44.09224
- Longitude: -103.70589
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is an exceptionally high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating strong mineralization potential in the Lookout Trend.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade of 18.95 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 18.95

Context: 23-MMV-533

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 3

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-2)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 17.7
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Lookout Trend
- Latitude: 44.10067
- Longitude: -103.71254
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is an exceptionally high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating strong mineralization potential in the Lookout Trend.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade of 17.7 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 17.70

Context: 23-MMV-243

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 4

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-3)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 14.2
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Lookout Trend
- Latitude: 44.10681
- Longitude: -103.71308
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a strong high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the Lookout Trend.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade of 14.2 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 14.20

Context: 23-MMV-221

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 5

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-4)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 14
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Lookout Trend
- Latitude: 44.10826
- Longitude: -103.71304
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a strong high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the Lookout Trend.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade of 14.0 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 14.00

Context: 23-MMV-223

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 6

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-5)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 13.2
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Lookout Trend
- Latitude: 44.10251
- Longitude: -103.71301
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a strong high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the Lookout Trend.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade of 13.2 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 13.20

Context: 23-MMV-241

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 7

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-6)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 13.05
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Lookout Trend
- Latitude: 44.09822
- Longitude: -103.70494
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a strong high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the Lookout Trend.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade of 13.05 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 13.05

Context: 23-MMV-240

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 8

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-7)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 13
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Lookout Trend
- Latitude: 44.10466
- Longitude: -103.70497
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a strong high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the Lookout Trend.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade of 13.0 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 13.00

Context: 23-MMV-238

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 9

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-8)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 12.15
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Lookout Trend
- Latitude: 44.10914
- Longitude: -103.71383
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a strong high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the Lookout Trend.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade of 12.15 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 12.15

Context: 23-MMV-226

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 10

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-9)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10.5
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Lookout Trend
- Latitude: 44.10563
- Longitude: -103.71267
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a strong high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the Lookout Trend.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade of 10.5 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 10.50

Context: 23-MMV-246

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 11

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-10)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 17.5
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Standard Trend
- Latitude: 44.14204
- Longitude: -103.695
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is an exceptionally high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating strong mineralization potential in the Standard Trend.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade of 17.5 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 17.50

Context: 23-MMV-643

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 12

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-11)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 17.15
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Standard Trend
- Latitude: 44.14611
- Longitude: -103.692
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is an exceptionally high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating strong mineralization potential in the Standard Trend.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade of 17.15 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 17.15

Context: 23-MMV-324

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 13

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-12)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 13.4
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Standard Trend
- Latitude: 44.14972
- Longitude: -103.698
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a strong high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the Standard Trend.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade of 13.4 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 13.40

Context: 23-MMV-340

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 14

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-13)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 12.35
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Standard Trend
- Latitude: 44.1304
- Longitude: -103.696
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a strong high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the Standard Trend.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade of 12.35 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 12.35

Context: 23-MMV-258

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 15

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Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 8.46
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Standard Trend
- Latitude: 44.13271
- Longitude: -103.696
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the Standard Trend.

- Positive factor: High gold grade of 8.46 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 8.46

Context: 23-MMV-281

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 16

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-15)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.87
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Standard Trend
- Latitude: 44.14181
- Longitude: -103.694
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the Standard Trend.

- Positive factor: High gold grade of 6.87 g/t, above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 6.87

Context: 23-MMV-646

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 17

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-16)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.73
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Standard Trend
- Latitude: 44.14526
- Longitude: -103.693
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the Standard Trend.

- Positive factor: High gold grade of 6.73 g/t, above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 6.73

Context: 23-MMV-327

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 18

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-17)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.66
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Standard Trend
- Latitude: 44.13341
- Longitude: -103.697
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the Standard Trend.

- Positive factor: High gold grade of 6.66 g/t, above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 6.66

Context: 23-MMV-289

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 19

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Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.53
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Standard Trend
- Latitude: 44.14316
- Longitude: -103.691
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the Standard Trend.

- Positive factor: High gold grade of 6.53 g/t, above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 6.53

Context: 23-MMV-651

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 20

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Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.89
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Standard Trend
- Latitude: 44.14571
- Longitude: -103.693
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a moderate-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating mineralization potential in the Standard Trend.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade of 4.89 g/t, approaching the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 4.89

Context: 23-MMV-325

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 21

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Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 9.76
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Cochrane Trend
- Latitude: 44.09745
- Longitude: -103.723
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the Cochrane Trend.

- Positive factor: High gold grade of 9.76 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 9.76

Context: 23-MMV-544

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 22

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Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 9.39
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Cochrane Trend
- Latitude: 44.10056
- Longitude: -103.732
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the Cochrane Trend.

- Positive factor: High gold grade of 9.39 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 9.39

Context: 23-MMV-586

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 23

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Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7.25
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Cochrane Trend
- Latitude: 44.10053
- Longitude: -103.733
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the Cochrane Trend.

- Positive factor: High gold grade of 7.25 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 7.25

Context: 23-MMV-583

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 24

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Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.6
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Cochrane Trend
- Latitude: 44.09758
- Longitude: -103.723
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a moderate-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating mineralization potential in the Cochrane Trend.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade of 3.6 g/t, above the 2 g/t strong threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 3.6

Context: 23-MMV-543

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 25

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-24)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.8
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Cochrane Trend
- Latitude: 44.09734
- Longitude: -103.722
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a moderate-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating mineralization potential in the Cochrane Trend.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade of 2.8 g/t, above the 2 g/t strong threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 2.8

Context: 23-MMV-540

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 26

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-25)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.14
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Cochrane Trend
- Latitude: 44.10174
- Longitude: -103.733
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a moderate-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating mineralization potential in the Cochrane Trend.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade of 2.14 g/t, above the 2 g/t strong threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 2.14

Context: 23-MMV-591

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 27

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-26)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.88
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Cochrane Trend
- Latitude: 44.09397
- Longitude: -103.724
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a moderate-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating mineralization potential in the Cochrane Trend.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade of 1.88 g/t, approaching the 2 g/t strong threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 1.88

Context: 23-MMV-550

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 28

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-27)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.63
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Cochrane Trend
- Latitude: 44.0977
- Longitude: -103.722
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a moderate-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating mineralization potential in the Cochrane Trend.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade of 1.63 g/t, above the 1 g/t moderate threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 1.63

Context: 23-MMV-541

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 29

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-28)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 16.8
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: King of the West Trend
- Latitude: 44.1387
- Longitude: -103.723
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is an exceptionally high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating strong mineralization potential in the King of the West Trend.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade of 16.8 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 16.8

Context: 23-MMV-444

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 30

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-29)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 15.6
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: King of the West Trend
- Latitude: 44.13883
- Longitude: -103.722
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is an exceptionally high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating strong mineralization potential in the King of the West Trend.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade of 15.6 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 15.6

Context: 23-MMV-445

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 31

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-30)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 13.95
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: King of the West Trend
- Latitude: 44.12167
- Longitude: -103.711
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a strong high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the King of the West Trend.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade of 13.95 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 13.95

Context: 23-MMV-397

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 32

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-31)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 13.95
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: King of the West Trend
- Latitude: 44.14171
- Longitude: -103.723
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a strong high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the King of the West Trend.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade of 13.95 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 13.95

Context: 23-MMV-460

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 33

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-32)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 9.78
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: King of the West Trend
- Latitude: 44.13916
- Longitude: -103.723
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the King of the West Trend.

- Positive factor: High gold grade of 9.78 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 9.78

Context: 23-MMV-446

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 34

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-33)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 9.42
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: King of the West Trend
- Latitude: 44.12327
- Longitude: -103.713
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the King of the West Trend.

- Positive factor: High gold grade of 9.42 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 9.42

Context: 23-MMV-405

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 35

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-34)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 8.24
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: King of the West Trend
- Latitude: 44.12668
- Longitude: -103.714
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the King of the West Trend.

- Positive factor: High gold grade of 8.24 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 8.24

Context: 23-MMV-416

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 36

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-35)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 8.07
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: King of the West Trend
- Latitude: 44.13116
- Longitude: -103.717
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the King of the West Trend.

- Positive factor: High gold grade of 8.07 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 8.07

Context: 23-MMV-428

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 37

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-36)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.96
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: King of the West Trend
- Latitude: 44.12269
- Longitude: -103.712
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a moderate-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating mineralization potential in the King of the West Trend.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade of 4.96 g/t, approaching the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 4.96

Context: 23-MMV-402

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 38

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-37)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.61
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: King of the West Trend
- Latitude: 44.12705
- Longitude: -103.716
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a moderate-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating mineralization potential in the King of the West Trend.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade of 4.61 g/t, approaching the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 4.61

Context: 23-MMV-418

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 39

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-38)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 12.5
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Montezuma Trend
- Latitude: 44.08995
- Longitude: -103.766
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a strong high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the Montezuma Trend.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade of 12.5 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 12.50

Context: 23-MMV-669

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 40

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-39)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 9.95
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Montezuma Trend
- Latitude: 44.10058
- Longitude: -103.774
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the Montezuma Trend.

- Positive factor: High gold grade of 9.95 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 9.95

Context: 23-MMV-160

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 41

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-40)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 9.78
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Montezuma Trend
- Latitude: 44.09813
- Longitude: -103.773
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the Montezuma Trend.

- Positive factor: High gold grade of 9.78 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 9.78

Context: 23-MMV-120

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 42

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-41)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 8.81
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Montezuma Trend
- Latitude: 44.10063
- Longitude: -103.774
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the Montezuma Trend.

- Positive factor: High gold grade of 8.81 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 8.81

Context: 23-MMV-161

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 43

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-42)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 8.51
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Montezuma Trend
- Latitude: 44.0941
- Longitude: -103.77
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the Montezuma Trend.

- Positive factor: High gold grade of 8.51 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 8.51

Context: 23-MMV-689

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 44

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-43)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7.94
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Montezuma Trend
- Latitude: 44.08456
- Longitude: -103.761
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the Montezuma Trend.

- Positive factor: High gold grade of 7.94 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 7.94

Context: 23-MMV-107

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 45

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-44)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7.81
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Montezuma Trend
- Latitude: 44.09107
- Longitude: -103.763
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the Montezuma Trend.

- Positive factor: High gold grade of 7.81 g/t, well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 7.81

Context: 23-MMV-678

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 46

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-45)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.27
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Montezuma Trend
- Latitude: 44.09004
- Longitude: -103.768
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a high-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating good mineralization potential in the Montezuma Trend.

- Positive factor: High gold grade of 5.27 g/t, above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 5.27

Context: 23-MMV-673

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 47

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-46)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.78
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Montezuma Trend
- Latitude: 44.08439
- Longitude: -103.762
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a moderate-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating mineralization potential in the Montezuma Trend.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade of 4.78 g/t, approaching the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 4.78

Context: 23-MMV-140

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

### Fact 48

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/badlands-reports-high-grade-gold-results-from-surface-exploration-program-in-the--be979b0e-c841-4822-929f-ceba4fdbae95#fact-drill-facts-47)

Bella Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Bella Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: black hills of south dakota
- Reported Region: Black Hills of South Dakota
- Ticker: BLDS

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.66
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Montezuma Trend
- Latitude: 44.09117
- Longitude: -103.763
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: No
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a moderate-grade gold result from a surface grab sample, indicating mineralization potential in the Montezuma Trend.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade of 4.66 g/t, approaching the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold surface samples.

- Negative factor: Result is from a surface grab sample, which is not representative of true width or continuity.

Evidence · table

> 4.66

Context: 23-MMV-679

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is 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: "Selected assay results from the Standard Trend Sample ID Latitude Longitude Au \(g/t\) 23-MMV-643 44.14204 -103.695 17.50 "

## 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.
