# Benton Acquires Additional Land at its Dominion Lake Project and Commences Summer Exploration

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-acquires-additional-land-at-its-dominion-lake-project-and-commences-summe--f16f2f88-cb20-4f52-8c0c-bd859617a0bb

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/BEX/news/7097803404470523/benton-acquires-additional-land-at-its-dominion-lake-project-and-commences-summe

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-06-26T12:44:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Benton Resources Inc.

- Ticker: BEX

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Newfoundland

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: Zinc, Lead, Copper, Silver

- Document categories: Drill results, Agreement transaction

- Extracted: 2026-09-13 14:30:33 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.40 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Benton Resources has acquired additional land at its Dominion Lake Project in Newfoundland, expanding its footprint adjacent to existing claims. The company is commencing summer exploration, reporting high-grade surface grab samples for gold, zinc, lead, copper, and silver, alongside referencing significant historical drill intercepts.

Reasoning: The company is expanding its land position and reporting high-grade surface samples and historical drill results, though much of the data is from surface grab samples or historical sources.

- Positive factor: Acquisition of additional land adjacent to existing position

- Positive factor: High-grade surface grab samples reported

- Positive factor: Presence of historical high-grade drill intercepts

- Positive factor: QA/QC protocols and accredited lab disclosed

- Negative factor: Surface grab samples are selective and may not represent average mineralization

Facts used in scoring: 20

## Classification and evidence

**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: Release includes detailed QA/QC protocols, mentioning standards, blanks, duplicates, and an accredited ISO 17025 lab.

Evidence · text

> Core and rock samples, including standards, blanks and duplicates, are submitted to Eastern Analytical Ltd.

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: The company positions its targets as being adjacent to or along strike of known VMS deposits like Daniel's Pond and Bobby's Pond.

Evidence · text

> located approximately 1,500 m southwest of the Canterra Mineral Corporation's \("CTM"\) Daniel's Pond VMS deposit

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 20. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (20)

### Fact 1

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-acquires-additional-land-at-its-dominion-lake-project-and-commences-summe--f16f2f88-cb20-4f52-8c0c-bd859617a0bb#fact-drill-facts-0)

Dominion Lake Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Dominion Lake Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10.8
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Bear \#3
- Loc. Source: document

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 10.8 g/t Au grab sample at Bear \#3

- Positive factor: High grade grab sample

- Negative factor: Grab samples are selective

Evidence · text

> grab samples up to 10.8 g/t Au

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Fact 2

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-acquires-additional-land-at-its-dominion-lake-project-and-commences-summe--f16f2f88-cb20-4f52-8c0c-bd859617a0bb#fact-drill-facts-1)

Dominion Lake Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Dominion Lake Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.41
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Rickirb gold zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 6.41 g/t Au grab sample at Rickirb

- Positive factor: High grade grab sample

- Negative factor: Grab samples are selective

Evidence · text

> grab samples up to 6.41 g/t Au

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Fact 3

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-acquires-additional-land-at-its-dominion-lake-project-and-commences-summe--f16f2f88-cb20-4f52-8c0c-bd859617a0bb#fact-drill-facts-2)

Dominion Lake Project · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Dominion Lake Project
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 14.6
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Trinity Base Metal Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 14.6% Zn surface sample at Trinity

- Positive factor: High grade surface sample

- Negative factor: Grab samples are selective

Evidence · text

> surface samples returning assays up to 14.6% Zn

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Fact 4

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-acquires-additional-land-at-its-dominion-lake-project-and-commences-summe--f16f2f88-cb20-4f52-8c0c-bd859617a0bb#fact-drill-facts-3)

Dominion Lake Project · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Dominion Lake Project
- Commodity: lead
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.31
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Trinity Base Metal Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 1.31% Pb surface sample at Trinity

- Negative factor: Grab samples are selective

Evidence · text

> 1.31% Pb

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Fact 5

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-acquires-additional-land-at-its-dominion-lake-project-and-commences-summe--f16f2f88-cb20-4f52-8c0c-bd859617a0bb#fact-drill-facts-4)

Dominion Lake Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Dominion Lake Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.53
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Trinity Base Metal Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 2.53% Cu surface sample at Trinity

- Positive factor: High grade surface sample

- Negative factor: Grab samples are selective

Evidence · text

> 2.53% Cu

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Fact 6

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Dominion Lake Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Dominion Lake Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 68.7
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Trinity Base Metal Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 68.7 g/t Ag surface sample at Trinity

- Positive factor: High grade surface sample

- Negative factor: Grab samples are selective

Evidence · text

> 68.7 g/t Ag

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Fact 7

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-acquires-additional-land-at-its-dominion-lake-project-and-commences-summe--f16f2f88-cb20-4f52-8c0c-bd859617a0bb#fact-drill-facts-6)

Dominion Lake Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Dominion Lake Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.17
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Trinity Base Metal Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 0.17 g/t Au surface sample at Trinity

- Negative factor: Grab samples are selective

Evidence · text

> 0.17 g/t Au

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### BA-00-01

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-acquires-additional-land-at-its-dominion-lake-project-and-commences-summe--f16f2f88-cb20-4f52-8c0c-bd859617a0bb#fact-drill-facts-7)

Dominion Lake · zinc

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BA-00-01
- Project: Dominion Lake
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.9
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.16 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2001-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical drill hole BA-00-01 reported 6.9% Zn over 0.16m

- Positive factor: High grade massive sulphides

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept

Evidence · text

> BA-00-01 cut high grade massive sulphides assaying 6.90% Zn

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### BA-00-01

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Dominion Lake · lead

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BA-00-01
- Project: Dominion Lake
- Commodity: lead
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 8.9
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.16 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2001-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical drill hole BA-00-01 reported 8.9% Pb over 0.16m

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept

Evidence · text

> 8.90% Pb

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### BA-00-01

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Dominion Lake · copper

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BA-00-01
- Project: Dominion Lake
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.68
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.16 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2001-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical drill hole BA-00-01 reported 0.68% Cu over 0.16m

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept

Evidence · text

> 0.68% Cu

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### Fact 11

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Dominion Lake Project · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Dominion Lake Project
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 19.2
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Bear \#2
- Loc. Source: document

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 19.2% Zn float sample at Bear \#2

- Positive factor: High grade float sample

- Negative factor: Grab samples are selective

Evidence · text

> high-grade float sample returned 19.2% Zn

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Fact 12

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-acquires-additional-land-at-its-dominion-lake-project-and-commences-summe--f16f2f88-cb20-4f52-8c0c-bd859617a0bb#fact-drill-facts-11)

Dominion Lake Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Dominion Lake Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.09
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Bear \#2
- Loc. Source: document

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 0.09% Cu float sample at Bear \#2

- Negative factor: Grab samples are selective

Evidence · text

> 0.09% Cu

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Fact 13

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Dominion Lake Project · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Dominion Lake Project
- Commodity: lead
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.26
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Bear \#2
- Loc. Source: document

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 2.26% Pb float sample at Bear \#2

- Negative factor: Grab samples are selective

Evidence · text

> 2.26% Pb

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Fact 14

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Dominion Lake Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Dominion Lake Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 80.9
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Bear \#2
- Loc. Source: document

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 80.9 g/t Ag float sample at Bear \#2

- Positive factor: High grade float sample

- Negative factor: Grab samples are selective

Evidence · text

> 80.9 g/t Ag

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Fact 15

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Dominion Lake Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Dominion Lake Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.27
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Bear \#2
- Loc. Source: document

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 2.27 g/t Au float sample at Bear \#2

- Positive factor: High grade float sample

- Negative factor: Grab samples are selective

Evidence · text

> 2.27 g/t Au

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Fact 16

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Costigan Lake area · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Costigan Lake area
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.25
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 1.25% Zn float sample in Costigan Lake area

- Negative factor: Grab samples are selective

Evidence · text

> assaying 1.25% Zn

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Fact 17

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Costigan Lake area · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Costigan Lake area
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10.7
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 10.7 g/t Ag float sample in Costigan Lake area

- Negative factor: Grab samples are selective

Evidence · text

> 10.7 g/t Ag

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### HRP-08-01

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-acquires-additional-land-at-its-dominion-lake-project-and-commences-summe--f16f2f88-cb20-4f52-8c0c-bd859617a0bb#fact-drill-facts-17)

Dominion Lake · copper

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HRP-08-01
- Project: Dominion Lake
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 48.3 m
- To: 49.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 48.3 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HRP-08-01:48.3-49.8

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2008-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical drill hole HRP-08-01 reported 1.02% Cu over 1.5m

- Positive factor: Significant copper intercept

Evidence · text

> HRP-08-01. The drill hole cut 1.5 m grading 1.02% Cu

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### HRP-08-01

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-acquires-additional-land-at-its-dominion-lake-project-and-commences-summe--f16f2f88-cb20-4f52-8c0c-bd859617a0bb#fact-drill-facts-18)

Dominion Lake · zinc

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HRP-08-01
- Project: Dominion Lake
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.83
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 48.3 m
- To: 49.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 48.3 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HRP-08-01:48.3-49.8

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2008-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical drill hole HRP-08-01 reported 1.83% Zn over 1.5m

Evidence · text

> 1.83% Zn

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### HRP-08-01

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-acquires-additional-land-at-its-dominion-lake-project-and-commences-summe--f16f2f88-cb20-4f52-8c0c-bd859617a0bb#fact-drill-facts-19)

Dominion Lake · silver

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: HRP-08-01
- Project: Dominion Lake
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10.5
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 48.3 m
- To: 49.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 48.3 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: HRP-08-01:48.3-49.8

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2008-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical drill hole HRP-08-01 reported 10.5 g/t Ag over 1.5m

Evidence · text

> 10.5 g/t Ag

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

## 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.