# Benton Confirms New VMS Copper Discovery at End Zone and Delineates Gold and Copper Horizon at South Pond Gold-Copper Deposit Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/BEX/news/8200994103432531/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2026-01-27T12:30:00.000Z 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: Copper - Secondary commodities: Gold, Nickel, Cobalt, Chromium - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-09-13 14:50:19 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Benton Resources announced encouraging drill results from its South Pond Gold-Copper Project in Newfoundland, including a new VMS copper discovery at the End Zone with intercepts up to 1.6% Cu over 0.70m. Drilling at the South Pond deposit delineated a gold and copper horizon, yielding high-grade gold intercepts up to 4.55 g/t Au over 1.00m, and identified anomalous nickel, chromium, and cobalt in one hole. The company plans follow-up drilling to further explore these promising zones. Reasoning: Benton Resources announced a new VMS copper discovery at its End Zone target with encouraging copper intercepts, alongside further delineation of gold and copper mineralization at South Pond, including high-grade gold and anomalous nickel-cobalt-chromium, indicating significant exploration potential. - Positive factor: New VMS copper discovery at End Zone - Positive factor: Wide zones of VMS stringer-style copper mineralization - Positive factor: High-grade gold intercepts at South Pond \(up to 4.55 g/t Au\) - Positive factor: Anomalous nickel, cobalt, and chromium identified - Positive factor: QP sign-off and accredited laboratory for QA/QC - Negative factor: True widths are estimated \(60-80% of core length\) - Negative factor: Some intercepts are low-grade, particularly wider copper zones Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source. Facts used in scoring: 67 ## 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: The release includes a detailed 'QA/QC Protocols' section mentioning standards, blanks, duplicates, an accredited lab \(Eastern Analytical Ltd. ISO 17025\), and QP sign-off. Evidence · text > QP Stephen House \(P.Geo.\), Vice President of Exploration for Benton Resources Inc., the 'Qualified Person' under National Instrument 43-101, has approved the scientific and technical disclosure in this news release and prepared or supervised its preparation. QA/QC Protocols Core and rock samples, including standards, blanks and duplicates, are submitted to Eastern Analytical Ltd., Springdale, Newfoundland for preparation and analysis. All samples were acquired by saw-cut \(channels/drill core\) with one-half submitted for assay and one-half retained for reference, or hand \(rocks\) and delivered, by Benton personnel, in sealed bags, to the Springdale lab of Eastern Analytical, which is an accredited assay lab that conforms to the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025. **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 document states that 'True widths estimated to be ~60-80% of reported core lengths' for both End Zone and South Pond drilling results, meaning exact true widths are not provided. Evidence · text > Note: True widths estimated to be ~60-80% of reported core lengths. **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: The End Zone results are from 'two widely spaced drill holes' testing geophysical anomalies and prospecting samples, and the company is 'excited about this potentially large and underexplored system', indicating exploration to extend mineralization. Evidence · text > Benton is pleased to announce that it has received encouraging copper results from two widely spaced drill holes in the End Zone area within the South Pond Gold-Copper Project in Newfoundland. These holes were drilled to test geological stratigraphy, geophysical anomalies, and locally anomalous copper prospecting samples in the area. ... The Company is excited about this potentially large and underexplored system as it plans for the next phase of drilling. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 67. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (67) ### EZ-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-0) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: EZ-25-01 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.11 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 58 m - From: 99 m - To: 157 m - Intercept Depth: 99 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EZ-25-01:99-157 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A wide, low-grade copper intercept from a new VMS discovery at End Zone, suggesting broad mineralization but requiring higher-grade zones for economic viability. - Positive factor: Wide intercept indicating potential for bulk tonnage - Positive factor: Part of a new VMS copper discovery - Negative factor: Low copper grade for VMS - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.11 Context: 58.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### EZ-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-1) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: EZ-25-01 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.01 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 58 m - From: 99 m - To: 157 m - Intercept Depth: 99 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EZ-25-01:99-157 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A wide intercept with negligible gold grade, indicating gold is not a significant component in this part of the VMS discovery. - Positive factor: Associated with new VMS copper discovery - Negative factor: Very low gold grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.01 Context: 58.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### EZ-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-2) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: EZ-25-01 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.23 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 14.06 m - From: 135 m - To: 149.06 m - Intercept Depth: 135 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EZ-25-01:135-149.06 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate-grade copper intercept of good width within the new VMS discovery, contributing to the overall prospectivity of the zone. - Positive factor: Moderate copper grade within a new VMS discovery - Positive factor: Good intercept length - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.23 Context: 14.06 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### EZ-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-3) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: EZ-25-01 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.01 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 14.06 m - From: 135 m - To: 149.06 m - Intercept Depth: 135 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EZ-25-01:135-149.06 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate-width intercept with negligible gold grade, indicating gold is not a significant component in this part of the VMS discovery. - Positive factor: Associated with new VMS copper discovery - Negative factor: Very low gold grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.01 Context: 14.06 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### EZ-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-4) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: EZ-25-01 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.27 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 9.06 m - From: 140 m - To: 149.06 m - Intercept Depth: 140 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EZ-25-01:140-149.06 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate-grade copper intercept of good width within the new VMS discovery, indicating a continuous mineralized zone. - Positive factor: Moderate copper grade within a new VMS discovery - Positive factor: Good intercept length - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.27 Context: 9.06 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### EZ-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-5) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: EZ-25-01 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.01 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 9.06 m - From: 140 m - To: 149.06 m - Intercept Depth: 140 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EZ-25-01:140-149.06 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate-width intercept with negligible gold grade, indicating gold is not a significant component in this part of the VMS discovery. - Positive factor: Associated with new VMS copper discovery - Negative factor: Very low gold grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.01 Context: 9.06 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### EZ-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-6) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: EZ-25-01 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.58 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1 m - From: 140 m - To: 141 m - Intercept Depth: 140 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EZ-25-01:140-141 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A high-grade but narrow copper intercept within the new VMS discovery, indicating localized higher-grade mineralization. - Positive factor: Strong copper grade for VMS - Positive factor: Part of a new VMS copper discovery - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.58 Context: 1.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### EZ-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-7) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: EZ-25-01 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.02 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 140 m - To: 141 m - Intercept Depth: 140 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EZ-25-01:140-141 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A narrow intercept with negligible gold grade, indicating gold is not a significant component in this part of the VMS discovery. - Positive factor: Associated with new VMS copper discovery - Negative factor: Very low gold grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.02 Context: 1.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### EZ-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-8) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: EZ-25-02 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.12 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 14.1 m - From: 61.9 m - To: 76 m - Intercept Depth: 61.9 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EZ-25-02:61.9-76 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A wide, low-grade copper intercept from a new VMS discovery at End Zone, suggesting broad mineralization but requiring higher-grade zones for economic viability. - Positive factor: Good intercept length - Positive factor: Part of a new VMS copper discovery - Negative factor: Low copper grade for VMS - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.12 Context: 14.10 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### EZ-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-9) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: EZ-25-02 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.003 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 14.1 m - From: 61.9 m - To: 76 m - Intercept Depth: 61.9 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EZ-25-02:61.9-76 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate-width intercept with negligible gold grade, indicating gold is not a significant component in this part of the VMS discovery. - Positive factor: Associated with new VMS copper discovery - Negative factor: Very low gold grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.003 Context: 14.10 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### EZ-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-10) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: EZ-25-02 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.4 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 3.43 m - From: 61.9 m - To: 65.33 m - Intercept Depth: 61.9 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EZ-25-02:61.9-65.33 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A strong-grade copper intercept of moderate width within the new VMS discovery, indicating a significant mineralized zone. - Positive factor: Strong copper grade for VMS - Positive factor: Part of a new VMS copper discovery - Negative factor: Moderate intercept length - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.40 Context: 3.43 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### EZ-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-11) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: EZ-25-02 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.01 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 3.43 m - From: 61.9 m - To: 65.33 m - Intercept Depth: 61.9 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EZ-25-02:61.9-65.33 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate-width intercept with negligible gold grade, indicating gold is not a significant component in this part of the VMS discovery. - Positive factor: Associated with new VMS copper discovery - Negative factor: Very low gold grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.01 Context: 3.43 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### EZ-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-12) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: EZ-25-02 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.57 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1 m - From: 61.9 m - To: 62.9 m - Intercept Depth: 61.9 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EZ-25-02:61.9-62.9 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A high-grade but narrow copper intercept within the new VMS discovery, indicating localized higher-grade mineralization. - Positive factor: Strong copper grade for VMS - Positive factor: Part of a new VMS copper discovery - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.57 Context: 1.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### EZ-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-13) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: EZ-25-02 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.02 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 61.9 m - To: 62.9 m - Intercept Depth: 61.9 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EZ-25-02:61.9-62.9 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A narrow intercept with negligible gold grade, indicating gold is not a significant component in this part of the VMS discovery. - Positive factor: Associated with new VMS copper discovery - Negative factor: Very low gold grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.02 Context: 1.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### EZ-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-14) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: EZ-25-02 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.13 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 3.23 m - From: 89.7 m - To: 92.93 m - Intercept Depth: 89.7 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EZ-25-02:89.7-92.93 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A low-grade copper intercept of moderate width within the new VMS discovery, indicating broader but lower-grade mineralization. - Positive factor: Part of a new VMS copper discovery - Negative factor: Low copper grade for VMS - Negative factor: Moderate intercept length - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.13 Context: 3.23 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### EZ-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-15) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: EZ-25-02 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.007 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 3.23 m - From: 89.7 m - To: 92.93 m - Intercept Depth: 89.7 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EZ-25-02:89.7-92.93 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate-width intercept with negligible gold grade, indicating gold is not a significant component in this part of the VMS discovery. - Positive factor: Associated with new VMS copper discovery - Negative factor: Very low gold grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.007 Context: 3.23 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### EZ-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-16) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: EZ-25-02 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.67 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 3.07 m - From: 102.3 m - To: 105.37 m - Intercept Depth: 102.3 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EZ-25-02:102.3-105.37 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A strong-grade copper intercept of moderate width within the new VMS discovery, indicating a significant mineralized zone. - Positive factor: Strong copper grade for VMS - Positive factor: Part of a new VMS copper discovery - Negative factor: Moderate intercept length - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.67 Context: 3.07 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### EZ-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-17) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: EZ-25-02 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.18 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 3.07 m - From: 102.3 m - To: 105.37 m - Intercept Depth: 102.3 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EZ-25-02:102.3-105.37 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate-width intercept with low gold grade, indicating gold is a minor component in this part of the VMS discovery. - Positive factor: Associated with new VMS copper discovery - Negative factor: Low gold grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.18 Context: 3.07 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### EZ-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-18) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: EZ-25-02 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.99 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 2.07 m - From: 102.3 m - To: 104.37 m - Intercept Depth: 102.3 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EZ-25-02:102.3-104.37 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: An exceptional-grade copper intercept of moderate width within the new VMS discovery, highlighting a high-grade core. - Positive factor: Exceptional copper grade for VMS - Positive factor: Part of a new VMS copper discovery - Negative factor: Moderate intercept length - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.99 Context: 2.07 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### EZ-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-19) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: EZ-25-02 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.27 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.07 m - From: 102.3 m - To: 104.37 m - Intercept Depth: 102.3 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EZ-25-02:102.3-104.37 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate-width intercept with low gold grade, indicating gold is a minor component in this part of the VMS discovery. - Positive factor: Associated with new VMS copper discovery - Negative factor: Low gold grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.27 Context: 2.07 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### EZ-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-20) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: EZ-25-02 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 1.6 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.7 m - From: 102.3 m - To: 103 m - Intercept Depth: 102.3 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EZ-25-02:102.3-103 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: An exceptional-grade but very narrow copper intercept within the new VMS discovery, indicating a high-grade veinlet or lens. - Positive factor: Exceptional copper grade for VMS - Positive factor: Part of a new VMS copper discovery - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 1.60 Context: 0.70 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### EZ-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-21) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: EZ-25-02 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.4 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.7 m - From: 102.3 m - To: 103 m - Intercept Depth: 102.3 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EZ-25-02:102.3-103 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A very narrow intercept with low gold grade, indicating gold is a minor component in this high-grade copper zone. - Positive factor: Associated with new VMS copper discovery - Negative factor: Low gold grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.40 Context: 0.70 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-56 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-22) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-56 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.05 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 15.05 m - From: 42 m - To: 57.05 m - Intercept Depth: 42 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-56:42-57.05 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A wide intercept with very low copper grade, indicating copper is not a primary economic driver in this zone. - Positive factor: Good intercept length - Positive factor: Part of delineated gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: Very low copper grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.05 Context: 15.05 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-56 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-23) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-56 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.96 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 15.05 m - From: 42 m - To: 57.05 m - Intercept Depth: 42 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-56:42-57.05 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate gold grade over a good width, contributing to the delineation of the gold-copper horizon at South Pond. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade over good width - Positive factor: Delineates gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.96 Context: 15.05 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-56 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-24) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-56 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.07 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 10 m - From: 45.05 m - To: 55.05 m - Intercept Depth: 45.05 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-56:45.05-55.05 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A good width intercept with very low copper grade, indicating copper is not a primary economic driver in this zone. - Positive factor: Good intercept length - Positive factor: Part of delineated gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: Very low copper grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.07 Context: 10.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-56 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-25) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-56 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 1.39 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 10 m - From: 45.05 m - To: 55.05 m - Intercept Depth: 45.05 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-56:45.05-55.05 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate gold grade over a good width, contributing to the delineation of the gold-copper horizon at South Pond. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade over good width - Positive factor: Delineates gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 1.39 Context: 10.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-56 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-26) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-56 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.09 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 5 m - From: 50.05 m - To: 55.05 m - Intercept Depth: 50.05 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-56:50.05-55.05 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with very low copper grade, indicating copper is not a primary economic driver in this zone. - Positive factor: Moderate intercept length - Positive factor: Part of delineated gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: Very low copper grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.09 Context: 5.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-56 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-27) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-56 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 2.36 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 5 m - From: 50.05 m - To: 55.05 m - Intercept Depth: 50.05 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-56:50.05-55.05 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A strong gold grade over a moderate width, contributing significantly to the delineation of the gold-copper horizon at South Pond. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade over moderate width - Positive factor: Delineates gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 2.36 Context: 5.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-57 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-28) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-57 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.06 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 12.7 m - From: 77.7 m - To: 90.4 m - Intercept Depth: 77.7 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-57:77.7-90.4 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A wide intercept with very low copper grade, indicating copper is not a primary economic driver in this zone. - Positive factor: Good intercept length - Positive factor: Part of delineated gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: Very low copper grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.06 Context: 12.70 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-57 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-29) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-57 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.64 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 12.7 m - From: 77.7 m - To: 90.4 m - Intercept Depth: 77.7 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-57:77.7-90.4 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate gold grade over a good width, contributing to the delineation of the gold-copper horizon at South Pond. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade over good width - Positive factor: Delineates gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.64 Context: 12.70 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-57 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-30) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-57 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.08 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 4.8 m - From: 85.6 m - To: 90.4 m - Intercept Depth: 85.6 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-57:85.6-90.4 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with very low copper grade, indicating copper is not a primary economic driver in this zone. - Positive factor: Moderate intercept length - Positive factor: Part of delineated gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: Very low copper grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.08 Context: 4.80 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-57 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-31) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-57 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 1.47 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4.8 m - From: 85.6 m - To: 90.4 m - Intercept Depth: 85.6 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-57:85.6-90.4 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the delineation of the gold-copper horizon at South Pond. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade over moderate width - Positive factor: Delineates gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 1.47 Context: 4.80 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-57 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-32) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-57 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.16 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1 m - From: 86.6 m - To: 87.6 m - Intercept Depth: 86.6 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-57:86.6-87.6 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A narrow intercept with low copper grade, indicating copper is not a primary economic driver in this zone. - Positive factor: Part of delineated gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: Low copper grade - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.16 Context: 1.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-57 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-33) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-57 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 4.55 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 86.6 m - To: 87.6 m - Intercept Depth: 86.6 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-57:86.6-87.6 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: An exceptional gold grade over a narrow width, highlighting a high-grade veinlet within the gold-copper horizon. - Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade - Positive factor: Delineates gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 4.55 Context: 1.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-58 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-34) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-58 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.03 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 33.85 m - From: 57.55 m - To: 91.4 m - Intercept Depth: 57.55 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-58:57.55-91.4 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A very wide intercept with very low copper grade, indicating copper is not a primary economic driver in this zone. - Positive factor: Very wide intercept - Positive factor: Part of delineated gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: Very low copper grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.03 Context: 33.85 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-58 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-35) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-58 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.23 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 33.85 m - From: 57.55 m - To: 91.4 m - Intercept Depth: 57.55 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-58:57.55-91.4 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A very wide intercept with low gold grade, indicating broad but low-grade gold mineralization within the gold-copper horizon. - Positive factor: Very wide intercept - Positive factor: Delineates gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: Low gold grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.23 Context: 33.85 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-58 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-36) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-58 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.01 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 4 m - From: 57.55 m - To: 61.55 m - Intercept Depth: 57.55 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-58:57.55-61.55 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with very low copper grade, indicating copper is not a primary economic driver in this zone. - Positive factor: Moderate intercept length - Positive factor: Part of delineated gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: Very low copper grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.01 Context: 4.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-58 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-37) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-58 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.41 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4 m - From: 57.55 m - To: 61.55 m - Intercept Depth: 57.55 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-58:57.55-61.55 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with low gold grade, contributing to the delineation of the gold-copper horizon. - Positive factor: Moderate intercept length - Positive factor: Delineates gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: Low gold grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.41 Context: 4.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-58 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-38) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-58 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.1 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 5 m - From: 73.4 m - To: 78.4 m - Intercept Depth: 73.4 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-58:73.4-78.4 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with very low copper grade, indicating copper is not a primary economic driver in this zone. - Positive factor: Moderate intercept length - Positive factor: Part of delineated gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: Very low copper grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.10 Context: 5.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-58 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-39) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-58 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.73 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 5 m - From: 73.4 m - To: 78.4 m - Intercept Depth: 73.4 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-58:73.4-78.4 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the delineation of the gold-copper horizon at South Pond. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade over moderate width - Positive factor: Delineates gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.73 Context: 5.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-58 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-40) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-58 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.02 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 2 m - From: 89.4 m - To: 91.4 m - Intercept Depth: 89.4 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-58:89.4-91.4 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A narrow intercept with very low copper grade, indicating copper is not a primary economic driver in this zone. - Positive factor: Narrow intercept length - Positive factor: Part of delineated gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: Very low copper grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.02 Context: 2.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-58 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-41) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-58 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.97 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2 m - From: 89.4 m - To: 91.4 m - Intercept Depth: 89.4 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-58:89.4-91.4 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to the delineation of the gold-copper horizon at South Pond. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade over narrow width - Positive factor: Delineates gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.97 Context: 2.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-59 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-42) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-59 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.03 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 14.25 m - From: 21 m - To: 35.25 m - Intercept Depth: 21 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-59:21-35.25 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A wide intercept with very low copper grade, indicating copper is not a primary economic driver in this zone. - Positive factor: Good intercept length - Positive factor: Part of delineated gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: Very low copper grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.03 Context: 14.25 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-59 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-43) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-59 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.7 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 14.25 m - From: 21 m - To: 35.25 m - Intercept Depth: 21 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-59:21-35.25 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate gold grade over a good width, contributing to the delineation of the gold-copper horizon at South Pond. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade over good width - Positive factor: Delineates gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.70 Context: 14.25 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-59 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-44) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-59 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.03 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 10.4 m - From: 21 m - To: 31.4 m - Intercept Depth: 21 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-59:21-31.4 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A good width intercept with very low copper grade, indicating copper is not a primary economic driver in this zone. - Positive factor: Good intercept length - Positive factor: Part of delineated gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: Very low copper grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.03 Context: 10.40 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-59 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-45) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-59 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.83 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 10.4 m - From: 21 m - To: 31.4 m - Intercept Depth: 21 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-59:21-31.4 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate gold grade over a good width, contributing to the delineation of the gold-copper horizon at South Pond. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade over good width - Positive factor: Delineates gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.83 Context: 10.40 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-59 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-46) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-59 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.04 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 5.4 m - From: 25 m - To: 30.4 m - Intercept Depth: 25 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-59:25-30.4 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with very low copper grade, indicating copper is not a primary economic driver in this zone. - Positive factor: Moderate intercept length - Positive factor: Part of delineated gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: Very low copper grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.04 Context: 5.40 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-59 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-47) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-59 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 1.05 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 5.4 m - From: 25 m - To: 30.4 m - Intercept Depth: 25 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-59:25-30.4 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the delineation of the gold-copper horizon at South Pond. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade over moderate width - Positive factor: Delineates gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 1.05 Context: 5.40 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-59 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-48) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-59 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.003 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1 m - From: 25 m - To: 26 m - Intercept Depth: 25 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-59:25-26 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A narrow intercept with very low copper grade, indicating copper is not a primary economic driver in this zone. - Positive factor: Part of delineated gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: Very low copper grade - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.003 Context: 1.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-59 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-49) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-59 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 3.05 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 25 m - To: 26 m - Intercept Depth: 25 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-59:25-26 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A strong gold grade over a narrow width, highlighting a high-grade veinlet within the gold-copper horizon. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade - Positive factor: Delineates gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 3.05 Context: 1.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-60 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-50) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-60 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.05 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 27.82 m - From: 9 m - To: 36.82 m - Intercept Depth: 9 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-60:9-36.82 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A very wide intercept with very low copper grade, indicating copper is not a primary economic driver in this zone. - Positive factor: Very wide intercept - Positive factor: Part of delineated gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: Very low copper grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.05 Context: 27.82 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-60 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-51) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-60 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.44 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 27.82 m - From: 9 m - To: 36.82 m - Intercept Depth: 9 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-60:9-36.82 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A very wide intercept with low gold grade, indicating broad but low-grade gold mineralization within the gold-copper horizon. - Positive factor: Very wide intercept - Positive factor: Delineates gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: Low gold grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.44 Context: 27.82 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-60 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-52) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-60 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.05 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 16 m - From: 16.82 m - To: 32.82 m - Intercept Depth: 16.82 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-60:16.82-32.82 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A wide intercept with very low copper grade, indicating copper is not a primary economic driver in this zone. - Positive factor: Wide intercept - Positive factor: Part of delineated gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: Very low copper grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.05 Context: 16.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-60 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-53) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-60 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.62 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 16 m - From: 16.82 m - To: 32.82 m - Intercept Depth: 16.82 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-60:16.82-32.82 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate gold grade over a wide intercept, contributing to the delineation of the gold-copper horizon at South Pond. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade over wide intercept - Positive factor: Delineates gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.62 Context: 16.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-60 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-54) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-60 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.06 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 4 m - From: 16.82 m - To: 20.82 m - Intercept Depth: 16.82 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-60:16.82-20.82 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with very low copper grade, indicating copper is not a primary economic driver in this zone. - Positive factor: Moderate intercept length - Positive factor: Part of delineated gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: Very low copper grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.06 Context: 4.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-60 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-55) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-60 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 1.52 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4 m - From: 16.82 m - To: 20.82 m - Intercept Depth: 16.82 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-60:16.82-20.82 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the delineation of the gold-copper horizon at South Pond. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade over moderate width - Positive factor: Delineates gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 1.52 Context: 4.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-61 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-56) South Pond · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-61 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.02 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1 m - From: 72 m - To: 73 m - Intercept Depth: 72 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-61:72-73 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A narrow intercept with very low copper grade, indicating copper is not a primary economic driver in this zone. - Positive factor: Part of delineated gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: Very low copper grade - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.02 Context: 1.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-61 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-57) South Pond · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-61 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.12 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 72 m - To: 73 m - Intercept Depth: 72 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-61:72-73 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A narrow intercept with very low gold grade, indicating gold is not a primary economic driver in this zone. - Positive factor: Part of delineated gold-copper horizon - Negative factor: Very low gold grade - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.12 Context: 1.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-61 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-58) South Pond · nickel #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-61 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: nickel - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.07 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 15.67 m - From: 14.79 m - To: 30.46 m - Intercept Depth: 14.79 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-61:14.79-30.46 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A wide intercept with anomalous but low-grade nickel, indicating potential for further exploration for nickel mineralization. - Positive factor: Wide intercept with anomalous nickel - Positive factor: New commodity identified - Negative factor: Low nickel grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.07 Context: 15.67 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-61 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-59) South Pond · cobalt #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-61 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: cobalt - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.009 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 15.67 m - From: 14.79 m - To: 30.46 m - Intercept Depth: 14.79 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-61:14.79-30.46 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A wide intercept with anomalous but low-grade cobalt, indicating potential for further exploration for cobalt mineralization. - Positive factor: Wide intercept with anomalous cobalt - Positive factor: New commodity identified - Negative factor: Low cobalt grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.009 Context: 15.67 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-61 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-60) South Pond · chromium #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-61 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: chromium - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.09 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 15.67 m - From: 14.79 m - To: 30.46 m - Intercept Depth: 14.79 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-61:14.79-30.46 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A wide intercept with anomalous but low-grade chromium, indicating potential for further exploration for chromium mineralization. - Positive factor: Wide intercept with anomalous chromium - Positive factor: New commodity identified - Negative factor: Low chromium grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.09 Context: 15.67 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-61 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-61) South Pond · nickel #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-61 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: nickel - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.1 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 5 m - From: 16.79 m - To: 21.79 m - Intercept Depth: 16.79 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-61:16.79-21.79 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate intercept with anomalous but low-grade nickel, indicating potential for further exploration for nickel mineralization. - Positive factor: Moderate intercept with anomalous nickel - Positive factor: New commodity identified - Negative factor: Low nickel grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.10 Context: 5.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-61 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-62) South Pond · cobalt #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-61 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: cobalt - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.01 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 5 m - From: 16.79 m - To: 21.79 m - Intercept Depth: 16.79 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-61:16.79-21.79 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate intercept with anomalous but low-grade cobalt, indicating potential for further exploration for cobalt mineralization. - Positive factor: Moderate intercept with anomalous cobalt - Positive factor: New commodity identified - Negative factor: Low cobalt grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.01 Context: 5.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-61 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-63) South Pond · chromium #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-61 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: chromium - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.13 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 5 m - From: 16.79 m - To: 21.79 m - Intercept Depth: 16.79 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-61:16.79-21.79 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate intercept with anomalous but low-grade chromium, indicating potential for further exploration for chromium mineralization. - Positive factor: Moderate intercept with anomalous chromium - Positive factor: New commodity identified - Negative factor: Low chromium grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.13 Context: 5.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-61 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-64) South Pond · nickel #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-61 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: nickel - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.13 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 2 m - From: 17.79 m - To: 19.79 m - Intercept Depth: 17.79 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-61:17.79-19.79 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A narrow intercept with anomalous but low-grade nickel, indicating potential for further exploration for nickel mineralization. - Positive factor: Narrow intercept with anomalous nickel - Positive factor: New commodity identified - Negative factor: Low nickel grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.13 Context: 2.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-61 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-65) South Pond · cobalt #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-61 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: cobalt - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.02 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 2 m - From: 17.79 m - To: 19.79 m - Intercept Depth: 17.79 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-61:17.79-19.79 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A narrow intercept with anomalous but low-grade cobalt, indicating potential for further exploration for cobalt mineralization. - Positive factor: Narrow intercept with anomalous cobalt - Positive factor: New commodity identified - Negative factor: Low cobalt grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.02 Context: 2.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ### SP-25-61 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--6ecbc2f6-fd71-4147-a380-2abc48db62c6#fact-drill-facts-66) South Pond · chromium #### Identity - Hole ID: SP-25-61 - Project: South Pond - Commodity: chromium - Region: canada\_nl - Reported Region: canada\_nl - Ticker: BEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.18 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 2 m - From: 17.79 m - To: 19.79 m - Intercept Depth: 17.79 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SP-25-61:17.79-19.79 #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A narrow intercept with anomalous but low-grade chromium, indicating potential for further exploration for chromium mineralization. - Positive factor: Narrow intercept with anomalous chromium - Positive factor: New commodity identified - Negative factor: Low chromium grade - Negative factor: True width is an estimate Evidence · table > 0.18 Context: 2.00 #### 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: "The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km th" ## 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.