# 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-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--401243bd-1b1d-48f8-bb30-48983a720a43

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: 2026-08-21 02:54:11 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Benton Resources Inc. announced encouraging drill results from its South Pond Gold-Copper Project in Newfoundland, confirming a new VMS copper discovery at the End Zone with wide zones of mineralization and high-grade intercepts. Additionally, the company delineated a gold and copper horizon at the South Pond deposit, with some holes also showing anomalous nickel, chromium, and cobalt. The results are supported by robust QA/QC protocols and a Qualified Person sign-off.

Reasoning: Benton Resources announced a new VMS copper discovery at End Zone with encouraging drill results, including high-grade intercepts, and delineated a gold and copper horizon at South Pond. The results are supported by robust QA/QC protocols and a Qualified Person sign-off, indicating significant exploration success.

- Positive factor: New VMS discovery

- Positive factor: Wide zones of mineralization

- Positive factor: High-grade intercepts

- Positive factor: Good QA/QC disclosure

- Positive factor: QP sign-off

- Positive factor: Certified laboratory

- Negative factor: True widths are estimates

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 67

## Classification and evidence

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: 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.

Evidence · text

> 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 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 details QA/QC protocols including standards, blanks, and duplicates.

Evidence · text

> Core and rock samples, including standards, blanks and duplicates, are submitted to Eastern Analytical Ltd., Springdale, Newfoundland for preparation and analysis.

**Certified Lab**

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: Eastern Analytical, the assay lab, is accredited and conforms to ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.

Evidence · text

> Eastern Analytical, which is an accredited assay lab that conforms to the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025.

**New Discovery**

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The document explicitly states 'Benton Confirms New VMS Copper Discovery at End Zone'.

Evidence · text

> Benton Confirms New VMS Copper Discovery at End Zone

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drill holes were designed to test geological stratigraphy and geophysical anomalies in a new area, indicating exploration for extensions.

Evidence · text

> These holes were drilled to test geological stratigraphy, geophysical anomalies, and locally anomalous copper prospecting samples in the area.

**True Width Estimated**

Polarity: neutral

Story-specific tag

Definition: No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The document states that true widths are estimated to be 60-80% of reported core lengths, rather than providing precise true width measurements.

Evidence · text

> True widths estimated to be ~60-80% of reported core lengths.

## 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-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--401243bd-1b1d-48f8-bb30-48983a720a43#fact-drill-facts-0)

South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: EZ-25-01
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.11
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 58 m
- From: 99 m
- To: 157 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: EZ-25-01:99.00-157.00

#### 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: This intercept represents a wide zone of copper mineralization from the new VMS discovery, contributing to the overall understanding of the system.

- Positive factor: New VMS discovery

- Positive factor: Wide intercept

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: 58.00

### EZ-25-01

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--401243bd-1b1d-48f8-bb30-48983a720a43#fact-drill-facts-1)

South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: EZ-25-01
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 58 m
- From: 99 m
- To: 157 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: EZ-25-01:99.00-157.00

#### 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: This intercept shows very low gold grades within a wide zone of copper mineralization from the new VMS discovery.

- Positive factor: New VMS discovery

- Positive factor: Wide intercept

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 58.00

### EZ-25-01

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--401243bd-1b1d-48f8-bb30-48983a720a43#fact-drill-facts-2)

South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: EZ-25-01
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.23
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 14.06 m
- From: 135 m
- To: 149.06 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: EZ-25-01:135.00-149.06

#### 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: This sub-interval shows a moderate copper grade within the new VMS discovery zone.

- Positive factor: New VMS discovery

Evidence · table

> 0.23

Context: 14.06

### EZ-25-01

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--401243bd-1b1d-48f8-bb30-48983a720a43#fact-drill-facts-3)

South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: EZ-25-01
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 14.06 m
- From: 135 m
- To: 149.06 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: EZ-25-01:135.00-149.06

#### 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: This sub-interval shows very low gold grades within the new VMS discovery zone.

- Positive factor: New VMS discovery

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 14.06

### EZ-25-01

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--401243bd-1b1d-48f8-bb30-48983a720a43#fact-drill-facts-4)

South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: EZ-25-01
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.27
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 9.06 m
- From: 140 m
- To: 149.06 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: EZ-25-01:140.00-149.06

#### 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: This sub-interval shows a moderate copper grade within the new VMS discovery zone.

- Positive factor: New VMS discovery

Evidence · table

> 0.27

Context: 9.06

### EZ-25-01

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--401243bd-1b1d-48f8-bb30-48983a720a43#fact-drill-facts-5)

South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: EZ-25-01
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 9.06 m
- From: 140 m
- To: 149.06 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: EZ-25-01:140.00-149.06

#### 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: This sub-interval shows very low gold grades within the new VMS discovery zone.

- Positive factor: New VMS discovery

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 9.06

### EZ-25-01

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--401243bd-1b1d-48f8-bb30-48983a720a43#fact-drill-facts-6)

South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: EZ-25-01
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.58
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 140 m
- To: 141 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: EZ-25-01:140.00-141.00

#### 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: This narrow sub-interval shows a moderate copper grade within the new VMS discovery zone.

- Positive factor: New VMS discovery

- Positive factor: Moderate grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

> 0.58

Context: 1.00

### EZ-25-01

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--401243bd-1b1d-48f8-bb30-48983a720a43#fact-drill-facts-7)

South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: EZ-25-01
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 140 m
- To: 141 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: EZ-25-01:140.00-141.00

#### 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: This narrow sub-interval shows very low gold grades within the new VMS discovery zone.

- Positive factor: New VMS discovery

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 1.00

### EZ-25-02

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--401243bd-1b1d-48f8-bb30-48983a720a43#fact-drill-facts-8)

South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: EZ-25-02
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.12
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 14.1 m
- From: 61.9 m
- To: 76 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: EZ-25-02:61.90-76.00

#### 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: This intercept shows a weak copper grade within the new VMS discovery zone.

- Positive factor: New VMS discovery

Evidence · table

> 0.12

Context: 14.10

### EZ-25-02

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--401243bd-1b1d-48f8-bb30-48983a720a43#fact-drill-facts-9)

South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: EZ-25-02
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.003
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 14.1 m
- From: 61.9 m
- To: 76 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: EZ-25-02:61.90-76.00

#### 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: This intercept shows very low gold grades within the new VMS discovery zone.

- Positive factor: New VMS discovery

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.003

Context: 14.10

### EZ-25-02

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--401243bd-1b1d-48f8-bb30-48983a720a43#fact-drill-facts-10)

South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: EZ-25-02
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.4
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.43 m
- From: 61.9 m
- To: 65.33 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: EZ-25-02:61.90-65.33

#### 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: This sub-interval shows a moderate copper grade within the new VMS discovery zone.

- Positive factor: New VMS discovery

- Positive factor: Moderate grade

Evidence · table

> 0.40

Context: 3.43

### EZ-25-02

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--401243bd-1b1d-48f8-bb30-48983a720a43#fact-drill-facts-11)

South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: EZ-25-02
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.43 m
- From: 61.9 m
- To: 65.33 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: EZ-25-02:61.90-65.33

#### 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: This sub-interval shows very low gold grades within the new VMS discovery zone.

- Positive factor: New VMS discovery

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 3.43

### EZ-25-02

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--401243bd-1b1d-48f8-bb30-48983a720a43#fact-drill-facts-12)

South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: EZ-25-02
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.57
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 61.9 m
- To: 62.9 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: EZ-25-02:61.90-62.90

#### 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: This narrow sub-interval shows a moderate copper grade within the new VMS discovery zone.

- Positive factor: New VMS discovery

- Positive factor: Moderate grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

> 0.57

Context: 1.00

### EZ-25-02

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--401243bd-1b1d-48f8-bb30-48983a720a43#fact-drill-facts-13)

South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: EZ-25-02
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 61.9 m
- To: 62.9 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: EZ-25-02:61.90-62.90

#### 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: This narrow sub-interval shows very low gold grades within the new VMS discovery zone.

- Positive factor: New VMS discovery

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 1.00

### EZ-25-02

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: EZ-25-02
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.13
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.23 m
- From: 89.7 m
- To: 92.93 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: EZ-25-02:89.70-92.93

#### 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: This intercept shows a weak copper grade within the new VMS discovery zone.

- Positive factor: New VMS discovery

Evidence · table

> 0.13

Context: 3.23

### EZ-25-02

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: EZ-25-02
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.007
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.23 m
- From: 89.7 m
- To: 92.93 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: EZ-25-02:89.70-92.93

#### 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: This intercept shows very low gold grades within the new VMS discovery zone.

- Positive factor: New VMS discovery

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.007

Context: 3.23

### EZ-25-02

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: EZ-25-02
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.67
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.07 m
- From: 102.3 m
- To: 105.37 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: EZ-25-02:102.30-105.37

#### 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: This intercept shows a moderate copper grade within the new VMS discovery zone.

- Positive factor: New VMS discovery

- Positive factor: Moderate grade

Evidence · table

> 0.67

Context: 3.07

### EZ-25-02

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: EZ-25-02
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.18
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.07 m
- From: 102.3 m
- To: 105.37 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: EZ-25-02:102.30-105.37

#### 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: This intercept shows a low gold grade within the new VMS discovery zone.

- Positive factor: New VMS discovery

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.18

Context: 3.07

### EZ-25-02

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: EZ-25-02
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.99
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 2.07 m
- From: 102.3 m
- To: 104.37 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: EZ-25-02:102.30-104.37

#### 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: This sub-interval shows a strong copper grade within the new VMS discovery zone.

- Positive factor: New VMS discovery

- Positive factor: Strong grade

Evidence · table

> 0.99

Context: 2.07

### EZ-25-02

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: EZ-25-02
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.27
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2.07 m
- From: 102.3 m
- To: 104.37 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: EZ-25-02:102.30-104.37

#### 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: This sub-interval shows a low gold grade within the new VMS discovery zone.

- Positive factor: New VMS discovery

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.27

Context: 2.07

### EZ-25-02

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: EZ-25-02
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.6
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.7 m
- From: 102.3 m
- To: 103 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: EZ-25-02:102.30-103.00

#### 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: This narrow sub-interval shows a strong copper grade, highlighting high-grade potential within the new VMS discovery.

- Positive factor: New VMS discovery

- Positive factor: Strong grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

> 1.60

Context: 0.70

### EZ-25-02

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: EZ-25-02
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.4
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.7 m
- From: 102.3 m
- To: 103 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: EZ-25-02:102.30-103.00

#### 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: This narrow sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade within the new VMS discovery zone.

- Positive factor: New VMS discovery

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

> 0.40

Context: 0.70

### SP-25-56

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-56
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.05
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 15.05 m
- From: 42 m
- To: 57.05 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SP-25-56:42.00-57.05

#### 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: This intercept shows a very low copper grade within the South Pond gold-copper deposit.

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: 15.05

### SP-25-56

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-56
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.96
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.05 m
- From: 42 m
- To: 57.05 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SP-25-56:42.00-57.05

#### 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: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade, contributing to the delineation of the gold horizon at South Pond.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade

Evidence · table

> 0.96

Context: 15.05

### SP-25-56

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-56
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.07
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 10 m
- From: 45.05 m
- To: 55.05 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- 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: This sub-interval shows a very low copper grade within the South Pond gold-copper deposit.

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.07

Context: 10.00

### SP-25-56

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-56
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.39
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10 m
- From: 45.05 m
- To: 55.05 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- 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: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade, contributing to the delineation of the gold horizon at South Pond.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade

Evidence · table

> 1.39

Context: 10.00

### SP-25-56

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-56
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.09
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 5 m
- From: 50.05 m
- To: 55.05 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- 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: This sub-interval shows a very low copper grade within the South Pond gold-copper deposit.

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.09

Context: 5.00

### SP-25-56

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-56
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.36
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5 m
- From: 50.05 m
- To: 55.05 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- 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: This sub-interval shows a strong gold grade, contributing to the delineation of the gold horizon at South Pond.

- Positive factor: Strong grade

Evidence · table

> 2.36

Context: 5.00

### SP-25-57

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-57
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.06
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 12.7 m
- From: 77.7 m
- To: 90.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SP-25-57:77.70-90.40

#### 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: This intercept shows a very low copper grade within the South Pond gold-copper deposit.

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.06

Context: 12.70

### SP-25-57

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-57
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.64
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 12.7 m
- From: 77.7 m
- To: 90.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SP-25-57:77.70-90.40

#### 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: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade, contributing to the delineation of the gold horizon at South Pond.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade

Evidence · table

> 0.64

Context: 12.70

### SP-25-57

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-57
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.08
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4.8 m
- From: 85.6 m
- To: 90.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SP-25-57:85.60-90.40

#### 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: This sub-interval shows a very low copper grade within the South Pond gold-copper deposit.

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.08

Context: 4.80

### SP-25-57

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-57
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.47
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.8 m
- From: 85.6 m
- To: 90.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SP-25-57:85.60-90.40

#### 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: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade, contributing to the delineation of the gold horizon at South Pond.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade

Evidence · table

> 1.47

Context: 4.80

### SP-25-57

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-57
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.16
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 86.6 m
- To: 87.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SP-25-57:86.60-87.60

#### 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: This narrow sub-interval shows a weak copper grade within the South Pond gold-copper deposit.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

> 0.16

Context: 1.00

### SP-25-57

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-57
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.55
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 86.6 m
- To: 87.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SP-25-57:86.60-87.60

#### 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: This narrow sub-interval shows a strong gold grade, highlighting high-grade potential within the South Pond gold horizon.

- Positive factor: Strong grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

> 4.55

Context: 1.00

### SP-25-58

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-58
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 33.85 m
- From: 57.55 m
- To: 91.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SP-25-58:57.55-91.40

#### 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: This wide intercept shows a very low copper grade within the South Pond gold-copper deposit.

- Positive factor: Wide intercept

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 33.85

### SP-25-58

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-58
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.23
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 33.85 m
- From: 57.55 m
- To: 91.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SP-25-58:57.55-91.40

#### 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: This wide intercept shows a low gold grade within the South Pond gold-copper deposit.

- Positive factor: Wide intercept

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.23

Context: 33.85

### SP-25-58

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-58
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 57.55 m
- To: 61.55 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- 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: This sub-interval shows a very low copper grade within the South Pond gold-copper deposit.

- Negative factor: Very low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 4.00

### SP-25-58

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-58
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.41
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 57.55 m
- To: 61.55 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- 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: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade within the South Pond gold-copper deposit.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade

Evidence · table

> 0.41

Context: 4.00

### SP-25-58

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-58
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 5 m
- From: 73.4 m
- To: 78.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SP-25-58:73.40-78.40

#### 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: This sub-interval shows a low copper grade within the South Pond gold-copper deposit.

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.10

Context: 5.00

### SP-25-58

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-58
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.73
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5 m
- From: 73.4 m
- To: 78.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SP-25-58:73.40-78.40

#### 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: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade within the South Pond gold-copper deposit.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade

Evidence · table

> 0.73

Context: 5.00

### SP-25-58

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-58
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 89.4 m
- To: 91.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SP-25-58:89.40-91.40

#### 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: This sub-interval shows a very low copper grade within the South Pond gold-copper deposit.

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 2.00

### SP-25-58

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-58
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.97
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 89.4 m
- To: 91.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SP-25-58:89.40-91.40

#### 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: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade within the South Pond gold-copper deposit.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade

Evidence · table

> 0.97

Context: 2.00

### SP-25-59

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-59
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 14.25 m
- From: 21 m
- To: 35.25 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SP-25-59:21.00-35.25

#### 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: This intercept shows a very low copper grade within the South Pond gold-copper deposit.

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 14.25

### SP-25-59

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-59
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.7
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 14.25 m
- From: 21 m
- To: 35.25 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SP-25-59:21.00-35.25

#### 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: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade, contributing to the delineation of the gold horizon at South Pond.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade

Evidence · table

> 0.70

Context: 14.25

### SP-25-59

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-59
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 10.4 m
- From: 21 m
- To: 31.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SP-25-59:21.00-31.40

#### 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: This sub-interval shows a very low copper grade within the South Pond gold-copper deposit.

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 10.40

### SP-25-59

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-59
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.83
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10.4 m
- From: 21 m
- To: 31.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SP-25-59:21.00-31.40

#### 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: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade, contributing to the delineation of the gold horizon at South Pond.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade

Evidence · table

> 0.83

Context: 10.40

### SP-25-59

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-59
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.04
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 5.4 m
- From: 25 m
- To: 30.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SP-25-59:25.00-30.40

#### 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: This sub-interval shows a very low copper grade within the South Pond gold-copper deposit.

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: 5.40

### SP-25-59

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-59
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.05
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.4 m
- From: 25 m
- To: 30.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SP-25-59:25.00-30.40

#### 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: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade, contributing to the delineation of the gold horizon at South Pond.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade

Evidence · table

> 1.05

Context: 5.40

### SP-25-59

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-59
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.003
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 25 m
- To: 26 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SP-25-59:25.00-26.00

#### 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: This narrow sub-interval shows a very low copper grade within the South Pond gold-copper deposit.

- Negative factor: Very low grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

> 0.003

Context: 1.00

### SP-25-59

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-59
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.05
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 25 m
- To: 26 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SP-25-59:25.00-26.00

#### 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: This narrow sub-interval shows a strong gold grade, highlighting high-grade potential within the South Pond gold horizon.

- Positive factor: Strong grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

> 3.05

Context: 1.00

### SP-25-60

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-60
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.05
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 27.82 m
- From: 9 m
- To: 36.82 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SP-25-60:9.00-36.82

#### 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: This wide intercept shows a very low copper grade within the South Pond gold-copper deposit.

- Positive factor: Wide intercept

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: 27.82

### SP-25-60

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-60
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.44
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 27.82 m
- From: 9 m
- To: 36.82 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SP-25-60:9.00-36.82

#### 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: This wide intercept shows a moderate gold grade, contributing to the delineation of the gold horizon at South Pond.

- Positive factor: Wide intercept

- Positive factor: Moderate grade

Evidence · table

> 0.44

Context: 27.82

### SP-25-60

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-60
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.05
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 16 m
- From: 16.82 m
- To: 32.82 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- 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: This sub-interval shows a very low copper grade within the South Pond gold-copper deposit.

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: 16.00

### SP-25-60

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South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-60
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.62
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 16 m
- From: 16.82 m
- To: 32.82 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- 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: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade, contributing to the delineation of the gold horizon at South Pond.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade

Evidence · table

> 0.62

Context: 16.00

### SP-25-60

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--401243bd-1b1d-48f8-bb30-48983a720a43#fact-drill-facts-54)

South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-60
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.06
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 16.82 m
- To: 20.82 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- 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: This sub-interval shows a very low copper grade within the South Pond gold-copper deposit.

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.06

Context: 4.00

### SP-25-60

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--401243bd-1b1d-48f8-bb30-48983a720a43#fact-drill-facts-55)

South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-60
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.52
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 16.82 m
- To: 20.82 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- 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: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade, contributing to the delineation of the gold horizon at South Pond.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade

Evidence · table

> 1.52

Context: 4.00

### SP-25-61

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--401243bd-1b1d-48f8-bb30-48983a720a43#fact-drill-facts-56)

South Pond Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-61
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 72 m
- To: 73 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SP-25-61:72.00-73.00

#### 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: This narrow intercept shows a very low copper grade within the South Pond gold-copper deposit.

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 1.00

### SP-25-61

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--401243bd-1b1d-48f8-bb30-48983a720a43#fact-drill-facts-57)

South Pond Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-61
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.12
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 72 m
- To: 73 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SP-25-61:72.00-73.00

#### 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: This narrow intercept shows a low gold grade within the South Pond gold-copper deposit.

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

> 0.12

Context: 1.00

### SP-25-61

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--401243bd-1b1d-48f8-bb30-48983a720a43#fact-drill-facts-58)

South Pond Gold-Copper Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-61
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.07
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 15.67 m
- From: 14.79 m
- To: 30.46 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- 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: This intercept shows anomalous nickel concentrations, indicating potential for additional commodities at South Pond.

- Positive factor: Wide intercept

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.07

Context: 15.67

### SP-25-61

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--401243bd-1b1d-48f8-bb30-48983a720a43#fact-drill-facts-59)

South Pond Gold-Copper Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-61
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.009
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 15.67 m
- From: 14.79 m
- To: 30.46 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- 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: This intercept shows anomalous cobalt concentrations, indicating potential for additional commodities at South Pond.

- Positive factor: Wide intercept

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.009

Context: 15.67

### SP-25-61

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--401243bd-1b1d-48f8-bb30-48983a720a43#fact-drill-facts-60)

South Pond Gold-Copper Project · chromium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-61
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: chromium
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.09
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 15.67 m
- From: 14.79 m
- To: 30.46 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- 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: This intercept shows anomalous chromium concentrations, indicating potential for additional commodities at South Pond.

- Positive factor: Wide intercept

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.09

Context: 15.67

### SP-25-61

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--401243bd-1b1d-48f8-bb30-48983a720a43#fact-drill-facts-61)

South Pond Gold-Copper Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-61
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 5 m
- From: 16.79 m
- To: 21.79 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- 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: This sub-interval shows anomalous nickel concentrations, indicating potential for additional commodities at South Pond.

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.10

Context: 5.00

### SP-25-61

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--401243bd-1b1d-48f8-bb30-48983a720a43#fact-drill-facts-62)

South Pond Gold-Copper Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-61
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 5 m
- From: 16.79 m
- To: 21.79 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- 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: This sub-interval shows anomalous cobalt concentrations, indicating potential for additional commodities at South Pond.

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 5.00

### SP-25-61

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--401243bd-1b1d-48f8-bb30-48983a720a43#fact-drill-facts-63)

South Pond Gold-Copper Project · chromium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-61
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: chromium
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.13
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 5 m
- From: 16.79 m
- To: 21.79 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- 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: This sub-interval shows anomalous chromium concentrations, indicating potential for additional commodities at South Pond.

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · table

> 0.13

Context: 5.00

### SP-25-61

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--401243bd-1b1d-48f8-bb30-48983a720a43#fact-drill-facts-64)

South Pond Gold-Copper Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-61
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.13
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 17.79 m
- To: 19.79 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- 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: This narrow sub-interval shows anomalous nickel concentrations, indicating potential for additional commodities at South Pond.

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

> 0.13

Context: 2.00

### SP-25-61

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--401243bd-1b1d-48f8-bb30-48983a720a43#fact-drill-facts-65)

South Pond Gold-Copper Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-61
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 17.79 m
- To: 19.79 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- 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: This narrow sub-interval shows anomalous cobalt concentrations, indicating potential for additional commodities at South Pond.

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 2.00

### SP-25-61

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-confirms-new-vms-copper-discovery-at-end-zone-and-delineates-gold-and-cop--401243bd-1b1d-48f8-bb30-48983a720a43#fact-drill-facts-66)

South Pond Gold-Copper Project · chromium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SP-25-61
- Project: South Pond Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: chromium
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: Newfoundland
- Ticker: BEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.18
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 17.79 m
- To: 19.79 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- 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: This narrow sub-interval shows anomalous chromium concentrations, indicating potential for additional commodities at South Pond.

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

> 0.18

Context: 2.00

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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