Benton Continues to Hit Wide Gold Zones at South Pond and Identifies New VMS System North of Great Burnt; Launches New Website

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Benton Resources Inc.
Ticker
BEX
Exchange
TSX
Region
Newfoundland
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Copper
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-08-21 03:52:47 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Benton Resources Inc. announced excellent new gold drill results from its South Pond Gold-Copper Deposit, including high-grade intercepts over significant widths, confirming strong continuity of mineralization. The company also reported the discovery of a new Volcanic Massive Sulphide (VMS) system in the End Zone area, north of the Great Burnt deposit. These results highlight strong exploration momentum, with further drilling planned for January 2026.

Reasoning: Benton Resources reported excellent new gold drill results from South Pond, including high-grade intercepts over significant widths, confirming strong continuity. Additionally, the company announced the discovery of a new VMS system at End Zone, indicating significant exploration potential.

Positive factors

  • Wide gold zones
  • High-grade gold intercepts
  • New VMS system discovery
  • Strong continuity of mineralization
  • Well-funded company
  • Plans to resume drilling in January
  • QP/CP signed
  • Accredited lab for assays
  • True width estimated

Negative factors

  • Some base metal and gold assays pending for new holes
  • VMS discovery based on visual mineralization, not assays yet

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

Facts used in scoring: 58

Atlas analysis — Benton Resources Inc.: Benton Continues to Hit Wide Gold Zones at South Pond and Identifies New VMS System North of Great Burnt; Launches New Website. 2.02 g/t over 17.13 m; 1.1 g/t over 23 m; 1.01 g/t over 13.7 m

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: Hole SP-25-54 returned 9.12 g/t Au over 1.00 m, which is well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for open-pit gold deposits.

Evidence · table

“9.12”

Context: 1.00

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: Hole SP-25-55 returned 7.54 g/t Au over 1.00 m, which is well above the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for open-pit gold deposits.

Evidence · table

“7.54”

Context: 1.00

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: The document states that 'True widths estimated to be ~90% of reported core lengths'.

Evidence · text

“True widths estimated to be ~90% of reported core lengths.”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The drill program is designed to demonstrate continuity along the >2.7 km long gold-copper horizon, which remains open north and south of the current drilling limits, and the company announced the discovery of an additional promising target at End Zone.

Evidence · text

“The drill program is designed to demonstrate continuity along the >2.7 km long gold-copper horizon, which remains open north and south of the current drilling limits with results of eight (8) holes pending. Additionally, Benton announces the discovery of a new Volcanic Massive Sulphide (VMS) system in the End Zone area”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 submission of samples to Eastern Analytical Ltd., an accredited lab, and sign-off by a Qualified Person.

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.”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The drill program is designed to demonstrate continuity along the gold-copper horizon, indicating infill or resource definition drilling.

Evidence · text

“The drill program is designed to demonstrate continuity along the >2.7 km long gold-copper horizon”

New Discoverypositive · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The company announced the discovery of a new Volcanic Massive Sulphide (VMS) system in the End Zone area.

Evidence · text

“Benton announces the discovery of a new Volcanic Massive Sulphide (VMS) system in the End Zone area located north of the Great Burnt deposit.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 58. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (58)

SP-25-42South Pond · goldGrade: 1.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-42
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
1.37
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.3 m
True Width
5.67 m
From
32.4 m
To
38.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-42:32.4-38.7
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate gold grade over a good width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade
  • True width disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.37”

Context: 6.30

SP-25-42South Pond · copperGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-42
Project
South Pond
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.14
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.3 m
True Width
5.67 m
From
32.4 m
To
38.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-42:32.4-38.7
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Below weak copper grade over a good width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Below weak grade

Evidence · table

“0.14”

Context: 6.30

SP-25-42South Pond · goldGrade: 6.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-42
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
6.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
True Width
0.9 m
From
32.4 m
To
33.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-42:32.4-33.4
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional gold grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade
  • Bonanza Intercept
  • True width disclosed

Evidence · table

“6.50”

Context: 1.00

SP-25-42South Pond · copperGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-42
Project
South Pond
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.05
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1 m
True Width
0.9 m
From
32.4 m
To
33.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-42:32.4-33.4
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Below weak copper grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Below weak grade

Evidence · table

“0.05”

Context: 1.00

SP-25-43South Pond · goldGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.76 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-43
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.12
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.76 m
True Width
4.284 m
From
52.64 m
To
57.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-43:52.64-57.4
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Below weak gold grade over a moderate width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Below weak grade

Evidence · table

“0.12”

Context: 4.76

SP-25-43South Pond · copperGrade: 0.91Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.76 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-43
Project
South Pond
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.91
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.76 m
True Width
4.284 m
From
52.64 m
To
57.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-43:52.64-57.4
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional copper grade over a moderate width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade
  • True width disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.91”

Context: 4.76

SP-25-43South Pond · goldGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-43
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.18
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.3 m
True Width
2.07 m
From
55.1 m
To
57.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-43:55.1-57.4
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Below weak gold grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Below weak grade

Evidence · table

“0.18”

Context: 2.30

SP-25-43South Pond · copperGrade: 1.29Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-43
Project
South Pond
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
1.29
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.3 m
True Width
2.07 m
From
55.1 m
To
57.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-43:55.1-57.4
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional copper grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade
  • True width disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.29”

Context: 2.30

SP-25-44South Pond · goldGrade: 0.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.75 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-44
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.98
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.75 m
True Width
2.475 m
From
12.25 m
To
15 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-44:12.25-15.0
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate gold grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade
  • True width disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.98”

Context: 2.75

SP-25-44South Pond · copperGrade: 1.57Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.75 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-44
Project
South Pond
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
1.57
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.75 m
True Width
2.475 m
From
12.25 m
To
15 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-44:12.25-15.0
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional copper grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade
  • True width disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.57”

Context: 2.75

SP-25-44South Pond · goldGrade: 2.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.89 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-44
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
2.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.89 m
True Width
0.801 m
From
13.25 m
To
14.14 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-44:13.25-14.14
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade
  • True width disclosed

Evidence · table

“2.40”

Context: 0.89

SP-25-44South Pond · copperGrade: 3.78Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.89 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-44
Project
South Pond
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
3.78
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.89 m
True Width
0.801 m
From
13.25 m
To
14.14 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-44:13.25-14.14
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional copper grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade
  • True width disclosed

Evidence · table

“3.78”

Context: 0.89

SP-25-44South Pond · goldGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-44
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.24
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.6 m
True Width
8.64 m
From
35 m
To
44.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-44:35.0-44.6
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Below weak gold grade over a good width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Below weak grade

Evidence · table

“0.24”

Context: 9.60

SP-25-44South Pond · copperGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-44
Project
South Pond
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.05
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
9.6 m
True Width
8.64 m
From
35 m
To
44.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-44:35.0-44.6
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Below weak copper grade over a good width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Below weak grade

Evidence · table

“0.05”

Context: 9.60

SP-25-44South Pond · goldGrade: 1.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-44
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
1.46
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
True Width
0.9 m
From
36 m
To
37 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-44:36.0-37.0
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate gold grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade
  • True width disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.46”

Context: 1.00

SP-25-44South Pond · copperGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-44
Project
South Pond
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.04
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1 m
True Width
0.9 m
From
36 m
To
37 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-44:36.0-37.0
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Below weak copper grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Below weak grade

Evidence · table

“0.04”

Context: 1.00

SP-25-45South Pond · goldGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.89 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-45
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.49
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8.89 m
True Width
8.001 m
From
46.11 m
To
55 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-45:46.11-55.0
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Weak gold grade over a good width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade
  • True width disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.49”

Context: 8.89

SP-25-45South Pond · copperGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.89 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-45
Project
South Pond
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.52
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
8.89 m
True Width
8.001 m
From
46.11 m
To
55 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-45:46.11-55.0
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate copper grade over a good width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade
  • True width disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.52”

Context: 8.89

SP-25-45South Pond · goldGrade: 1.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.25 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-45
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
1.54
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.25 m
True Width
1.125 m
From
47.55 m
To
48.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-45:47.55-48.8
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate gold grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade
  • True width disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.54”

Context: 1.25

SP-25-45South Pond · copperGrade: 1.35Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.25 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-45
Project
South Pond
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
1.35
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.25 m
True Width
1.125 m
From
47.55 m
To
48.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-45:47.55-48.8
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional copper grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade
  • True width disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.35”

Context: 1.25

SP-25-45South Pond · goldGrade: 1.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.95 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-45
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
1.15
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.95 m
True Width
2.655 m
From
88.4 m
To
91.35 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-45:88.4-91.35
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate gold grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade
  • True width disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.15”

Context: 2.95

SP-25-45South Pond · copperGrade: 0.09Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.95 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-45
Project
South Pond
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.09
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.95 m
True Width
2.655 m
From
88.4 m
To
91.35 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-45:88.4-91.35
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Below weak copper grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Below weak grade

Evidence · table

“0.09”

Context: 2.95

SP-25-45South Pond · goldGrade: 3.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-45
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
3.06
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
True Width
0.9 m
From
89.35 m
To
90.35 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-45:89.35-90.35
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade
  • True width disclosed

Evidence · table

“3.06”

Context: 1.00

SP-25-45South Pond · copperGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-45
Project
South Pond
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.15
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1 m
True Width
0.9 m
From
89.35 m
To
90.35 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-45:89.35-90.35
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Weak copper grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade
  • True width disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.15”

Context: 1.00

SP-25-46South Pond · goldGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-46
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.23
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
True Width
4.5 m
From
14.52 m
To
19.52 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-46:14.52-19.52
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Below weak gold grade over a moderate width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Below weak grade

Evidence · table

“0.23”

Context: 5.00

SP-25-46South Pond · copperGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-46
Project
South Pond
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.06
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5 m
True Width
4.5 m
From
14.52 m
To
19.52 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-46:14.52-19.52
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Below weak copper grade over a moderate width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Below weak grade

Evidence · table

“0.06”

Context: 5.00

SP-25-46South Pond · goldGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-46
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.38
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9 m
True Width
8.1 m
From
58.58 m
To
67.58 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-46:58.58-67.58
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Weak gold grade over a good width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade
  • True width disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.38”

Context: 9.00

SP-25-46South Pond · copperGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-46
Project
South Pond
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.08
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
9 m
True Width
8.1 m
From
58.58 m
To
67.58 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-46:58.58-67.58
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Below weak copper grade over a good width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Below weak grade

Evidence · table

“0.08”

Context: 9.00

SP-25-46South Pond · goldGrade: 1.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.78 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-46
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
1.48
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.78 m
True Width
2.502 m
From
110.83 m
To
113.61 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-46:110.83-113.61
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate gold grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade
  • True width disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.48”

Context: 2.78

SP-25-46South Pond · copperGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.78 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-46
Project
South Pond
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.12
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.78 m
True Width
2.502 m
From
110.83 m
To
113.61 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-46:110.83-113.61
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Below weak copper grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Below weak grade

Evidence · table

“0.12”

Context: 2.78

SP-25-46South Pond · goldGrade: 2.62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-46
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
2.62
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
True Width
1.35 m
From
111.5 m
To
113 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-46:111.5-113.0
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade
  • True width disclosed

Evidence · table

“2.62”

Context: 1.50

SP-25-46South Pond · copperGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-46
Project
South Pond
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.16
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.5 m
True Width
1.35 m
From
111.5 m
To
113 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-46:111.5-113.0
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Weak copper grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade
  • True width disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.16”

Context: 1.50

SP-25-47South Pond · goldGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-47
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.47
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
True Width
1.8 m
From
24.25 m
To
26.25 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-47:24.25-26.25
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Weak gold grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade
  • True width disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.47”

Context: 2.00

SP-25-47South Pond · copperGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-47
Project
South Pond
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.11
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2 m
True Width
1.8 m
From
24.25 m
To
26.25 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-47:24.25-26.25
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Below weak copper grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Below weak grade

Evidence · table

“0.11”

Context: 2.00

SP-25-47South Pond · goldGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-47
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.23
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
True Width
2.7 m
From
41.7 m
To
44.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-47:41.7-44.7
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Below weak gold grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Below weak grade

Evidence · table

“0.23”

Context: 3.00

SP-25-47South Pond · copperGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-47
Project
South Pond
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3 m
True Width
2.7 m
From
41.7 m
To
44.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-47:41.7-44.7
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Below weak copper grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Below weak grade

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: 3.00

SP-25-47South Pond · goldGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-47
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.31
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
True Width
1.8 m
From
108.8 m
To
110.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-47:108.8-110.8
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Weak gold grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade
  • True width disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.31”

Context: 2.00

SP-25-47South Pond · copperGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-47
Project
South Pond
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.07
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2 m
True Width
1.8 m
From
108.8 m
To
110.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-47:108.8-110.8
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Below weak copper grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Below weak grade

Evidence · table

“0.07”

Context: 2.00

SP-25-49South Pond · goldGrade: 0.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-49
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.54
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
True Width
0.9 m
From
51.3 m
To
52.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-49:51.3-52.3
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Weak gold grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade
  • True width disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.54”

Context: 1.00

SP-25-49South Pond · copperGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-49
Project
South Pond
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.26
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1 m
True Width
0.9 m
From
51.3 m
To
52.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-49:51.3-52.3
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Weak copper grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade
  • True width disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.26”

Context: 1.00

SP-25-50South Pond · goldGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-50
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.33
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7 m
True Width
6.3 m
From
21.75 m
To
28.75 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-50:21.75-28.75
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Weak gold grade over a moderate width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated, but copper assays are pending.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade
  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

“0.33”

Context: 7.00

SP-25-51South Pond · goldGrade: 2.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-51
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
2.05
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.4 m
True Width
4.86 m
From
10 m
To
15.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-51:10.0-15.4
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade over a moderate width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated, but copper assays are pending.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade
  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

“2.05”

Context: 5.40

SP-25-51South Pond · goldGrade: 4.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-51
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
4.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
True Width
0.9 m
From
10 m
To
11 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-51:10.0-11.0
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated, but copper assays are pending.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade
  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

“4.70”

Context: 1.00

SP-25-51South Pond · goldGrade: 0.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-51
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
0.53
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13 m
True Width
11.7 m
From
28 m
To
41 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-51:28.0-41.0
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Weak gold grade over a good width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated, but copper assays are pending.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade
  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

“0.53”

Context: 13.00

SP-25-52South Pond · goldGrade: 1.32Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-52
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
1.32
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m
True Width
7.2 m
From
57 m
To
65 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-52:57.0-65.0
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate gold grade over a good width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated, but copper assays are pending.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade
  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

“1.32”

Context: 8.00

SP-25-52South Pond · goldGrade: 2.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-52
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
2.16
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
True Width
1.8 m
From
57 m
To
59 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-52:57.0-59.0
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated, but copper assays are pending.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade
  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

“2.16”

Context: 2.00

SP-25-53South Pond · goldGrade: 1.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-53
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
1.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13.7 m
True Width
12.33 m
From
66 m
To
79.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-53:66.0-79.7
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate gold grade over a good width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated, but copper assays are pending.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade
  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

“1.01”

Context: 13.70

SP-25-53South Pond · goldGrade: 2.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-53
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
2.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
True Width
4.5 m
From
67 m
To
72 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-53:67.0-72.0
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade over a moderate width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated, but copper assays are pending.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade
  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

“2.10”

Context: 5.00

SP-25-53South Pond · goldGrade: 3.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-53
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
3.83
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
True Width
0.9 m
From
68 m
To
69 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-53:68.0-69.0
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated, but copper assays are pending.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade
  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

“3.83”

Context: 1.00

SP-25-54South Pond · goldGrade: 2.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17.13 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-54
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
2.02
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
17.13 m
True Width
15.417 m
From
29.87 m
To
47 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-54:29.87-47.0
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade over a good width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated, but copper assays are pending.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade
  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

“2.02”

Context: 17.13

SP-25-54South Pond · goldGrade: 3.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-54
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
3.98
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
True Width
4.5 m
From
36 m
To
41 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-54:36.0-41.0
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade over a moderate width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated, but copper assays are pending.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade
  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

“3.98”

Context: 5.00

SP-25-54South Pond · goldGrade: 9.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-54
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
9.12
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
True Width
0.9 m
From
36 m
To
37 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-54:36.0-37.0
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional gold grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated, but copper assays are pending.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade
  • Bonanza Intercept
  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

“9.12”

Context: 1.00

SP-25-55South Pond · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-55
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
1.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
True Width
2.7 m
From
7 m
To
10 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-55:7.0-10.0
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate gold grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated, but copper assays are pending.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade
  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

“1.10”

Context: 3.00

SP-25-55South Pond · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-55
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
1.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
23 m
True Width
20.7 m
From
17 m
To
40 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-55:17.0-40.0
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate gold grade over a good width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated, but copper assays are pending.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade
  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

“1.10”

Context: 23.00

SP-25-55South Pond · goldGrade: 2.81Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.68 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-55
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
2.81
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.68 m
True Width
6.012 m
From
17 m
To
23.68 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-55:17.0-23.68
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade over a good width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated, but copper assays are pending.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade
  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

“2.81”

Context: 6.68

SP-25-55South Pond · goldGrade: 7.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-55
Project
South Pond
Commodity
gold
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Grade
7.54
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
True Width
0.9 m
From
19 m
To
20 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-55:19.0-20.0
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional gold grade over a narrow width for an open pit VMS deposit, with true width estimated, but copper assays are pending.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade
  • Bonanza Intercept
  • True width disclosed

Negative factors

  • Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

“7.54”

Context: 1.00

EZ-25-01End Zone · copperIntercept: 10.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
EZ-25-01
Project
End Zone
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Intercept
10.3 m
True Width
9.27 m
From
100.3 m
To
110.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Discovery of a new VMS system with significant visual copper mineralization over a good width, but assays are pending.

Positive factors

  • New VMS system discovery
  • True width estimated

Negative factors

  • Assays pending
  • Visual estimate only

Evidence · text

“10.30 m of strong stringer-style and local semi-massive pyrrhotite-chalcopyrite mineralization, with local semi-massive to massive sulphides from 100.30 to 110.60 m”
EZ-25-01End Zone · copperIntercept: 11.66 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
EZ-25-01
Project
End Zone
Commodity
copper
Ticker
BEX

Geometry

Intercept
11.66 m
True Width
10.494 m
From
137.4 m
To
149.06 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Discovery of a new VMS system with significant visual copper mineralization over a good width, but assays are pending.

Positive factors

  • New VMS system discovery
  • True width estimated

Negative factors

  • Assays pending
  • Visual estimate only

Evidence · text

“11.66 m of strong stringer-style, semi-massive and local massive pyrrhotite-chalcopyrite from 137.40 to 149.06 m”

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