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

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-continues-to-hit-wide-gold-zones-at-south-pond-and-identifies-new-vms-sys--26edd353-b44c-4f72-8afd-d6710aafd0a2

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/BEX/news/8777537507254939/benton-continues-to-hit-wide-gold-zones-at-south-pond-and-identifies-new-vms-sys

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2025-12-17T13:25:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Benton Resources Inc.

- Ticker: BEX

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Newfoundland

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: Copper

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-08-21 03:52:47 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Wide gold zones

- Positive factor: High-grade gold intercepts

- Positive factor: New VMS system discovery

- Positive factor: Strong continuity of mineralization

- Positive factor: Well-funded company

- Positive factor: Plans to resume drilling in January

- Positive factor: QP/CP signed

- Positive factor: Accredited lab for assays

- Positive factor: True width estimated

- Negative factor: Some base metal and gold assays pending for new holes

- Negative factor: 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

## Classification and evidence

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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 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 Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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 Discovery**

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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-25-42

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

Evidence · table

> 1.37

Context: 6.30

### SP-25-42

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South Pond · copper

#### 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 factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Below weak grade

Evidence · table

> 0.14

Context: 6.30

### SP-25-42

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Exceptional grade

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

Evidence · table

> 6.50

Context: 1.00

### SP-25-42

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South Pond · copper

#### 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 factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Below weak grade

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: 1.00

### SP-25-43

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Below weak grade

Evidence · table

> 0.12

Context: 4.76

### SP-25-43

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South Pond · copper

#### 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 factor: Exceptional grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

Evidence · table

> 0.91

Context: 4.76

### SP-25-43

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Below weak grade

Evidence · table

> 0.18

Context: 2.30

### SP-25-43

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South Pond · copper

#### 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 factor: Exceptional grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

Evidence · table

> 1.29

Context: 2.30

### SP-25-44

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

Evidence · table

> 0.98

Context: 2.75

### SP-25-44

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South Pond · copper

#### 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 factor: Exceptional grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

Evidence · table

> 1.57

Context: 2.75

### SP-25-44

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

Evidence · table

> 2.40

Context: 0.89

### SP-25-44

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South Pond · copper

#### 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 factor: Exceptional grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

Evidence · table

> 3.78

Context: 0.89

### SP-25-44

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Below weak grade

Evidence · table

> 0.24

Context: 9.60

### SP-25-44

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South Pond · copper

#### 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 factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Below weak grade

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: 9.60

### SP-25-44

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

Evidence · table

> 1.46

Context: 1.00

### SP-25-44

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South Pond · copper

#### 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 factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Below weak grade

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: 1.00

### SP-25-45

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Weak grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

Evidence · table

> 0.49

Context: 8.89

### SP-25-45

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South Pond · copper

#### 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 factor: Moderate grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

Evidence · table

> 0.52

Context: 8.89

### SP-25-45

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

Evidence · table

> 1.54

Context: 1.25

### SP-25-45

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South Pond · copper

#### 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 factor: Exceptional grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

Evidence · table

> 1.35

Context: 1.25

### SP-25-45

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

Evidence · table

> 1.15

Context: 2.95

### SP-25-45

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South Pond · copper

#### 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 factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Below weak grade

Evidence · table

> 0.09

Context: 2.95

### SP-25-45

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

Evidence · table

> 3.06

Context: 1.00

### SP-25-45

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South Pond · copper

#### 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 factor: Weak grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

Evidence · table

> 0.15

Context: 1.00

### SP-25-46

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Below weak grade

Evidence · table

> 0.23

Context: 5.00

### SP-25-46

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South Pond · copper

#### 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 factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Below weak grade

Evidence · table

> 0.06

Context: 5.00

### SP-25-46

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Weak grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

Evidence · table

> 0.38

Context: 9.00

### SP-25-46

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South Pond · copper

#### 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 factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Below weak grade

Evidence · table

> 0.08

Context: 9.00

### SP-25-46

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

Evidence · table

> 1.48

Context: 2.78

### SP-25-46

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South Pond · copper

#### 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 factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Below weak grade

Evidence · table

> 0.12

Context: 2.78

### SP-25-46

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

Evidence · table

> 2.62

Context: 1.50

### SP-25-46

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South Pond · copper

#### 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 factor: Weak grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

Evidence · table

> 0.16

Context: 1.50

### SP-25-47

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Weak grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

Evidence · table

> 0.47

Context: 2.00

### SP-25-47

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South Pond · copper

#### 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 factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Below weak grade

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: 2.00

### SP-25-47

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Below weak grade

Evidence · table

> 0.23

Context: 3.00

### SP-25-47

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South Pond · copper

#### 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 factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Below weak grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 3.00

### SP-25-47

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Weak grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

Evidence · table

> 0.31

Context: 2.00

### SP-25-47

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South Pond · copper

#### 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 factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Below weak grade

Evidence · table

> 0.07

Context: 2.00

### SP-25-49

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Weak grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

Evidence · table

> 0.54

Context: 1.00

### SP-25-49

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South Pond · copper

#### 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 factor: Weak grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

Evidence · table

> 0.26

Context: 1.00

### SP-25-50

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Weak grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

> 0.33

Context: 7.00

### SP-25-51

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

> 2.05

Context: 5.40

### SP-25-51

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

> 4.70

Context: 1.00

### SP-25-51

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Weak grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

> 0.53

Context: 13.00

### SP-25-52

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

> 1.32

Context: 8.00

### SP-25-52

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

> 2.16

Context: 2.00

### SP-25-53

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

> 1.01

Context: 13.70

### SP-25-53

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

> 2.10

Context: 5.00

### SP-25-53

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

> 3.83

Context: 1.00

### SP-25-54

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

> 2.02

Context: 17.13

### SP-25-54

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

> 3.98

Context: 5.00

### SP-25-54

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Exceptional grade

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

> 9.12

Context: 1.00

### SP-25-55

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South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

> 1.10

Context: 3.00

### SP-25-55

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-continues-to-hit-wide-gold-zones-at-south-pond-and-identifies-new-vms-sys--26edd353-b44c-4f72-8afd-d6710aafd0a2#fact-drill-facts-53)

South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

> 1.10

Context: 23.00

### SP-25-55

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-continues-to-hit-wide-gold-zones-at-south-pond-and-identifies-new-vms-sys--26edd353-b44c-4f72-8afd-d6710aafd0a2#fact-drill-facts-54)

South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong grade

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

> 2.81

Context: 6.68

### SP-25-55

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-continues-to-hit-wide-gold-zones-at-south-pond-and-identifies-new-vms-sys--26edd353-b44c-4f72-8afd-d6710aafd0a2#fact-drill-facts-55)

South Pond · gold

#### 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 factor: Exceptional grade

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

- Negative factor: Copper assays pending

Evidence · table

> 7.54

Context: 1.00

### EZ-25-01

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-continues-to-hit-wide-gold-zones-at-south-pond-and-identifies-new-vms-sys--26edd353-b44c-4f72-8afd-d6710aafd0a2#fact-drill-facts-56)

End Zone · copper

#### 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 factor: New VMS system discovery

- Positive factor: True width estimated

- Negative factor: Assays pending

- Negative factor: 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-25-01

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/benton-continues-to-hit-wide-gold-zones-at-south-pond-and-identifies-new-vms-sys--26edd353-b44c-4f72-8afd-d6710aafd0a2#fact-drill-facts-57)

End Zone · copper

#### 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 factor: New VMS system discovery

- Positive factor: True width estimated

- Negative factor: Assays pending

- Negative factor: 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

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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