Benton Discovers High-Grade Gold at the Dominion Project with Assays up to 30.53 g/t Au in Channel Sampling
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Benton Resources Inc
- Ticker
- BEX
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Newfoundland
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Lead
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-10 12:18:24 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Benton Resources has announced high-grade gold results from channel sampling at the Rickirb gold zone within its Dominion project in Newfoundland. Intercepts include up to 30.53 g/t Au, with mineralization extending over a 210 m strike length.
Reasoning: The announcement reports a significant new gold discovery with high-grade intercepts across multiple trenches, representing a major exploration milestone for the Dominion project.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercepts up to 30.53 g/t Au
- Significant strike length of 210 m
- Discovery of a new gold zone (Rickirb)
- QA/QC protocols and QP sign-off disclosed
Negative factors
- Results from channel sampling (trenching) rather than drilling
- True width is estimated (80-95% of downhole width)
Facts used in scoring: 16
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 30.53 g/t Au is exceptionally high grade.
Evidence · text
“30.53 g/t Au”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release details lab (Eastern Analytical Ltd.), accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025), and methods (Fire assay, ICP-OES).
Evidence · text
“Eastern Analytical Ltd., Springdale, Newfoundland... accredited assay lab that conforms to the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Channel sampling intervals are estimated to be 80-95% of true width, not explicitly stated.
Evidence · text
“Channel sample intervals reported are estimated to be 80-95% of true width.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 16. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (16)
Trench #1 - Line 6Dominion · goldGrade: 1.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.2 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Trench #1 - Line 6
- Project
- Dominion
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- BEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11.2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Trench #1 - Line 6:0-11.2
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade over a significant width.
Positive factors
- Significant width
Evidence · text
“11.2 m of 1.80 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Trench #1 - Line 6Dominion · goldGrade: 6.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Trench #1 - Line 6
- Project
- Dominion
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- BEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.36
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Trench #1 - Line 6:0-11.2
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade within the larger intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“3.0 m of 6.36 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Trench #1 - Line 6Dominion · goldGrade: 10.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Trench #1 - Line 6
- Project
- Dominion
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- BEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.58
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Trench #1 - Line 6:0-11.2
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high grade intercept.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
Evidence · text
“1.0 m of 10.58 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Trench #1 - Line 7Dominion · goldGrade: 0.89Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.2 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Trench #1 - Line 7
- Project
- Dominion
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- BEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.89
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Trench #1 - Line 7:0-7.2
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low grade intercept with a higher grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- High grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“7.2 m of 0.89 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Trench #1 - Line 7Dominion · goldGrade: 5.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Trench #1 - Line 7
- Project
- Dominion
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- BEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Trench #1 - Line 7:0-7.2
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade within a lower grade intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“1.0 m of 5.60 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Trench #1 - Line 8Dominion · goldGrade: 8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Trench #1 - Line 8
- Project
- Dominion
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- BEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Trench #1 - Line 8:0-2.0
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
Evidence · text
“2.0 m of 8.00 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Trench #1 - Line 8Dominion · goldGrade: 30.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Trench #1 - Line 8
- Project
- Dominion
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- BEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 30.53
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Trench #1 - Line 8:0-2.0
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade intercept.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Evidence · text
“0.5 m of 30.53 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Trench #2Dominion · goldGrade: 4.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Trench #2
- Project
- Dominion
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- BEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Trench #2:0-3.7
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid gold intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“3.7 m of 4.20 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Trench #2Dominion · goldGrade: 15.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Trench #2
- Project
- Dominion
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- BEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 15.29
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Trench #2:0-3.7
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Strong grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“0.9 m of 15.29 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Trench #3 - Line 1Dominion · goldGrade: 1.85Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.7 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Trench #3 - Line 1
- Project
- Dominion
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- BEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.85
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Trench #3 - Line 1:0-5.7
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“5.7 m of 1.85 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Trench #3 - Line 1Dominion · goldGrade: 3.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Trench #3 - Line 1
- Project
- Dominion
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- BEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Trench #3 - Line 1:0-5.7
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Strong grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“1.0 m of 3.16 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Trench #3 - Line 1Dominion · goldGrade: 3.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Trench #3 - Line 1
- Project
- Dominion
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- BEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.48
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Trench #3 - Line 1:0-5.7
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Strong grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“1.0 m of 3.48 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Trench #3 - Line 2Dominion · goldGrade: 2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.85 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Trench #3 - Line 2
- Project
- Dominion
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- BEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.85 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Trench #3 - Line 2:0-0.85
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“0.85 m of 2.00 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Trench #3 - Line 2Dominion · goldGrade: 3.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.45 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Trench #3 - Line 2
- Project
- Dominion
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- BEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.29
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.45 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Trench #3 - Line 2:0-0.85
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Strong grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“0.45 m of 3.29 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Trench #3 - Line 3Dominion · goldGrade: 0.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.7 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Trench #3 - Line 3
- Project
- Dominion
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- BEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.67
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Trench #3 - Line 3:0-5.7
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low grade intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“5.7 m of 0.67 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Trench #3 - Line 3Dominion · goldGrade: 3.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.7 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Trench #3 - Line 3
- Project
- Dominion
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- BEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Trench #3 - Line 3:0-5.7
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Strong grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“0.7 m of 3.40 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
How Atlas produces this analysis
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