# Helix Exploration CEO: Ollie \#1 targets...

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/helix-exploration-ceo-ollie-1-targets--939c9a5f-c3ce-45ba-9932-a60fc8159aac

Original source: https://www.proactiveinvestors.com/companies/news/1098653/helix-exploration-ceo-ollie-1-targets-bigger-than-expected-rudyard-helium-dome-1098653.html

Publisher: proactiveinvestors

Original announcement: 2026-09-16T16:01:12.718Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-18T16:02:39.196Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-18T16:02:39.196Z

- Company: HeLIX Exploration PLC

- Ticker: HEX

- Exchange: Unavailable

- Region: Montana

- Primary commodity: Helium

- Secondary commodities: None reported

- Document categories: Drill results, Other

- Extracted: 2026-09-18 16:02:39 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.40 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Helix Exploration CEO Bo Sears discussed the spudding of the Ollie \#1 well, which targets a northern extension of the Rudyard helium dome in Montana. The well is positioned to test a larger-than-anticipated dome and sits close to existing infrastructure, potentially allowing for rapid connection to the pipeline if successful.

Reasoning: CEO interview discussing the spudding of a new well \(Ollie \#1\) and its potential to expand the Rudyard helium field.

- Positive factor: Ollie \#1 targeting a larger-than-expected northern dome

- Positive factor: Proximity to existing gathering system \(<1 mile\)

- Positive factor: Potential for multiple stacked pays

Facts used in scoring: 1

## Classification and evidence

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The Ollie \#1 well is specifically designed to test the northern extension of the Rudyard field.

Evidence · text

> plans to test the northern extension of the Rudyard Field in Montana

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 1. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (1)

### Ollie \#1

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/helix-exploration-ceo-ollie-1-targets--939c9a5f-c3ce-45ba-9932-a60fc8159aac#fact-drill-facts-0)

Rudyard

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Ollie \#1
- Project: Rudyard
- Region: usa\_mt
- Reported Region: usa\_mt
- Ticker: HEX

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New well spudded to test extension of known helium field.

- Positive factor: Targeting a larger-than-anticipated northern dome extension

Evidence · text

> Ollie \#1 is targeting the northern flank of Rudyard, where the northern dome appears larger than previously anticipated

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

## How Atlas produces this analysis

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.