Zodiac Gold Intersects Near-Surface High-Grade Gold in First-Ever Drilling at Ben Ben, Confirming 1km Mineralized Trend Within a 16km District-Scale Trend

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Company
Zodiac Gold Inc.
Ticker
ZAU
Exchange
TSX
Region
Liberia
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-08-24 18:37:59 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Zodiac Gold reports initial assay results from its first-ever diamond drilling program at the Ben Ben target in Liberia, part of the Todi Gold Project. The drilling intersected near-surface, high-grade gold mineralization, including 0.79m at 13.95 g/t Au within 2.04m at 5.69 g/t Au, and 0.8m at 13.15 g/t Au within 14.85m at 1.55 g/t Au. These results confirm a 1km mineralized trend and validate the company's geological model, suggesting district-scale potential and favorable open-pit geometry.

Reasoning: Initial drill results from the first-ever program at the Ben Ben target confirm significant near-surface, high-grade gold mineralization over a 1km strike, validating the geological model and indicating district-scale potential within the Todi Gold Project. The results highlight compelling open-pit potential.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling at Ben Ben target
  • High-grade gold intercepts
  • Near-surface mineralization
  • Confirmation of 1km mineralized trend
  • Validation of geological model
  • District-scale potential identified
  • Open-pit potential highlighted
  • QA/QC procedures disclosed and accredited lab used
  • Qualified Person sign-off

Negative factors

  • True width not estimated

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

Facts used in scoring: 55

Atlas analysis — Zodiac Gold Inc.: Zodiac Gold Intersects Near-Surface High-Grade Gold in First-Ever Drilling at Ben Ben, Confirming 1km Mineralized Trend Within a 16km District-Scale Trend. 1.55 g/t over 14.85 m; 1.95 g/t over 7.37 m; 0.81 g/t over 17.65 m

Classification and evidence

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: The release includes a dedicated section on 'Drilling, Sampling and QA/QC Procedures' detailing lab accreditation, QP sign-off, and methods like blanks, standards, and duplicates.

Evidence · text

“QA/QC procedures included the addition of CRM, blank and duplicate samples to the sample sequence. The assays of these samples are checked regularly to ensure that results meet acceptable standards. Qualified Person Tom Dowrick, Director of Exploration at Zodiac Gold, is a Chartered Geologist of the Geological Society of London and a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101. He has reviewed and approved the technical and scientific information contained in this release.”

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: The document clearly states the cut-off grade (0.2 g/t Au) and maximum internal dilution (2m) used for reporting significant intersections.

Evidence · text

“Note that significant intersections have been determined as intervals above 0.2 g/t Au with a minimum length of 1m and a maximum of 2m of consecutive samples below 0.2 g/t Au.”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The document explicitly states that reported intervals are downhole lengths and true thicknesses cannot be accurately estimated at this early stage.

Evidence · text

“Intervals are drilled rather than true thicknesses. True thicknesses cannot be accurately estimated given the early stage of drilling.”

Exploration Drillingneutral · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The document describes the program as 'first-ever drilling' at an 'untested target' in a 'greenfield setting', indicating an exploration stage.

Evidence · text

“initial assay results from the first-ever diamond drilling program at its Ben Ben target”

District-Scale Potentialpositive · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The company explicitly states its belief in 'a much larger, connected gold system within the 16km gold-in-soil anomaly' and that the project 'includes a district-scale gold system'.

Evidence · text

“This strongly supports our view that we are uncovering a much larger, connected gold system within the 16km gold-in-soil anomaly.”

Near-Surface Mineralizationpositive · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The key highlights and body text repeatedly emphasize 'near-surface' and 'shallow-dipping' gold mineralization, with intercepts starting as shallow as 10m downhole.

Evidence · text

“Zodiac Gold Intersects Near-Surface High-Grade Gold in First-Ever Drilling at Ben Ben”

Open-Pit Potentialpositive · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The document highlights 'compelling open-pit potential' due to shallow mineralization and a 'geometry that is favorable for an open pit development scenario'.

Evidence · text

“mineralization is encountered from as shallow as 10 metres downhole, highlighting compelling open-pit potential”

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: Intercepts like 13.95 g/t Au and 13.15 g/t Au are well above the 5 g/t Au exceptional threshold for open-pit gold.

Evidence · table

“13.95”

Context: 0.79

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 55. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (55)

BDD001Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD001
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.23
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
64 m
To
65 m
Hole Depth
176.1 m
Intercept Depth
64 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD001:64.0-65.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325214
Northing
721882
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
40 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, weak gold intercept below the open-pit threshold, but from first-ever drilling at the target.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling
  • Near-surface mineralization

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.23”

Context: 1

BDD001Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD001
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.36
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
172.1 m
To
175.1 m
Hole Depth
176.1 m
Intercept Depth
172.1 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD001:172.1-175.1
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325214
Northing
721882
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
40 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, weak gold intercept below the open-pit threshold, but from first-ever drilling at the target.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.36”

Context: 3

BDD002Ben Ben · goldGrade: 5.69Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.04 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD002
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
5.69
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.04 m
From
43.96 m
To
46 m
Hole Depth
297.55 m
Intercept Depth
43.96 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD002:43.96-46.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325057
Northing
721968
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
38 m
Azimuth
66 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An exceptional gold grade for open-pit mining, found near-surface in the first-ever drilling, though over a narrow width.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade for open-pit
  • Near-surface mineralization
  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“5.69”

Context: 2.04

BDD002Ben Ben · goldGrade: 13.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.79 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD002
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
13.95
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.79 m
From
43.96 m
To
44.75 m
Hole Depth
297.55 m
Intercept Depth
43.96 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD002:43.96-44.75
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325057
Northing
721968
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
38 m
Azimuth
66 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A bonanza gold grade for open-pit mining, found near-surface in the first-ever drilling, though over a very narrow width.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza grade for open-pit
  • Near-surface mineralization
  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Very narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“13.95”

Context: 0.79

BDD002Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.32Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD002
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.32
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
53.6 m
To
54.6 m
Hole Depth
297.55 m
Intercept Depth
53.6 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD002:53.6-54.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325057
Northing
721968
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
38 m
Azimuth
66 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, weak gold intercept below the open-pit threshold, but from first-ever drilling at the target.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling
  • Near-surface mineralization

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.32”

Context: 1

BDD002Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD002
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10 m
From
130 m
To
140 m
Hole Depth
297.55 m
Intercept Depth
130 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD002:130.0-140.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325057
Northing
721968
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
38 m
Azimuth
66 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with a weak gold grade, just above the stated cut-off, from first-ever drilling.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling
  • Moderate width

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.21”

Context: 10

BDD002Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD002
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.23
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
144 m
To
146 m
Hole Depth
297.55 m
Intercept Depth
144 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD002:144.0-146.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325057
Northing
721968
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
38 m
Azimuth
66 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, weak gold intercept just above the open-pit threshold, from first-ever drilling.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.23”

Context: 2

BDD002Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.27 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD002
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.33
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.27 m
From
150 m
To
155.27 m
Hole Depth
297.55 m
Intercept Depth
150 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD002:150.0-155.27
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325057
Northing
721968
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
38 m
Azimuth
66 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A weak gold intercept below the open-pit threshold, from first-ever drilling at the target.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.33”

Context: 5.27

BDD002Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.65 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD002
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.65 m
From
159.8 m
To
163.45 m
Hole Depth
297.55 m
Intercept Depth
159.8 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD002:159.8-163.45
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325057
Northing
721968
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
38 m
Azimuth
66 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a weak gold grade, from first-ever drilling at the target.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.6”

Context: 3.65

BDD002Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.97 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD002
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.97 m
From
172.03 m
To
175 m
Hole Depth
297.55 m
Intercept Depth
172.03 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD002:172.03-175.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325057
Northing
721968
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
38 m
Azimuth
66 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, weak gold intercept just above the open-pit threshold, from first-ever drilling.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.3”

Context: 2.97

BDD002Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.91 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD002
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.31
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.91 m
From
179 m
To
183.91 m
Hole Depth
297.55 m
Intercept Depth
179 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD002:179.0-183.91
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325057
Northing
721968
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
38 m
Azimuth
66 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A weak gold intercept just above the open-pit threshold, from first-ever drilling.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.31”

Context: 4.91

BDD003Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD003
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.62
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
176 m
To
177 m
Hole Depth
277.7 m
Intercept Depth
176 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD003:176.0-177.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325179
Northing
721834
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
38 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a weak gold grade, from first-ever drilling at the target.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.62”

Context: 1

BDD003Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD003
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.23
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
181 m
To
183 m
Hole Depth
277.7 m
Intercept Depth
181 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD003:181.0-183.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325179
Northing
721834
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
38 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, weak gold intercept just above the open-pit threshold, from first-ever drilling.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.23”

Context: 2

BDD003Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD003
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.23
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
187 m
To
188 m
Hole Depth
277.7 m
Intercept Depth
187 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD003:187.0-188.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325179
Northing
721834
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
38 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, weak gold intercept just above the open-pit threshold, from first-ever drilling.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.23”

Context: 1

BDD003Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD003
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.28
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
From
191 m
To
196 m
Hole Depth
277.7 m
Intercept Depth
191 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD003:191.0-196.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325179
Northing
721834
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
38 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A weak gold intercept just above the open-pit threshold, from first-ever drilling.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.28”

Context: 5

BDD003Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD003
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.25
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.3 m
From
218.4 m
To
219.7 m
Hole Depth
277.7 m
Intercept Depth
218.4 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD003:218.4-219.7
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325179
Northing
721834
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
38 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, weak gold intercept just above the open-pit threshold, from first-ever drilling.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.25”

Context: 1.3

BDD003Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD003
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.22
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.1 m
From
221.9 m
To
229 m
Hole Depth
277.7 m
Intercept Depth
221.9 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD003:221.9-229.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325179
Northing
721834
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
38 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with a weak gold grade, just above the stated cut-off, from first-ever drilling.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.22”

Context: 7.1

BDD003Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.28 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD003
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.28 m
From
230.9 m
To
232.18 m
Hole Depth
277.7 m
Intercept Depth
230.9 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD003:230.9-232.18
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325179
Northing
721834
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
38 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a marginal gold grade, at the stated cut-off, from first-ever drilling.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Marginal grade for open-pit
  • Narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.2”

Context: 1.28

BDD004Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.45 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD004
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.96
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11.45 m
From
10 m
To
21.45 m
Hole Depth
155.25 m
Intercept Depth
10 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD004:10.0-21.45
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325729
Northing
721997
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
59 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate gold intercept for open-pit mining over a moderate width, found near-surface in the first-ever drilling.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade for open-pit
  • Moderate width
  • Near-surface mineralization
  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.96”

Context: 11.45

BDD004Ben Ben · goldGrade: 3.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.55 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD004
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
3.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.55 m
From
19.45 m
To
20 m
Hole Depth
155.25 m
Intercept Depth
19.45 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD004:19.45-20.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325729
Northing
721997
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
59 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An exceptional gold grade for open-pit mining, found near-surface in the first-ever drilling, though over a very narrow width.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade for open-pit
  • Near-surface mineralization
  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Very narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“3.2”

Context: 0.55

BDD004Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD004
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.34
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
From
34 m
To
40 m
Hole Depth
155.25 m
Intercept Depth
34 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD004:34.0-40.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325729
Northing
721997
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
59 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A weak gold intercept below the open-pit threshold, from first-ever drilling at the target.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling
  • Near-surface mineralization

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.34”

Context: 6

BDD004Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.56Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD004
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.56
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.1 m
From
104.7 m
To
105.8 m
Hole Depth
155.25 m
Intercept Depth
104.7 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD004:104.7-105.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325729
Northing
721997
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
59 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a weak gold grade, from first-ever drilling at the target.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.56”

Context: 1.1

BDD004Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.97 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD004
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.97 m
From
139.03 m
To
141 m
Hole Depth
155.25 m
Intercept Depth
139.03 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD004:139.03-141.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325729
Northing
721997
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
59 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a weak gold grade, from first-ever drilling at the target.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.5”

Context: 1.97

BDD004Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.12 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD004
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.27
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.12 m
From
151 m
To
154.12 m
Hole Depth
155.25 m
Intercept Depth
151 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD004:151.0-154.12
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325729
Northing
721997
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
59 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A weak gold intercept just above the open-pit threshold, from first-ever drilling.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.27”

Context: 3.12

BDD005Ben Ben · goldGrade: 1.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.85 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD005
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
1.55
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
14.85 m
From
51.4 m
To
66.25 m
Hole Depth
186.35 m
Intercept Depth
51.4 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD005:51.4-66.25
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325130
Northing
721872
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
36 m
Azimuth
30 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong gold intercept for open-pit mining over a moderate width, found near-surface in the first-ever drilling.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for open-pit
  • Moderate width
  • Near-surface mineralization
  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.55”

Context: 14.85

BDD005Ben Ben · goldGrade: 5.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.93 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD005
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
5.82
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.93 m
From
55.4 m
To
56.33 m
Hole Depth
186.35 m
Intercept Depth
55.4 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD005:55.4-56.33
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325130
Northing
721872
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
36 m
Azimuth
30 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An exceptional gold grade for open-pit mining, found near-surface in the first-ever drilling, though over a very narrow width.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade for open-pit
  • Near-surface mineralization
  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Very narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“5.82”

Context: 0.93

BDD005Ben Ben · goldGrade: 13.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD005
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
13.15
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.8 m
From
58.3 m
To
59.1 m
Hole Depth
186.35 m
Intercept Depth
58.3 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD005:58.3-59.1
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325130
Northing
721872
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
36 m
Azimuth
30 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A bonanza gold grade for open-pit mining, found near-surface in the first-ever drilling, though over a very narrow width.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza grade for open-pit
  • Near-surface mineralization
  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Very narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“13.15”

Context: 0.8

BDD005Ben Ben · goldGrade: 2.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.05 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD005
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
2.22
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.05 m
From
65.2 m
To
66.25 m
Hole Depth
186.35 m
Intercept Depth
65.2 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD005:65.2-66.25
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325130
Northing
721872
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
36 m
Azimuth
30 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong gold grade for open-pit mining, found near-surface in the first-ever drilling, though over a narrow width.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for open-pit
  • Near-surface mineralization
  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“2.22”

Context: 1.05

BDD005Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD005
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.5 m
From
150.5 m
To
161 m
Hole Depth
186.35 m
Intercept Depth
150.5 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD005:150.5-161.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325130
Northing
721872
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
36 m
Azimuth
30 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with a weak gold grade, just above the stated cut-off, from first-ever drilling.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling
  • Moderate width

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.21”

Context: 10.5

BDD005Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.32Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD005
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.32
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10 m
From
170.4 m
To
180.4 m
Hole Depth
186.35 m
Intercept Depth
170.4 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD005:170.4-180.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325130
Northing
721872
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
36 m
Azimuth
30 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with a weak gold grade, just above the open-pit threshold, from first-ever drilling.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling
  • Moderate width

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.32”

Context: 10

BDD006Ben Ben · goldGrade: 1.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.37 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD006
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
1.95
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.37 m
From
23.4 m
To
30.77 m
Hole Depth
158.85 m
Intercept Depth
23.4 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD006:23.4-30.77
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325904
Northing
721885
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
71 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong gold intercept for open-pit mining, found near-surface in the first-ever drilling.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for open-pit
  • Near-surface mineralization
  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.95”

Context: 7.37

BDD006Ben Ben · goldGrade: 2.81Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD006
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
2.81
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
24.4 m
To
26.4 m
Hole Depth
158.85 m
Intercept Depth
24.4 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD006:24.4-26.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325904
Northing
721885
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
71 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong gold grade for open-pit mining, found near-surface in the first-ever drilling, though over a narrow width.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for open-pit
  • Near-surface mineralization
  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“2.81”

Context: 2

BDD006Ben Ben · goldGrade: 3.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.37 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD006
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
3.24
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.37 m
From
28.4 m
To
30.77 m
Hole Depth
158.85 m
Intercept Depth
28.4 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD006:28.4-30.77
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325904
Northing
721885
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
71 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An exceptional gold grade for open-pit mining, found near-surface in the first-ever drilling, though over a narrow width.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade for open-pit
  • Near-surface mineralization
  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“3.24”

Context: 2.37

BDD007Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.98 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD007
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.41
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.98 m
From
57.02 m
To
58 m
Hole Depth
103.45 m
Intercept Depth
57.02 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD007:57.02-58.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325081
Northing
721883
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
35 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very narrow intercept with a weak gold grade, from first-ever drilling at the target.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling
  • Near-surface mineralization

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Very narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.41”

Context: 0.98

BDD007Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.69Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.44 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD007
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.69
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8.44 m
From
60.1 m
To
68.54 m
Hole Depth
103.45 m
Intercept Depth
60.1 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD007:60.1-68.54
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325081
Northing
721883
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
35 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with a weak gold grade, from first-ever drilling at the target.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling
  • Near-surface mineralization

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.69”

Context: 8.44

BDD007Ben Ben · goldGrade: 3.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD007
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
3.78
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
65 m
To
66 m
Hole Depth
103.45 m
Intercept Depth
65 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD007:65.0-66.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325081
Northing
721883
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
35 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An exceptional gold grade for open-pit mining, found near-surface in the first-ever drilling, though over a narrow width.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade for open-pit
  • Near-surface mineralization
  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“3.78”

Context: 1

BDD008Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.66 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD008
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.24
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.66 m
From
35.04 m
To
37.7 m
Hole Depth
183.1 m
Intercept Depth
35.04 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD008:35.04-37.7
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
326033
Northing
721688
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
55 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, weak gold intercept just above the open-pit threshold, from first-ever drilling.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling
  • Near-surface mineralization

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.24”

Context: 2.66

BDD008Ben Ben · goldGrade: 3.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.58 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD008
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
3.17
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.58 m
From
45.11 m
To
46.69 m
Hole Depth
183.1 m
Intercept Depth
45.11 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD008:45.11-46.69
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
326033
Northing
721688
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
55 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An exceptional gold grade for open-pit mining, found near-surface in the first-ever drilling, though over a narrow width.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade for open-pit
  • Near-surface mineralization
  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“3.17”

Context: 1.58

BDD008Ben Ben · goldGrade: 6.56Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.69 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD008
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
6.56
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.69 m
From
46 m
To
46.69 m
Hole Depth
183.1 m
Intercept Depth
46 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD008:46.0-46.69
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
326033
Northing
721688
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
55 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A bonanza gold grade for open-pit mining, found near-surface in the first-ever drilling, though over a very narrow width.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza grade for open-pit
  • Near-surface mineralization
  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Very narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“6.56”

Context: 0.69

BDD008Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD008
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.24
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
51 m
To
52 m
Hole Depth
183.1 m
Intercept Depth
51 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD008:51.0-52.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
326033
Northing
721688
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
55 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, weak gold intercept just above the open-pit threshold, from first-ever drilling.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling
  • Near-surface mineralization

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.24”

Context: 1

BDD008Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.55 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD008
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.55 m
From
54.15 m
To
57.7 m
Hole Depth
183.1 m
Intercept Depth
54.15 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD008:54.15-57.7
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
326033
Northing
721688
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
55 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a weak gold grade, just above the stated cut-off, from first-ever drilling.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling
  • Near-surface mineralization

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.21”

Context: 3.55

BDD008Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD008
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.22
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
94.5 m
To
95.5 m
Hole Depth
183.1 m
Intercept Depth
94.5 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD008:94.5-95.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
326033
Northing
721688
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
55 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, weak gold intercept just above the open-pit threshold, from first-ever drilling.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.22”

Context: 1

BDD008Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.75 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD008
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.46
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.75 m
From
112.25 m
To
122 m
Hole Depth
183.1 m
Intercept Depth
112.25 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD008:112.25-122.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
326033
Northing
721688
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
55 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with a weak gold grade, from first-ever drilling at the target.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling
  • Moderate width

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.46”

Context: 9.75

BDD008Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD008
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.28
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8.1 m
From
158.6 m
To
166.7 m
Hole Depth
183.1 m
Intercept Depth
158.6 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD008:158.6-166.7
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
326033
Northing
721688
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
55 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with a weak gold grade, just above the open-pit threshold, from first-ever drilling.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling
  • Moderate width

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.28”

Context: 8.1

BDD008Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.56Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.94 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD008
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.56
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.94 m
From
175.06 m
To
181 m
Hole Depth
183.1 m
Intercept Depth
175.06 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD008:175.06-181.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
326033
Northing
721688
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
55 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a weak gold grade, from first-ever drilling at the target.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.56”

Context: 5.94

BDD008Ben Ben · goldGrade: 1.74Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD008
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
1.74
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
177 m
To
178 m
Hole Depth
183.1 m
Intercept Depth
177 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD008:177.0-178.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
326033
Northing
721688
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
55 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong gold grade for open-pit mining, found in the first-ever drilling, though over a narrow width.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for open-pit
  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.74”

Context: 1

BDD009Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.81Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17.65 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD009
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.81
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
17.65 m
From
33 m
To
50.65 m
Hole Depth
172.85 m
Intercept Depth
33 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD009:33.0-50.65
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325701
Northing
721955
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
53 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate gold intercept for open-pit mining over a moderate width, found near-surface in the first-ever drilling.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade for open-pit
  • Moderate width
  • Near-surface mineralization
  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.81”

Context: 17.65

BDD009Ben Ben · goldGrade: 1.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD009
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
1.15
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
39 m
To
40 m
Hole Depth
172.85 m
Intercept Depth
39 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD009:39.0-40.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325701
Northing
721955
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
53 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong gold grade for open-pit mining, found near-surface in the first-ever drilling, though over a narrow width.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for open-pit
  • Near-surface mineralization
  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.15”

Context: 1

BDD009Ben Ben · goldGrade: 5.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD009
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
5.67
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
41 m
To
42 m
Hole Depth
172.85 m
Intercept Depth
41 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD009:41.0-42.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325701
Northing
721955
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
53 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An exceptional gold grade for open-pit mining, found near-surface in the first-ever drilling, though over a narrow width.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade for open-pit
  • Near-surface mineralization
  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“5.67”

Context: 1

BDD009Ben Ben · goldGrade: 1.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD009
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
1.33
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
47 m
To
48 m
Hole Depth
172.85 m
Intercept Depth
47 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD009:47.0-48.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325701
Northing
721955
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
53 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong gold grade for open-pit mining, found near-surface in the first-ever drilling, though over a narrow width.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for open-pit
  • Near-surface mineralization
  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.33”

Context: 1

BDD009Ben Ben · goldGrade: 2.74Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.65 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD009
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
2.74
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.65 m
From
50 m
To
50.65 m
Hole Depth
172.85 m
Intercept Depth
50 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD009:50.0-50.65
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325701
Northing
721955
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
53 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong gold grade for open-pit mining, found near-surface in the first-ever drilling, though over a very narrow width.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for open-pit
  • Near-surface mineralization
  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Very narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“2.74”

Context: 0.65

BDD009Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.43Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD009
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.43
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
55 m
To
56 m
Hole Depth
172.85 m
Intercept Depth
55 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD009:55.0-56.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325701
Northing
721955
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
53 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, weak gold intercept just above the open-pit threshold, from first-ever drilling.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling
  • Near-surface mineralization

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.43”

Context: 1

BDD009Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.65Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD009
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.65
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.15 m
From
150 m
To
154.15 m
Hole Depth
172.85 m
Intercept Depth
150 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD009:150.0-154.15
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325701
Northing
721955
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
53 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a weak gold grade, from first-ever drilling at the target.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.65”

Context: 4.15

BDD009Ben Ben · goldGrade: 1.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.05 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD009
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
1.15
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.05 m
From
151 m
To
152.05 m
Hole Depth
172.85 m
Intercept Depth
151 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD009:151.0-152.05
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325701
Northing
721955
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
53 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong gold grade for open-pit mining, found in the first-ever drilling, though over a narrow width.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for open-pit
  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.15”

Context: 1.05

BDD009Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BDD009
Project
Ben Ben
Commodity
gold
Region
liberia
Reported Region
Liberia
Ticker
ZAU

Geometry

Grade
0.26
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
168 m
To
171 m
Hole Depth
172.85 m
Intercept Depth
168 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BDD009:168.0-171.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
325701
Northing
721955
CRS
WGS84
Elevation
53 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Geochemistry
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, weak gold intercept just above the open-pit threshold, from first-ever drilling.

Positive factors

  • First-ever drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for open-pit
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.26”

Context: 3

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