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Benton Intersects 12.30m of 7.20% Copper in Latest Drill Assays at Great Burnt
Thunder Bay, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 5, 2023) - Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Benton Intersects 12.30m of 7.20% Copper in Latest Drill Assays at Great BurntThunder Bay, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 5, 2023) - Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX) (\"Benton\" or the \"Company\") is pleased to announce that it is continuing to receive high-grade assay results from its recently completed 5,651m drill program at the Great Burnt Copper deposit in south-central Newfoundland. The Company has received an additional three drill holes, GB-23-06 to GB-23-08, further validating the high-grade nature of the deposit.Highlights of these holes include drill hole GB-23-07 that intersected 12.30m grading 7.20% copper, 7.12g/t silver and 0.05% cobalt. The Company remains extremely encouraged by the continued success in drilling and looks forward to compiling and releasing further results once received. Benton is now in the process of planning its winter exploration program at Great Burnt to expand the deposit down dip and down plunge, where it remains open. President and CEO Stephen Stares stated \"The copper grades intersected in drilling at the Great Burnt deposit are simply outstanding to date. In my career, I've not had the privilege to be involved in such a highly prospective project with tremendous upside potential. We are looking forward to our winter exploration program and expanding on this deposit.\"Great Burnt Copper Deposit Generalized Long SectionTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/3657/189875_04785ec854957b96_002full.jpgGB-23-01 through GB-23-22 are summarized in the table below:DDH #LocationFrom (m)To (m)Length (m)Cu (%)Ag (g/t)Co (%)Massive SulphideGH-23-01Main Deposit82.8087.104.308.015.490.05Yesincl82.8083.801.0010.106.700.06GB-23-02Main Deposit161.89174.8913.008.314.630.04Yesincl169.89172.893.0012.806.770.06incl171.89172.891.0017.208.200.04GB-23-03Main Deposit154.52158.634.114.761.920.01Yesincl157.60158.631.037.182.820.01GB-23-04Main Deposit183.13210.0026.877.183.320.03Yesincl199.72210.0010.2811.165.180.04and199.72205.255.5312.455.810.04and199.72203.153.4314.356.760.05incl184.87194.729.857.273.310.03GB-23-05Main Deposit182.38189.286.905.912.720.03Yesincl183.57189.285.717.033.200.03and186.73189.282.5514.166.620.04and188.73189.280.559.092.480.04GB-23-06Main Deposit191.09203.4912.402.762.170.03Yesincl196.72202.726.004.233.450.04incl198.72199...