Benton Receives Positive Metallurgical Results from South Pond with Gold Recoveries up to 88.4%

Core Viewpoint - Benton Resources Inc. has announced preliminary gold recovery results from its South Pond Gold-Copper Deposit, achieving recoveries of up to 88.4% [1][8]. Group 1: Test Results and Methodology - The initial test results indicate outstanding recoveries for a first-pass evaluation of the SP Deposit, with potential for further optimization [2][3]. - Standard bottle-roll tests were conducted by SGS Canada Inc. to assess gold recoveries, with a representative composite sample weighing approximately 20 kg collected from 16 drill holes [3][4]. - SGS performed three separate 24-hour recovery tests, showing progressively increasing gold recovery results [8]. Group 2: Sample Data and Analysis - The average gold recovery from the tests was reported at 88.4%, with detailed sample data provided in Table 1, showing various intervals and assay results [5][6][8]. - The average assay results from the composite sample indicated an average gold grade of 3,288 ppb and an average copper grade of 1,571 ppm [5]. Group 3: Previous Studies and Future Prospects - Previous operators conducted metallurgical tests on the Great Burnt Copper Deposit, achieving an average copper recovery of 94.7% [12]. - Benton Resources is focused on advancing both the South Pond and Great Burnt deposits, with significant potential for new discoveries [3][19].