BEX Benton Resources Inc

Benton Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:BEX) ("Benton" or "the Company") has acquired
through staking 746 claim units representing approximately 194 square-kilometers
within the Mealy Lake intrusion (the "Mealy Project"). The new project is
contiguous and directly along strike of Altius Minerals Corp.'s ("Altius") 256
square-kilometre Natashquan property located approximately 140 kilometres
southwest of Churchill Falls in Labrador. Altius has recently announced a new
Ni-Cu-Co-PGE discovery and that they have entered into a joint venture agreement
with Anglo American ("Anglo") whereby Anglo has the option to earn a 66-per-cent
interest in the project through expenditures of $20-million over a five-year
period. Exploration highlights from Altius' Nastashquan discovery include
"2.68g/t combined Pt, Pd and Au (grab) - 6.14% Cu and 388ppb Pt - 1.04g/t
combined Pt, Pd, Au and 1.06% Cu over 1.30m (channel) - 1.04 combined Pt, Pd, Au
and 3.92% Cu over 1.00m (channel) - 2.49g/t combined Pt, Pd and Au and 1.07% Ni
(grab) - several grab samples greater than 7% Cu - soil samples up to 26,000ppm
Cu" (http://altiusminerals.com/projects/natashquan).


Benton is currently planning an airborne magnetic and electromagnetic survey to
be followed by geological mapping, prospecting, and soil sampling on anomalies
identified from the new survey.


Additionally Benton has commenced exploration on the Company's 100% owned Cape
Ray gold project in southwestern Newfoundland as well as permitting a further 15
to 20 new drill sites on its Elizabeth Anne gold project located in San
Bernardino County, California.


About Benton Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:BEX):

Benton Resources Inc is a newly listed and well funded Canadian based junior
with multiple joint ventures and a diversified property portfolio in
Gold-Silver, Nickel, Copper, and Platinum group elements. 


Clinton Barr (P.Geo.), V.P. Exploration for Benton Resources Inc., is the
qualified person responsible for this release.


On behalf of the Board of Directors of Benton Resources Inc., 

Stephen Stares, President

THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE HAS NOT REVIEWED AND DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR
THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.


The information contained herein contains "forward-looking statements" within
the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking statements
relate to information that is based on assumptions of management, forecasts of
future results, and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. Any statements
that express predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives,
assumptions or future events or performance are not statements of historical
fact and may be "forward-looking statements."


Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties
which could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the
forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: risks related to
failure to obtain adequate financing on a timely basis and on acceptable terms;
risks related to the outcome of legal proceedings; political and regulatory
risks associated with mining and exploration; risks related to the maintenance
of stock exchange listings; risks related to environmental regulation and
liability; the potential for delays in exploration or development activities or
the completion of feasibility studies; the uncertainty of profitability; risks
and uncertainties relating to the interpretation of drill results, the geology,
grade and continuity of mineral deposits; risks related to the inherent
uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected
costs and expenses; results of prefeasibility and feasibility studies, and the
possibility that future exploration, development or mining results will not be
consistent with the Company's expectations; risks related to gold price and
other commodity price fluctuations; and other risks and uncertainties related to
the Company's prospects, properties and business detailed elsewhere in the
Company's disclosure record. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties
materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results
may vary materially from those described in forward-looking statements.
Investors are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking
statements. These forward looking statements are made as of the date hereof and
the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect
new events or circumstances. Actual events or results could differ materially
from the Company's expectations or projections


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Benton Resources Inc.
Stephen Stares
(807) 475-7474
(807) 475-7200 (FAX)


Benton Resources Inc.
3250 Highway 130
Rosslyn, ON P7K 0B1
www.bentonresources.ca

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