Benton Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:BEX) ("Benton" or "the Company") would like
to announce that the company has acquired through staking an additional 271
claim units bringing its total land position to 1017 claim units representing
approximately 261 square-kilometres within the Mealy Lake intrusion (the "Mealy
Project"). The Mealy 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.


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
President
(807)475-7474
(807)475-7200 (FAX)


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

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