BEX Benton Resources Inc

Benton Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:BEX) ("Benton" or "the Company") is pleased
to announce that the Company has entered into an option agreement with Tenacity
Gold Mining Company Ltd. to purchase a 100% interest in four mining claims which
encompasses the 04, 41, Isle Aux Mort and the Big Pond gold deposits located in
southwest Newfoundland. Benton will, subject to regulatory approval, pay
$400,000 and issue 1.5 million common shares on regulatory approval and issue a
further 1.5 million common shares in 12 months (for a total of 3 million common
shares). The claims being acquired are subject to a sliding scale net smelter
returns royalty (NSR) on the production of metals: a 3% NSR on production when
gold is below $2000 per ounce; a 4% NSR when gold is from $2,000 per ounce or
more but less than $3000 per ounce subject to the right of Benton to buy back 1%
for $500,000; and a 5% NSR when gold is $3000 or above subject to the right of
Benton to buy back 1% for $500,000. 


Previous exploration efforts on the four deposits have outlined a historic
resource totaling 241,700 ounces of gold grading 3.7 grams per tonne with silver
and base metal credits. It should be noted that the resource estimates for the
four deposits totaled here and listed individually below were calculated prior
to CIM National Instrument 43-101 guidelines and as such should only be
considered from a historical point of view and not relied upon. A qualified
person has not completed sufficient work to classify the historical estimates as
current mineral resources. These claims are contiguous to Benton's current Cape
Ray property which hosts the 51 and Window Glass Hill deposits, which combined,
do contain a NI 43-101 compliant inferred resource of 206,000 ounces gold and
926,000 ounces silver with base metal credits. The 04 and 41 deposits are
situated only 500 meters northeast of the 51 deposit and collectively have been
historically referred to as the Cape Ray deposit. The Company intends to conduct
the necessary work in order to bring the resources into NI 43 101 compliance.


Stephen Stares, President and CEO of Benton commented: "This is a remarkable
opportunity for all of our shareholders as it consolidates the entire Cape Ray
gold camp and provides Benton the framework in which to build several sizable
deposits in one of the safest and mining-friendly jurisdictions in the world." 


Highlights for the Cape Ray Deposits are as follows: 



--  51 Deposit: inferred resource using a 2.5gpt gold cut-off of 530,000
    tonnes grading 6.10 g/t Au and 15.86 g/t Ag containing 103,943 ounces of
    gold and 270,253 ounces of silver (current resource) 
--  Windowglass Hill: inferred resources using a 0.5gpt gold cut-off of
    1,810,000 tonnes grading 1.77 g/t Au and 11.28 g/t Ag containing 103,001
    ounces of gold and 656,415 ounces of silver (current resource) 
--  04 Deposit: 1,166,200 tonnes grading 4.65g/t containing 158,100 ounces
    of gold (historical resource) 
--  41 Deposit: 547,700 tonnes grading 2.22g/t containing 35,600 ounces gold
    (historical resource) 
--  Isle aux Morts deposit: 407,200 tonnes grading 2.75g/t containing 36,100
    ounces of gold (historical resource) 
--  Big Pond: 91,300 tonnes grading 4.5g/t for 11,900 ounces gold
    (historical resource) 
--  Opportunities exist to upgrade and expand the mineral resources for all
    deposits 
--  100% control of 60km strike length of highly favorable stratigraphy
    where more than 68,000 metres of drilling in 443 holes completed between
    1976 to 1996 
--  High potential to discover new deposits



About Benton Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:BEX)

Benton Resources Inc. is a well-funded Canadian-based junior with approximately
$7 million in cash and $1.4 million in equities 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)
www.bentonresources.ca

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