Benton Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:BEX) ("Benton" or the "Company") announces
that the Company has applied for regulatory approval for a Normal Course Issuer
Bid (the "Bid") to purchase, through the facilities of the TSX Venture Exchange,
up to 5,000,000 shares of its issued and outstanding common shares. The actual
number of shares that may be purchased and the timing of such purchases will be
determined by Benton and purchases pursuant to the Bid will be conducted through
BMO Nesbitt Burns. The Company currently has approximately $7.8 million in
combined cash and investments but a market capitalization of only $4.6 million
(based on the December 3, 2013 closing market price). In addition to the large
discount to its cash and investments, the Company has an excellent portfolio of
prospective early stage to advanced exploration projects.


About Benton Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:BEX)

Benton Resources Inc. is a well-funded Canadian-based junior with approximately
$7.2 million in cash and $0.6 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.


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

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