Benton Resources appoints House as exploration VP

Benton Resources Inc. ('Benton' or 'the Company') (TSX-V: BEX) is pleased to announce that it successfully held its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders on February 9, 2022 (the "Meeting"). At the Meeting, the election of Stephen Stares, Michael Stares, John Sullivan, Timothy Froude and Thomas Sarvas as directors of the Company was approved by an overwhelming majority of shareholders who voted. All other matters presented to shareholders for approval were successfully passed at the Meeting.

In addition, the Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen House, P.Geo as the Company's VP Exploration effective immediately. Stephen received his Bachelor of Science in Geology from Memorial University of Newfoundland at St. John's in 1994 and is a registered Professional Geoscientist (PEGNL). He has over 25 years of experience in gold and base metal exploration in Canada and the U.S.A. with both junior and senior exploration companies. Pursuant to this appointment, the Company has granted 500,000 incentive stock options to Mr. House exercisable at $0.20 per share for a period of five years from the date of grant. The options will vest in accordance with the provisions of the Company's Stock Option Plan.

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

"Stephen Stares"
Stephen Stares, President

About Benton Resources Inc.

Benton Resources Inc. is a well-funded mineral exploration company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol BEX. Following a project generation business model, Benton has a diversified, highly-prospective property portfolio in Gold, Silver, Nickel, Copper, Platinum Group Elements and Lithium and currently holds large equity positions in other mining companies that are advancing high-quality assets. Whenever possible, BEX retains Net Smelter Return (NSR) royalties for potential long-term cash flow.

Benton has also recently entered into a 50/50 strategic alliance with Sokoman Minerals Corp. (TSXV: SIC) through three large-scale joint venture properties including Grey River Gold, Golden Hope and Kepenkeck in Newfoundland that are now being explored.

For further information, please contact:
CHF Capital Markets Cathy Hume, CEO
Phone: 416-868-1079 x 251
Email: cathy@chfir.com

Benton Resources Inc.

Stephen Stares, President & CEO
Phone: 807-475-7474
Email: sstares@bentonresources.ca
Website: www.bentonresources.ca
Twitter: @BentonResources
Facebook: @BentonResourcesBEX
LinkedIn: @BentonResources

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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.

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