Benton Closes $2 Million Non-Brokered Unit Financing
Thunder Bay, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 2, 2026) - Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX) ("Benton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced (see May 27, 2026 news release) non-brokered private placement financing (the "Private Placement") with investor Eric Sprott. The Company has issued 28,571,429 units at $0.07 per unit (the "Unit") for gross proceeds of $2,000,000, each Unit consisting of one common share of the Company and one common share...
2026-06-02 4:30 PM EDT
Benton and Metals Creek Substantially Increase Their Land Holdings at Smoking Gun and Parson's Pond Hydrogen-Helium Projects in Newfoundland
Thunder Bay, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 1, 2026) - Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX) (the "Companies" or "Benton") and Metals Creek Resources Corp. (TSXV: MEK) (OTC Pink: MCREF) (FSE: M1C1) (the "Companies" or "Metals Creek") are pleased to announce they have substantially increased their land positions in the Deer Lake Basin, more than doubling the size of the Smoking Gun Project by increasing their holdings from 242 claim units to 654 claim units covering 163.5 km2. The Companies have...
2026-06-01 8:12 AM EDT
Benton Announces $2 Million Non-Brokered Unit Financing with Investment by Eric Sprott
Thunder Bay, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 27, 2026) - Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX) ("Benton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, subject to all regulatory approvals, the Company will complete a non-brokered private placement financing (the "Private Placement") with investor Eric Sprott. The Private Placement consists of 28,571,429 units of the Company at $0.07 per unit (the "Unit") for gross proceeds of $2,000,000, each Unit consisting of one common share of the Company and...
2026-05-27 7:30 AM EDT
Benton Closes Private Placement
Thunder Bay, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 19, 2026) - Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX) ("Benton" or the "Company") announces that, further to its April 9, 2026 and May 5, 2026 news releases, it has filed for final approval of its non-brokered private placement financing for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,468,000 on the issuance of 18,350,000 $0.08 flow-through units ("FT Units"), in two (2) tranches. Each FT Unit consists of one flow-through common share (the "FT Shares") and one-half of a...
2026-05-19 4:38 PM EDT
Benton and Metals Creek Acquire a 7th Highly prospective Helium and Natural Hydrogen Project in Newfoundland
Thunder Bay Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 12, 2026) - Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX) ("Benton" or the "Company") and Metals Creek Resources Corp. ( "Metals Creek") (TSXV: MEK) (OTC Pink: MCREF) (FSE: M1C1) (together the "Companies") are pleased to announce they have jointly acquired through staking an additional 156 units under two licences to cover hydrogen/helium potential in Newfoundland (Smoking Gun Prospect). The Smoking Gun Prospect (See Figure 2) was selected after research...
2026-05-12 7:00 AM EDT
Benton Receives Conditional Approval, Closes First Tranche of Private Placement
Thunder Bay, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 5, 2026) - Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX) ("Benton" or the "Company") announces that, further to its April 9, 2026 news release it has received conditional approval from the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange") for its non-brokered private placement of flow-through units (the "Financing"). The Company will issue up to 31,250,000 $0.08 flow-through units ("FT Units"), each FT Unit consisting of one flow-through common share of the Company and...
2026-05-05 6:49 PM EDT
Benton Announce $2.5 Million Flow-Through Financing
Thunder Bay, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 9, 2026) - Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX) ("Benton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, subject to approval by the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange"), it intends to complete a non-brokered flow-through private placement (the "Offering") for gross proceeds of up to $2.5 million. The Offering will consist of up to 31,250,000 $0.08 flow-through units ("FT Units"), each FT Unit consisting of one flow-through common share of the...
2026-04-09 7:30 AM EDT
Benton Increases Interest in Great Burnt Project and Identifies High Priority Target
Thunder Bay, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 6, 2026) - Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX) ("Benton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received notice from Homeland Nickel Inc ("Homeland") that they will no longer participate in its joint venture with Benton (see news release dated August 17, 2023) on the Great Burnt property which encompasses the South Pond gold-copper deposit and the Great Burnt copper deposit (the "GB Property") in central Newfoundland. As a result, and...
2026-04-06 8:30 AM EDT
Benton Partners with Metals Creek to Acquire 6 Projects with Natural Hydrogen Potential in Newfoundland
Thunder Bay, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 25, 2026) - Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX) (the "Companies" or "Benton") and Metals Creek Resources Corp. (TSXV: MEK) (OTC Pink: MCREF) (FSE: M1C1) (the "Companies" or "Metals Creek") are pleased to announce that they have jointly acquired through staking 6 potential natural white hydrogen projects located in Newfoundland, Canada (the "Projects"). The Projects (see Figure 2) were selected and staked after extensive research of historical data...
2026-03-25 7:30 AM EDT
Benton Announces Company Attendance at Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada Convention (PDAC)
Thunder Bay, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 2, 2026) - Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX) ("Benton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its participation at this year's PDAC Convention, where it will host a booth at the Investors Exchange, booth #2117. In addition, Company President and CEO Stephen Stares will be presenting at the Atlantic Canada Day Session on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 3:50pm EST at the InterContinental Toronto Centre Hotel - Ontario & Niagara Rooms, located at 225...
2026-03-02 7:30 AM EST
Benton Announces Appointment of Darin Wagner as Special Advisor and Provides Exploration Update
Thunder Bay, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 11, 2026) - Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX) ("Benton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Darin Wagner, P.Geo., has joined the Company as a special technical advisor. The Company is very pleased to welcome Darin as he brings a wealth of knowledge in Volcanogenic Massive Sulphides (VMS) and gold systems, along with a long career in equity markets leading to multiple mergers and acquisitions. Darin's resume is truly impressive as a...
2026-02-11 7:30 AM EST
Benton Confirms New VMS Copper Discovery at End Zone and Delineates Gold and Copper Horizon at South Pond Gold-Copper Deposit
Thunder Bay, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 27, 2026) - Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX) ("Benton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received encouraging copper results from two widely spaced drill holes in the End Zone area within the South Pond Gold-Copper Project in Newfoundland. These holes were drilled to test geological stratigraphy, geophysical anomalies, and locally anomalous copper prospecting samples in the area. Both holes intersected wide zones of anomalous...
2026-01-27 7:30 AM EST
Benton Receives Positive Metallurgical Results from South Pond with Gold Recoveries up to 88.4%
Thunder Bay, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 14, 2026) - Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX) ("Benton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received preliminary gold recovery results from its South Pond (SP) Gold- Copper Deposit, with recoveries up to 88.4%. Stephen Stares, President and CEO of the Company, states, "We are extremely pleased with these initial test results. which demonstrates outstanding recoveries for a first-pass evaluation of the SP Deposit. I'm confident...
2026-01-14 7:30 AM EST
Benton Provides End of Year Update
Thunder Bay, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 23, 2025) - Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX) ("Benton" or the "Company") is pleased to provide its shareholders with a year-end update on activities and progress. With metal prices reaching record highs, Benton is well positioned to benefit from its exposure to several top-tier copper, gold, platinum, palladium and lithium projects. The Company thanks its shareholders for their continued support and looks forward to an exciting 2026 as it...
2025-12-23 7:30 AM EST
Benton Resources Announces Grant of Stock Options
Thunder Bay, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 22, 2025) - Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX) (the "Company") announces that the Board of Directors has approved the grant of 2.675 million incentive stock options to directors, officers, employees, advisors and consultants of the Company at an exercise price of $0.10 for a period of five years from the date of grant. The options are subject to vesting provisions contained within the Company's stock option plan. About Benton Resources Inc....
2025-12-22 7:57 AM EST
Benton Continues to Hit Wide Gold Zones at South Pond and Identifies New VMS System North of Great Burnt; Launches New Website
Thunder Bay, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 17, 2025) - Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX) ("Benton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received the newest set of excellent gold results from its current drill campaign at South Pond Gold-Copper Deposit, including, 2.02g/t Au over 17.13 m (from 29.87 to 47.00 m), including 3.98g/t Au over 5.00 m (from 36.00 to 41.00 m), also including 9.12g/t Au over 1.00 m (from 36.00 to 37.00 m) in SP-25-54 (See Figures 1-3, Table 1)....
2025-12-17 8:25 AM EST
Benton Discovers Additional High-Grade Gold and Delineates Large Copper Soil Anomaly South of the Great Burnt Copper Deposit
Thunder Bay, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 20, 2025) - Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX) ("Benton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received high-grade gold (Au) results ranging from trace up to 12.0 g/t Au from prospecting samples collected approximately 725 m northeast of the northernmost area of the South Pond ("SP") Gold Copper Deposit (Figures 1 and 2). Two samples were collected from local mineralized angular boulders containing pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite, and...
2025-11-20 7:30 AM EST
Benton Confirms High Gold Grades and Acquires Additional Claims at the Stoney Caldera Gold Zone in Newfoundland
Thunder Bay, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 18, 2025) - Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX) ("Benton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval, entered into a purchase agreement with an arms-length Newfoundland prospector (the "Vendor") to acquire 4 claim units (the "Property") covering one square kilometre in Newfoundland. Upon approval, the Company will pay the Vendor $6,000 and issue 125,000 common shares of the Company for a 100%...
2025-11-18 8:29 AM EST
Benton Provides Additional Information Regarding Acquisition Agreement with Noble Minerals
Thunder Bay, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 30, 2025) - Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX) ("Benton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, further to its October 14, 2025 news release, it has made a filing with the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange") seeking approval of its purchase agreement to acquire a 100% interest in Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. ("Noble") Island Pond Property. The Island Pond Property consists of a single mineral license encompassing 7 claims covering 175...
2025-10-30 6:02 PM EDT
Benton Resources Drilling Continues to Delineate the South Pond Gold-Copper Deposit with Shallow - Wide Intercepts
Thunder Bay, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 30, 2025) - Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX) ("Benton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received encouraging gold results from its first seven holes from resource drilling at the South Pond Gold-Copper Deposit (see Table 1, Figures 2 and 3). The ongoing program is focused on demonstrating continuity along the 2.7 km long gold-copper horizon, which remains open north and south of the current drilling limits. Results to date...
2025-10-30 7:30 AM EDT