Benton Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:BEX) ("Benton" or "the Company") is pleased
to provide an exploration update regarding its 100% owned Cape Ray Gold project
located on the south west coast of Newfoundland. Benton currently has
exploration ongoing on the project in efforts to extend the known deposits in
addition to identifying new targets. 


Detailed modeling of the 51 Zone suggests that the bulk of the mineral resource
lies within 65 meters of surface in a shallow plunging mineralized shoot. Benton
is currently studying the economics of a shallow open pit mine to exploit this
resource and to produce, on site a saleable metal concentrate by way of dense
media separation ("DMS") and/or gravity concentration. The production of a
concentrate through DMS would eliminate the need for a capital intensive
conventional mill and would substantially lower production costs thus making a
small scale mining operation potentially economic. The Company has recently
collected a 150 kilogram mini bulk sample from a trench over the zone and has
contracted Met-Solve Laboratories in Langley, B.C. to complete the metallurgical
testing to determine the recoverability and value of the concentrate through the
DMS process. As a check, nine samples totaling 20 kg of this same material was
sent to Eastern Analytical labs in Springdale, NF for assaying. The average
grade of the 9 samples returned 8.62 gpt gold, 33.34 gpt silver, 1.73% lead,
0.72% zinc and 0.22% copper. Given the exceptional grades of the trench sample
and of the historic resource, the shallow depth of mineralization and the
potential to create an on-site, low cost, high value concentrate, the Company
believes the 51 deposit may have to potential to be a viable stand-alone
profitable operation. The Company will update the shareholders after the results
are received for the mini bulk sample. 


Highlights for the Cape Ray Deposits are as follows: 



--  51 Deposit -- Inferred resources 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 
--  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 
--  Opportunities exist to upgrade and expand the mineral resources of both
    the 51 and Windowglass Hill deposits.



About Benton Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:BEX)

Benton Resources Inc. is a 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
(807) 475-7474
(807) 475-7200 (FAX)
www.bentonresources.ca

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