BEX.V · 2020-07-09 12:00:00

Benton Announces No Material Change

Regulatory & Compliance

Thunder Bay, ON, July 9, 2020 – Benton Resources Inc. (‘Benton’ or ‘the Company’) (TSX-V: BEX) at

the request of IIROC, wishes to confirm that the Company’s management is unaware of any material

change in the Company’s operations that would account for the recent increase in market activity.

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

"Stephen Stares"

Stephen Stares, President

About Benton Resources Inc.

Benton Resources is a well-funded Canadian-based project generator with a diversified property portfolio

in Gold, Silver, Nickel, Copper, and Platinum group elements. Benton holds multiple high-grade projects

available for option which can be viewed on the Company's website. Many projects have an up-to-date 43-

101 Report available.

For further information, please contact:

Stephen Stares, President & CEO

Phone: 807-475-7474

CHF Capital Markets

Cathy Hume, CEO

Phone: 416-868-1079 x231

Website: www.bentonresources.ca

Twitter: @BentonResources

Facebook: @BentonResourcesBEX

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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 an d 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.