Benton Announces Results of Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders
Benton Announces Results of Annual General and
Special Meeting of Shareholders
Thunder Bay, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 15, 2019) - Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX) ("Benton" or "the Company")
is pleased to announce that it successfully held its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders on January 11, 2019
(the "Meeting").
At the Meeting, the election of Stephen Stares, Michael Stares, William Harper and John Sullivan 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.
The Company also announces that it has granted 1,950,000 stock options to directors, officers, employees and consultants of
the Company.
All such options will have a term of five years at an exercise price of $0.07 per share, will be governed by the
terms and conditions of the Company's stock option plan and will be subject to vesting provisions.
About Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX)
Benton Resources Inc 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 web site. Most projects have an up to date NI 43-101 report available. Interested parties can contact
Stephen Stares using the contact details below.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Benton Resources Inc.,
"Stephen Stares"
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 contact Stephen Stares @:
684 Squier Street,
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 4A8
Phone (807)475-7474
Cell (807)474-9020
Fax (807)475-7200
www.bentonresources.ca