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Benton Options Newly Acquired Bold Cobalt-Copper- Nickel Project to Ardiden Ltd.

Mergers & Acquisitions Property Options & Staking

BENTON OPTIONS NEWLY ACQUIRED BOLD COBALT-COPPER-

NICKEL PROJECT TO ARDIDEN LTD.

March 27, 2017

Thunder Bay, Ontario: Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX) (“Benton” or “the Company”) is pleased to

announce that the Company has acquired through staking, a 100% interest in the Bold cobalt-copper-

nickel project located 50km NE of Mine Centre, Ontario. The Project is easily accessible by new logging

roads throughout the area.

Subsequent to staking the four separate claim blocks that compose the project, Benton entered into a

option agreement with ASX-listed Ardiden Limited (ASX: ADV) whereby Ardiden can acquire 100%

interest by paying Benton $10,000 cash and 200,000 shares. Benton will retain a 2% Net Smelter Royalty

which 1% can be purchased by Ardiden for $500,000.

The four Bold Property claim blocks have multiple historic copper, nickel and cobalt occurrences which

were originally discovered in the 1992 by Hexagon Gold (Ontario) Ltd (“Hexagon”). Hexagon discovered

a number of sulphide zones and completed a limited broad space reconnaissance drill and sampling

program which confirmed the potential for copper, nickel and cobalt mineralization. The 1992 grab

sampling program reported grades from trace up to 5.54% Copper, 0.73% Nickel and 0.33% Cobalt which

confirms significant exploration potential.

The option agreement on the Bold project adds great investment upside (shares and royalty) for one of

Benton’s non-core projects.

In addition Benton would like to announce it has multiple other high quality projects available for option

and Joint Venture. The projects can be viewed on Benton's website listed below and interested parties

are encouraged to contact Benton for further information.

About Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX)

Benton Resources Inc is a well-funded Canadian-based junior with 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 has prepared, supervised the preparation or approved the scientific and technical disclosure

in the news release.

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, foreca sts 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."

684 Squier Street

Thunder Bay, ON P7B 4A8

Tel: 807-475-7474 Fax: 807-475-7200

www.bentonresources.ca

TSX-V: BEX

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 ad equate

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 result s, 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 fluctua tions;

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

Fax (807)475-7200

www.bentonresources.ca