Benton Resources Announces Grant of Stock Options
Benton Resources Announces Grant of Stock Options
Thunder Bay, ON, October 17, 2023 – Benton Resources Inc. (the “Company”) (TSXV: BEX) announces
that, subject to regulatory approval, the Board of Directors has approved the grant of 2.25 million incentive
stock options to directors, officers, employees, advisors and consultants of the Company at an exercise
price of $0.07 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.
Benton Resources is a well-financed mineral exploration company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange
under the symbol BEX. Following a project generation business model, Benton has a diversified, highly
prospective property portfolio of gold, silver, nickel, copper, platinum group elements and, most recently,
lithium and cesium assets. In addition, it currently holds large equity positions in other mining companies
that are advancing high-quality assets. Whenever possible, BEX retains net smelter return (NSR) royalties
with potential long-term cash flow.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Benton Resources Inc.,
"Stephen Stares"
Stephen Stares, President
Parties interested in seeking more information about properties available for option can contact Mr. Stares
at the number below.
For further information, please contact:
Stephen Stares, President & CEO
Phone: 807-475-7474
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bentonresources.ca
Twitter: @BentonResources
Facebook: @BentonResourcesBEX
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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 min ing
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.