BENTON ANNOUNCES GRADUATION TO TIER 1 STATUS AND APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
VANCOUVER, B.C. - Benton Resources Corp. (“Benton” or the “Company”) announces that it has graduated to Tier 1 status on the TSX Venture Exchange. The Company also announces the appointment of Evan Asselstine, C.A. as its Chief Financial Officer in replacement of Clinton Barr who will remain as a Director and VP Exploration.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Benton Resources Corp.
“Stephen Stares”
Stephen Stares, President
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Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties.
For further information contact Stephen Stares @
611 Montreal Street,
Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 3P2
Phone (807) 475-7474
Fax (807) 475-7200
www.bentonresources.com
