Thunder Bay, Ontario: Benton Resources Corp (BTC: TSX.V, "Benton" or "the Company") wishes to advise its shareholders that trading has halted for Coro Mining Corp. (COP: TSX, "Coro") pending a news announcement. Benton currently holds a 34.3% interest in Coro.

Benton currently has approximately $15.2 million in cash and in addition to holding various interests in a number of exploration projects, holds an approximate 5% interest in Marathon PGM Corp (TSX.MAR) and retains a 2% Net Smelter Royalty on the northern portion of the Marathon PGM deposit.

Clinton Barr (P.Geo.), V.P. Exploration for Benton Resources Corp., is the qualified person responsible for this release.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Benton Resources Corp.

"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.

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, ON P7E 3P2

Phone (807)475-7474

Fax (807)475-7200

www.bentonresources.com

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