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Stephen Stares
Founder at
BENTON RESOURCES INC.
Net worth: 476 796 $ as of 2026-07-30
Profile
Stephen A. Stares was the founder of Silver Valley Metals Corp., founded in 2003, where the titles held included President, Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2013 to 2016.
Mr. Stares is the founder of Benton Resources, Inc., founded in 2004, holding the titles of President, CEO & Non-Independent Director since 2004.
Current jobs include President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Vinland Lithium, Inc. starting in 2024; Director at North American Uranium Corp.; and Owner at Stares Contracting Corp.
Former jobs include Director at Marimaca Copper Corp., Director at GTA CorpFin Capital, Inc. in 2010, Director at Jiminex, Inc., Director at Ucore Rare Metals, Inc., Director at Badlands Resources, Inc., Independent Director at Pirate Gold Corp.
from 2012 to 2013, Chief Financial Officer & Non Independent Director at Canada Rare Earth Corp.
from 2010 to 2011, and Independent Director at GTA Financecorp, Inc. from 2012 to 2016.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | 7,690,264 ( 2.64% ) | 476 796 $ | 2026-07-30 | |
-.--% | 2025-07-20 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2026-07-30 |
Stephen Stares active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BENTON RESOURCES INC. | Founder | 2003-12-31 |
Stares Contracting Corp.
 Stares Contracting Corp. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Provides mineral exploration services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
North American Uranium Corp.
 North American Uranium Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Mines for gold | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Stephen Stares
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| WBM CAPITAL CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2016-11-09 |
GTA CorpFin Capital, Inc.
 GTA CorpFin Capital, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Capital pool company | Director/Board Member | 2010-07-26 |
Jiminex, Inc.
 Jiminex, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and develops gold properties | Director/Board Member | 2010-04-12 |
| UCORE RARE METALS INC. | Director/Board Member | 2009-06-22 |
| BADLANDS RESOURCES INC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
28
1st degree connections
12
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 12 |
|---|---|
Silver Valley Metals Corp.
 Silver Valley Metals Corp. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
Marimaca Copper Corp.
 Marimaca Copper Corp. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the exploration and development of copper projects | Non-Energy Minerals |
GTA CorpFin Capital, Inc.
GTA CorpFin Capital, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Capital pool company | Finance |
Jiminex, Inc.
Jiminex, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and develops gold properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
Benton Resources, Inc.
 Benton Resources, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
Ucore Rare Metals, Inc.
 Ucore Rare Metals, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Explores uranium and rare metal ores | Non-Energy Minerals |
North American Uranium Corp.
North American Uranium Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Mines for gold | Non-Energy Minerals |
Badlands Resources, Inc.
 Badlands Resources, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in acquisition, exploration and development of gold projects | Non-Energy Minerals |
Stares Contracting Corp.
Stares Contracting Corp. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Provides mineral exploration services | Industrial Services |
Sokoman Minerals Corp.
 Sokoman Minerals Corp. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Mines for iron and other minerals | Non-Energy Minerals |
Canada Rare Earth Corp.
 Canada Rare Earth Corp. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Explores rare earth elements | Non-Energy Minerals |
GTA Financecorp, Inc.
 GTA Financecorp, Inc. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Explores for gold | Miscellaneous |
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