Benton Resources Inc. announced a non -brokered private placement of 20,000,000 units at a price of CAD 0.15 per unit for gross proceeds of up to CAD 3,000,000 on a best effort basis on April 3, 2024. Each unit consisting of one common share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant, each full warrant entitling the holder thereof to acquire an additional common share of the company for CAD 0.22 for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance. The transaction will include participation from strategic investors and is subject to regulatory approval.