Benton Discovers Additional High-Grade Gold and Delineates Large Copper Soil Anomaly South of the Great Burnt Copper Deposit

Rhea-AI Summary

Benton (OTC:BNTRF) reported new high‑grade prospecting and regional soil results at its Great Burnt project on November 20, 2025. Key highlights include grab samples to 12.0 g/t Au from angular boulders about 725 m northeast of the South Pond (SP) deposit, a 2.5 km multi-line copper soil anomaly in the southern 12 km portion of the project, and 1,259 soil samples covering a 5.4 x 2 km grid. The company has completed 23 drill holes (21 testing the SP horizon over 2.7 km) with visual mineralization reported and assays pending. Benton plans an airborne geophysical survey to target future trenching and drilling.

Positive

• Grab samples up to 12.0 g/t Au
• 2.5 km multi-line copper soil anomaly delineated
• 1,259 soil samples over 5.4 x 2 km grid
• 23 drill holes completed; 21 tested SP over 2.7 km
• SP horizon reported open to the north and south

Negative

• Reported assays for drill holes are pending
• Grab samples are selective and may not represent average mineralization
• Southern grid area has had little historical work, increasing exploration risk

Thunder Bay, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 20, 2025) - Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX) ("Benton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received high-grade gold (Au) results ranging from trace up to 12.0 g/t Au from prospecting samples collected approximately 725 m northeast of the northernmost area of the South Pond ("SP") Gold Copper Deposit (Figures 1 and 2). Two samples were collected from local mineralized angular boulders containing pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite, and arsenopyrite which returned 0.86 g/t Au and 12.0 g/t Au. The Company views this new discovery as significant, as it could extend the SP horizon by an additional 725 m.

Benton is pleased to report that it has received results for 1,259 soil samples covering a 5.4 x 2 km grid area of the southern 12 km portion of the Great Burnt ("GB") project, where little historical work has been completed (Figure 3). Additionally, a large (2.5 km) multi-line copper anomaly has been delineated which shows similar characteristics to that of the GB main copper deposit. The Company is planning an airborne geophysical survey to cover this untested horizon in order to assist in targeting for future trenching and drilling.

The Company's drill program is currently progressing well with 23 holes completed to date. A total of 21 holes tested the SP horizon over 2.7 km, designed to prove continuity along the current 3 km-long gold-copper trend. All holes have intersected excellent visual mineralization with further assays expected shortly. It is important to note that the SP gold zone is open to the north and south and, coupled with the new sampling of 12 g/t Au to the north and multiple surface samples and drill results 2-3 km to the south, it demonstrates that the system is very robust and large.

Figure 1: Great Burnt Target Areas

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Figure 2: South Pond North Gold Discovery

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Figure 3: Great Burnt South Soil Grid

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QP

Stephen House (P.Geo.), Vice President of Exploration for Benton Resources Inc., the 'Qualified Person' under National Instrument 43-101, has approved the scientific and technical disclosure in this news release and prepared or supervised its preparation.

QA/QC Protocols

Core, rock and soil samples, including standards, blanks and duplicates, are submitted to Eastern Analytical Ltd., Springdale, Newfoundland for preparation and analysis. All core and rock samples were acquired by saw-cut (channels/drill core) with one-half submitted for assay and one-half retained for reference, or hand (rocks) and delivered, by Benton personnel, in sealed bags, to the Springdale lab of Eastern Analytical, which is an accredited assay lab that conforms to the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025. Samples are analyzed using Eastern's Au (Fire assay) @ 30g + ICP-34 method that delivers a 34-element package utilizing a 200 mg subsample totally dissolved in four acids and analyzed by ICP-OES analytical technique. Overlimits are analysed with Eastern's atomic absorption method, using a 0.200 g to 2.00 g of sample, digested with three acids. All reported assays are uncut. Eastern Analytical Ltd. achieved ISO 17025 accreditation in February 2014 (for more details on the scope of accreditation visit the CALA website). Grab samples are selective in nature and may not represent the average mineralization of a bedrock exposure.

About Benton Resources Inc.

Benton Resources is a well-financed mineral exploration company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol BEX. Benton has a diversified, highly prospective property portfolio and 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.

Benton is focused on advancing its high-grade Copper-Gold Great Burnt Project in central Newfoundland, which has a Mineral Resource estimate of 667,000 tonnes @ 3.21% Cu Indicated and 482,000 @ 2.35% Cu Inferred. The Project has an excellent geological setting covering 25km of strike and boasts six known Cu-Au-Ag zones over 15km that are all open for expansion. Further potential for discovery is excellent given the extensive number of untested geophysical targets and Cu-Au soil anomalies. Phase 1 and 2 drill programs returned impressive results including 25.42 m of 5.51% Cu, including 9.78 m of 8.31% Cu, and 1.00 m of 12.70% Cu. Drilling at the South Pond Gold Zone, approximately 7.5 km north of the Great Burnt Copper-Gold Zone, has confirmed a robust gold-mineralized system over 2.5 km with results of 74.20 m of 1.43g/t Au and 43.75 m of 1.62g/t Au and is open for expansion in all directions.

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: 807-474-9020
Email: sstares@bentonresources.ca

Nick Konkin, Investor Relations
Phone: 647-249-9298 ext. 322
Email: nick@grovecorp.ca

Website: www.bentonresources.ca
Twitter: @BentonResources
Facebook: @BentonResourcesBEX

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FAQ

What did Benton (BNTRF) announce on November 20, 2025 about Great Burnt?

Benton reported grab samples to 12.0 g/t Au, a 2.5 km copper soil anomaly, and 23 drill holes completed with assays pending.

How significant is the 12.0 g/t Au sample for BNTRF investors?

The 12.0 g/t Au was from a selective grab of angular boulders ~725 m north of SP and is a high‑grade indicator, not an average grade.

What area did BNTRF's soil survey cover and what was found?

The company collected 1,259 soil samples over a 5.4 x 2 km grid and delineated a 2.5 km copper multi‑line anomaly.

How many drill holes has Benton completed at Great Burnt and what is next?

Benton completed 23 holes (21 testing SP over 2.7 km); assay results are expected shortly and further surveying is planned.

Will Benton follow up the soil anomaly identified at Great Burnt south?

Yes; the company plans an airborne geophysical survey to assist targeting for future trenching and drilling.