Benton Resources Inc. announced that it has concluded its Phase 1 drill program at the Great Burnt Copper deposit, located in south-central Newfoundland, with every drill hole intersecting stringer, semi-massive and massive sulphides. The Company drilled a total of 5,651m in 22 diamond drill holes and has released significant early results including 8.31% Cu over 13.0m in GB-23-02 and 7.18% Cu over 26.87m in GB-23-04. In addition to drilling, prospecting and soil geochemical sampling has also concluded to the north of the main Great Burnt Deposit.

Samples have been submitted for analysis and will be reported upon receipt. Extensive compilation of historical data is ongoing.