VANCOUVER, Dec. 19 /CNW/ - Benton Resources Corp. ("Benton" or the "Company") announces that it has graduated to Tier 1 status on the TSX Venture Exchange. The Company also announces the appointment of Evan Asselstine, C.A. as its Chief Financial Officer in replacement of Clinton Barr who will remain as a Director and VP Exploration.
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.
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