Benton Resources Corp. (TSX VENTURE:BTC) today announced that the company has completed its examination and is satisfied that the property has significant merit and has signed the final agreement for the project.

The press release is quoted as saying:

Benton is a Canadian based junior with multiple joint ventures and a diversified property portfolio in Gold, Nickel, Copper, and Platinum group elements. The company currently has approximately $15.3 million in cash, owns approximately 33% interest in Coro Mining Corp (TSX:COP), holds an approximate 5% interest in Marathon PGM Corp (TSX:MAR) and retains a 2% Net Smelter Royalty on the northern portion of the Marathon PGM deposit.

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