Benton Informed that Regency Gold Corp. has Completed Name Change to Clean Air Metals

Thunder Bay, April 8, 2020 - Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX) ('Benton' or 'the Company') is pleased to announce that it has been informed that further to its news release dated March 31, 2020, Regency Gold Corp. has now completed its company name change to Clean Air Metals Inc. ("Clean Air") pursuant to its special meeting of shareholders held on March 31, 2020 and in accordance with the Canada Business Corporations Act. In addition, the listing committee of the TSX Venture Exchange has conditionally accepted Clean Air Metals' previously announced proposed reverse takeover transaction, subject to certain conditions precedent. The transaction envisions completion of the definitive option agreement, pursuant to which Clean Air Metals will acquire from Benton the option to acquire a 100% interest in each of the Escape Lake property and the TBN property for approximately 24.6 million Clean Air Metals common shares as previously described in the Company's news release dated January 10, 2020.

Abraham Drost, Clean Air Metals' CEO, commented, "Shareholder approval for the change of the company's name to Clean Air Metals Inc. is a watershed moment for the company. The company's name change, combined with the recent conditional approval of the transaction by the listing committee of the TSX-V, creates a clear path to resumption of trading under the symbol AIR: TSX-V."

Stephen Stares, President and CEO of Benton, added, "We are pleased to see the team at Clean Air Metals achieve these corporate and regulatory milestones and look forward to final acceptance from the TSX Venture Exchange and the resumption of trading. We feel the significant investment Benton will hold in Clean Air Metals will potentially offer Benton shareholders great value as their team advances these exciting PGE projects. PGE prices remain strong and Clean Air Metals has composed a dynamic team to take advantage of this."

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Benton Resources Inc.,
"Stephen Stares"
Stephen Stares, President

About Benton Resources Inc.

Benton Resources is a well-funded Canadian-based project generator with a diversified property portfolio in Gold, Silver, Nickel, Copper, and Platinum group elements. Benton holds multiple high-grade projects available for option which can be viewed on the Company's website. Many projects have an up-to-date 43-101 Report available.

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: 807-475-7474
Email: sstares@bentonresources.ca

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

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