Benton Resources Inc. — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2024

Oct 24, 2024

October 24, 2024

To: All Canadian Securities Regulatory Authorities

Subject: Benton Resources Inc.

Dear Sir/Madam:

We advise of the following with respect to the upcoming Meeting of Security Holders for the subject Issuer:

Meeting Type: Annual General and Special Meeting Record Date for Notice of Meeting: November 18, 2024 Record Date for Voting (if applicable): November 18, 2024 Beneficial Ownership Determination Date: November 18, 2024 Meeting Date: January 08, 2025 Meeting Location (if available): Vancouver, BC

Issuer Sending proxy related materials directly to NOBO: Issuer paying for delivery to OBO:

Yes

No

Notice and Access (NAA) Requirements:

NAA for Beneficial Holders: Yes Beneficial Holders Stratification Criteria: Not Applicable NAA for Registered Holders: Yes Registered Holders Stratification Criteria: Not Applicable

Voting Security Details:

Description CUSIP Number ISIN COMMON CLASS 083298109 CA0832981090 COMMON RESTRICTED 4 MNTH HOLD 083298208 CA0832982080

Sincerely,

BENTON RESOURCES INC.