THUNDER BAY, ON, March 21, 2013 /CNW/ - Benton Capital Corp. (TSXV: BTC) ("Benton") would like to inform its shareholders that it has received an unsolicited offer (the "Offer") by Gold Royalties Corporation (TSXV: GRO) ("Gold Royalties") to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Benton for an all-share consideration of 0.133 shares of Gold Royalties for each share of Benton Capital Corp. Due to the fact that Benton has received the Offer with no previous notice, it will be reviewing its contents with its Board of Directors and both corporate legal and investment counsel as soon as further details are received. Benton will update shareholders with additional information as it becomes available.
About Benton Capital Corp.:
Benton Capital Corp. is a Canadian based junior which holds the Goodchild Copper-Nickel-PGM project located 5km NE of Stillwater Mining's Marathon Copper-PGM deposit currently being permitted for production. Benton Capital Corp. also holds approximately 57.87 million shares (approximately 41.84%) of Coro Mining Corp. (TSX: COP) - a Vancouver based copper exploration company with projects located in South America.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Benton Capital Corp.,
"Stephen Stares"
Stephen Stares, President
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The information contained herein contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking statements relate to information that is based on assumptions of management, forecasts of future results, and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. Any statements that express predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward-looking statements."
Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: risks related to failure to obtain adequate financing on a timely basis and on acceptable terms; risks related to the outcome of legal proceedings; political and regulatory risks associated with mining and exploration; risks related to the maintenance of stock exchange listings; risks related to environmental regulation and liability; the potential for delays in exploration or development activities or the completion of feasibility studies; the uncertainty of profitability; risks and uncertainties relating to the interpretation of drill results, the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits; risks related to the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; results of prefeasibility and feasibility studies, and the possibility that future exploration, development or mining results will not be consistent with the Company's expectations; risks related to gold price and other commodity price fluctuations; and other risks and uncertainties related to the Company's prospects, properties and business detailed elsewhere in the Company's disclosure record. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements. These forward looking statements are made as of the date hereof and the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances. Actual events or results could differ materially from the Company's expectations or projections
SOURCE: Benton Capital Corp.
For further information:
Stephen Stares @:
3250 Highway 130,
Rosslyn, ON P7K 0B1
Phone (807)475-7474
Fax (807)475-7200
www.bentoncapital.ca
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