Metals Creek Partners with Benton to Acquire 6 Potential Natural Hydrogen Projects Thru Staking in Newfoundland

Executive Summary

• Metals Creek Resources Corp. and Benton Resources Inc. jointly staked 763 claim units covering six prospective natural white hydrogen projects on the west coast of Newfoundland.
• Three of the six projects have historical indications of gas (methane) presence, including surface venting and drill‑hole data, suggesting potential for natural hydrogen or helium.
• The acquisition expands Metals Creek’s exploration portfolio beyond its primary Ogden Gold Project, positioning the company to explore emerging green‑energy resources with low‑cost risk sharing alongside Benton Resources.

Key Details

• Projects Acquired: Parson's Pond, Cape St. Gregory, Bond Pond, Deer Lake Basin, Bay St George, Bay of Islands (see Figure 2).
• Total Claims Staked: 763 claim units across the six project areas.
• Geological Highlights:
• Parson’s Pond – thrust‑faulted sedimentary basin with historic drill holes showing up to 72% methane (C₁) and surface gas venting; presence of serpentine, glauconite, and chrome fragments.
• Cape St. Gregory – large serpentinized ultramafic unit near documented structures/faults.
• Bond Pond – intensely sheared, serpentinized ultramafic intrusions with historic drilling.
• Deer Lake Basin – historical hole produced explosive gas flow for ≥12 months in a uranium‑thorium rich basin.
• Bay St George – historic drilling noted gas presence.
• Bay of Islands – large serpentinite‑bearing ultramafic unit near structures/faults.
• Historical Data Sources: Government geological files, USGS infographic on hydrogen factories, and specific drill‑hole reports (e.g., NALCOR ENERGY – Seamus and Finnigan holes).
• Strategic Rationale: Provides Metals Creek a low‑cost entry into the emerging natural hydrogen market while maintaining focus on its core Ogden Gold Project.
• CEO Quote: “Metals Creeks primary focus remains on the Ogden Gold Project… an opportunity was present to acquire land in partnership with Benton Resources to explore prospective areas… with relatively low‑cost risk for Metals Creek and Benton shareholders.” – Alexander (Sandy) Stares, President & CEO.

Notable Quotes

• “Partnering with Benton provides a relatively low‑cost risk for Metals Creek and Benton shareholders to explore a market that appears to be gaining interest.” – Alexander (Sandy) Stares, President & CEO, Metals Creek Resources Corp.