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 long‑duration flow from historic drill holes.
• The acquisition expands Metals Creek’s exploration portfolio beyond its primary Ogden Gold Project, positioning the company to explore a low‑cost, emerging hydrogen/helium resource market.

Key Details

• Projects Staked: Parson's Pond, Cape St. Gregory, Bond Pond, Deer Lake Basin, Bay St George, Bay of Islands.
• Total Claim Units: 763 claim units were staked to secure the mineral lands.
• 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 and faults.
• Bond Pond – intensely sheared, serpentinized ultramafic intrusions with historic drilling.
• Deer Lake Basin – explosive gas flow for a minimum of 12 months in uranium‑thorium rich basin.
• Bay St George – historical drilling noted gas occurrences.
• Bay of Islands – large serpentinite‑bearing ultramafic unit near faults.
• Staking Rationale: Projects were selected based on geological settings analogous to those targeted by current hydrogen developers in the U.S. and Canada.
• Strategic Fit: Provides Metals Creek a low‑cost entry into natural hydrogen exploration while maintaining focus on its core Ogden Gold Project (final drill program planned for spring 2026).
• Statements: Alexander (Sandy) Stares, President & CEO, highlighted the partnership with Benton as a means to explore emerging green energy commodities with limited risk to shareholders.

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.