BENCHMARK ANNOUNCES NEW INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR FOCUSSED ON SUSTAINABILITY, ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE (ESG) PRACTICES

Vancouver – December 28, 2023 – Benchmark Metals Inc. (the “Company” or “Benchmark“) (TSX-V: BNCH) (OTCQX: BNCHF) (WKN: A2JM2X) – is pleased to announce the addition of Jody Shimkus as a independent member of the Board of Directors. The new appointment provides expertise in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) as the Company advances permitting towards a production