TORONTO, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spruce Ridge Resources Ltd. (“Spruce” or the “Company”) (TSXV: SHL) is pleased to announce that Benton Resources Inc. (“Benton”) (TSXV: BEX) has received partial assay results from its inaugural drill program at the Great Burnt Copper Gold Project in Newfoundland. Spruce and Benton have entered into an option agreement (the “Option Agreement”) whereby Benton can earn an undivided 70% interest in Spruce’s Newfoundland properties (see Spruce press release