Aug 18 (Reuters) - Benz Mining Corp BZ.V
* Benz Mining Corp retains the services of Paradox Public Relations Inc and announces non-brokered private placement
* Benz Mining Corp - Announce a non-brokered, private placement of 6.25 million units at a price of $0.20 per unit
* Benz Mining - Net proceeds from private placement will be used for continued exploration, development of co's flagship Mel Zinc project near Watson Lake, Yukon