NWST Northwest Copper Corp

NorthWest Copper Corp. (“NorthWest” or “the Company”) (TSX-V: NWST) (OTCQX: NWCCF) is pleased to announce the filing on SEDAR of its Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) report for its Kwanika-Stardust project, located approximately 140km northwest of Fort St. James, BC. The PEA was prepared principally by Ausenco Engineering Canada Inc, an independent engineering consulting firm and is titled “Kwanika-Stardust Project NI 43-101 Technical Report on Preliminary Economic Assessment” dated February 17, 2023 with an effective date of January 4, 2023 (the “Technical Report”). The PEA results were previously disclosed in the Company’s news release dated January 5, 2023.  

The Technical Report is available under the Company’s profile at www.sedar.com and available on the Company’s website at www.northwestcopper.ca.

Qualified Persons The following individuals are independent qualified persons in accordance with the requirements of NI 43-101 and were authors of the Technical Report:

Brian Hartman, P.Geo., Ridge Geosciences;Cale DuBois, P.Eng., Mining Plus;Jason Blais, P.Eng., Mining Plus;John Caldbick, P.Eng, Mining Plus;Jonathan Cooper, P.Eng., Ausenco;Kevin Murray, P.Eng., Ausenco;Peter Mehrfert, P.Eng., Ausenco;Ronald G. Simpson, P.Geo., GeoSim Services Inc;Scott Elfen, P.Eng., Ausenco;Scott Weston, P.Geo., Ausenco

About NorthWest CopperNorthWest Copper is a new copper-gold explorer and developer with an exciting pipeline of projects in British Columbia. With a robust portfolio in a tier one jurisdiction, NorthWest Copper is well positioned to participate fully in a strengthening global copper market. We are committed to working collaboratively with First Nations to advance our work in a culturally and environmentally respectful manner. Additional information can be found on the Company’s website at www.northwestcopper.ca.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors of NorthWest Copper Corp.

“Peter Bell”Director, President and CEOFor further information, please contact:

Peter Lekich, Director Investor RelationsTel: 778-389-2446Email: plekich@northwestcopper.ca

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