NorthWest Reports Near Surface Intercept of 44.0 Metres of 0.62% Copper and 0.42g/t Gold (1.01% CuEq) at Kwanika from 172 Metres

Core Insights - NorthWest Copper Corp. announced positive assay results from drill hole K-25-278 at the Kwanika project, confirming near-surface copper-gold mineralization with significant intercepts [1][2][5] Drill Hole Highlights - Drill hole K-25-278 intersected two broad zones of mineralization: - Pit Zone: 80 metres of 0.59% Cu and 0.16 g/t Au (0.75% CuEq) from 47 metres, and 44 metres of 0.62% Cu and 0.42 g/t Au (1.01% CuEq) from 172 metres [3][16] - Central Zone: 36 metres of 0.65% Cu and 0.64 g/t Au (1.25% CuEq) from 222 metres, including 10 metres of 0.79% Cu and 0.77 g/t Au (1.50% CuEq) from 222 metres [3][16] Geological Insights - The results indicate an east-west lateral metal zonation trend, with gold to copper ratios approaching 1:1, providing insights into potential metallurgical recoveries [4][6] - The upper Central Zone was intersected closer to the surface than expected, suggesting a change in geometry as it approaches higher-grade areas [2][6] Future Exploration Plans - The 2025 drill program totals 6,435 metres, focusing on defining higher-grade zones and evaluating underground targets for selective mining methods [5][9] - The company expects to release additional results from the remaining thirteen holes in the coming weeks [5][9] Management Commentary - The CEO of NorthWest highlighted the potential for a high-grade starter pit that could enhance project economics, emphasizing the strong and consistent higher-grade mineralization observed [5][6]