NorthWest Reports Results from Two Holes at Its Kwanika Property Highlighted by a Near Surface Intercept of 59.8 Metres of 0.70% Copper and 0.95 g/t Gold (1.57% CuEq) from 41 Metres

Core Insights - NorthWest Copper Corp. reported strong near-surface drill results from its Kwanika project, indicating successful expansion of mineralization zones and potential for further exploration [1][3][4] Drill Results - The two drill holes, K-25-265 and K-25-266, intersected multiple zones of near-surface mineralization, with K-25-266 showing 59.8 meters grading 0.70% Cu and 0.95 g/t Au (1.57% CuEq) [2][4] - K-25-265 returned significant intervals, including 39.4 meters of 0.57% Cu and 0.73 g/t Au (1.23% CuEq) [4][22] Exploration Program - The 2025 exploration program aims to confirm and expand the understanding of higher-grade copper-gold mineralization within the Kwanika project [7][28] - The program focuses on three key higher-grade zones: Pit, Central, and Western Zones, targeting grades of 1.5% to 2.5% CuEq over thicknesses of 30 to 45 meters [5][6] Geological Insights - The drilling results have improved the understanding of structural controls on mineralization, with the identification of new zones such as Pit Zone 12 [4][17] - Geological analysis indicates that the mineralization is hosted in various rock types, including diorite and monzonite porphyry, with significant potassic alteration [12][20] Future Outlook - The results are expected to support a higher-quality mineral resource estimate and lead to a more economically robust development plan, enhancing the potential for a future preliminary economic assessment (PEA) [3][4] - The company believes that a higher-grade open pit could provide a strong economic foundation for future assessments [3][4]