Core Viewpoint - NorthWest Copper Corp. successfully closed an oversubscribed non-brokered private placement financing, raising a total of $555,000 through the sale of 2,775,000 units at $0.20 per unit, which will primarily be used for general working capital purposes [1][2]. Financing Details - The private placement consisted of 2,775,000 units priced at $0.20 each, resulting in gross proceeds of $555,000 [2]. - Each unit includes one common share and one half of a non-transferable common share purchase warrant, with each whole warrant exercisable at $0.30 until July 3, 2027 [2]. - The company paid cash finder's fees of $6,000 and issued 30,000 compensation warrants, also exercisable at $0.30 until July 3, 2027 [3]. Strategic Insights - CEO Paul Olmsted highlighted that the increased demand for the private placement reflects confidence in the company's new strategic approach at Kwanika, focusing on higher-grade zones within current mineralization [3]. - The financing is seen as a crucial step in preparing for the next phase of exploration drilling and metallurgical work aimed at enhancing value at Kwanika [3]. Related Party Transactions - Three directors of the company acquired a total of 400,000 units for $80,000, which qualifies as a related party transaction [5]. - These transactions are exempt from certain requirements under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 due to the fair market value of the securities not exceeding 25% of the company's market capitalization [5]. Company Overview - NorthWest Copper is engaged in copper and gold exploration and development, with a portfolio of advanced and early-stage projects in British Columbia, including Kwanika-Stardust, Lorraine-Top Cat, and East Niv [7]. - The company is positioned to benefit from a strengthening global copper market and a robust gold market, emphasizing responsible mineral exploration in collaboration with First Nations [7].

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthWest Copper Corp. (“NorthWest” or “the Company”) (TSX-V: NWST) announces a non-brokered private placement financing of up to 2,500,000 units at a price of $0.20 per unit (a “Unit”) for gross proceeds of up to $500,000 (the “Private Placement”). Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company (each, a “Common Share”) and one half of one no ...