VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthWest Copper Corp. ("NorthWest" or the "Company") (TSX-V: NWST) is pleased to announce that Maryantonett Flumian has been appointed Chair of the Board effective immediately.

Maryantonett Flumian, NorthWest Copper Chair, stated, "I am looking forward to working closely with the Board and management as we guide NorthWest forward and strategically advance the Company's impressive pipeline of copper-gold exploration projects in British Columbia."

Ms. Flumian has a career spent in the Canadian federal and provincial public service. A former Deputy Minister in the Canadian federal government as well as the President of the Institute on Governance for 10 years, she established an Indigenous Advisory Circle at the latter to do research to enable a dialogue on reframing the issues of Reconciliation. She resides in Ottawa and now spends her time primarily working with Indigenous communities across Canada. Currently she is spending her time assisting First Nations in British Columbia where she is a governance advisor to numerous First Nations working under the auspices of the New Relationship Trust.

About NorthWest Copper:
NorthWest Copper is a copper-gold explorer 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 responsible mineral exploration which involves working collaboratively with First Nations to ensure future development incorporates stewardship best practices and traditional land use. Additional information can be found on the Company's website at .

On Behalf of the Board of Directors of NorthWest Copper Corp.
"Maryantonett Flumian"
Chair, NorthWest Copper

For further information, please contact:
David Jan
Investor Relations
604-683-7790
djan@northwestcopper.ca

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