VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthWest Copper Corp. (TSXV:NWST) (“NorthWest” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the release of its second annual Environmental, Social and Governance report (the “2022 ESG Report”) for the period ending December 31, 2022. The report is available at:

• https://northwestcopper.ca/investors/annual-esg-report/
• https://www.onyen.com/published/NWC_2022_Annual_662.html

The 2022 ESG Report highlights the Company’s continued efforts to implement ESG best-practices and demonstrates the Company’s commitment to ethical and transparent mineral exploration and project advancement. The tracking, evaluating, and reporting of the Company’s ESG practices is a key component of NorthWest’s long-term corporate strategy.

“Since the Company was formed in 2021, we have focused on refining our approach to mineral exploration. We are working collaboratively with Indigenous leadership and communities and improving our environmental management and cultural understanding,” said Vesta Filipchuk, Vice President Sustainability. “While we are still early in our journey, we are committed to continual improvement and to changing the face of and approach to mineral exploration.”

“ESG is important for NorthWest Copper moving forward.” said Tyler Caswell, Vice President Exploration. “It promotes responsible, sustainable, and transparent practices during mineral exploration and throughout the more advanced stages of the projects. This will enhance long-term value for local communities and stakeholders. An example of this change is the use of wildlife management and mitigations protocols created in partnership with registered professional biologists and Indigenous communities that meet or exceed industry best practices.”  

“NorthWest Copper’s new Board of Directors is pleased to see that the Company has prioritized ESG reporting in its first years of operations,” said Maryantonett Flumian. “Strong companies and successful projects are built on a sound foundation of ESG practices and initiatives.”

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 www.northwestcopper.ca.

On Behalf of NorthWest Copper Corp.
“Vesta Filipchuk”
Vice President, Sustainability

For further information, please contact:
Peter Lekich, Director Investor Relations
Tel: 778-389-2446
Email: [email protected]

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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussion with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often, but not always using phrases such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements.

All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, constitutes forward-looking information. Although NorthWest believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information and/or information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information since NorthWest can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information, including the risks, uncertainties and other factors identified in NorthWest’s periodic filings with Canadian securities regulators. Forward-looking information are subject to business and economic risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results of operations to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from NorthWest’s expectations include risks associated with the business of NorthWest; risks related to reliance on technical information provided by NorthWest; risks related to exploration and potential development of the Company’s mineral properties; business and economic conditions in the mining industry generally; fluctuations in commodity prices and currency exchange rates; uncertainties relating to interpretation of drill results and the geology, continuity and grade of mineral deposits; the need for cooperation of government agencies and First Nation groups in the exploration and development of properties and the issuance of required permits; the need to obtain additional financing to develop properties and uncertainty as to the availability and terms of future financing; the possibility of delay in exploration or development programs and uncertainty of meeting anticipated program milestones; uncertainty as to timely availability of permits and other governmental approvals; and other risk factors as detailed from time to time and additional risks identified in NorthWest’s filings with Canadian securities regulators on SEDAR+ in Canada (available at www.sedarplus.com).

Forward-looking information is based on estimates and opinions of management at the date the information are made. NorthWest does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable securities laws. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.