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Northwest Copper Provides Update ON Exploration Plans

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News Release

NORTHWEST COPPER PROVIDES UPDATE ON EXPLORATION PLANS

Vancouver, British Columbia – November 7, 2023 –– NorthWest Copper Corp. (TSXV:NWST) (“NorthWest” or the

“Company”) is pleased to provide an update on its planned 2024 exploration p rogram, which is designed to add

value to its advanced projects as well as bring additional exploration prospects and targets to key decision points ,

to ensure a pipeline of high-quality drill ready targets for future growth. Following a strategic review, the Board and

management concluded that the best way to unlock value in NorthWest’s projects is through exploration and

discovery, the core business of NorthWest.

On September 26, 2023 a new slate of Directors was elected to the Company’s Boar d1. The Board of Directors is

committed to addressing the concerns of shareholders and moving the Company forward in a responsible way that

will create value for all rightsholders and stakeholders2. With its new Board of Directors and experienced

management team, NorthWest is well positioned to execute on its renewed strategy which will include continued

engagement and collaboration with First Nations. Specific work that is planned at the Company’s properties in 2024,

dependent on availability of funding and subject to final budget allocation, may include:

Kwanika-Stardust Project

• Drill test high conviction copper-gold targets:

o Kwanika Transfer Target3, a potential offset of the Kwanika Central Zone 4, that potentially represents

high-grade near surface bulk-minable mineralization and is the highest priority target; and

o Kwanika Andesite Breccia Target, which follows up on a historical intersection of copper-gold

mineralization north of the Central Zone that is open at depth and laterally.

• Refine the exploration and geology model for potential deep large-tonnage targets in both the Kwanika Central

Zone and Kwanika South Zone, primarily by relogging selected historical drill holes to constrain structural

controls on high-grade copper-gold mineralization.

• Advance targeting and evaluation of other targets proximal to the Kwanika mineral resources as well as regional

exploration targets in the South Creek Zone and the Rottacker Zone5.

Lorraine Project

• Drill test high conviction copper-gold targets in the following prospects:

o Boundary Target6, which has a historical non-compliant resource7; and

1 Further information on the deep skill sets of the Company’s Directors can be found here: https://northwestcopper.ca/about-us/our-

team/board-of-directors/

2 Please see NorthWest’s press release dated September 27, 2023 under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ and at www.northwestcopper.ca

3 Please see NorthWest’s press release dated June 21, 2023 under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ and at www.northwestcopper.ca

4 See NI 43-101 technical report titled “Kwanika-Stardust Project NI 43-101 Technical Report on Preliminary Economic Assessment” with an

effective date of January 4, 2023, filed under the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca .

5 Further information on these targets can be found on the Company’s Corporate presentations, found at

https://northwestcopper.ca/investors/presentations/

6 Please see NorthWest’s press release dated July 6, 2023 under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ and at www.northwestcopper.ca

7 Report on Preliminary Feasibility and Financial Analysis of the Boundary Deposit, Tam Property, C.V Dyson, November 1974, internal report Union Miniere

Explorations and Mining Corporation Limited (“UMEX”). The use of the term “reserves” in the UMEX estimation of mineralized material is a reproduction of the

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o A suite of other targets that have historic al data that show promising geological, geophysical and/or

geochemical indications, including Ridge, Dave’s Line, and Nova.

• Focus on evaluating regional prospects to advance them to critical decision points that could include bringing

them to a drill ready stage. Planned work includes updating the property wide geological and exploration model,

geological mapping, surface geochemistry and geophysical surveys.

North Omineca Projects (East Niv, Arjay, Croy-Bloom)

• At East Niv, complete geological mapping, induced polarization geophysical surveys, and geochemical sampling

programs over the 4 by 5 km Southwest Target to comprehensively define initial copper -gold porphyry drill

targets8;

• Advance the Arjay property with the potential to drill previously identified porphyry targets; and

• Continue to work with interested third parties to explore possible partnership opportunities at these properties.

About NorthWest Copper:

NorthWest Copper is a copper-gold explorer and developer 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.

“Tyler Caswell”

Vice President, Exploration

For further information, please contact:

Peter Lekich, Director Investor Relations

Tel: 778-389-2446

Email: [email protected]

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the

TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Technical aspects of this news release have been reviewed, verified, and approved by Tyler Caswell, P.Geo., Vice

President Exploration of NorthWest, who is a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards

of Disclosure for Minerals Projects .

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

original terminology and does not reflect the current definition of the term “reserve” or imply that there are current reserv es defined within the area. No information

regarding the methods or parameters used to calculate the historical mineral resource es timate is available. The cut -off grade is not reported. The methods of

estimation nor any statistical data are provided. The historical mineral resource was calculated prior to the implementation of the standards set forth in NI 43 -101

and current CIM standards for mineral resource estimation.

8 Please see NorthWest’s press release dated July 24, 2023 under the Company’s profile on SEDAR + and at www.northwestcopper.ca

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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”, “an ticipates”, 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. In this news release,

forward-looking statements relate, among other things, to statements with respect to ; plans and intentions of the

Company; proposed exploration and development of NorthWest’s exploration property interests including potential

size of budget and type of exploration being conducted ; the Company’s ability to finance future operations ; the

potential size of a mineralized zone or potential expansion of mineralization; geological interpretations; the

estimation of Mineral Resources; future operations; mine plans, and magnitude or quality of mineral deposits.

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 material ly 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 econ omic 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 econ omic 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 fin ancing; 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 ti me to time and additional risks identified in NorthWest’s filings

with Canadian securities regulators on SEDAR+ in Canada (available at www.sedarplus.c a).

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.