NorthWest Copper Corp. announced the appointment of David Smith to the Board of Directors of the Company, effective March 14, 2022. Mr. Smith brings a broad background in the industry as well as recent experience that is highly relevant to NorthWest.

David Smith is a corporate director brings 35 years of financial and executive experience to the board. David has recent M&A experience as a board member and member of the special committees, including the recent sale of Pretium Resources Inc. to Newcrest Mining for $3.5 billion, the sale of Nevsun Resources Ltd. to Zijin Mining for $1.8 billion and the sale of Dominion Diamond Corporation to Washington Companies for $1.5 billion. Mr. Smith served as CFO and executive VP of Finning International Inc., and CFO and VP of Ballard Power Systems Inc. Prior to that, held senior positions over 16 years at Placer Dome Inc. and started his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Mr. Smith currently is a director of Hudbay Minerals Inc. and IAMGOLD Corporation. His past directorships include Pretium Resources Inc., Nevsun Resources Ltd., Dominion Diamond Corporation and Paramount Gold Nevada.