12:20 PM EST, 03/04/2025 (MT Newswires) -- NorthWest Copper ( NWCCF ) Tuesday said it appointed Geoffrey Chinn, as vice-president, business development and exploration, effective March 17, 2025.

Chinn brings close to 35 years of experience in the mining industry. Chinn is a geoscientist and business development professional with extensive experience in the base metal and gold mining industry.

"We are excited to welcome Mr. Chinn to the Northwest team," said chief executive Paul Olmsted. "His deep industry knowledge and expertise in evaluating and advancing all aspects of projects from early-stage exploration through to prefeasibility will be invaluable to the company as we look to advance Kwanika-Stardust through a phased development approach with the initial phase targeting higher-grade zones within the current mineral deposit. His business development and geology background are also well suited to advance our suite of high-potential exploration assets, including Lorraine/Top Cat and East Niv."

The company's shares were last seen unchanged at $0.21 on the TSX Venture Exchange.