Northwest Copper Corp. has completed more than 6,500 metres in its 10,000-metre exploration program at the Kwanika-Stardust project in British Columbia. Drilling is ongoing through the end of the 2026 field season to expand and upgrade mineral resources in both the Western and Pit zones.

Initial assay results from the fully funded program are expected in late August or early September. Alongside the field work, the company is finalizing an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment incorporating Kwanika’s 2026 mineral resource, with release scheduled in the coming weeks.

“We have an exciting period ahead for NorthWest,” said Paul Olmsted, CEO of Northwest Copper. “We are focused on delivering several significant milestones in the coming weeks. More than 6,500 metres of our 2026 exploration program have now been completed, initial assay results are expected shortly, and our updated PEA is nearing completion. Together, these initiatives are designed to demonstrate the potential of Kwanika-Stardust and provide a clear path toward the Project’s next stage of development.”

— Paul Olmsted, CEO

Regional activity within the surrounding district includes Red Canyon Resources expanding its Osiris copper-gold project land holding by 11,722 hectares in August 2026. In June 2026, Amarc Resources and partner Boliden commenced a $4 million exploration program at the Duke copper-gold district within 50 kilometres of the project, while Trailbreaker Resources mobilized a field team to its Coho copper-gold property ahead of a September drill program.

Read the full announcement: NorthWest Copper Advances 10,000 Metre Drill Program as Updated PEA Nears Completion