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Clean Air Metals Reports Drill Results from the Escape Deposit including Hole 129 with 90.0m averaging 1.04 g/t Platinum, 1.33 g/t Palladium, 0.49% Copper, 0.28% Nickel

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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Clean Air Metals continued to apply COVID-19 avoidance and personal protection measures for its geological staff, drilling contractor and service suppliers.

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  • Clean Air Metals continued to apply COVID-19 avoidance and personal protection measures for its geological staff, drilling contractor and service suppliers.
  • Clean Air Metals uses ALS Global ("ALS"), a well-established and recognized mineral assay and geochemical analytical services company.
  • All NQ-sized drill core is cut with a diamond-tipped saw blade with half of the core submitted to ALS for sample preparation and analysis.
  • The insertion procedure results in a minimum of 11% to 12% control sample frequency depending on the length of the sampled interval.

Minister Champagne highlights two IP-related initiatives to mark World Intellectual Property Day

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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They bring innovative products, services and ideas to market, often with valuable intellectual property (IP) that can be developed, managed and leveraged for success.

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  • They bring innovative products, services and ideas to market, often with valuable intellectual property (IP) that can be developed, managed and leveraged for success.
  • The protection and preservation of Indigenous intellectual property benefit Indigenous communities, organizations, businesses, innovators and creators.
  • Today, on World IP Day, the Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, launched a call for proposals for ElevateIP .
  • Minister Champagne also announced the recipients of the 20212022 Indigenous Intellectual Property Program grant .As part of Canada's Intellectual Property Strategy , the grants help Indigenous organizations achieve their goals and increase their capacity to strategically manageIP.

Government of Canada launches call for concepts to help guide culture change around harassment and violence in the workplace

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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GATINEAU, QC, April 26, 2022 /CNW/ - All Canadians deserve a workplace free from harassment and violence.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, April 26, 2022 /CNW/ - All Canadians deserve a workplace free from harassment and violence.
  • Today, Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced the launch of the 2022 Call for Concepts for the Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund , which aims to guide culture change around harassment and violence in federally regulated workplaces.
  • The fund provides $3.5 million annually to projects aimed at creating safer workplaces for employees andhelping workplaces comply with Bill C-65, federal harassment and violence prevention legislation.
  • Supporting harassment and violence prevention projects across Canada will help make our workplacessafer and more welcoming to new and diverse employees, ensuring that everyone feels safe and valued.

Itinerary unveiled for the 2022 Royal Tour of Canada of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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The event will also include official addresses by dignitaries and The Prince of Wales.

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  • The event will also include official addresses by dignitaries and The Prince of Wales.
  • Finally, at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, Their Royal Highnesses will meet with local food producers.
  • The upcoming visit from Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall is an opportunity to reflect and reinforce our friendship.
  • For more information about the upcoming tour, follow the hashtag #RoyalVisitCanada on all platforms and The Crown in Canada on social media:

MEDIA RELEASE - Canada’s government, business and academic leaders gather for PPF’s Canada Growth Summit

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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TORONTO, ON, April 26, 2022 The Public Policy Forum (PPF) is bringing together Canadas top government and business leaders on April 28, in Toronto, for its sixth annual Canada Growth Summit .

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  • TORONTO, ON, April 26, 2022 The Public Policy Forum (PPF) is bringing together Canadas top government and business leaders on April 28, in Toronto, for its sixth annual Canada Growth Summit .
  • As Canadas economy moves to a long-term growth orientation, we need to build up the physical, intangible and human assets that will shape our economy for decades to come, said Edward Greenspon, PPFs President and CEO.
  • Franois-Philippe Champagne, Canadas Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry will discuss Canadas economic transition with BNN Bloombergs Amanda Lang.
  • This session will be moderated by Anjum Sultana, PPFs Fellow and the inaugural Director of Youth Leadership and Policy Advocacy at Plan International Canada.

NorthWest Announces Investor Relations Appointment

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthWest Copper (NorthWest or the Company) (TSX-V: NWST)(OTCQX: NWCCF) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Peter Lekich as Director, Investor Relations.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthWest Copper (NorthWest or the Company) (TSX-V: NWST)(OTCQX: NWCCF) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Peter Lekich as Director, Investor Relations.
  • Mr. Lekich has more than ten years of experience in investor relations, and previously worked at Galiano Gold and Eldorado Gold.
  • Prior to this Mr. Lekich worked in project finance, asset management and investor relations positions at Alterra Power, a developer and operator of renewable power projects.
  • We are delighted to add Peter to our team at Northwest, commented Peter Bell, President and CEO of Northwest Copper.

Government of Canada Investing $300 Million in Clean Energy Projects in Indigenous, Rural and Remote Communities

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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To support Indigenous, rural and remote communities as they transition to clean energy, the Government of Canada is also creating a single-window approach to access resources and energy funding.

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  • To support Indigenous, rural and remote communities as they transition to clean energy, the Government of Canada is also creating a single-window approach to access resources and energy funding.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to supporting local solutions and community-driven projects that will build a clean energy future for all.
  • "The Government of Canada continues to support Indigenous-led clean energy projects across Northern, rural and remote communities, based on their priorities.
  • Through the Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC) program and the Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative, NRCan is now supporting 115 capacity-building and renewable energy projects in over 130 communities.

Lomiko Announces Receipt of Exploration Drilling Permits for its La Loutre Graphite Project and Appointment of Anne Chabot as Strategic Advisor

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Friday, April 22, 2022
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The Company holds a 100% interest in its La Loutre graphite development in southern Quebec.

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  • The Company holds a 100% interest in its La Loutre graphite development in southern Quebec.
  • The La Loutre project site is located within the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg (KZA) First Nations territory.
  • The KZA First Nations are part of the Algonquin Nation and the KZA territory is situated within the Outaouais and Laurentides regions.
  • Located 180 kilometres northwest of Montreal, the property consists of 1 large, continuous block with 48 minerals claims totaling 2,867 hectares (28.7km2).

SCO’s Project to Reimagine Hudson’s Bay Heritage Building in Downtown Winnipeg

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Friday, April 22, 2022
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The Southern Chiefs Organization (SCO) is proud to announce its project to transform the iconic Hudsons Bay Company (HBC) heritage building in downtown Winnipeg.

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  • The Southern Chiefs Organization (SCO) is proud to announce its project to transform the iconic Hudsons Bay Company (HBC) heritage building in downtown Winnipeg.
  • This year marks the 352nd anniversary of Hudsons Bay Company (HBC), the oldest company in North America and one entwined with the fur trade.
  • As we considered the future for the Winnipeg building, it was important to ensure a sustainable plan for the site that also had meaningful purpose for the city of Winnipeg, said Richard Baker, Governor and Executive Chairman of Hudsons Bay Company.
  • The iconic Hudsons Bay building is part of our provinces heritage and the social fabric of downtown Winnipeg, said Premier Heather Stefanson.

Lomiko Announces Receipt of Exploration Drilling Permits for its La Loutre Graphite Project and Appointment of Anne Chabot as Strategic Advisor

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Friday, April 22, 2022
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The Company holds a 100% interest in its La Loutre graphite development in southern Quebec.

Key Points: 
  • The Company holds a 100% interest in its La Loutre graphite development in southern Quebec.
  • The La Loutre project site is located within the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg (KZA) First Nations territory.
  • The KZA First Nations are part of the Algonquin Nation and the KZA territory is situated within the Outaouais and Laurentides regions.
  • Located 180 kilometres northwest of Montreal, the property consists of 1 large, continuous block with 48 minerals claims totaling 2,867 hectares (28.7km2).