Copper Mountain Mining Announces Appointment of SVP of Exploration

VANCOUVER, Oct. 21, 2021 - Copper Mountain Mining Corp. (TSX: CMMC) (ASX: C6C) (the "Company" or "Copper Mountain") is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Redmond as Senior Vice President, Exploration, effective November 1, 2021.

"We are delighted to be able to appoint a Senior Vice President of Exploration with Patrick's extensive experience and expertise," commented Gil Clausen, Copper Mountain's President and CEO. "Patrick has an impressive exploration track record of success. He brings a wealth of knowledge to apply as we invest in the outstanding exploration potential that exists both in B.C. at the Copper Mountain mine and in our projects in Queensland, Australia."

Mr. Clausen added, "On behalf of the Company and the Board of Directors, I would like to extend our gratitude to Peter Holbek for his dedication and service as he retires from his role as VP Exploration at Copper Mountain. We are pleased that Peter is committed to ensuring a smooth transition providing for continuity of geological knowledge and insight."

About Patrick Redmond
Patrick has over 25 years of experience in international mineral exploration and the mining industry. He has a track record of value creation through exploration and discovery in multiple jurisdictions and across a range of commodities. He has in-depth technical expertise in ore-forming hydrothermal systems across a range of ore deposit styles and has particular expertise in porphyry copper deposits.

Patrick was previously Vice President of Exploration at KoBold Metals, where he led an integrated team of geoscientists and data scientists in developing innovative data-science supported tools and machine learning to assist in the discovery of materials critical for the electric vehicle and renewable energy revolution. Previously, he worked for Teck Resources for over 12 years in various senior exploration roles, including General Manager Exploration, The Americas and Technical Director of Geoscience Services. Prior to joining Teck he was Chief Geologist for QGX Ltd.

Patrick received his Ph.D. in Geological and Environmental Sciences from Stanford University, his M.Sc. in Geology, and B.A. (Hons) in Earth Sciences from Dublin University, Trinity College. Patrick is a member of AusIMM and a Fellow of the Society of Economic Geologists.

About Copper Mountain Mining Corporation
Copper Mountain's flagship asset is the 75% owned Copper Mountain Mine located in southern British Columbia near the town of Princeton. The Copper Mountain Mine currently produces approximately 100 million pounds of copper equivalent per year, with average annual production expected to increase to approximately 140 million pounds of copper equivalent. Copper Mountain also has the development-stage Eva Copper Project in Queensland, Australia and an extensive 2,100 km² highly prospective land package in the Mount Isa area. Copper Mountain trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "CMMC" and Australian Stock Exchange under the symbol "C6C".

Additional information is available on the Company's web page at www.CuMtn.com.

On behalf of the Board of

Copper Mountain Mining Corp.

"Gil Clausen"

Gil Clausen, P.Eng.
President and Chief Executive Officer

Website: www.CuMtn.com

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