West Mining Receives Permits For Blue Cove Copper Project In Newfoundland
Vancouver, March 22, 2022 - West Mining Corp. ("West" or the "Company") (CSE: WEST) (OTC: WESMF) is pleased to advise that is has received the necessary exploration approval required to commence its first ever exploration program for the recently acquired Blue Cove Copper Project in Newfoundland. The first ever exploration program will consist of geological mapping, prospecting, grid establishment, soil geochemistry ground magnetometer and induced polarization/resistivity surveying. West's geological team will mobilize to the Property by the end of the week providing weather conditions are conducive to beginning the program.
Three priority areas, Blue Cove, Ryles Barrisway and the Hilltop have been identified from previous prospecting on the Property and these areas will be the focus of the bulk of the exploration work. Property wide prospecting will also be undertaken to identify new areas of interest. The Blue Cove Copper Property has never seen a serious exploration program and the Company's initial field efforts will help to guide future programs.
Nick Houghton, President and CEO comments, "The Company excitingly looks forward to getting the initial field progam underway. The Blue Cove Copper Project is an excellent addition to our portfolio with the potential to be very beneficial for our shareholders".
Linda Dandy, P.Geo., a "Qualified Person" for the purpose of National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the contents of this news release.
About West Mining Corp.
West Mining Corp. is a mineral exploration company acquiring and developing advanced and prospective early-stage exploration projects. It is fully focused on its 100% owned, 9000 hectare Kena Project located in southeastern British Columbia. The Kena Project comprises three adjoining Properties: Kena, Daylight and Athabasca. A recent NI43-101 resource estimate for Kena gave 561,900 oz Au indicated and 2,773,100 oz Au inferred in the Gold Mountain, Kena Gold and Daylight Zones. The Kena Property also hosts the large Kena Copper Zone, along with with the historic Euphrates and Gold Cup gold-silver mines. The Daylight property contains the historic past producing Daylight, Starlight, Victoria, Irene and Great Eastern gold mines. Along trend to the north is the Athabasca Property, with the historic Athabasca Gold Mine. The historic mines and known mineralized zones on these three properties are structurally controlled along a 20 kilometre strike as identified by strong geophysical signatures.
For additional information, please refer to the Company's public disclosure record available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of West Mining Corp.
Nicholas Houghton
President & CEO
nick@westminingcorp.com
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