Nevada Copper Ships First Copper Concentrate from Pumpkin Hollow

Nevada Copper Corp. (TSX: NCU)

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Matt Gili, Chief Executive Officer of Nevada Copper, stated “Our first shipment of copper concentrate has left Pumpkin Hollow, representing another important milestone as we look forward to continuing our ramp-up to full commercial production in 2020.”

Nevada Copper will continue to provide further operational updates as appropriate in the coming weeks.

About Nevada Copper

Nevada Copper (TSX: NCU) is a copper producer and owner of the Pumpkin Hollow copper project. Located in Nevada, USA, Pumpkin Hollow has substantial reserves and resources including copper, gold and silver. Its two fully permitted projects include the high-grade underground mine and a large-scale open pit project which is advancing towards feasibility status.

Additional Information

For further information please visit the Nevada Copper corporate website (www.nevadacopper.com).

NEVADA COPPER CORP.

Matthew Gili, President and CEO For further information call:

Rich Matthews,VP Investor RelationsPhone: 604-355-7179Toll free: 1-877-648-8266                                                                   Email: [e-mail]

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