Aurwest Resources starts exploration at Weaver gold property

Calgary, Alberta (July 29, 2026) – TheNewswire - Aurwest Resources Corporation (“Aurwest” or the “Company”) (CSE: AWR) is pleased to announce that is has commenced exploration at its Weaver Gold Property in southwestern British Columbia. An exploration team has mobilized to the project to conduct a program of geological mapping, geochemical soil and silt sampling, prospecting and other works. The Weaver Gold Project is under option from Pacific Bay Minerals Ltd. (TSXV: PBM) the operator, whereby Aurwest can earn a 50% interest in the property over three years.

The property report reviewed by Aurwest on the Weaver Gold Property includes review of strong gold-in-soil anomalies from prior programs located well outside the historic drill collars and underground workings. The goal of this initial exploration program is to further investigate the potential for extending the strike length of the main vein, identify potential parallel or cross-cutting structures, and to better understand the geological and structural controls of the historic high-grade gold occurrences. The mobilized team, currently onsite, will execute the program planning and preparation, which includes research on the previously completed historical drilling results and geology of the property, the preparation and compilation of updated project maps, the build out of the project’s GIS database, and the drafting of an exploration plan to align with the detailed report on the project prepared by geologist Kristian Whitehead, P.Geo. with further details included in the previous press release issued by Pacific Bay Minerals on January 27, 2026 .

The Weaver Gold Property, located in southwestern British Columbia approximately 13 kilometers north of Highway 7 near Harrison Mills, has demonstrated notable gold and silver mineralization through historical drilling. Past campaigns have returned impressive intercepts, such as 16.6 g/t gold and 91.9 g/t silver over 1.52 meters and 11.8 g/t gold and 44.6 g/t silver over 2.13 meters from the 1975 program, along with 8.61 g/t gold and 46.2 g/t silver over 3.05 meters and 2.06 g/t gold and 21.4 g/t silver over 6.10 meters from 1996 drilling. More recent 2018 results included 2.49 g/t gold and 7.52 g/t silver over 1.53 meters, underscoring the property's consistent mineralized intervals.

Click Image To View Full Size Figure 1 Property Location Qualified Person The scientific and technical information contained herein has been reviewed and approved by Mr. David Bridge, P.Geo., an independent technical advisor to the Company, who is a “Qualified Person” as defined in National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure of Mineral Projects . On Behalf of Aurwest Resources Corporation “Cameron MacDonald” Interim President and Chief Executive Officer For Additional Information Please Contact Cameron MacDonald Telephone: (403) 585-9875 Email: cmacdonald@aurwestresources.com Website: www.aurwestresources.com About Aurwest Resources Corporation Aurwest is a Canadian-based junior resource company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of uranium and gold properties in Canada. Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information This news release contains certain “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable securities legislation.

All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, without limitation, statements relating to the future operations and activities of the Company, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “intends”, “estimates”, “potential”, “possible”, and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions, or results “will”, “may”, “could”, or “should” occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements in this news release relate to, among other things, , exploration works and activities on the Weaver Gold Property, and the results of such exploration.

There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions, and projections on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and the parties have made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors.

Such factors include, without limitation, the ability to complete exploration works and activities, the results of exploration, continued availability of capital, and changes in general economic, market and business conditions, and the receipt of any required governmental approvals for continued exploration. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release concerning these items. Readers are urged to refer to the Company's reports for a more complete discussion of such risk factors and their potential effects, publicly available at SEDAR+, the Canadian Securities Administrators' national system that all market participants use for filings and disclosure, at www.sedarplus.ca.

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