Early Engagement Program Will Support Transparent and Environmentally Responsible Exploration Planning at Bornite

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 22, 2026 / Ameriwest Critical Metals Inc. (CSE:AWCM)(OTCQB:AWLIF)(FSE:5HV) ("Ameriwest" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the launch of a Community and Stakeholder Engagement Program (the "Engagement Program") in connection with the Company's planned exploration activities at its 100%-owned Bornite copper-gold-silver project in Oregon ("Bornite" or the "Project").

The Engagement Program is intended to provide local communities, Tribal Nations, government agencies, land users and other interested parties with timely information about the Project and opportunities to communicate their interests, questions and concerns to the Company. Ameriwest intends to consider relevant feedback as exploration plans are developed and advanced.

David Watkinson, CEO of Ameriwest, stated, "Bornite is at an early stage of modern exploration, and we believe meaningful engagement should begin before significant field activities are undertaken. Our objective is to communicate openly, listen carefully and develop an understanding of the social, environmental, cultural, and other interests associated with the area.