Norwest Minerals Limited announces that assays have been received from the first 9 holes (1,392 metres) of its reverse circulation (RC) drilling programme designed to test for gold mineralization extending below the shallow Bulgera open pits. Assay results reveal multiple gold intersections of moderate tenor and widths encountered in all 9 RC holes completed. The multiple lodes of gold mineralisation intersected between 50 and 100 vertical metres supports the continuation of gold mineralisation at depth. The remaining holes are designed to test for extensions to known near surface gold mineralisation by drilling ~150 vertical metres below the three-existing Bulgera open pits. After the completion of these initial 9 holes, the drill rig suffered severe mechanical problems and was unable to continue with the planned programme. Norwest's Bulgera RC drilling programme will recommence on 14 January 2021 employing West Drill Drilling Company who own and operate the rigs used to undertake exploration drilling at Vango Mining's Marymia gold project, which is along strike from Norwest's Bulgera Gold Project. The shorter holes (<150m) were drilled first as their drill pads had previous Heritage approval. The drill rig was shifted immediately to the first deep hole (~250m) once additional required Heritage approvals were obtained however the rig was only able to complete a single hole (BRD20036) prior to breakdown.