Universal Copper will not Proceed with Gachala Acquisition

VANCOUVER, September 24, 2019 - Universal Copper Ltd. ("Universal Copper" or the "Company") (TSXV:UNV)(OTCPINK:ECMXF)(Frankfurt:3TA1), announces that it will not be proceeding with the previously announced acquisition of the Gachala copper project in Colombia (see news release dated February 20, 2019).

Mr. Clive Massey, Chief Executive Officer of Universal Copper, states: "Management has determined it is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders not to continue with the acquisition at this time. We will focus on building our property portfolio and advancing our Poplar Copper project in northwestern British Columbia."

The Company will continue its planned exploration at the Poplar, which is open at surface and to depth and is located in an area of British Columbia the Company believes to be ideal for possible mine development with excellent mining related infrastructure throughout the area, Rail head, power and a deep-water port are nearby. Management continues to review and investigate new exploration and or development opportunities on an ongoing basis.

About the Company

Universal Copper Ltd. is a Canadian-based exploration company focused on the acquisition and exploration of copper properties. The Company's objective is to build shareholder value through the acquisition of projects with significant technical merit. The Company's current projects include the Poplar Copper project in B.C., the Princeton/Copper Mountain project in B.C. (currently optioned to Canarc Resource Corp.), and the Selish Mountain property in B.C.

For additional information, please visit the Company's website at: www.universalcopper.com

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

"Clive Massey"

Clive H. Massey
President & CEO

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SOURCE: Universal Copper Ltd.