Universal Copper Welcomes Andres Trivino to Its Corporate Advisory Board

VANCOUVER, April 17, 2019 - Universal Copper Ltd. ("Universal Copper" or the "Company") (TSX Venture: UNV) (Frankfurt: 3TA1) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andres Trivino to the Advisory Board of the Company.

Clive Massey, President, and CEO of Universal stated, "We are honoured to welcome Mr. Trivino to our team and feel he will be an integral part in assisting us in advancing our Colombian copper projects."

Andres Trivino is fluent in three languages and is the President of the Canada Colombia Chamber of Investment and Trade where he offers an independent voice to promote investment and trade between the two countries.

Andres is also a Partner at Maven Investments International, a strategic and financial advisory firm with clients in Canada and Latin America.

With more than 21 years of professional experience, Andres worked for Price Waterhouse Coopers Canada ("PwC") for over 12 years advising corporations in Canada, USA, Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic. As part of the PwC Latin American Group and the Deals and Consulting Group, he advised companies in Strategy, Corporate Finance, Corporate Restructuring, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Business Valuations. His experience encompasses mining, energy, Infrastructure, technology, financial services, telecom, and entertainment.

Prior to joining PwC, Andres worked with ABN AMRO Bank as a Corporate Finance Analyst. He also worked with BP Amoco plc as a commercial advisor to the Project Finance and Infrastructure Group.

"I am thrilled to be working with such an exceptional team and look forward to supporting Universal in advancing its copper district in Colombia" states Mr. Trivino.

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

For further information, please contact:

Investor Relations
Phone: (604) 644-6794

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SOURCE: Universal Copper Ltd.