Universal Copper Proceeds to Close Private Placement

VANCOUVER, June 22, 2020 - Universal Copper Ltd. ("UNV", "Universal Copper" or the "Company") (TSXV:UNV) wishes to announce that further to its price reservation on file with the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange"), it is proceeding with a private placement of 2,000,000 Units ("Units") at $0.05 per Unit for gross proceeds of up to $100,000.00. Each Unit is comprised of one common share at $0.05 and one warrant exercisable at $0.07 per common share for three years from closing. The private placement has been conditionally approved by the TSX Venture Exchange.

There will be an 8% finders' fee payable in the form of Units (with the same terms as the subscribers' Units) to be paid on a portion of the funds raised. All securities to be issued will be subject to a four month and a day hold period. Use of proceeds will be for general working capital and to advance the Company's projects.

The Company will issue a closing news release as soon as final Exchange acceptance has been received.

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) 604-341-6870

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements

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SOURCE: Universal Copper Ltd.