NEW YORK, NY – TheNewswire – June 17, 2021 – Western Magnesium Corporation (TSXV:WMG) (Frankfurt:3WM) (OTC: MLYF) (“Western Magnesium” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the closing of the second and final tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement (see news release dated May 5, 2021). The first tranche closed on 5,223,420 Units for gross proceeds of CAD $679,044. The second tranche closed on 17,853,506 Units for gross proceeds of CAD $2,320,956.  Total aggregate gross proceeds realized is CAD $3,000,000.

The Offering

The maximum Offering is for gross proceeds of up to CAD $3,000,000 at a price of CAD $0.13 per Unit. The Unit price consists of one common share in the capital of Western Magnesium Corporation (the "Common Shares") and one Common Share Purchase Warrant (the "Warrants"). Each Warrant will be exercisable into one Common Share for a period of one year at a price of CAD $0.19/share.

The completion of the private placement and payment of any commission and fees remains subject to the receipt of all necessary approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.  The securities issued will be subject to a statutory hold period in Canada for a period of four months and one day from the Closing Date. The securities have not been registered with the SEC and are also subject to a statutory one-year hold period in compliance with Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933 as amended.  The Regulation S hold period supersedes the TSX Venture Exchange hold period. Proceeds of the private placement will be used for working capital and to complete our commercialized pilot plant.

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

About Western Magnesium

Western Magnesium's goal is to be a low-cost producer of green, primary magnesium metal, a strategic commodity prized for its strength and light weight. Unlike outdated and costly production processes, Western Magnesium looks to use a continuous silicothermic process to produce magnesium, which significantly reduces labor and energy costs relative to current methods and processes, while being environmentally friendly.

Company Contact:  John Ulmer | julmer@westmagcorp.com | 604-423-2709

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors, including the Company's dolomite reserves may not be mined because of technical, regulatory, financing or other obstacles, the market price for magnesium may make our resources uneconomic and we may not be able hire and retain skilled employees. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward‐looking information except as required by law. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward‐looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release.

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