Freewest Resumes Diamond Drilling on Its 100%-Owned McFaulds Property in the James Bay Lowlands, Northern Ontario

MONTREAL, QUEBEC-(June 29, 2009) - Mackenzie I. Watson, President and CEO of Freewest Resources Canada Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FWR) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has resumed diamond drilling on its wholly-owned McFaulds property (the "Property"). Following a seven (7) week shutdown, a minimum of 3 drill rigs will be employed to complete a 20,000-metre diamond drilling program testing the Black Thor and Black Label chromite zones as well as several nickel-copper-platinum group element (PGE) targets. The Property, consisting of 1,036 hectares, comprises one of three properties in which the Company is currently exploring, on its own and in strategic joint-venture agreements in the emerging 'Ring of Fire' mineral district.

Two of the drill rigs will be employed to test the Black Thor chromite zone. Currently, Black Thor has been drill-tested over an intermittent 2600-metre strike length and to a maximum vertical depth of about 350 metres. It currently remains open-ended along strike and to depth. A residual gravity anomaly intimately associated with chromite mineralization, suggests a potential strike length of 3600 metres for the Black Thor chromite zone. Highlighting recent drill results at Black Thor, is an intercept returning 34.1% Cr2O3 over a core length of 174 metres (see Freewest news release dated June 2, 2009). In addition to Black Thor's robust widths of high-grade chromite mineralization, favourable chrome to iron ratios (Cr:Fe) of up to 2.27 bolster the Company's belief that the Black Thor chromite zone has excellent potential to develop into a world class chromite deposit.

The emphasis on Black Thor drilling will be to continue to expand the limits of chromite mineralization beyond the 2600 metres and also to fill-in the current 200-metre drill spacing at more detailed 100-metre centres, along the same strike length. The immediate goal of all of this, is to complete sufficient drilling at optimal spacing enabling the Company to complete a National Instrument 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate as soon as practically possible.

The third drill rig will be employed to continue testing several quality geophysical targets believed to be favourable for nickel-copper-PGE mineralization. Several nickel-copper-PGE targets including the F2 zone, have returned strongly anomalous to ore-grade values of nickel, copper as well as platinum and palladium in drilling over narrow widths, occurring as remobilized sulphides within ultramafic rocks. The Company continues to believe that a source area for the remobilized sulphides or a larger mass of nickel-copper sulphides, is present on the Property. Substantial footage of the 20,000 metre diamond drilling program has been allotted to the search for nickel, copper and PGE.

Additional drilling will also be directed at continued testing of the Black Label chromite zone. Black Label has been traced over an intermittent strike length of 2100 metres and features drill intercepts of 35.4% Cr2O3 over 20 metres (BT-09-26) as well as 34.2% Cr2O3 across 20 metres (BT-09-30). Efforts will be made to complete some fill-in drilling along the 2100-metre strike length and to continue to define the limits of chromite mineralization for this zone. Results will be released as they become available.

Donald Hoy, P. Geo. (Ontario),Vice President of Exploration and a Director of Freewest Resources Canada Inc. is the Qualified Person (under National Instrument 43-101) on the McFaulds project and is responsible for the preparation of this news release.

Freewest is a well-financed mineral exploration corporation with over C$8.0 million in working capital. It is actively exploring for gold, base-metals and chromite within eastern Canada. Corporate information can be accessed on the Internet at www.freewest.com

Freewest's shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol FWR.

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

For more information, please contact

Freewest Resources Canada Inc.
Mackenzie I. Watson
President and CEO
(514) 878-3551 or 1-888-878-3551
(514) 878-4427 (FAX)
info@freewest.com
www.freewest.com

or

Bay Street Connect
Michael D'Amico
Investor Relations
(647) 500-6023

or

AGORACOM
Investor Relations
FWR@Agoracom.com
http://agoracom.com/ir/freewest

Freewest issues 14,750,000 shares at a price of $0.35 per share

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - Freewest Resources Canada Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FWR) announces that it has completed a private placement with Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio (NYSE:CLF)(PARIS:CLF) by issuing 14,750,000 common shares to Cliffs at a price of $0.35 per share, for proceeds to Freewest of $5,162,500.

Each share is accompanied by one-half of a common share purchase warrant. Each full warrant entitles Cliffs to purchase one additional Freewest share at a price of $0.45 for two years.

The proceeds from the private placement will be used by Freewest primarily for exploration on its 100%-owned McFaulds Lake chromite property in northern Ontario.

"We are delighted to have completed this private placement with Cliffs Natural Resources" said Mackenzie I. Watson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Freewest. "Cliffs is an important global supplier of steelmaking raw materials and we look forward to having the company as one of our major shareholders."

In connection with the private placement, Freewest granted Cliffs a right to participate in future equity financings by Freewest, so that Cliffs may retain its share ownership percentage in Freewest.

As a result of the private placement, there are 214,575,039 common shares of Freewest issued and outstanding, of which Cliffs holds 6.9%, without taking into account the exercise of warrants. The shares and warrants were issued by Freewest to a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cliffs. Under applicable securities legislation, the securities issued in the private placement are subject to a four-month hold period, expiring on October 4, 2009.

About Cliffs Natural Resources Inc.

Cliffs Natural Resources is an international mining and natural resources company. It is the largest producer of iron ore pellets in North America, a major supplier of direct-shipping lump and fines iron ore out of Australia and a significant producer of metallurgical coal. With core values of environmental and capital stewardship, Cliffs' colleagues across the globe endeavor to provide all stakeholders operating and financial transparency as embodied in the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework. The Company is organized through three geographic business units:

The North American business unit is comprised of six iron ore mines owned or managed in Michigan, Minnesota and Eastern Canada, and two coking coal mining complexes located in West Virginia and Alabama. The Asia Pacific business unit is comprised of two iron ore mining complexes in Western Australia and a 45% economic interest in a coking and thermal coal mine in Queensland, Australia. The South American business unit includes a 30% interest in the Amapa Project, an iron ore project in the state of Amapa in Brazil, as well as a number of smaller greenfield projects not yet in production.

Over recent years, Cliffs has been executing a strategy designed to achieve scale in the mining industry and focused on serving the world's largest and fastest growing steel markets.

About Freewest

Freewest is a well-financed mineral exploration corporation with over C$8.0 million in working capital. It is actively exploring for gold, base-metals and chromite within eastern Canada. Corporate information can be accessed on the Internet at www.freewest.com. Freewest's shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol FWR.

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.

For more information, please contact

Freewest Resources Canada Inc.

Mackenzie I. Watson

President and CEO

(514) 878-3551 or 1-888-878-3551

(514) 878-4427 (FAX)

info@freewest.com

www.freewest.com

or

Bay Street Connect

Michael D'Amico

Investor Relations

(647) 500-6023

HIGHLIGHTS:

- Drill hole BT-09-37 yields 34.1% Cr2O3 over 174.0 metres from the Black Thor chromite occurrence

- The 174-metre intercept contains 3 higher-grade sections including 40.4% Cr2O3 over 38.0 metres, 43.1% Cr2O3 over 64.0 metres and 41.6% Cr2O3 across 35.0 metres

- Twenty seven (27) of thirty one (31) drill holes completed over a 2.6 kilometre strike length at Black Thor, have intersected significant chromite mineralization, representing a success rate of 87%

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(June 2, 2009) - Freewest Resources Canada Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FWR) (the "Company") is pleased to announce additional assay results recently obtained from the Company's Black Thor chromite occurrence on its 100%-owned McFaulds property (the "Property"). The Property, consisting of 1,036 hectares, comprises one of three properties in which the Company is currently exploring, on its own and in strategic joint-venture agreement arrangements in the "Ring of Fire" metals district.

BLACK THOR DIAMOND DRILLING RESULTS:

Up to the spring break-up, when Freewest temporarily halted its drilling operations, 31 drill holes have been completed on the Black Thor chromite occurrence, comprising 10,908 metres of drilling. Chromite analyses have subsequently been received for all of the 31 drill holes as summarized in Table 1. As such, it represents a complete list of significant chromite assay intervals up to the latest cessation of diamond drilling. Since the last release of diamond drilling results documenting Black Thor mineralization, up to and including drill hole BT-09-17 (see Freewest News Release of March 25, 2009), an additional 18 drill holes were completed.

The highlight of recently received drill results and of all of the drilling completed to date is the broad high-grade zone of chromite mineralization intersected in drill hole BT-09-37. Hole 37 comprises an upper zone of mineralization yielding 34.1% Cr2O3 over a core length of 174 metres that contains 3 higher-grade intervals; 40.4% Cr2O3 over 38.0 metres, 43.1% Cr2O3 over 64.0 metres and 41.6% Cr2O3 across 35.0 metres. In addition to the upper zone, a lower zone of chromite mineralization was also intersected in the same drill hole, returning 31.5% Cr2O3 across 25.0 metres (including 40.1% Cr2O3 over 10.0 metres). Company management is of the view that the pronounced increased thicknesses of the chromite encountered on this portion of the Black Thor occurrence, are indicative of proximity to a possible feeder zone, which would propagate such robust zones of mineralization. Clearly, this portion of the mineralized zone will receive the highest priority, when diamond drilling resumes.

Other recent significant drill intercepts returned from the Black Thor occurrence include 40.2 Cr2O3 over 25.0 metres (CS09-19), 41.9% Cr2O3 over 14.0 metres (BT-09-20), 40.3% Cr2O3 across 31.0 metres in drill hole BT-09-23, 36.2% Cr2O3 over 22.0 metres (BT-09-24), 38.3% Cr2O3 across 23.0 metres (BT-09-33) and 41.3% Cr2O3 over 11.0 metres in drill hole BT-09-50.

Currently, the Black Thor chromite occurrence has been drilled over an intermittent strike length of 2600 metres (from drill sections 500N to 3100N) and to a maximum vertical depth of about 350 metres. It currently remains open-ended along strike and to depth (Map 1). A residual gravity anomaly closely associated with Black Thor, indicates a further 1000 metres of potential strike length for chromite mineralization, in addition to the 2600 metres already defined.

Map 1 comprises part of this news release and is posted on the Freewest website at www.freewest.com

Preliminary chrome to iron ratios (Cr:Fe) at Black Thor are 2.04 for drill intercepts averaging greater than 40% Cr2O3 (as high as 2.27) and 1.81 for drill intersections averaging greater than 30% Cr2O3 (as high as 2.16). Such ratios compare favorably to those seen in established chromite mining camps globally, including deposits in the Bushveldt Igneous Complex (1.60) in South Africa and the Kemi deposit (1.53) located in Finland.

Equally encouraging to the strong widths and grades encountered at Black Thor, is the high frequency of intersecting significant chromite mineralization in diamond drilling over its current 2.6 kilometre strike length. Of the total 31 drill holes completed at Black Thor, 27 intersected significant chromite mineralization, representing a success rate of 87%. Notably, two of the 4 holes that missed, BT-09-21 and BT-09-40, were drilled at shallow depths on drill sections 1600N and 500N, respectively. Deeper holes completed on these sections both returned significant chromite, including 33.2% Cr2O3 over 29.0 metres in drill hole BT-09-22, drilled beneath BT-09-21 and 39.0% Cr2O3 over 8.0 metres in drill hole BT-09-42, and drilled beneath BT-09-40. The lack of mineralization in the shallow holes coupled with mineralization present in deeper holes may be explained by possible plunges or rakes to chromite mineralization. Additional drilling is clearly warranted to fully test this structural premise.

FREEWEST MOVING FORWARD:

Currently, all of the assay, diamond drilling, geological, geophysical and geochemical data is being compiled and interpreted by the Company. This will allow Freewest to prioritize drilling targets in preparation for the onset of drilling, anticipated for late June. A minimum of 3 and likely 4 drill rigs will be employed upon resumption of drilling, with at least 2 testing the Black Thor chromite occurrence and the other rigs testing the Black Label chromite occurrence, the F2 nickel-copper-platinum group element (PGE) occurrence as well as several nickel-copper-PGE targets situated near the base of the ultramafic intrusion.

The emphasis on Black Thor drilling will be to continue to expand the limits of chromite mineralization beyond the 2600 metres and also to fill-in the current 200-metre drill spacing at more detailed 100-metre centres, along the same strike length. The immediate goal of all of this, is to complete sufficient drilling at optimal spacing enabling the Company to complete a National Instrument 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate as soon as practically possible.

In concert with the major upcoming diamond drilling program, the Company will complete a preliminary assessment on chromite metallurgy in an effort to refine the various styles of mineralization identified at Black Thor and Black Label and to provide estimates of the quality of the final chromite concentrates derived from same. Additionally, the Company will tender for the completion of an environmental base-line study, a soil and groundwater investigation conducted to establish the baseline level of potential contaminants in soils and groundwater beneath a concerned site.

INDEPENDENT QUALITY CONTROL AND ANALYTICAL PROTOCOL:

A thorough quality control program has been implemented for the McFaulds project including grouping samples into batches of 35 into which are added 2 certified reference material standards, 2 field blanks composed of barren drill core and a field duplicate. Coarse reject and pulp duplicates also from part of the Quality Control program. The Company is confident that all assays reported in this news release have passed rigorous control guidelines as set out by Freewest's independent Quality Assurance/Quality Control person.

All samples were submitted to Activation Labs (Actlabs) of Ancaster, Ontario for analyses. The samples were analyzed for multi-elements using a 4-acid digestion followed by ICP analyses. Gold, platinum and palladium were assayed by the Fire Assay method on 30 grams of prepared sample. For higher grade chromium analyses (greater than 1%), the samples are analyzed by the Neutron Activation method wherein they are irradiated prior to final reading. This method yields analyses in percent for elemental chromium, Cr2O3 and elemental iron. Additional information on the analytical techniques employed can be accessed on the Actlabs website at www.actlabsint.com.

Additional quality control measures have also been recently adopted for Cr and Fe including the insertion of a certified reference material SARM 8, purchased from Mintek in South Africa. This quality control method provides a check for high-grade chrome samples yielded by INAA analyses provided by Actlabs.

Donald Hoy, P. Geo. (Ontario),Vice President of Exploration and a Director of Freewest Resources Canada Inc. is the Qualified Person (under National Instrument 43-101) on the McFaulds project and is responsible for the preparation of this news release.

Freewest is a well-financed mineral exploration corporation with over C$3.0 million in working capital. It is actively exploring for gold, base-metals and chromite within eastern Canada. Corporate information can be accessed on the Internet at www.freewest.com. Freewest's shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol FWR.

TABLE 1

DIAMOND DRILLING RESULTS

BLACK THOR CHROMITE ZONE

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

For more information, please contact

Freewest Resources Canada Inc.

Mackenzie I. Watson

President and CEO

(514) 878-3551 or 1-888-878-3551

(514) 878-4427 (FAX)

info@freewest.com

www.freewest.com

or

Bay Street Connect

Michael D'Amico

Investor Relations

(647) 500-6023

- Issues 1,666,666 "flow-through" common shares at a price of $0.30 per share

MONTREAL, QUEBEC-(April 30, 2009) - Freewest Resources Canada Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FWR) announces that it has completed a private placement by issuing an aggregate of 1,666,666 "flow-through" common shares to four limited partnerships associated with MineralFields Group of Toronto, Ontario at a price of $0.30 per share, for gross proceeds to Freewest of $500,000.

In connection with the private placement, Freewest paid a fee to Limited Market Dealer Inc. of $40,000, representing 8% of the gross proceeds of the private placement.

Under applicable securities legislation, the shares issued in the private placement are subject to a four month hold period.

Freewest will use the proceeds from the private placement to explore its properties in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick.

As a result of the closing of the private placement, there are 199,825,039 common shares of Freewest issued and outstanding.

About Freewest

Freewest is a well-financed mineral exploration corporation with over C$4.0 million in working capital. It is actively exploring for gold, base-metals and chromite within eastern Canada. Corporate information can be accessed on the Internet at www.freewest.com. Freewest's shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol FWR.

About MineralFields, Pathway and First Canadian Securities ®

MineralFields Group (a division of Pathway Asset Management), based in Toronto and Vancouver, is a mining fund with significant assets under administration that offers its tax-advantaged super flow-through limited partnerships to investors throughout Canada as well as hard-dollar resource limited partnerships to investors throughout the world. Pathway Asset Management also specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of structured products and mutual funds (including the Pathway Multi Series Funds Inc. corporate-class mutual fund series). Information about MineralFields Group is available at www.mineralfields.com. First Canadian Securities ® is active in leading resource financings (both flow-through and hard dollar PIPE financings) on competitive, effective and service-friendly terms, and offers investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, and mining industry consulting, services to resource companies. MineralFields and Pathway have financed several hundred mining and oil and gas exploration companies to date through First Canadian Securities ®.

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.

For more information, please contact

Freewest Resources Canada Inc.

Mackenzie I. Watson

President and CEO

(514) 878-3551 or 1-888-878-3551

(514) 878-4427 (FAX)

Email: info@freewest.com

Website: www.freewest.com

or

Bay Street Connect

Michael D'Amico

Investor Relations

(647) 500-6023

HIGHLIGHTS

- Magnetic and Gravimetric ground surveys infer additional 700 metre strike length to Big Daddy Chrome deposit;

- Partners plan drilling program for 2009-2010 season

- National Instrument 43-101 report filed on Sedar.

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(April 23, 2009) - Freewest Resources Canada Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FWR) "Freewest" , Spider Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:SPQ) "Spider" and KWG Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:KWG) "KWG" announce the completion of ground geophysical surveying on their jointly owned Big Daddy Chrome Deposit. Spider and KWG recently completed their initial earn-in on the 1,248 hectare (78 claim units) property from Freewest. At present Spider and KWG share 50% interest (25% each) while Freewest holds a 50% interest in the property.

During early 2009, the main exploration activity of the Spider-KWG Joint venture on the "Big Daddy Chromite Deposit" was the completion of gravimetric and magnetic ground geophysical surveys, designed to outline and delineate the geophysically inferred extent of the chromium enriched deposit. The results of the geophysical surveys infer that the 2006 - 2008 drill program, consisting of 14 drill holes, had only tested the extreme southwest portion of the deposit over a strike length of 400 metres (Drill section 9+00NE to Drill section 13+00NE). The gravimetric survey results when coupled with the magnetic survey results infer that the favorable area of mineralization may extend to Drill section 20+00NE and beyond (faulting and/or leveling errors may cause some displacement at line 20+00NE and points further northeast). The following links provide access to three geophysical maps with diamond drill-hole traces superimposed upon them, showing the chromite intersections projected vertically to surface. http://www.spiderresources.com/pdfs/... and http://www.spiderresources.com/pdfs/...

As previously announced, (December 15, 2008, January 15, 2009) diamond drilling by the Spider/KWG JV on the Freewest Option property has identified a northeast trending zone of continuous chromite mineralization that extends from local grid line 9+00 meters NE to 13+00 metres NE along a strike length of 400 metres. The most northeasterly section drilled in 2008, and reported January 15, 2009 included two holes on section 12+00NE, where hole FW-08-22 encountered 42.08% Cr2O3 over 34.8 metres, and hole FW-08-23 that undercut hole 22 encountered 34.96% Cr2O3 over 42.0 metres. Plotting of the mineralized zone suggests varying dips between 70 degrees to the NW to vertical dipping. Chromium mineralization consists of varying widths of a variable tenor, in many instances high tenor of chrome, forming a series of stacked beds. Additional drilling will be required to confirm continuity of the beds from section to section and to the Northeast. The deposit remains open to depth and is now geophysically inferred to extend to the northeast for a further 700 metres.

The Big Daddy Chromite deposit is located approximately 3.6 kilometres northeast of Noront Resources Ltd's ("Noront") Eagle One Magmatic Massive Sulphide (Nickel Copper and PGM), or five 5 kilometres northeast of Noront's Blackbird (Chromite) discoveries, as well as 4 kilometres southwest of Freewest's Black Thor Chromite discoveries.

PROPOSED PROGRAM

Future plans for the project were discussed and presented to the Joint Venture Management committee on April 16, 2009, by the previous Technical Committee during a meeting where the Joint Venture established a new Technical Advisory Committee ("TAC") to the Joint Venture, consisting of two representatives of each of Spider, KWG and Freewest. The TAC plans on meeting regularly to review and monitor the progress of the project operator (Spider for current year) and report to the Management Committee of the Joint Venture on a regular basis. A detail drilling proposal was discussed, where holes are proposed along the strike length of the Big Daddy Chromite Deposit towards the northeast at an initial section spacing of 200 metres, followed by infill as needed to 100 metres density or whatever drill space density is required to provide for NI-43-101 compliant resource estimation. This planning is underway and final approval will be forthcoming.

NATIONAL INSTRUMENT 43-101 REPORT

The joint venture partners are pleased to announce the completion and filing thereof of a National Instrument 43-101 Technical report on the Big Daddy Chrome Project as prepared by Micon International Ltd. The report is now filed on Sedar and can be downloaded or reviewed by following the link: www.sedar.com or http://www.spiderresources.com/pdfs/...

ABOUT FREEWEST

Freewest is a well-financed mineral exploration corporation with over C$6.0 million in working capital. It is actively exploring for gold, base-metals and chromite within eastern Canada. Corporate information can be accessed on the Internet at www.freewest.com. Freewest's shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol FWR.

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Freewest Resources Canada Inc.
Mackenzie I. Watson
President and CEO
(514) 878-3551 or 1-888-878-3551
Fax: (514) 878-4427
info@freewest.com
www.freewest.com

or

Bay Street Connect
Michael D'Amico
Investor Relations
(647) 500-6023

or

AGORACOM
Investor Relations
FWR@Agoracom.com
www.agoracom.com/ir/Freewest

BLACK THOR CHROMITE ZONE DRILL RESULTS:

Diamond drilling at Black Thor ongoing since mid-January, continues to expand the limits of chromite mineralization that currently remain open-ended along strike and to depth. Highlighting recent drilling is the intersection of 174 metres of chromite mineralization in drill hole BT-09-37, the visual details of which are tabulated below. Included within the mineralized zone are several massive sections of chromite attaining intersected widths of up to 66.2 metres.

Chromite mineralization obtained in drill-hole BT-09-37 represents the broadest zone of high-quality chromite intersected to date at Black Thor. The true width of the chromitiferous zone is estimated to be about 100 metres- wide. It comprises a northwest-dipping upper zone of mineralization that was also intersected in a shallower drill-hole, BT-09-33, completed on the same section on 2900N (see Figure 1). In hole BT-09-37, there is also a good possibility that a lower zone of chromite mineralization will be intersected as well, as demonstrated by the shallower hole completed on the section. Assays for drill holes BT-09-33 and 37 will be released as they become available. Notably, section 2900N represents the furthest section drilled to the northeast, along the trend of the Black Thor chromite zone. Residual gravity anomalies closely associated with Black Thor suggest a potential strike length of close to 3.7 kilometres for chromite mineralization.

Drilling to date has tested the Black Thor chromite zone over a 2100-metre strike length (from 800N to 2900N), largely utilizing drill sections spaced 200 metres apart (see Figure 2). The main zone of mineralization is remarkably persistent in terms of its continuity and stratigraphic position within the layered ultramafic intrusion.

Figures 1 and 2 comprise part of this news release and are posted on the Freewest website at www.freewest.com.

Chromite mineralization is hosted within a layered ultramafic intrusion consisting of variably altered dunite, peridotite and pyroxenite. Although several stacked horizons of chromite mineralization occur within the intrusion, the widest and best quality of the chromite zones, Black Thor, occurs near the top of the layered intrusion straddled by an underlying dunite/peridotite sequence and an overlying pyroxenite unit.

Since the last news release dated February 18, 2009, assay results have been received for drill holes BT-09-13, 14, 16 and 17. These results coupled with previously released results for Black Thor, are summarized in the table below.

THE BLACK LABEL CHROMITE ZONE:

As announced in the Freewest news release of February 18th, 2009, an additional zone of chromite mineralization known as the Black Label zone was discovered by diamond drilling. Black Label is situated stratigraphically below, or deeper in the footwall of the ultramafic intrusion in relation to the Black Thor chromite zone. The discovery hole, BT-08-08, returned 3 significant chromite intercepts the best of which yielded 32.4% Cr2O3 over 37.2 metres. Since then, an additional 8 holes (BT-09-25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 34) have tested the Black Label trend over an intermittent strike length of 1100 metres, from section 1800N to 2900N (see Figure 2). With the exception of 1 drill-hole, all of the holes intersected economically significant widths of heavily disseminated, semi-massive and massive styles of chromite mineralization. Currently all of the assays from these drill holes are pending and will be released as they become available.

A residual gravity anomaly trend closely associated with Black Label chromite mineralization is suggestive of a potential strike length of 2.7 kilometres for chromite mineralization. Additional diamond drilling is clearly warranted to define the limits of Black Label mineralization.

F2 SULPHIDE ZONE:

In the fall of 2008, four drill holes tested geophysical targets (coincident conductors and magnetic highs) thought to be favorable for nickel-copper-platinum group element mineralization within the ultramafic intrusion. Relatively narrow zones (up to 8 metres) of remobilized pyrrhotite, pentlandite and chalcopyrite occur in magmatic breccias in all 4 of the drill-holes (BT-08-6, 7, 8 & 9). The best assay interval from such mineralization yielded 3.60% nickel, 0.42% copper, 0.21 g/t platinum and 3.24 g/t palladium over 0.4 metres in hole BT-08-09 (see Freewest News Release dated February 5, 2009).

An additional drill-hole testing the F2 sulphide zone (BT-09-32) was recently completed in this locale, situated approximately 170 metres to the northwest of hole BT-08-08 (see Figure 2). BT-09-32 returned 2 significant zones of remobilized sulphides comprising intermittent pyrrhotite, pentlandite, chalcopyrite and pyrite within ultramafic rocks, over intersected widths of 23 metres and 37 metres, respectively. Within these 2 zones, appreciable to moderate amounts of nickel-copper sulphide mineralization occurring as blebs, bands, net-textures and heavy disseminations are locally present. The robust widths of remobilized nickel-copper sulphide mineralization seen in BT-09-32 are suggestive of proximity to a primary sulphide source such as the Eagle One deposit of Noront Resources Ltd. A down-hole Pulse EM survey with subsequent diamond drilling will be completed shortly, to test this theory.

Assays from these mineralized intervals are pending and will be released as they become available.

PLANNED EXPLORATION WORK:

Freewest will continue to employ 3 diamond drill rigs for the duration of the winter season right up to the spring break-up. One of the rigs will continue to test several prospective nickel-copper-PGE targets in the vicinity of the F2 sulphide zone and elsewhere along the favorable footwall contact of the ultramafic intrusion. Two of the drill rigs will continue testing the Black Thor and Black Label chromite zones in efforts to define the limits of mineralization of both occurrences.

The Company plans to curtail drilling activities during the break-up period enabling it consolidate, compile and interpret all assay, geophysical, geochemical and geological data generated to date. A follow-up 10,000-metre diamond drilling program is anticipated for the late spring field season, largely focusing on tighter definition drilling of the chromite zones (100-metre drill centres) and continued testing of nickel-copper-PGE targets. Additionally, preliminary mineralogical and metallurgical work will be completed on Black Thor and Black Label chromite mineralization.

INDEPENDENT QUALITY CONTROL AND ANALYTICAL PROTOCOL:

A thorough quality control program has been implemented for the McFaulds project including grouping samples into batches of 35 into which are added 2 certified reference material standards, 2 field blanks composed of barren drill core and a field duplicate. Coarse reject and pulp duplicates also from part of the Quality Control program. The Company is confident that all assays reported in this news release have passed rigorous control guidelines as set out by Freewest's independent Quality Assurance/Quality Control person.

All samples were submitted to Activation Labs (Actlabs) of Ancaster, Ontario for analyses. The samples were analyzed for multi-elements using a 4-acid digestion followed by ICP analyses. Gold, platinum and palladium were assayed by the Fire Assay method on 30 grams of prepared sample. For higher grade chromium analyses (greater than 1%), the samples are analyzed by the Neutron Activation method wherein they are irradiated prior to final reading. This method yields analyses in percent for elemental chromium, Cr2O3 and elemental iron. Additional information on the analytical techniques employed can be accessed on the Actlabs website at www.actlabsint.com.

Donald Hoy, P. Geo. (Ontario),Vice President of Exploration and a Director of Freewest Resources Canada Inc. is the Qualified Person (under National Instrument 43-101) on the McFaulds project and is responsible for the preparation of this news release.

Freewest is a well-financed mineral exploration corporation with over C$6.0 million in working capital. It is actively exploring for gold, base-metals and chromite within eastern Canada. Corporate information can be accessed on the Internet at www.freewest.com Freewest's shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol FWR.

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Freewest Resources Canada Inc.
Mackenzie I. Watson
President and CEO
(514) 878-3551 or 1-888-878-3551
Fax: (514) 878-4427
info@freewest.com
www.freewest.com

or

Bay Street Connect
Michael D'Amico
Investor Relations
(647) 500-6023

or

AGORACOM
Investor Relations
FWR@Agoracom.com
http://agoracom.com/ir/freewest

HIGHLIGHTS:

- Diamond drilling yields significant near-surface vanadium mineralization including 0.58% V2 O5 over 30.53 metres, 0.67% V2 O5 over 12.94 metres and 0.64% V2 O5 over 24.00 metres

- Vanadium mineralization is closely associated with a two (2) kilometre-long magnetic anomaly that has only been partially drilled

MONTREAL, QUEBEC-(March 12, 2009) - Freewest Resources Canada Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FWR) (the "Company") today announces results from the late 2008 diamond drilling program completed on its Dalhousie Mountain property (the "Property"). The Property comprising 3,730 hectares, is located 60 kilometres southeast of Mattagami and is well accessed by a network of forestry roads branching off the Val d'Or - Chibougamau Provincial Highway. It is situated within the Bell River Igneous Complex in the Abitibi region of Quebec, an area that has seen intermittent exploration for nickel, copper, platinum-group-metals and vanadium since the 1950's.

THE VANADIUM TARGET:

Previously completed work by Freewest on the Property identified a large area of vanadium mineralization within an intermittent outcrop area of approximately 1.8 kilometres by 0.3 kilometres, yielding up to 1.27% V2O5 from blasted outcrop samples. Bulldozer stripping and detailed grid work exposed appreciable iron-oxide mineralization containing vanadium as well as associated chalcopyrite and pyrrhotite, hosted within gabbroic and pyroxenitic rocks. Grab samples returned assays up to 1.03% V2O5. In addition to the bulldozer stripping, a concurrent ground magnetic survey was also completed to provide a geophysical data base to correlate with the mineralization. The survey delineated a strong persistent magnetic anomaly over a 2 kilometre strike length and over a 300-metre width that likely outlines the potential area for vanadium mineralization.

Five (5) drill holes totaling 1000 metres were completed during December 2008 to test the subsurface extent of the vanadium mineralization. The drilling tested a 400-metre long segment of the mineralized trend (see Map 1).

Map 1 comprises part of this news release and is posted on the Freewest website at www.freewest.com

DIAMOND DRILLING RESULTS:

Significant vanadium mineralization was intersected in 3 drill holes (DM-01-08, DM-03-08 and DM-04-08) of the 5 drill holes completed, covering a strike length of about 400 metres. In 3 of the drill holes that hit, an upper zone of mineralization is present while a narrower lower zone was intersected in 2 of the 3 drill holes. Highlighting the results is an intercept of 0.64% V2O5 over a core length of 24.00 metres that includes a higher grade section yielding 1.00% V2O5 over 7.00 metres. Vanadium intercepts are characterized by the occurrence of semi-massive to massive iron oxide mineralization hosted within fine to medium-grained gabbro and pyroxenite. Drill holes DM-02-08 and DM-05-08 intersected only weak zones of iron oxide mineralization. The details of the vanadium drill intersections are as follows:

Management is encouraged by the initial drilling results generated as it clearly establishes the potential of the Property to host significant vanadium mineralization. Notably, the Property has not been systematically explored for vanadium in the past.

Also of note, is the fact that the northern portion of the ground magnetic anomaly is associated with numerous vanadium showings discovered during the 2008 exploration program. The northern portion of the magnetic anomaly was not tested during the recent drilling campaign and thus presents an excellent target for additional vanadium mineralization.

VANADIUM FUNDAMENTALS:

Vanadium, a strategic metal, is a critical element in the production of high-quality metal alloys. About 90% of the vanadium produced globally is converted into ferrovanadium (FeV). Ferrovanadium is used as a steel additive to produce high-strength steel alloys, thus increasing durability. The steel alloys are used in the production of oil and natural gas pipelines, high-speed cutting tools, surgical instruments, jet engines and in structural steel used in the construction of multi-storey buildings. The balance of vanadium produced is used as an additive and catalyst in the chemical industry (5%) and is incorporated as a component with titanium to produce specialty titanium alloys for the aerospace industry (5%).

Over the last 5 years, the United States Geological Survey reports that 98% of world mine production is derived from South Africa, China and Russia. Major steel producing regions of the world including North America, Western Europe, Japan and Korea are large net importers of vanadium. Primary mine production of vanadium accounts for roughly 30% of total world supply. Another 55% of the world vanadium supply is derived from co-production as a by-product during steelmaking, while the other 15% is derived as secondary production from oil residues, spent catalysts and fly ash. Figures for vanadium mine production are tabled below.

Luciano Vendittelli, P. Geo. (Quebec), is the Qualified Person responsible for the preparation of the news release. Roger Moar, P. Geo. (Quebec) is the Qualified Person on-site at the Dalhousie Mountain property.

Freewest is a well-financed mineral exploration corporation with over C$7.5 million in working capital. It is actively exploring for gold, base-metals and chromite within eastern Canada. Corporate information can be accessed on the

Internet at www.freewest.com . Freewest's shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol FWR.

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Freewest Resources Canada Inc.
Mackenzie I. Watson
President and CEO
(514) 878-3551 or 1-888-878-3551
Fax: (514) 878-4427
Email: info@freewest.com
Website: www.freewest.com

or

Bay Street Connect
Michael D'Amico
Investor Relations
(647) 500-6023

or

AGORACOM
Investor Relations
Email: FWR@Agoracom.com
Website: http://agoracom.com/ir/freewest

MONTREAL, QUEBEC-(Feb. 26, 2009) - Freewest Resources Canada Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FWR) announces that it has entered into an agreement with Incorporated Communications Services of Los Angeles, California under which ICS will conduct media awareness and investor-relations programs on behalf of Freewest. Headed by Mr. Garry Pollack, ICS is a media-relations specialist in the natural resource and gold exploration sectors.

The agreement with ICS is for a one-year term, subject to renewal. Freewest has the right to cancel the agreement after six months, upon 30 days' written notice. Under the agreement, Freewest will pay ICS a monthly fee of US$7,000. In addition, Freewest has granted a stock option in respect of 350,000 common shares to a principal of ICS, at an exercise price of $0.32. The stock option has a two-year term, and vests in respect of 25% of the shares under option three months from the date of the agreement, and in respect of an additional 25% every three months thereafter, so that the stock option will be fully vested one year after the date of the agreement.

ICS has advised Freewest that it has no direct or indirect interest in securities of Freewest, or any right or intent to acquire such an interest other than pursuant to the exercise by one of its principals of the stock option granted by Freewest.

The agreement with ICS is subject to regulatory approval, including that of the TSX Venture Exchange.

In other news, Freewest intends to extend the expiry date of 8,571,428 common share purchase warrants having an exercise price of $0.50 per share and having an original expiry date of March 6, 2009 for a further one year period. The new expiry date of the warrants will be March 6, 2010. The amendment to the terms of the warrants is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. All of the other terms and conditions of the warrants remain unchanged.

Freewest is a well-financed mineral exploration corporation with over C$7.5 million in working capital. It is actively exploring for gold, base-metals and chromite within eastern Canada. Corporate information can be accessed on the Internet at www.freewest.com. Freewest's shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol FWR.

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.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Freewest Resources Canada Inc.
Mackenzie I. Watson
President and CEO
(514) 878-3551 or 1-888-878-3551
Fax: (514) 878-4427
Email: info@freewest.com
Website: www.freewest.com

or

Bay Street Connect
Michael D'Amico
Investor Relations
(647) 500-6023

HIGHLIGHTS:

- The newly discovered Black Label chromite zone, situated stratigraphically below the Black Thor chromite zone, returns 32.4% Cr2O3 over 37.2 metres in drill hole BT-08-08

- A gravity anomaly intimately associated with Black Label mineralization suggests a potential 2.7 kilometre strike-length for the Black Label chromite zone

- In-fill drilling along the trend of the Black Thor chromite zone intersects 40.33% Cr2O3 over 30.0 metres (part of a broader zone assaying 30.7% Cr2O3 over 61.7 metres) in drill hole BT-08-15

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - (Feb. 18, 2009) - Freewest Resources Canada Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FWR) (the "Company") today announces the discovery of a new chromite zone located on its wholly-owned McFaulds property (the "Property"). The new chromite zone known as Black Label, was discovered during the latter part of the pre-Christmas diamond drilling program completed on the Property. The Property, consisting of 4 mineral claims comprising 1036 hectares, comprises one of three properties in which the Company is currently exploring on its own and in strategic joint-ventures in the emerging "Ring of Fire" metal district.

In addition to reporting on the new Black Label chromite zone, this news release also documents further assay results obtained from the Black Thor chromite zone and provides an update on the in-fill diamond drilling program currently being completed on it.

THE BLACK LABEL CHROMITE ZONE:

Prior to the Christmas break, 4 drill holes were completed stratigraphically below the Black Thor chromite zone (in the footwall) testing a series of conductors thought to be nickel-copper-platinum group element targets. The target known as F2 yielded significant though narrow zones of nickel, platinum and palladium mineralization (PGE) as well as appreciable to abundant chromite (see Freewest news release dated February 5, 2009). This new zone of chromite mineralization now known as Black Label, returned significant thicknesses of high-grade chromite highlighted by results from drill hole BT-08-08 yielding 32.4% Cr2O3 over a core length of 37.2 metres as well as 28.3% Cr2O3 over 28.8 metres. The Black Label chromite zone comprises 3 stacked chromite horizons hosted in serpentinized peridotite and dunite. Although the true widths of mineralization are not conclusively known, they are estimated to be about 80% of intersected widths. The details of the Black Label drill intercepts are summarized below in TABLE 1.

Black Label chromite mineralization is in part coincident with nickel-copper-PGE mineralization comprising the F2 target as reported by Freewest on February 5, 2009. As such, the respective styles of mineralization may have formed through the propagation of separate pulses stoping into a magma chamber resulting in an apparent superimposed style of chromite occurring together with nickel-copper PGE mineralization. Clearly, there is excellent potential for nickel-copper-PGE deposits existing in the Black Label chromite - F2 target locales and additional diamond drilling is warranted.

BLACK THOR CHROMITE ZONE DRILLING RESULTS:

Additional assays have also been recently received from the ongoing drilling program being completed on the Black Thor chromite zone. Highlighting the results is an intercept yielding 40.33% Cr2O3 over 30.0 metres in drill hole BT-08-15. This intersection is contained within a broader zone of mineralization assaying 30.7% Cr2O3 over a core length of 61.7 metres. Additionally, drill hole BT-08-10 returned an intersection assaying 24.3% Cr2O3 over a core length of 49.5 metres. The details of the drill intercepts are documented below in TABLE 2.

In-fill drilling is currently being completed at Black Thor on 200-metre spaced centres, along a 1600-metre strike length spanning high-grade chromite mineralization obtained in drill holes BT-08-01 (on line 1100 North) and BT-08-03 and BT-08-05 (on line 2700 North). To date, visual chromite mineralization has been intersected in all but 2 of the drill holes completed (BT-08-04 and BT-09-21), displaying remarkable continuity over a large segment of the 1600-metre strike length. The drill holes containing visual chromite mineralization are situated on lines 1400, 1600, 1800, 2000 and 2200 North, respectively (see Map 1). Results from these drill holes will be released as they become available. It also should be noted that the Black Thor chromite deposit remains completely open-ended along strike and to depth.

POTENTIAL SIZE OF CHROMITE DEPOSITS:

Gravity surveys have played an important role in identifying and prioritizing the drilling of chromite mineralization particularly, at the Black Thor chromite zone. As demonstrated by diamond drilling, there is an excellent correlation between residual gravity anomalies and chromite mineralization over a 1700-metre strike length (between lines 1000 North and 2700 North). The residual gravity anomaly suggests that chromite mineralization at Black Thor has a potential strike length of close to 3.6 kilometres - from lines 0 North to 3600 North (see Map 1). Clearly, much drilling remains to be done to test the full potential of Black Thor.

Likewise, despite very limited diamond drilling at the Black Label chromite zone, a residual gravity anomaly is closely associated with the chromite drill intercept obtained in drill hole BT-08-08. The chromite intersections in this hole are located on the easterly fringe of a strong, continuous gravity anomaly suggestive of a potential 2.7 kilometre strike length for the Black Label chromite zone, from lines 700 North to 3400 North (see Map 1).

Map 1 comprises part of this news release and is posted on the Freewest website at www.freewest.com

Taken as a whole, the Black Thor and Black Label chromite zones clearly have dimensions (strike length and width) that indicate the potential for a world-class chromite deposit existing on the Company's wholly-owned Property.

In other developments, the Company also wishes to announce that a third diamond drill is being mobilized to the Property. The additional drill will be utilized to test nickel-copper-PGE targets defined by a recent Crone Pulse EM survey completed in the footwall to The Black Thor chromite zone. It will also be used to assist in drilling off the Black Thor and Black Label chromite zones.

INDEPENDENT QUALITY CONTROL AND ANALYTICAL PROTOCOL:

A thorough quality control program has been implemented for the McFaulds project including grouping samples into batches of 35 into which are added 2 certified reference material standards, 2 field blanks composed of barren drill core and a field duplicate. Coarse reject and pulp duplicates also from part of the Quality Control program. The Company is confident that all assays reported in this news release have passed rigorous control guidelines as set out by Freewest's independent Quality Control/Quality Assurance person.

All samples were submitted to Activation Labs (Actlabs) of Ancaster, Ontario for analyses. The samples were analyzed for multi-elements using a 4-acid digestion followed by ICP analyses. Gold, platinum and palladium were assayed by the Fire Assay method on 30 grams of prepared sample. For higher grade chromium analyses (greater than 1%), the samples are analyzed by the Neutron Activation method wherein they are irradiated prior to final reading. This method yields analyses in percent for elemental chromium, Cr2O3 and elemental iron. Additional information on the analytical techniques employed can be accessed on the Actlabs website at www.actlabsint.com.

Donald Hoy, P. Geo. (Ontario),Vice President of Exploration and a Director of Freewest Resources Canada Inc. is the Qualified Person (under National Instrument 43-101) on the McFaulds project and is responsible for the preparation of this news release.

Freewest is a well-financed mineral exploration corporation with over C$8.0 million in working capital. It is actively exploring for gold and base-metals within eastern Canada. Corporate information can be accessed on the Internet at www.freewest.com. Freewest's shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol FWR.

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Freewest Resources Canada Inc.
Mackenzie I. Watson
President and CEO
(514) 878-3551 or Toll Free: 1-888-878-3551
Fax: (514) 878-4427
Email: info@freewest.com
Website: www.freewest.com

or

Bay Street Connect
Michael D'Amico
Investor Relations
(647) 500-6023

or

AGORACOM
Investor Relations
Email: FWR@Agoracom.com
Website: www.agoracom.com/ir/Freewest

Dear Freewest Shareholders:

We are pleased to present to you the latest installment of the "CEO Interview" segment, with Mr. Mac Watson, President and CEO of Freewest Resources Canada Inc.

In this installment, Mr. Watson discusses the February 5, 2009 press release, “Freewest Intersects 30.0% Cr2O3 Over 124 Metres at Black Thor”, and other developments.

Click here to listen to the interview


Regards,
AGORACOM

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THUNDER BAY, ON - January 20, 2009 - DeBeers Diamonds went into the Northwest looking for diamond deposits. The result can now be seen in the producing Victor diamond mine west of Atawapiskat. In the process they also turned up an area which has generated intense interest from junior mining exploration companies. Known as the ring of fire, this is a part of the province that at one time was the scene of intense volcanic activity. You do not see mountains anymore. Billions of years and many ice ages have leveled the volcanoes but the minerals that they have brought close to the earth’s surface are still present.

To the east of the First Nations community of Webeque is the area referred to as the “Ring of Fire”. Is presently the focus of intense mineral exploration by many junior mining companies, each hoping to strike it rich. Freewest Resources is a Montreal based junior explorer that is active in the area. They own some claims in the area, and are involved in joint venture projects with other junior miners such as KWG and Spider Resources. Noront also have claims in the Webeque area.

The photo to the right is a Freewest winterized camp near the Muketei River. Deposits in the ring of fire are returning assays with good results for gold, copper, nickel, zinc, platinum an palladium metals. The find assays returning results for a mineral known as chromite are generating the most interest.

The metal chrome is produced from this mineral. China is the world’s largest producer of the metal, and almost all of the North American production has its sources from imported ore or recycling scrap metal. Below is a chart estimating world Stainless steel demand. Chrome is used extensively in the production of stainless steel. There is no substitute for the metal.

This chart does not include the disastrous years of 2008-9, but we will recover from this economic mess, and when that happens there will be a tremendous demand for chrome. The present economic conditions create an excellent opportunity for miners and investors to prepare for the return of positive market conditions. To have a mine prepared for development when the economy rebounds will generate real return on investment, and the collateral is buried in the ground. To my mind this is a better investment than derivatives and asset backed commercial papers !

Lets look at Freewest a little closer. As a company they are excited about their Black Thor Chromite deposit. They are planning an initial phase of diamond drilling for an investor compliant definition of the sites assets. The graphic below is a representation of the ore body based on drill results to date.

Miners can get a little excited when they discover something like this. Here is what it translates to in plain English. (From their ppt presentation dated Dec. 08)

Potential Size of Black Thor Chromite Zone:

“Based on conservative estimates of a 2000-metre strike length, a depth of 200 metres, a width of 40 metres and a specific gravity of 4.5 for chromite, a potential tonnage of 72.0 million tonnes of chromite ore is felt to be easily attainable

Using a $400 per tonne value for high-grade chromite ore (>40% CR2O3) an in-situ revenue of $28.8 Billion is potentially present, based on very early drilling, the potential for a world-class chromite deposit existing on Freewest’s 100%-owned property is considered to be excellent.”

There is a lot more drilling to do on this site. The deposit needs to be carefully mapped out so as to gain as accurate description as possible for investors. When the drilling is completed the assay tests have to be done by certified labs to meet investor requirements. The investors act also spells out how the claims assets must be calculated.

Many of the junior miners active in this area are penny stock companies. When the stocks are active it can be fairly easy to sell shares, but when the companies are out of the limelight it may be awhile before a buyer comes by for your stock. Penny stock companies do not have the kind of cash on hand to develop a mine. That takes hundreds of millions of dollars, and an investor who is prepared to wait years before they see a return on their investment. Freewest will upgrade their findings through approved drilling and testing, upgrading the value of their company by proving the quality of the deposit they have discovered.

As soon as Freewest can prove the quality of their deposits the sooner they may find a buyer. While there are many deposits which are explored, not all are developed or even sold, so this means each claim that is sold will have to cover the costs of the junior miners total exploration program. This means there will be a lot of exploration in our neck of the woods this year. Labs which do the testing will also do well, and so will the drilling contractors.

Bert Rowson for

LakeSuperiorNews.com

DRILLING HIGHLIGHTS:

- Drill hole BT-08-12 testing the Black Thor chromite zone, returned a drill intercept of 40.1% Cr2O3 over 52.0 metres (within a broader zone of mineralization assaying 30.0% Cr2O3 over 124.0 metres)

- A drill hole completed to test the F2 nickel-copper target (BT-08-09) intersected blebby nickel-copper mineralization assaying 3.60% nickel, 0.42% copper and 3.45 grams/tonne platinum and palladium over 0.4 metres

- Significant chromite was intersected at the F2 target as well, including an intercept of 22.6% Cr2O3 over a core length of 13.5 metres (BT-08-06)

MONTREAL, QUEBEC-(Feb. 5, 2009) - Freewest Resources Canada (TSX VENTURE:FWR) (the "Company") is pleased to announce further diamond drilling results recently obtained from the Company's 100%-owned McFaulds property (the "Property"). The Property, consisting of 4 mineral claims or 1036 hectares, comprises one of three properties in which the Company is currently exploring, on its own and in strategic joint-ventures in the emerging "Ring of Fire" metal district. Specifically, this news release documents partial drilling results obtained from the Company's pre-Christmas drilling of the Black Thor chromite zone as well as a few holes that targeted low priority copper-nickel-platinum group element targets (PGE), situated stratigraphically below Black Thor (F2 target).

BLACK THOR CHROMITE DRILLING RESULTS:

Drilling of the Black Thor chromite zone continues to generate exceptional widths of high-quality chromite mineralization believed to be of world-class caliber. Highlighting the recently received results is an intercept of 40.1% Cr2O3 (over a core length of 52.0) metres in drill hole BT-08-12. This higher grade section comprises part of a wider mineralized interval yielding 30.0% Cr2O3 (over an intersected length of 124.0) metres. A shallower drill hole completed on the same section (1000N), BT-08-11, returned an intercept of 25.8% Cr2O3 (over a core length) of 59.5 metres. Although the true widths of the mineralized intercepts are not conclusively known, the estimated true width of the chromite zones intersected in holes BT-08-11 and BT-08-12 are 45 metres and 75 metres, respectively. The detailed results of the above holes as well as those already reported for the Black Thor chromite zone are summarized in Table 1.

To date, the Black Thor chromite zone has been traced by drilling over an intermittent strike length of 1700 metres. It should be noted that the drill holes completed on sections 1000N (BT-08-11 & 12) and 2700N (BT-08-03 & 05) constitute the southwest and northeast extremities respectively, of what has currently been drilled along the trend of Black Thor. Mineralization remains completely open-ended along strike and to depth (See Map 1).

Chromite mineralization is hosted within a layered ultramafic intrusion consisting of variably altered dunite, peridotite and pyroxenite. Although several stacked horizons of chromite mineralization occur within the intrusion, the widest and best quality of the chromite zones, Black Thor, occurs near the top of the layered intrusion straddled by an underlying dunite/peridotite sequence and an overlying pyroxenite unit.

F2 TARGET DRILLING RESULTS:

Four drill holes tested a lower priority nickel-copper-PGE target in the fall of 2008 (see Freewest news release of October 17, 2008). The target comprises a coincident conductor and magnetic high yielded by the VTEM airborne geophysical survey. Disseminated to blebby pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite and pentlandite as well as appreciable chromite were observed locally in the 4 drill holes completed, within disrupted ultramafic intrusive rocks. Partial assay results have been received for drill holes BT-08-6, 7 and 9 while all of the assays from BT-08-08 are currently pending.

Highlighting the results is a short interval of nickel-copper-PGE mineralization obtained in hole BT-08-09, yielding

3.60% nickel, 0.42% copper, 0.21 g/tonne platinum and 3.24 g/tonne palladium over 0.4 metres. An additional highlight is the significant chromite intercept contained in drill hole BT-08-06, returning 22.6% Cr2O3 (over 13.5) metres. This chromite horizon conclusively demonstrates the presence of multiple stacked chromitites occurring within the ultramafic intrusion, in this case situated much lower in the intrusion relative to Black Thor (see Map 1).

The disrupted and fragmented nature of the intrusive rocks hosting mineralization at the F2 target resemble magmatic breccias, indicative of a dynamic or active environment. This is in contrast to the more quiescent environment characteristic of the intrusion hosting the Black Thor chromite occurrence. The nickel-copper sulphide clots and blebs seen within the magmatic breccias could possibly comprise part of a larger mass of sulphide occurring somewhere within the locale of the F2 target area. Alternatively, the interpreted high energy magmatic environment could indicate proximity to a feeder zone or conduit through which successive magmatic pulses fed the observed intrusions. Such an environment is believed to be highly prospective for concentrations of magmatic nickel sulphides such as at Noront's Eagle One deposit (J. Scoates pers.com.). Clearly, additional drilling is required at F2 to test these theories.

FREEWEST MOVING FORWARD:

Diamond drilling continues to test the continuity, grade and extent of the Black Thor chromite zone utilizing 2 drill rigs. In-fill drilling within the currently defined 1700-metre long trend is being carried out at 200-metre centres with 2 drill holes completed at each set-up. The intent is to obtain chromite intersections at both the 100 and 200-metre levels. Step-out drilling to the southwest and northeast of the 1700-metre long chromite trend will also be completed on 200-metre centres as well in efforts to increase the mineral resource.

Numerous assays from drill testing of Black Thor are pending and will be released as they become available. A recently completed gravity survey delineated a strong, laterally continuous gravity anomaly closely correlating with the Black Thor chromite zone. The size and magnitude of the gravity anomaly is suggestive of the presence of a very large chromite deposit with a potential strike length of a minimum 3.5 kilometres. The gravity survey will assist in prioritizing drill targets along the trend of the Black Thor chromite zone in addition to the chromite horizons situated lower in the footwall.

The Company also intends on testing numerous nickel-copper-PGE targets situated in the footwall to the Black Thor chromite occurrence. The targets comprise discrete conductors, magnetic highs and gravity anomalies all contained within an area of strong conductivity defined by the VTEM airborne geophysical survey (see Map 2). A Crone Pulse EM survey was recently completed over the large conductive area to assist in fine-tuning the location of drill targets. A full interpretation of this survey should be forthcoming shortly enabling the onset of drilling such targets in the near term.

Maps 1 and 2 comprise part of this news release and are posted on the Freewest website at www.freewest.com

INDEPENDENT QUALITY CONTROL AND ANALYTICAL PROTOCOL:

A thorough quality control program has been implemented for the McFaulds project including grouping samples into batches of 35 into which are added 2 certified reference material standards, 2 field blanks composed of barren drill core and a field duplicate. Coarse reject and pulp duplicates also form part of the Quality Control program. The Company is confident that all assays reported in this news release have passed rigorous control guidelines as set out by Freewest's independent Quality Control/Quality Assurance person.

All samples were submitted to Activation Labs (Actlabs) of Ancaster, Ontario for analyses. The samples were analyzed for multi-elements using a 4-acid digestion followed by ICP analyses. Gold, platinum and palladium were assayed by the Fire Assay method on 30 grams of prepared sample. For higher grade chromium analyses (greater than 1%), the samples are analyzed by the Neutron Activation method wherein they are irradiated prior to final reading. This method yields analyses in percent for elemental chromium, Cr2O3 (and elemental iron. Additional) information on the analytical techniques employed can be accessed on the Actlabs website at www.actlabsint.com.

Donald Hoy, P. Geo. (Ontario),Vice President of Exploration and a Director of Freewest Resources Canada Inc. is the Qualified Person (under National Instrument 43-101) on the McFaulds project and is responsible for the preparation of this news release.

Freewest is a well-financed mineral exploration corporation with over C$8.0 million in working capital. It is actively exploring for gold, base-metals and chromite within eastern Canada. Corporate information can be accessed on the Internet at www.freewest.com. Freewest's shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol FWR.

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Freewest Resources Canada Inc.
Mackenzie I. Watson
President and CEO
(514) 878-3551 or 1-888-878-3551
Fax: (514) 878-4427
Email: info@freewest.com
Website: www.freewest.com

or

Bay Street Connect
Michael D'Amico
Investor Relations
(647) 500-6023

or

AGORACOM
Investor Relations
Email: FWR@Agoracom.com
Website: http://agoracom.com/ir/freewest

MONTREAL, QUEBEC-(Jan. 21, 2009) - Freewest Resources Canada Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FWR) announces that its Board of Directors has today granted stock options to three directors and officers and one consultant in respect of an aggregate of 1,150,000 common shares. The options were granted under Freewest's 2003 Stock Option Plan.

The exercise price of the options is $0.25 per share. The closing price of Freewest's common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange on January 20, 2009, the last trading day prior to today, was $0.235. The options expire in five years.

Freewest is a well-financed mineral exploration corporation with over C$8.5 million in working capital. It is actively exploring for gold and base-metals within eastern Canada. Corporate information can be accessed on the Internet at www.freewest.com. Freewest's shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol FWR.

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.

For more information, please contact

Freewest Resources Canada Inc.
Mackenzie I. Watson
President and CEO
(514) 878-3551 or 1-888-878-3551
(514) 878-4427 (FAX)
Email: info@freewest.com
Website: www.freewest.com

or

Bay Street Connect
Michael D'Amico
Investor Relations
(647) 500-6023

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HIGHLIGHTS

- HOLE FW-08-22 ENCOUNTERS 42.08% Cr2O3 OVER 34.8 METERS;

- HOLE FW-08-23 UNDERCUTS 22 AND ENCOUNTERS 34.96% Cr2O3 OVER 42.0 METRES

- HOLE FW-08-22 AND 23 ENCOUNTER INTRIGUING PLATINUM AND PALLADIUM VALUES RELATED TO CHROME MINERALIZATION INCLUDING 4.0 METRES OF PGE MINERALIZATION AVERAGING 1.08 g/t PLATINUM AND 1.5 g/t PALLADIUM

TORONTO, ONTARIO-(Jan. 16, 2009) - Freewest Resources Canada Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FWR) "Freewest", Spider Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:SPQ) "Spider" and KWG Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:KWG) "KWG" announce the receipt of additional assays from Holes FW-08-22 and 23, the last two holes drilled during 2008.

During 2008, the main exploration focus of the Spider-KWG Joint venture was the massive chromite occurrence that was first discovered on the Freewest Option property in March of 2006. As a result of the 2008 drilling program that included 19 drill holes, 14 of which continued the testing of this chrome occurrence, the occurrence is now referred to as the "Big Daddy Chromite Deposit". This deposit is located approximately 3.6 kilometers northeast of Noront Resources Ltd's ("Noront") Eagle One Magmatic Massive Sulphide (Nickel Copper and PGM), or five 5 kilometers northeast of Noront's Blackbird (Chromite) discoveries, as well as 4 kilometers southwest of Freewest's Black Thor Chromite discoveries.

ASSAY DATA RECENTLY RECEIVED FOR BIG DADDY

Analytical results have recently been finalized for two holes drilled in October 2008: FW-08-22, and FW-08-23. Each of these holes intersected massive chromite as previously announced (December 15, 2008). The following table (Table 1) provides details of assays received from the two holes not previously reported.

The above tabulation of drill intercepts and assay results are core lengths only, and do not represent true width for the mineralized zones. Additional drilling is required to determine true widths. Cr:Fe ratios as presented herein are based upon whole rock analyses, where Cr content is low, the ratio becomes less meaningful, as the Fe in the silicate portion tends to dilute the Cr in this calculation, but does not dilute the Cr contained within the mineral chromite, more metallurgical work is needed to fully understand this.

As previously announced, (December 15, 2008) diamond drilling by the Spider/KWG JV on the Freewest Option property has identified a northeast trending zone of continuous chromite mineralization that extends from local grid line 9+00 meters NE to 13+00 metres NE along a strike length of 400 metres. The mineralized zone dips towards the NW at about 70 degrees and consists of varying widths of a variable tenor, in many instances high tenor of chrome, forming a series of stacked beds. Additional infill drilling will be required to confirm continuity of the beds from section to section. The deposit remains open to depth as well as along strike in both directions. In addition, drilling to confirm the upward extension of the mineralization to surface has not been completed. All drill and assay results are being added to a 3-D Gemcom model to visualize the chromite body. A number of faults were noted from the drilling, some of which occur at the contact of the chromite with the surrounding peridotite/dunite; these fault sets are also being modeled as they also affect the interpretation and continuity of the mineralization from section to section.

All drilling on the Big Daddy Chrome Deposit took place with reference to a local drill grid, labeled Grid J. The drills were set to drill grid south normally at 150 degrees in most instances, and the initial dip of each hole was set at -50 degrees. Table 2 provides drill collar co-ordinates for these five holes, as well as other holes previously drilled (and reported upon) on the Big Daddy Chrome occurrence, all azimuth directions are true North readings. The UTM spheroid used for determining location was NAD 83 Zone 16, both UTM and local grid co-ordinates are given.

Hole FW-08-22 on local grid section L13+00E intersected two main areas of chromite mineralization, including a short (2.7 metres) section between 54.3 and 57.0 metres that returned 6.12% Cr2O3. Further down this hole, a much wider zone (106.4 metres) of chromite mineralization was encountered between 192.2 and 298.5 metres that averaged 19.41% Cr2O3, including a much higher grade interval between 263.7 and 298.5 metres (34.8 metres) that averaged 42.08% Cr2O3 that exhibits a favourable Cr:Fe ratio of 1.81. The chromite mineralization was followed by a 4.5 metre section between 298.5 and 303 metres downhole that averaged 1.33 total precious metals.

Hole FW-08-23 on local grid section L13+00E undercut hole FW-08-22 and intersected a well mineralized chrome section over 114.5 meters containing an average of 17.65% Cr2O3, including a much stronger mineralized section where a 43.5 meter zone of massive chromite averaged 34.96% Cr2O3 including a 19.0 meter section averaging containing 40.0% Cr2O3 with a Cr:Fe ratio of 1.85. Then between 378.0 and 382.0 a 4 metre drill interval averaged 40.84% Cr2O3 as well as total precious metals of 2.66 g/t. The latter intercept also has a very favourable Cr:Fe ratio of 1.67.

CURRENT PROGRAM

Crews mobilized to the field on January 8th to resume the linecutting program in preparation for the 2009 program, details of which were announced December 15th 2008. The current approved phase of exploration includes: line cutting (re-establishing a 2004 drill grid - the J grid - including extensions thereto), ground geophysical surveying (including magnetic gradiometer and gravimetric surveying), re-logging of historical core to standardize lithological units, infill sampling of zones of weaker chromite mineralization, as well as the preparation of a NI-43-101 technical report on the project. The preparation of this NI 43-101 report was awarded to Micon International Ltd. a world recognized consulting firm, with expertise in chromite deposits, the geologist assigned to this has recently visited the project site as required during Micon's review of the project.

Future plans, yet to be approved by the Joint Venture committee, include the continued exploration of the project by extensive diamond drilling to delineate and to continue to expand the resource potential of the Big Daddy Chrome Deposit.

JOINT VENTURE MATTERS

Spider and Joint Venture partner KWG (the optionees), recently received confirmation notice from Freewest (the optionor), that: (i) pursuant to section 2.04 of the Agreement, each of KWG and Spider has incurred an aggregate of $1,500,000 of Expenditures on or before October 31, 2009, of which at least $200,000 was incurred on or before February 28, 2006; and (ii) accordingly, each of KWG and Spider has earned a 25% interest in the Property pursuant to section 2.07 (a) of the Agreement.

SAMPLE PROTOCOL, SECURITY, ANALYSES

All drill holes were logged and samples referred to herein were completed and selected under the supervision of Howard Lahti Ph.D., P.Geo, of Fredericton New Brunswick. The samples were sawn in half, with half of the core retained for further work and/or storage at the main base camp at McFaulds Lake. The split samples were placed into individual plastic bags, clearly labeled and tagged and then sealed in rice bags where a numbered seal lock was applied. The sealed rice bags were shipped via bonded carrier to Activation Laboratory's (ActLab) new facility in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The samples were then entered into ActLab's system for preparation, processing and analyzing. After initial processing at the Thunder Bay facility of ActLab the samples were shipped via lab - lab bonded courier to ActLab's main laboratory in Ancaster, Ontario. The samples all underwent multi-element analysis using four acid digestion followed by Inductively Coupled Plasma analysis (TD-ICP). Where over-limits in nickel and copper are encountered in the first pass, Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) is used to provide the over-limit results, while Fire Assay Inductively Coupled Plasma (FA-ICP) is used for over limits in gold, platinum and palladium. Additional analyses using Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (INAA) were completed for all samples for their chrome contents in excess of 1% chrome. For more information on these analytical techniques please refer to Activation Laboratory website www.actlabs.com

Freewest is a well-financed mineral exploration corporation with over C$9.0 million in working capital. It is actively exploring for gold, base-metals and chromite within eastern Canada. Corporate information can be accessed on the Internet at www.freewest.com. Freewest's shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol FWR.

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Freewest Resources Canada Inc.
Mackenzie I. Watso
President and CEO
(514) 878-3551 or 1-888-878-3551
Fax: (514) 878-4427
Email: info@freewest.com
Website: www.freewest.com

or

Bay Street Connect
Michael D'Amico
Investor Relations
(647) 500-6023

HIGHLIGHTS:

- Significant gold mineralization intersected at the East zone over a 200-metre strike length; Mineralization is open at depth and along strike to the east, clearly indicating potential for significant resource expansion.

- 2008 drill program successfully extended Proximal Deposit trend to a minimum strike length of 3.6 kilometres.

- The 40 holes completed since the last mineral resource update have expanded the limits of mineralization, yielding significant gold results including 7.11 g/t over 5.00 metres, 17.25 g/t over 5.00 metres, 9.71 g/t over 5.00 metres and 8.24 g/t over 5.00 metres in drill holes 273, 290, 295 and 208 respectively.

- Rockport is funding an ongoing exploration and resource expansion drill program targeted to increase the property's mineral resource to the 1 million-ounce-plus range.

MONTREAL, QUEBEC-(Jan. 9, 2009) - Freewest Resources Canada Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FWR) and Rockport Mining Corp. (Rockport) are pleased to report the results of additional diamond drilling completed on the Clarence Stream property (the "Property") in late 2008. The Property comprising 11,296 hectares, is located proximal to infrastructure, 70 kilometres southwest of Fredericton and 10 kilometres east of the Mount Pleasant tin-tungsten-molybdenum-indium deposit in Charlotte County, southwestern New Brunswick.

EAST ZONE DRILLING RESULTS:

As documented in the news release dated June 13, 2008, drilling at Clarence Stream has identified 2 deposit areas known as the Proximal and Distal deposits. The Proximal deposits occur over a minimum strike length of 3.6 kilometres. Most of the mineralized zones are remain open along strike and to depth, offering excellent potential for resource expansion (Figure 1).

The late 2008 drilling of the Proximal deposit trend tested the East Zone area where previous drilling has been shallow, generally above the 100-metre level. Highlighting the drill results is an intersection of 8.24 g/t gold over 5.00 metres obtained in drill hole CS-08-308. This hole, in concert with 5 other holes (CS-08-306, 307, 309, 310 and 311) yielded significant gold values over a 200-metre strike length and to a vertical depth of 250 metres (Figure 2). The mineralization is completely open at depth and along strike to the east, clearly indicating potential for further resource expansion. The significant intercepts obtained from the East Zone area drilling are as follows:

In all, 11 drill holes were completed testing a 600-metre segment of the East Zone below the 100-metre level. Gold mineralization occurs in quartz veins and stock-work hosted within altered siltstone.

Figures 1 and 2 comprise part of this news release and are posted on the Freewest website at www.freewest.com

FUTURE WORK:

The immediate goal of planned drilling at Clarence Stream is to increase the mineral resource to the 1 million-ounce-plus range. The next phase of exploration will incorporate:

- further in-fill, step-out and deeper drilling at the East Zone area,

- additional drilling of the highly prospective East and West Extension locales of the Proximal Deposit trend, both situated along-strike and down-plunge from known zones of mineralization (Figure 1).

- updating the property's mineral resource estimate, and

- completing a Preliminary Economic Assessment ("scoping study") to examine the viability of commercial production. The "scoping study" is anticipated for completion in the second quarter of 2009.

The latest 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate for the Property contain an Indicated Mineral Resource of 815,000 tonnes at a grade of 8.99 g/t gold (uncut) yielding 235,000 ounces of gold, and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 660,000 tonnes grading 7.35 g/t gold (uncut) containing 156,000 ounces of gold (Scott Wilson Roscoe Postle Associates, June 2008). It is important to note that the mineral resource incorporates results only up to drill-hole CS08-272 and that 40 additional holes have been drilled since the resource update. These hole have encountered significant mineralization such as 7.11 g/t gold over 5.00 metres, 17.25 g/t gold over 5.00 metres, 9.71 g/t gold over 5.00 metres and 8.24 g/t gold over 5.00 metres in drill holes 273, 290, 295 and 208 respectively, have further expanded the limits of gold bearing system and will add to the mineral resource.

In addition to the gold, an Inferred Mineral Resource of 7.3 million pounds of antimony is also present on the Property.

Rockport is currently funding the exploration and resource expansion program at Clarence Stream. Rockport may earn a 30% interest in the Property by spending $3,000,000 on exploration and a cumulative 50% interest by spending an additional $4,500,000 on exploration prior to October 2011. A cumulative 65% interest may be obtained by Rockport funding the Property through to a feasibility study. Rockport is a private St. Andrews-based (New Brunswick) mineral exploration company.

Glen Lutes, P. Geo. (New Brunswick) is the qualified person on-site at the Clarence Stream property. Donald Hoy, P. Geo. (Ontario), Vice President of Exploration and a Director of Freewest Resources Canada Inc. is responsible for the preparation of this news release.

McFAULDS 100%-OWNED PROJECT, ONTARIO:

In other news, Freewest reports that diamond drilling will shortly resume on the Company's 100%-owned McFaulds property located in northern Ontario. Two (2) drill rigs will be utilized, the first to continue testing the continuity and extent of the Black Thor chromite zone and the second, to test numerous high-quality copper-nickel-platinum group element targets situated in the footwall to Black Thor.

Drilling by Freewest at Black Thor (late 2008) has traced the zone intermittently over a 1700-metre strike length, returning drill intercepts of 40.4% CR2O3 (over 46.3) metres (part of a wider zone assaying 30.1% Cr2O3 (over 100.8) metres), 30.4% CR203 (over 50.1) metres (part of a broader zone assaying 21.4% Cr2O3 (over 109.7) metres) and 30.7% CR2O3 (over 23.3) metres (part of a wider zone assaying 21.3% Cr2O3 (over 92.4) metres). It remains completely open along strike and to depth. Residual bouguer gravity anomalies defined by a recently completed ground survey, display excellent correlation with the Black Thor chromite zone and are suggestive of the presence of a very large chromite deposit. Results will be released as they become available.

Freewest is a well-funded mineral exploration corporation, with working capital in excess of $9.0 million, exploring for gold, base-metals and chromite in Eastern Canada. Corporate information can be accessed on the Internet at www.freewest.com. Freewest' shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol FWR.

The TSX Venture Exchange has not approved and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or of this press release.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Freewest Resources Canada Inc.
Mackenzie I. Watson
President and CEO
(514) 878-3551 or 1-888-878-3551
Fax: (514) 878-4427
Email: info@freewest.com
Website: www.freewest.com

or

Rockport Mining Corp.
Henry A. Miller
President and CEO
(506) 529-8206
Fax: (506) 529-8595

or

AGORACOM
Investor Relations
Email: FWR@Agoracom.com
Website: http://agoracom.com/ir/freewest

- Issued 11,500,000 "flow-through" common shares at a price of $0.20 per share

MONTREAL, QUEBEC-(Dec. 31, 2008) - Freewest Resources Canada Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FWR) announces that it has completed a private placement by issuing an aggregate of 11,500,000 "flow-through" common shares to an investor from Ontario and seven limited partnerships associated with MineralFields Group of Toronto, Ontario at a price of $0.20 per share, for gross proceeds to Freewest of $2,300,000. Each share is accompanied by one-half of a common share purchase warrant. Each whole warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional common share of Freewest at a price of $0.40 per share for a period of twenty-four months from the date of issuance.

In connection with the private placement, Freewest paid a finder's fee to Limited Market Dealer Inc., consisting of 400,000 common shares, representing 4% of the number of common shares issued in the private placement through Limited Market Dealer Inc. Freewest also issued a compensation option entitling Limited Market Dealer Inc. to purchase up to 1,000,000 units of Freewest, representing 10 % of the number of "flow-through" common shares sold in the private placement through Limited Market Dealer Inc. The compensation option is exercisable at a price of $0.20 per unit for a period of two years. Each unit will be comprised of one common share of Freewest and one-half of a common share purchase warrant. Each whole warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one additional common share of Freewest at a price of $0.40 per share for a period of twenty-four months from the closing date of the private placement.

Freewest also paid Limited Market Dealer Inc. a due diligence fee of $80,000.

Under applicable securities legislation, the securities issued in the private placement are subject to a four month hold period.

Freewest will use the proceeds from the private placement to explore its properties in the Provinces of Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick.

As a result of the closing of the private placement, there are 198,033,373 common shares of Freewest issued and outstanding.

About MineralFields, Pathway and First Canadian Securities®

MineralFields Group (a division of Pathway Asset Management) is a Toronto-based mining fund with significant assets under administration that offers its tax-advantaged super flow-through limited partnerships to investors throughout Canada during most of the calendar year, as well as hard-dollar resource limited partnerships to investors throughout the world. Pathway Asset Management also specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of structured products and mutual funds. Information about MineralFields Group is available at www.mineralfields.com. First Canadian Securities®, a division of Limited Market Dealer Inc., is active in leading resource financings (both flow-through and hard dollar PIPE financings) on competitive, effective and service-friendly terms, with investors both within, and outside of MineralFields Group.

About Freewest

Freewest is a well-financed mineral exploration corporation with over C$7.0 million in working capital. It is actively exploring for gold, base-metals and chromite within eastern Canada. Corporate information can be accessed on the Internet at www.freewest.com Freewest's shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol FWR.

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.

For more information, please contact

Freewest Resources Canada Inc.
Mackenzie I. Watson
President and CEO
(514) 878-3551 or 1-888-878-3551
(514) 878-4427 (FAX)
Email: info@freewest.com
Website: www.freewest.com

or

Bay Street Connect
Michael D'Amico
Investor Relations
(647) 500-6023

Dear Freewest Shareholders,

The Company is pleased to provide you with the following corporate update, on the McFaulds Property.

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Regards,
AGORACOM