Management ChangeAug 10, 2026, 07:37 AM
Western Copper & Gold Appoints Mark E. Smith as Chairman; Advances Site Program
AI Summary
Western Copper and Gold Corporation announced the appointment of Mark E. Smith as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors. Mr. Smith, who has over 45 years of mining experience, succeeds Raymond Threlkeld, who will continue as a director. Concurrently, the company provided an update on its 2026 site program for the Casino copper-gold project, focusing on advancing engineering design, optimization, and evaluating broader land package targets for future exploration.
Key Highlights
- Mark E. Smith appointed Chairman of the Board, effective August 10, 2026.
- Mr. Smith succeeds Raymond Threlkeld, who will remain on the Board.
- Mr. Smith brings over 45 years of global mining experience, including 25 years leading Vector Engineering.
- The 2026 site program at the Casino project is advancing engineering design and optimization.
- Site program includes geotechnical drilling, permafrost investigations, and metallurgical drill holes.
- The company is evaluating targets on its broader 21,300-hectare land package for future exploration.
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