Western Copper & Gold Corp

Western Copper & Gold Corp announced a further strengthening of its strategic partnership with Mitsubishi Materials Corporation. The companies entered into an amended and restated investor rights agreement, extending its terms until November 30, 2028. This extension is contingent on Mitsubishi Materials acquiring 1.2 million common shares through open market purchases, which will be non-dilutive to current shareholders and will bring Mitsubishi Materials' ownership back to approximately 5%.

Western Copper & Gold Corporation announced a strengthened strategic partnership with Mitsubishi Materials Corporation. The companies entered into an amended and restated investor rights agreement, extending its terms until November 30, 2028. Mitsubishi Materials plans to acquire 1.2 million common shares through open market purchases, which will be non-dilutive to existing shareholders, bringing their ownership back to approximately 5%.

Western Copper and Gold Corporation announced the voting results from its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on June 12, 2026. The meeting saw strong shareholder participation with 52.21% of outstanding shares represented. All proposed directors were elected with significant majority support, and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was re-appointed as the auditor with overwhelming approval.

Western Copper & Gold Corp. is engaged in constructive discussions with Mitsubishi Materials to extend their investor rights agreement and continue their strategic partnership. President & CEO Sandeep Singh expressed optimism about concluding these talks in the near term, aiming to maintain their existing relationship. The company continues to advance its Casino Project, which is positioned as Canada's premier copper-gold mine.

Western Copper & Gold Corp. reported a net loss of $2.54 million for the first quarter of 2026, an increase from $0.64 million in Q1 2025. This quarter was significantly bolstered by a successful bought deal public offering on February 26, 2026, which raised gross proceeds of $92.0 million. This substantial financing has significantly strengthened the company's cash position and ability to advance its Casino Project, with cash and short-term investments seeing a considerable increase.

Western Copper & Gold Corp. announced its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held on June 12, 2026, in Vancouver, British Columbia. The company is utilizing a notice-and-access model for the electronic delivery of meeting materials to shareholders. Key agenda items include the election of directors, the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor, and the receipt of audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025.