WESTERN COPPER AND GOLD EXTENDS TECHNICAL COLLABORATION WITH RIO TINTO

Core Points - Western Copper and Gold Corporation has announced an extension and revision of its Investor Rights Agreement with Rio Tinto Canada Inc [1][2] - The revised agreement allows Rio Tinto to maintain a seat on the Casino Technical and Sustainability Committee, while certain previous rights have been extinguished [2][3] - The revised Investor Rights Agreement will expire on November 30, 2026, or when Rio Tinto's ownership falls below 5% [2] Company Overview - Western Copper and Gold Corporation is developing the Casino Project, which is recognized as Canada's premier copper-gold mine located in the Yukon Territory [3] - The company is committed to collaborating with First Nations and local communities to advance the Casino Project using responsible mining technologies and practices [4]