Lion Copper and Gold Corp. Announces Filing of PFS Technical Report for Its Yerington Copper Project in Nevada

Core Insights - Lion Copper and Gold Corp. has filed an independent Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) for its Yerington Copper Project, confirming its potential as a significant refined copper cathode producer in the U.S. [1] - The PFS was prepared by Samuel Engineering Inc. and funded by Nuton LLC, a strategic partner and Rio Tinto venture [1][5]. Company Overview - Lion Copper and Gold Corp. is advancing its Yerington Copper Project through an Option to Earn-in Agreement with Nuton LLC [5]. - Nuton LLC focuses on innovative copper leaching technologies aimed at increasing domestic production of critical minerals [5][6]. Technical Details - The PFS Technical Report is compliant with National Instrument 43-101 standards, ensuring the credibility of the technical information [1][10]. - The report is available on the company's website and SEDAR [3]. Environmental and Operational Aspects - Nuton aims to produce copper with a minimal environmental footprint while ensuring positive impacts across five pillars: water, energy, land, materials, and society [6][7]. - The technologies employed by Nuton are designed to reduce energy and water needs compared to conventional methods, enhancing the efficiency of copper production [6].