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Western Copper and Gold Corporation Announces AGM Voting Results

Vancouver, BC, June 13, 2025 – Western Copper and Gold Corporation, known for its ambitious mining projects in Canada's Yukon Territory, has officially revealed the outcomes from its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on June 12. The meeting saw participation from a significant portion of its shareholders, with 99,165,184 common shares represented, amounting to 49.58% of all votes.

Director Elections

The election results for the board of directors highlighted the following votes:

• - Raymond Threlkeld: Received 83,398,357 votes (97.66% approval)
• - Sandeep Singh: Secured 85,272,115 votes (99.85% approval)
• - Robert Chausse: Gained 85,009,906 votes (99.55% approval)
• - Michael Vitton: Received 61,999,900 votes (72.60% approval)
• - Klaus Zeitler: Garnered 82,509,179 votes (96.62% approval)
• - Pamela O'Hara: Achieved 85,215,910 votes (99.79% approval)

These results indicate a strong shareholder confidence in the current board, particularly in Sandeep Singh and Pamela O'Hara, who received overwhelming support.

Appointment of Auditor

The shareholders also voted on the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the auditor for the company. The results were equally decisive, with 98,940,364 votes in favor (99.77%). Only 224,820 votes were withheld from this decision, indicating robust approval of the auditing firm’s credentials and past performance.

Future Outlook and Projects

As Western Copper continues to advance its strategic Casino Project—considered one of Canada's leading copper-gold endeavors—the company remains committed to responsible and sustainable mining practices. This commitment also includes ongoing collaboration with local First Nations and community stakeholders.

The Casino Project is pivotal for the company, representing not only significant potential for investor returns but also for local economies through job creation and infrastructure development. Western Copper emphasizes its dedication to using internationally recognized responsible mining technologies and practices, which reassure environmental and social governance (ESG) stakeholders.

For those interested in more details, a complete report of the voting results from the AGM will be available on regulatory websites including SEDAR (www.sedar.com) and EDGAR (www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml), as well as on Western Copper's official site.

Conclusion

As Western Copper and Gold Corporation pushes forward with its initiatives, they remain mindful of the challenges that lie ahead. The forward-looking statements issued by their management underline a clear intent and optimism about overcoming the hurdles associated with advancing the Casino Project and fulfilling shareholder expectations. For up-to-date information about their developments, visit Western Copper and Gold’s website.

On behalf of the board, Sandeep Singh, President and CEO, has expressed a commitment to transparency and progress as they navigate through this period of growth. This sense of assurance is vital for shareholders as they invest not only in the company but also in its vision for sustainable success.