Western Copper and Gold Corporation

Western Copper and Gold Corporation is an exploration stage company focused on the exploration and development of mineral properties in Canada. The company primarily explores for gold, copper, silver, and molybdenum deposits. Its flagship asset is the Casino mineral property located in Yukon, Canada, which is one of the largest copper-gold projects in North America. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Formerly known as Western Copper Corp., it rebranded to Western Copper and Gold Corporation in October 2011.

Western Copper and Gold Corporation is listed on the NYSE American exchange under the ticker symbol WRN. The company trades in US dollars (USD). As a Canadian-based company with its primary asset in Canada, listing on a US exchange provides access to a broader investor base. The use of USD for trading facilitates investment from international markets, particularly US investors.

Western Copper and Gold Corporation operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically within the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry. This industry includes companies involved in the exploration, extraction, and processing of metals and minerals that are not classified as precious metals or major industrial metals like iron or aluminum. The company's focus on copper, gold, silver, and molybdenum places it in this category, as these metals are essential for various industrial applications, including electronics, construction, and energy.

Western Copper and Gold Corporation is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The company's primary market is Canada, as its principal mineral property, the Casino project, is located in Yukon, Canada. The Casino project is a significant copper-gold-silver-molybdenum deposit in the Yukon Territory. While the company is listed on a US exchange, its operations and assets are concentrated in Canada, making it a Canadian-focused mining exploration company.