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Lion Copper & Gold Corp. advances copper development projects in the Yerington, Nevada region, with news centered on the Yerington Copper Project, related MacArthur and Bear assets, and the company’s option earn-in agreement with Nuton LLC, a Rio Tinto venture. Recurring updates cover definitive feasibility study work, permitting activities, technical consultants, drilling programs, environmental studies, and the use of Nuton® copper leaching technology in project development.
Company news also includes capital and securities actions tied to project funding, including convertible debentures, warrants, common-share issuances for services, and proceeds directed toward land and mineral-right purchases for Yerington-area projects.
Lion Copper & Gold (OTCQB: LCGMF) submitted an initial application to list its common shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The company aims to increase U.S. investor visibility, broaden its shareholder base, and enhance trading liquidity while maintaining its Canadian Securities Exchange listing.
The proposed Nasdaq listing is subject to Nasdaq’s initial listing requirements, regulatory approvals, and customary processes, and there is no assurance the application will be approved or completed.
Lion Copper & Gold (OTCQB: LCGMF) appointed Maria Milagros “Millie” Paredes as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective June 22, 2026, succeeding Lei Wang, who becomes an advisor.
Paredes brings over 30 years of global mining and finance experience as Lion advances its Yerington Copper Project in Nevada.
Lion Copper & Gold (OTCQB: LCGMF) announced key technical milestones at its Yerington Copper Project on April 15, 2026. The company completed all DFS consultant engagements, held an on-site DFS and permitting kickoff workshop, and commenced multiple drilling programs including resource, piezometer and geotechnical campaigns to de-risk project design.
These steps align workstreams, confirm timelines and support reserve delineation, groundwater assessment and pit stability inputs for the DFS and permitting process.
Lion Copper & Gold (OTCQB: LCGMF, CSE: LEO) is advancing a Nevada copper project targeting production of 99.99% pure copper cathode for the U.S. domestic market. The effort is supported by a strategic agreement with Rio Tinto subsidiary Nuton and cites favorable permitting pathways to accelerate U.S. supply.
The announcement highlights project advancement, a strategic partner relationship, and focus on high-purity copper cathode for American manufacturers.
Lion Copper and Gold (OTCQB: LCGMF) appointed Samuel Engineering as lead consultant for the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and NEXUS Environmental Consultants as lead permitting consultant for the Yerington Copper Project in Nevada.
These engagements align with Nuton-funded Stage 3, under which Nuton has committed up to US$31 million to advance DFS, permitting, and technical development, and aim to progress the project toward inclusion under the FAST-41 permitting framework.
Lion Copper and Gold (OTCQB: LCGMF) received US$30.5 million from Nuton LLC (a Rio Tinto subsidiary) on January 26, 2026 under Stage 3 of a previously agreed earn-in to advance the Yerington Copper Project in Nevada.
The funding will support the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and permitting work, including technical optimization, engineering, environmental studies, and regulatory engagement. Lion CG plans to pursue qualification under the U.S. FAST-41 permitting framework. Nuton Technology is expected to be refined during DFS to target improved copper recoveries and lower capital intensity and environmental footprint.
Lion Copper and Gold (CSE: LEO; OTCQB: LCGMF) amended an existing advisory services agreement to allow payment of the monthly US$10,000 retainer in common shares instead of cash, effective December 1, 2025. The amendment does not change the scope of services.
Shares will be issued monthly at a quantity calculated using the 10-day volume-weighted average price for the ten trading days immediately preceding the first day of the applicable month. Issued shares will comply with Canadian Securities Exchange policies and applicable securities laws, and will be subject to Rule 144 resale restrictions under US securities law; the shares will not be registered under the US Securities Act.
Lion Copper and Gold (OTCQB: LCGMF) announced that Nuton LLC, a Rio Tinto subsidiary, has exercised its option and moved to Stage 3 of the earn-in for the Yerington Copper Project on November 24, 2025. Nuton will provide up to US$31M to fund a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS), mine permitting, and related engineering to advance copper cathode production using Nuton® bio-heap-leach technology.
To date Nuton has invested ~US$28M across resource drilling, environmental baseline work, a 2024 PEA and a Q3 2025 PFS. Next steps include final permitting submissions, detailed engineering, cost estimation, and district-scale evaluation.
Lion Copper and Gold (OTCQB: LCGMF) closed an oversubscribed non-brokered convertible debenture financing for US$2.7 million on November 6, 2025.
The Debentures carry 12% annual interest, 12-month maturity, and are convertible into common shares at US$0.0965 per share until November 6, 2026; interest may be settled in shares at the company's option. The company issued 27,979,274 detachable warrants exercisable at US$0.0965 until November 6, 2030.
Proceeds are intended to buy lands and mineral rights for the Yerington projects; the Debentures will be secured against those assets. One insider director purchased US$1.4 million of the Debentures, creating a related‑party position. All securities carry resale hold periods and are not registered in the United States.
Lion Copper and Gold (OTCQB: LCGMF) announced a non-brokered private placement of secured convertible debentures for gross proceeds of up to US$2,500,000 on October 29, 2025.
The Debentures pay 12% per annum, mature in 12 months, and are convertible at US$0.0965 per share. Interest may be settled in shares at the company's option. Proceeds will be used to purchase lands and associated mineral rights for the Yerington area projects, and the Debentures will be secured against those lands and rights.
The company will also issue up to 25,906,735 warrants exercisable at US$0.0965 for 60 months. One related-party subscription equals US$450,000; the company intends to rely on MI 61-101 exemptions. Securities are subject to hold periods and US resale restrictions.