Western Copper and Gold Announces Voting Results from Annual Shareholders' Meeting

Western Copper and Gold (TSX: WRN, NYSE American: WRN) released voting results from its June 12, 2026 annual general meeting.

Rhea-AI Summary

Western Copper and Gold (TSX: WRN, NYSE American: WRN) released voting results from its June 12, 2026 annual general meeting.

117,799,925 shares, or 52.21% of outstanding shares, were represented. All seven director nominees received over 92% support, and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was reappointed auditor with 98.58% of votes cast in favour.

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News Market Reaction – WRN

In the Jun 15 session, WRN gained 5.79%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

The stock moved +5.8% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the...

Analysis

The stock moved +5.8% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the high approval levels seen at the AGM, where all directors and the auditor received over 92% support. Historical news, including financings and corporate updates, has generally produced price moves consistent with their tone. Investors may still weigh prior dilution events and broader sector moves, so sustained gains could depend on future project milestones and governance stability indicated by this vote.

Key Figures

AGM participation: 117,799,925 shares AGM turnout: 52.21% Director support - Raymond Threlkeld: 93.20% for +5 more

AGM participation

117,799,925 shares

Shares represented at AGM (52.21% of outstanding)

AGM turnout

52.21%

Votes attached to all outstanding common shares

Director support - Raymond Threlkeld

93.20% for

Votes for director election at 2026 AGM

Director support - Klaus Zeitler

92.12% for

Votes for director election at 2026 AGM

Director support - Mark Smith

99.24% for

Highest support among directors at 2026 AGM

Auditor appointment support

98.58% for

Votes for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor

Auditor votes for

116,125,281

Votes for appointment of auditor at 2026 AGM

Auditor votes withheld

1,674,644

Votes withheld on auditor appointment at 2026 AGM

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jun 04

5 events

1. Jun 04

   Partnership update

   24h Move

   +1.0%

   Update on Mitsubishi Materials investor rights and Casino Project partnership.

2. Mar 26

   Annual results update

   24h Move

   +0.2%

   Reported 2025 results, strong cash balance and post-financing liquidity.

3. Feb 26

   Financing completion

   24h Move

   +2.1%

   Completion of $92M bought deal public offering for Casino Project funding.

4. Feb 20

   Prospectus filing

   24h Move

   +2.9%

   Filing of final short form prospectus for bought deal equity financing.

5. Feb 12

   Financing upsizing

   24h Move

   -7.7%

   Announcement of upsized C$80M bought deal financing and potential dilution.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

sedar+, edgar

2 terms

sedar+ regulatory

"The Company's report of voting results will be available on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca),"

SEDAR+ is Canada’s centralized online system where publicly traded companies submit required regulatory documents such as financial reports, prospectuses and disclosure statements. It gives investors a single, searchable place — like a public library or online filing cabinet — to check a company’s official records for transparency, compare performance, and verify material information before making investment decisions.

edgar regulatory

"SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca), EDGAR, (www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml), and on the Company's website."

EDGAR is a system used by companies to share important financial and business information with the public. It functions like an online filing cabinet where investors can access official reports and documents that help them understand a company's financial health and operations. This transparency allows investors to make more informed decisions, much like checking a company's report card before investing.

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 15, 2026) - Western Copper and Gold Corporation (TSX: WRN) (NYSE American: WRN) ("Western" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the voting results from the Company's annual general meeting of shareholders ("AGM") held on June 12, 2026.

A total of 117,799,925 common shares were represented at the AGM, accounting for 52.21% of the votes attached to all outstanding common shares as of the record date. Detailed results of the vote for the election of directors and the appointment of the auditor are set out below.

Voting results for the election of each of the directors are as follows:

Director	Votes For	% For	Votes Withheld	% Withheld
Raymond Threlkeld	97,505,073	93.20%	7,111,541	6.80%
Sandeep Singh	96,917,492	92.64%	7,699,122	7.36%
Robert Chausse	103,775,769	99.20%	840,845	0.80%
Pamela O'Hara	103,691,916	99.12%	924,698	0.88%
Mark Smith	103,824,505	99.24%	792,109	0.76%
Michael Vitton	103,320,022	98.76%	1,296,591	1.24%
Klaus Zeitler	96,372,518	92.12%	8,244,096	7.88%

 

Voting results for the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the auditor are as follows:

Votes For	% For	Votes Withheld	% Withheld
116,125,281	98.58%	1,674,644	1.42%

 

The Company's report of voting results will be available on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca), EDGAR, (www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml), and on the Company's website.

About Western Copper and Gold Corporation

Western Copper and Gold Corporation is advancing the Casino Project, Canada's premier copper-gold mine in the Yukon and one of the most economic greenfield copper-gold mining projects in the world.

The Company is committed to working collaboratively with First Nations and local communities to progress the Casino Project, using internationally recognized responsible mining technologies and practices.

For more information, visit www.westerncopperandgold.com.

On behalf of the board,

"Sandeep Singh"

Sandeep Singh
President and CEO
Western Copper and Gold Corporation

For more information, please contact:

Cameron Magee
Director, Investor Relations & Corporate Development
Western Copper and Gold Corporation

437-219-5576 or cmagee@westerncopperandgold.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation including the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "plans", "projects", "intends", "estimates", "envisages", "potential", "possible", "strategy", "goals", "opportunities", "objectives", or variations thereof or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements herein include statements regarding the expected impact of these appointments and the Company's plans and ability to advance the Casino Project, including technical work, permitting, and the timing of such activities.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual events to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such factors include but are not limited to the risk of unforeseen challenges in advancing the Casino Project, potential impacts on operational continuity, changes in general market conditions that could affect the Company's performance, and other risks and uncertainties disclosed in the Company's annual information form and Form 40-F for the most recently completed financial year and its other publicly filed disclosure documents.

Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable, such assumptions and factors as set out herein, and in the Company's annual information form and Form 40-F for the most recently completed financial year and its other publicly filed disclosure documents.

Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, other factors may cause results to be materially different from those anticipated, described, estimated, assessed or intended. These forward-looking statements represent the Company's views as of the date of this news release. There can be no assurance that any forward-looking statements will be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not intend to and does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements other than as required by applicable law.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/301443

FAQ

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What were the key voting results at Western Copper and Gold’s 2026 AGM (WRN)?

Shareholders approved all items at Western Copper and Gold’s June 12, 2026 AGM, including director elections and auditor appointment. According to the company, 117,799,925 shares, representing 52.21% of outstanding shares, were voted at the meeting.

How many Western Copper and Gold (WRN) shares were represented at the June 12, 2026 AGM?

A total of 117,799,925 Western Copper and Gold common shares were represented at the June 12, 2026 AGM. According to the company, this accounted for 52.21% of the votes attached to all outstanding common shares as of the record date.

What support did Western Copper and Gold (WRN) directors receive in the 2026 AGM vote?

All seven Western Copper and Gold director nominees received more than 92% of votes cast in favour at the 2026 AGM. According to the company, support ranged from 92.12% to 99.24% across individual directors based on votes for and withheld.

Who was appointed auditor for Western Copper and Gold (WRN) at the 2026 AGM?

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was appointed auditor for Western Copper and Gold at the 2026 AGM. According to the company, the auditor received 116,125,281 votes for, representing 98.58%, with 1,674,644 votes withheld, or 1.42% of votes cast.

Where can investors find detailed Western Copper and Gold (WRN) 2026 AGM voting results?

Detailed Western Copper and Gold 2026 AGM voting results are available on SEDAR+, EDGAR, and the company’s website. According to the company, the formal report of voting results has been filed on these regulatory and corporate disclosure platforms.