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Lion Copper and Gold Corp. (OTCQB: LCGMF) details Douglas Stiles exit and advisory role

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Lion Copper and Gold Corp. reported a management transition involving Douglas Stiles, who has moved out of his executive role as Vice President of Sustainability and Environment. Stiles gave formal notice of his voluntary resignation on July 30, 2026, with an effective date of August 31, 2026, and the company states this was not due to any disagreement over operations, policies or practices.

Stiles has accepted the position of President of Silver Bow Mining Corp. and will continue to support Lion Copper and Gold as a strategic advisor, providing limited input on strategic permitting, environmental and project development matters. Management highlights that the permitting team he assembled for the Yerington Copper Project remains fully engaged and that the permitting program continues on schedule and without interruption.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Resignation effective date August 31, 2026 Effective date of Douglas Stiles’ resignation as VP of Sustainability and Environment
Resignation notice date July 30, 2026 Date Douglas Stiles gave official notice of his resignation
Transition announcement date July 28, 2026 Date the company announced Douglas Stiles’ transition from his executive role
Service on Yerington Copper Project three years Period over which Stiles helped advance the Yerington Copper Project
Regulation FD regulatory
"Item 7.01. Regulation FD. On July 28, 2026, the Registrant issued a news release"
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emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company check box referencing status under the Exchange Act"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
permitting program technical
"the permitting program continues on schedule and without interruption"
strategic advisor financial
"will continue to support Lion as a strategic advisor"

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FAQ

What management change did Lion Copper and Gold (LCGMF) disclose regarding Douglas Stiles?
Lion Copper and Gold disclosed that Douglas Stiles transitioned out of his role as Vice President of Sustainability and Environment and submitted a voluntary resignation effective August 31, 2026. The company stated his decision was not due to any disagreement over operations, policies, or practices.

When is Douglas Stiles’ resignation from Lion Copper and Gold (LCGMF) effective?
Douglas Stiles’ resignation is effective on August 31, 2026. He provided official notice on July 30, 2026, following a company announcement on July 28, 2026, and will shift from an executive position into a limited, ongoing advisory role.

Will Douglas Stiles continue working with Lion Copper and Gold (LCGMF) after his resignation?
Yes. After resigning his executive role, Douglas Stiles will remain a strategic advisor to Lion Copper and Gold, providing limited support on strategic permitting, environmental and project development matters, while a permitting team he helped assemble stays fully engaged.

What new position outside Lion Copper and Gold (LCGMF) has Douglas Stiles accepted?
Douglas Stiles has accepted the role of President of Silver Bow Mining Corp.. Lion Copper and Gold congratulated him on this appointment and acknowledged his significant contributions, particularly to advancing the Yerington Copper Project over the past three years.

How does the management transition affect the Yerington Copper Project at Lion Copper and Gold (LCGMF)?
The company states that the permitting team assembled under Douglas Stiles for the Yerington Copper Project remains fully engaged and that the permitting program continues on schedule and without interruption, while Stiles continues to advise on related strategic matters.

What disclosure did Lion Copper and Gold (LCGMF) make under Regulation FD?
Lion Copper and Gold reported under Regulation FD that it issued a news release on July 28, 2026 announcing Douglas Stiles’ transition from his executive management role and his continued involvement with the company as a strategic advisor.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
___________________________

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 28, 2026

LION COPPER AND GOLD CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

British Columbia 000-55139 98-1664106
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)

517 West Bridge St., Suite A
 Yerington, Nevada, United States 89447
 (Address of principal executive offices) (ZIP Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (775) 463-9600

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class   Trading Symbols   Name of each exchange on which registered
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b -2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☑

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On July 28, 2026, Lion Copper and Gold Corp. (the "Registrant") announced that Douglas Stiles had transitioned from his executive management role as Vice President of Sustainability and Environment of the Registrant. Mr. Stiles gave official notice of his resignation on July 30, 2026, with an effective date of August 31, 2026 (the "Resignation"). The Resignation was voluntary and was not the result of any disagreement with the Registrant on any matter relating to the Registrant's operations, policies or practices.

In connection with the Resignation, Mr. Stiles will continue to provide limited advisory support to the Registrant on strategic permitting, environmental and project development matters.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD.

On July 28, 2026, the Registrant issued a news release announcing the transition of Douglas Stiles from his executive management role with the Registrant. A copy of the news release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1.

The information and exhibits furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 are being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Item 9.01 Exhibits.

99.1* News release dated July 28, 2026
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

* This Exhibit is intended to be furnished to, and not filed with, the Commission pursuant to General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

      Lion Copper and Gold Corp.
Date: July 31, 2026   (Registrant)
     

/s/ John Banning
      John Banning, Chief Executive Officer

Lion Copper & Gold Announces Management Transition

Yerington, Nevada - July 28th, 2026

Lion Copper & Gold Corp. (CSE: LEO) (OTCQB: LCGMF) ("Lion" or the "Company") today announced that Douglas Stiles has transitioned from his executive management role with the Company and will continue to support Lion as a strategic advisor.

Mr. Stiles has accepted the position of President of Silver Bow Mining Corp. The Company congratulates Mr. Stiles on his appointment and appreciates his significant contributions to the advancement of the Yerington Copper Project.

John Banning, Chief Executive Officer, commented:

"Doug has played an important role in advancing the Yerington Copper Project over the last three years, and we thank him for his leadership and dedication. Under Doug's direction, the Company assembled a permitting team of high-caliber contractors and consultants with extensive, direct experience permitting mining projects in Nevada. That team remains fully engaged, and the permitting program continues on schedule and without interruption. We are pleased that Doug will continue to be available to the Company in an advisory capacity while taking on this new opportunity, and we wish him every success in his new role."

As part of the transition, Mr. Stiles will continue to provide limited advisory support to the Company on strategic permitting, environmental and project development matters.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

John Banning
Chief Executive Officer
Lion Copper and Gold Corp.

For more information, please contact:
Email: info@lioncg.com

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