Western Copper submits YESAB information responses for Yukon Casino copper-gold project
WRN•Casino project permitting advances
Casino project permitting advanced with YESAB sufficiency responses filed July 15, 2026; a panel will be set once YESAB deems filings sufficient.
Ottawa support for Yukon-B.C. Grid Connect
Western Copper and Gold reported Ottawa will prioritize funding and regulatory support for the Yukon-B.C. Grid Connect transmission project.
The move aligns with Canada’s National Electricity Strategy, launched May 14, 2026, targeting a doubling of grid capacity by 2050.
Mitsubishi Materials restores its stake to about 5%
Mitsubishi Materials completed open-market purchases of 1,200,000 shares, restoring its Western stake to about 5%.
