VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - July 06, 2015) - Western Copper and Gold
Corporation ("Western" or the "Company") (TSX: WRN) (NYSE MKT: WRN) and the
Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in ("TH") wish to jointly announce that Western's
wholly-owned subsidiary, Casino Mining Corp. ("CMC") and TH have entered
into an initial Agreement for Co-Operation in Project Assessment and Other
Matters (the "Agreement") relating to the Casino Project.
A portion of the Casino property is situated within TH's Traditional
Territory.
The Agreement commits the parties to work cooperatively to review, evaluate
and discuss the Casino Project and lays the foundation for establishing
future agreements relating to the Project. The components of the Agreement
will assist CMC and TH to maintain a mutually beneficial and respectful
relationship going forward.
"This is yet another important step forward for the Casino Project," said
Paul West-Sells, President of CMC. "Creating a base for ongoing positive and
co-operative relations with TH is a key component as we work diligently on
obtaining the necessary permits and move towards beginning construction. I
look forward to working together with Chief Joseph and the rest of TH to
bring the Casino Project forward."
"The Tr'ondek Hwech'in are pleased to be able to provide effective input
into the proposed Casino project," added Chief Roberta Joseph. "We are
committed to forging partnerships to support and ensure responsible mining
within our Traditional Territory."
ABOUT TR'ONDËK HWËCH'IN
The Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in are a Yukon First Nation based in Dawson
City, Yukon. The citizenship of roughly 1,200 includes descendants of the H&
#228;n-speaking people who have lived along the Yukon River in Tr'ondëk
Hwëch'in Traditional Territory for millennia, and a diverse mix of
families descended from Gwich'in, Northern Tutchone and other language
groups.
ABOUT WESTERN COPPER AND GOLD CORPORATION
Western Copper and Gold Corporation is focused on advancing the Casino
Project, one of the world's largest copper, gold, silver and molybdenum
deposits, located in Yukon, Canada. For more information, visit www
