Western Copper and Gold Corporation Overview
Pro stress-test →Western Copper and Gold is an exploration and development stage company engaged in the exploration and development of mineral properties in Canada, exploring for gold, copper, silver, and molybdenum deposits. The company 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.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The Casino deposit hosts nearly 21 million ounces of gold and 11 billion pounds of copper with robust economics showing a 27-year mine life, $2.33 billion NPV after tax, and 3-year payback period. Casino has attracted strategic investments from Rio Tinto and Mitsubishi Materials, providing Western access to additional operational funding and technical knowledge.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Western is positioned to leverage growing global copper demand and is focused on developing Canada's premier copper-gold project with the Casino deposit being one of the largest in Canada. Primary competitors include other advanced-stage copper explorers like Copper Mountain Mining, Teck Resources' growth projects, and major producers seeking high-quality greenfield assets.
Industry Context
Western Copper and Gold Corporation operates in Precious Metals and Mining Exploration.
Key facts
Founded: 2006 · Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada · Employees: N/A · Revenue: N/A · Market cap: $873M CAD