Western Copper & Gold Corp 6-K, filed Aug 18, 2020
Western Copper & Gold Corp (WRN)
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Western Copper & Gold Corp filed this 6-K on August 18, 2020.
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of August, 2020
Commission File Number: 001-35075
WESTERN COPPER AND GOLD CORPORATION
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
15th Floor – 1040 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 4H1
(Address of principal executive offices)
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SUBMITTED HEREWITH
Exhibits
| 99.1 | News Release dated August 17, 2020 - Western Copper and Gold Announces Director Resignation |
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
| Western Copper and Gold Corporation | ||
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| Date: August 17, 2020 | By: | /s/ Paul West-Sells |
| Paul West-Sells | ||
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit 99.1

Western Copper and Gold Announces Director Resignation
VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 17, 2020 /CNW/ - Western Copper and Gold Corporation ("Western" or the "Company") (TSX: WRN; NYSE MKT: WRN) announces the resignation of Archie Lang from the Board of Directors of the Company, effective August 17^th^, 2020.
Executive Chairman Dale Corman stated: "Archie has been a great friend and a key player on our Board of Directors since 2014. We wish him all the best in the future."
ABOUT WESTERN COPPER AND GOLD CORPORATION
Western Copper and Gold Corporation is developing the Casino Project, Canada's premier copper-gold mine in the Yukon Territory and one of the most economic greenfield copper-gold mining projects in the world. For more information, visit www.westerncopperandgold.com.
On behalf of the board,
*"Paul West-Sells"*Dr. Paul West-Sells
President and CEO
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For further information: Western Copper and Gold Corporation, Chris Donaldson, Director, Corporate Development, 604.638.2520 or cdonaldson@westerncopperandgold.com
CO: Western Copper and Gold Corporation
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