6-K
Western Copper & Gold Corp (WRN)
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 June 2024
Commission File Number: 001-35075
WESTERN COPPER AND GOLD CORPORATION
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Suite 1200 – 1166 Alberni Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 3Z3
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
☐ Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F
SUBMITTED HEREWITH
Exhibits
| 99.1 | News Release dated June 27, 2024 |
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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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| (Registrant) | ||
| Date: June 27, 2024 | By: | /s/ Paul West-Sells |
| Paul West-Sells | ||
| Title: | President |
Exhibit 99.1
WESTERN COPPER AND GOLD ANNOUNCES VOTING RESULTS FROM ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING
VANCOUVER, BC, June 27, 2024 /CNW/ - Western Copper and Gold Corporation ("Western" or the "Company") (TSX: WRN) (NYSE American: WRN) announces the voting results from the Company's Annual General and Special Meeting ("AGM") held on June 27, 2024.
A total of 101,875,249 common shares were represented at the AGM, representing 51.92% of the votes attached to all outstanding common shares as at the record date.
Shareholders voted in favour of setting the number of directors at seven (7) and elected all directors, as follows:
| Director | Votes For | % For | Votes Withheld | % Withheld |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Chausse | 90,608,768 | 99.84 % | 165,930 | 0.16 % |
| Tara Christie | 82,647,749 | 90.20 % | 8,979,661 | 9.80 % |
| Sandeep Singh | 91,295,444 | 99.64 % | 331,966 | 0.36 % |
| Raymond Threlkeld | 90,876,101 | 98.85 % | 1,018,642 | 1.11 % |
| Michael Vitton | 87,843,574 | 95.87 % | 3,783,836 | 4.13 % |
| Bill Williams | 83,566,754 | 91.20 % | 8,060,656 | 8.80 % |
| Klaus Zeitler | 83,576,626 | 91.21 % | 8,050,785 | 8.79 % |
Shareholders also approved: (i) the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors of the Company and authorized the directors to set their remuneration, (ii) unallocated stock options under the Company's stock option plan, (iii) unallocated rights under the Company's deferred share unit plan, (iv) unallocated rights under the Company's restricted share unit plan.
The Company's report of voting results will be available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com), EDGAR (www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml), and on the Company's website.
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.
The Company is committed to working collaboratively with our First Nations and local communities to progress the Casino project, using internationally recognized responsible mining technologies and practices. For more information, visit www.westerncopperandgold.com.
On behalf of the board,
"Sandeep Singh"
Sandeep Singh
Chief Executive Officer
Western Copper and Gold Corporation
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