Mr. Dale Corman reports

WESTERN COPPER AND GOLD ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Western Copper and Gold Corp. has appointed Archie Lang to the board of directors. Effective today, Robert Byford has resigned from his position as a director.

Mr. Lang was elected to the Yukon Legislative Assembly for two terms between 2002 and 2011. During his tenure as an elected official, he served as the Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, the Minister of Highways and Public Works, and the Minister of Community Services.

Mr. Lang's work in those ministries provided him with in-depth knowledge of key issues surrounding the development of natural resources in the North. During his tenure as minister, Mr. Lang also assisted in managing the devolution of responsibility for these portfolios from Canada to Yukon and, in conjunction with the federal government and first nations, implemented the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act.

Dale Corman, chairman and chief executive officer, stated: "I am pleased that Archie has agreed to serve on Western's board of directors. His expertise will be invaluable to the company as it develops Canada's next premier copper-gold mine."

Mr. Corman added, "I would also like to thank Robert for his valued contribution to the company."

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