Western Copper and Gold Backs Yukon-B.C. Grid Connect for Critical Minerals Development

Western Copper and Gold Corporation has welcomed the federal government’s decision to refer the Northwest Critical Conservation Corridor, including the proposed Yukon-B.C. Grid Connect, to the Major Projects Office to accelerate its development. The corridor aims to advance critical minerals development and clean power transmission while supporting Indigenous rights and project leadership. The Yukon-B.C. Grid Connect would link the Yukon’s isolated electrical grid to the Canadian grid, strengthening energy security and enabling responsible mineral development, including Western’s Casino Project. According to a Yukon Development Corporation report, the project could unlock up to C$7.6 billion per year in clean economic growth, support more than 36,000 long-term jobs, and enable up to 2,000 MW of new renewable energy, with the Casino Project identified as an anchor tenant. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Western Copper and Gold Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief via EDGAR, the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system operated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (Ref. ID: 0001062993-25-017012), on November 25, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here