Company Overview

Lion Copper and Gold Corp. is a mineral exploration and development company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and advancement of copper and gold assets in the United States. The company operates within the base and precious metals mining industry, with a strategic emphasis on copper due to its importance in electrification, renewable energy, and infrastructure development. Lion Copper and Gold Corp. does not currently operate producing mines and generates no operating revenue, as its activities are primarily exploration and project development.

The company’s principal asset and core value driver is the Yerington Copper Project, a large, historically mined copper district located in Nevada. Lion Copper and Gold Corp. is positioned as a redevelopment and consolidation play, seeking to unlock value from previously producing or partially developed assets using modern geological modeling and exploration techniques. The company traces its origins to earlier exploration entities and adopted its current name to reflect its strategic focus on copper and gold, particularly in politically stable, mining-friendly jurisdictions in the United States.

Business Operations

Lion Copper and Gold Corp.’s business operations are centered on mineral exploration, resource evaluation, and project advancement. Its primary operating segment is Mineral Exploration and Development, through which the company conducts geological mapping, drilling programs, historical data verification, metallurgical testing, and economic studies. The company’s operations are predominantly domestic, with activities concentrated in the western United States.

The company’s flagship asset, the Yerington Copper Project, encompasses multiple deposits, including the historically known Ann Mason and MacArthur copper deposits. The project benefits from extensive historical drilling and past production infrastructure in the region. Lion Copper and Gold Corp. controls these assets through wholly owned subsidiaries, including Yerington Copper Corp., which holds the underlying mineral rights and project interests. As of publicly available disclosures, the company does not report any material joint ventures or operating partnerships generating revenue, and its operations are funded primarily through equity financing.

Strategic Position & Investments

Strategically, Lion Copper and Gold Corp. is focused on advancing the Yerington Copper Project toward higher stages of technical and economic evaluation, including updated mineral resource estimates and potential preliminary economic assessments. The company’s growth strategy emphasizes brownfield redevelopment, leveraging historical data and existing infrastructure to reduce exploration risk relative to greenfield projects.

The company has made targeted investments in land consolidation and claim acquisitions within the Yerington mining district to secure district-scale control. No major transformative acquisitions outside of the Yerington area have been conclusively verified based on available public disclosures. Lion Copper and Gold Corp.’s strategic exposure aligns with long-term demand trends for copper driven by electric vehicles, grid expansion, and decarbonization initiatives, though the timing and economic viability of development remain dependent on permitting, financing, and commodity market conditions.

Geographic Footprint

Lion Copper and Gold Corp.’s operational footprint is concentrated in North America, with its primary activities located in Nevada, United States, a jurisdiction recognized for established mining infrastructure and regulatory frameworks. The company is headquartered in Canada, reflecting its status as a Canadian-listed issuer, while its core assets and exploration programs are U.S.-based.

The company does not report active operations or investments outside the United States. Its geographic focus reflects a strategy of operating exclusively in stable, low geopolitical-risk regions with a long history of mining activity and skilled labor availability.

Leadership & Governance

Lion Copper and Gold Corp. is led by a management team with experience in mineral exploration, mining finance, and public company governance. The leadership’s stated strategic vision emphasizes disciplined capital allocation, technical validation of historical resources, and responsible project advancement in established mining jurisdictions.

Key executives and directors include:

• Stephen Dischler – President and Chief Executive Officer
• David Stadnyk – Chief Financial Officer
• John E. McConnell – Chairman of the Board
• J. Scott Berdahl – Director
• Michael H. Nobbs – Director

The board and management team collectively provide oversight of exploration strategy, financial reporting, and long-term corporate development. No conflicting information regarding current executive roles was identified in recent public disclosures; however, executive responsibilities in junior exploration companies may overlap and evolve based on project stage and financing activities.