Lion Copper and Gold secures US$31M from Nuton (Rio Tinto) for Stage 3 of Yerington Copper Project

LION COPPER & GOLD CORP.

Nuton exercised option to earn-in to Yerington Copper Project; will provide up to US$31M for DFS, permitting, and work programs.
Nuton has invested ~US$28M in Stages 1 and 2 (resource drilling, PEA, PFS) since the 2022 agreement.
Stage 3 aims to advance copper cathode production using Nuton's proprietary bio-heap-leach technology.
CEO John Banning calls it a pivotal milestone and vote of confidence in the district as near-term domestic copper supplier.

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