Lion Copper and Gold receives US$30.5M from Nuton (Rio Tinto) for Yerington Copper Project

LION COPPER & GOLD CORP.

Received US$30.5 million from Nuton LLC (Rio Tinto subsidiary) under Stage 3 of earn-in agreement.
Funds will advance Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and permitting for Yerington Copper Project in Nevada.
CEO John Banning states funding validates project scale and enables work without significant shareholder dilution.
Project intends to pursue U.S. FAST-41 permitting to support domestic copper cathode supply for electrification and grid modernization.
DFS work will refine Nuton® technology to improve copper recoveries and reduce capital intensity and environmental footprint.

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