Lion Copper adds CEO John Banning to board; cites Yerington DFS, Nuton's US$30M Stage 3 investment

LION COPPER & GOLD CORP.

John Banning, President and CEO since 2024 (previously COO), appointed to the board of directors effective September 29, 2026; no additional compensation as a director.
Banning was not appointed to any board committees; company states there are no arrangements or understandings with any other person regarding his selection.
News release credits Banning with completing the Yerington Copper Project Pre-Feasibility Study and advancing it into definitive feasibility study and permitting.
Press release also cites roughly US$30 million in Stage 3 investment from Nuton, a Rio Tinto venture, secured during his leadership.
Bear Deposit maiden resource defined: Indicated 6.71 billion lb contained copper (1,064Mt @ 0.29% Cu) and Inferred 8.77 billion lb (1.770Mt @ 0.22% Cu).

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