Lion Copper and Gold Corp. has announced the completion and filing of an independent Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) for its wholly-owned Yerington Copper Project, situated in Lyon County, Nevada. This PFS, conducted in compliance with National Instrument 43-101 — the regulatory framework for mineral project disclosure — highlights the project’s capability to become a significant producer of refined copper cathodes in the United States, particularly within the historically rich Yerington Copper District.
The technical report was prepared by Samuel Engineering Inc. with contributions from independent Qualified Persons (QPs) and was funded by Nuton LLC, a strategic partner of Lion Copper and a venture of Rio Tinto. Notably, the results of the PFS align with the findings shared in the Company’s earlier news release dated August 1, 2025, affirming the consistency and reliability of the project’s key economic assumptions and estimates.
The comprehensive PFS Technical Report can be accessed on the Company’s official website as well as on SEDAR+. Key personnel involved in the project include John Banning, CEO of Lion Copper and Gold Corp., who is recognized as a Qualified Person under NI 43-101.
Lion Copper and Gold Corp. is currently focused on advancing its flagship copper project through an Option to Earn-in Agreement with Nuton LLC. As an innovative venture, Nuton aims to enhance Rio Tinto’s copper production capabilities with proprietary leaching technologies designed to economically extract copper from challenging ores, such as primary sulfides. This advancement could significantly boost domestic production of essential minerals to support energy transition initiatives.
Nuton’s technology boasts lower energy and water requirements than traditional mining methods and allows for copper cathode production directly at mine sites, creating a more efficient and sustainable supply chain. With a commitment to minimizing the environmental impact of copper production, Nuton emphasizes achieving the lightest ecological footprint and delivering positive community impacts across key areas including water, energy, land, materials, and society.
As Lion Copper and Gold Corp. moves forward, the company is keenly aware of numerous risks associated with mining and exploration activities, including capital access, competition, and economic conditions. As a matter of regulatory compliance, U.S. investors are advised that mineral resource and reserve disclosures differ under Canadian regulations compared to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission standards, which may affect comparability.
For more detailed information about the Yerington Copper Project and ongoing initiatives, stakeholders are encouraged to visit the Company’s official website as well as Nuton’s dedicated site for insights into their innovative copper processing solutions.
