About

Who We Are

The Casino Project is being developed with the Yukon at its centre, shaped by local leadership, strong partnerships, and a long-term commitment to responsible development.

From environmental stewardship to meaningful community engagement, our work reflects the values and priorities of Yukoners.

Casino Mining Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Copper and Gold Corporation and holds 100% ownership of the Casino Property. The Project is currently undergoing a YESAB Panel Review — Yukon’s highest environmental and socio-economic assessment level.

We are committed to:

Prioritizing Yukoners' health, safety, and well-being

Protecting cultural values and the environment for future generations

Listening to the needs and priorities of local governments, residents, and businesses

Ensuring the Project aligns with local, national, and global best practices in responsible mining

The Casino Team

The Casino Project is led by an experienced management team with deep local expertise:

Mark E. Smith, P.E., P.Eng.

Chairman & Interim CEO

Mike Psihogios

President & CFO

Christian Roldan

Vice President, Technical

Calista Morrison

Senior Director

John Miller

Senior Director

Phil Emerson

Sr. Manager, Field Ops and Logistics

Nansen Tricker

Heavy Equipment Operator

Bob Dirk

COO

Sarah Zander

Administration Coordinator

Andrew Menezes

Environmental Manager

Yuliia Novosad

Documentation/Controls Manager

Chelsea Hamilton

Project Engineer

Shena Shaw

Vice President, Environmental & Community Affairs

Partners + Collaborators

Our partnerships ensure that Traditional Knowledge, environmental protections, and community interests remain central to project design and decision-making.

Casino Mining works closely with:

Yukon First Nations governments and citizens
Local communities, businesses, and residents
Yukon Government and Government of Canada
Environmental, engineering, and scientific experts
Independent technical review panels and advisors
The Mining Association of Canada

About Casino Mining Corporation

Since acquiring the property in 2006, Casino Mining has advanced the Project through detailed technical evaluations, environmental studies, and extensive community engagement to prepare the Project for regulatory review, construction, and long-term operation.

Casino Mining Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Copper and Gold Corporation.

The proposed Casino Project is located in Yukon’s Dawson Range, approximately 300 km northwest of Whitehorse.

The deposit contains copper, gold, molybdenum, and silver — critical minerals essential to Canada’s low-carbon future.