Western Copper and Gold has experienced unusual trading activity

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012

VANCOUVER, Dec. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Western Copper and Gold Corporation ("Western" or the "Company") (TSX:WRN; NYSE MKT:WRN) has no comment on unusual trading activity on the NYSE MKT (the "Exchange").

In view of the unusual market activity in the Company's stock, the Exchange has contacted the Company in accordance with its usual practice.  Western stated that its policy is not to comment on unusual market activity.

ABOUT WESTERN COPPER AND GOLD CORPORATION

Western Copper and Gold Corporation is a Vancouver-based exploration and development company with significant copper, gold and molybdenum resources and reserves.  The Company has 100% ownership of the Casino Project located in the Yukon Territory. The Casino Project is one of the world's largest open-pit gold, copper, silver and molybdenum deposits. For more information, visit www.westerncopperandgold.com.

SOURCE Western Copper and Gold Corporation