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Western Copper and Gold Announces Management Changes

VANCOUVER, BC–(Marketwired – January 20, 2016) – Western Copper and Gold Corporation (“Western” or the “Company”) (TSX: WRN) (NYSE MKT: WRN) is pleased to announce that Mr. Dale Corman, who has been Western’s Chief Executive Officer since 2006, has been appointed Executive Chairman and that Dr. Paul West-Sells has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer. These changes are part of standard succession planning and Mr. Corman will continue to be actively engaged in the development and oversight of the Company. The changes will be effective February 1, 2016.