Western Copper and Gold Corporation, an exploration stage company, engages in the exploration and development of mineral properties in Canada. The company has interests in the Casino mineral property located in Yukon, Canada. The Casino property holds porphyry deposits containing gold, copper, and molybdenum. The company was formerly known as Western Copper Corporation and changed its name to Western Copper and Gold Corporation in October 2011. Western Copper and Gold Corporation was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.