Western Copper and Gold Corporation, an exploration stage company, engages in the exploration and development of mineral properties in Canada.

The company explores for gold, copper, silver, and molybdenum deposits. Its principal property is the Casino mineral property that comprise 1,136 full and partial quartz claims, and 55 placer claims located in Yukon, Canada.

The company was formerly known as Western Copper Corporation and changed its name to Western Copper and Gold Corporation in October 2011.

The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.