Leadership & Pay ·
Sandeep Singh steps down as CEO of Western Copper & Gold; Mark Smith interim, Psihogios named President
WRNWestern Copper & Gold Corp
Western Copper and Gold announced that Sandeep Singh will step down as President, Chief Executive Officer, and director effective October 31, 2026. The Board appointed Chairman Mark E. Smith as Interim CEO and promoted Michael Psihogios to President in addition to his role as CFO, both effective November 1, 2026. The company will initiate an executive search for a permanent CEO while advancing the Casino copper-gold project through regulatory review. As of September 30, 2026, the company held over C$120.6 million in cash and investments. Western Copper and Gold is a mining company focused on developing the Casino Project in Yukon.