Western Copper and Gold Corp T.WRN

Trade Commissioner for Japan

[EvenSteven27]

July 1st I am meeting Trade Commisioner for Japan, Government of Canada. He specializes in Mining and Metals. I know him well. Any questions from the house? We meet up when we can. He is Japanese, but employed by Government of Canada.

[CopperAndGold14]

Ask him if Sumitomo is taking steps to replace the concentrate they were getting from Minto. And if they are working with Yukon authorities to find a new operator for that mine.

[CopperAndGold14]

I was curious what became of your meeting with the Trade Commissioner? If you aren't bound by any confidentiality agreement, could you summarize it for us?

[EvenSteven27]

Koji-san had to cancel the meeting as he had to go to  Toronto on business. Bound by no agreements. Thanks for reminding me. Will talk to him at next opportune time. Cheers! 

[EvenSteven27]

Koji-san and I were talking today:  Wow it’s a huge topic. Japan is obviously keen to secure various critical minerals from its economic security perspective. Major Japanese trading houses group visited Quebec and Ontario mainly on battery materials projects in spring this year. Although I am not familiar with copper projects, I can easily assume major Japanese companies are currently