Form 8-K

8-K — LION COPPER & GOLD CORP.

Accession: 0001062993-26-003954

Filed: 2026-07-31

Period: 2026-07-28

CIK: 0001339688

SIC: 1000 (METAL MINING)

Item: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

Item: Regulation FD Disclosure

Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

___________________________

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

July 28, 2026

LION COPPER AND GOLD CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

British Columbia

000-55139

98-1664106

(State or other jurisdiction

(Commission

(IRS Employer

of incorporation)

File Number)

Identification No.)

517 West Bridge St., Suite A

Yerington, Nevada, United States

89447

(Address of principal executive offices) (ZIP Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (775) 463-9600

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbols

Name of each exchange on which registered

—

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b -2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☑

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On July 28, 2026, Lion Copper and Gold Corp. (the "Registrant") announced that Douglas Stiles had transitioned from his executive management role as Vice President of Sustainability and Environment of the Registrant. Mr. Stiles gave official notice of his resignation on July 30, 2026, with an effective date of August 31, 2026 (the "Resignation"). The Resignation was voluntary and was not the result of any disagreement with the Registrant on any matter relating to the Registrant's operations, policies or practices.

In connection with the Resignation, Mr. Stiles will continue to provide limited advisory support to the Registrant on strategic permitting, environmental and project development matters.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD.

On July 28, 2026, the Registrant issued a news release announcing the transition of Douglas Stiles from his executive management role with the Registrant. A copy of the news release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1.

The information and exhibits furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 are being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Item 9.01 Exhibits.

99.1*

News release dated July 28, 2026

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* This Exhibit is intended to be furnished to, and not filed with, the Commission pursuant to General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Lion Copper and Gold Corp.

Date:

July 31, 2026

(Registrant)

/s/ John Banning

John Banning, Chief Executive Officer

EX-99.1 — EXHIBIT 99.1

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Lion Copper & Gold Announces Management Transition

Yerington, Nevada - July 28th, 2026

Lion Copper & Gold Corp. (CSE: LEO) (OTCQB: LCGMF) ("Lion" or the "Company") today announced that Douglas Stiles has transitioned from his executive management role with the Company and will continue to support Lion as a strategic advisor.

Mr. Stiles has accepted the position of President of Silver Bow Mining Corp. The Company congratulates Mr. Stiles on his appointment and appreciates his significant contributions to the advancement of the Yerington Copper Project.

John Banning, Chief Executive Officer, commented:

"Doug has played an important role in advancing the Yerington Copper Project over the last three years, and we thank him for his leadership and dedication. Under Doug's direction, the Company assembled a permitting team of high-caliber contractors and consultants with extensive, direct experience permitting mining projects in Nevada. That team remains fully engaged, and the permitting program continues on schedule and without interruption. We are pleased that Doug will continue to be available to the Company in an advisory capacity while taking on this new opportunity, and we wish him every success in his new role."

As part of the transition, Mr. Stiles will continue to provide limited advisory support to the Company on strategic permitting, environmental and project development matters.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

John Banning

Chief Executive Officer

Lion Copper and Gold Corp.

For more information, please contact:

Email: info@lioncg.com

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