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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)

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

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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).

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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



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