U.S. GoldMining Files Formal Technical Report for Highly Positive Whistler Gold-Copper PEA

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U.S. GoldMining Inc. filed the formal technical reports for its Whistler Gold-Copper Project's Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA), confirming strong economics and advancing the project.

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• Formal Technical Report Filed

  The company filed the S-K 1300 and Canadian NI 43-101 technical reports for the Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) of its 100%-owned Whistler Gold-Copper Project in Alaska.

• Confirms Strong PEA Economics

  The PEA highlights an after-tax net present value (NPV) of $2.0 billion (at base prices) and an internal rate of return (IRR) of 33%, with an initial payback period of 2.1 years. At spot prices, the NPV increases to approximately $4.9 billion with a 62% IRR.

• Significant Production and Mine Life

  The project is projected to have annual production of 345,000 gold equivalent ounces over the first three years, with a life of mine average of 246,000 ounces over an initial 14.6-year mine life.

• Attractive Cost Profile and Exploration Potential

  Initial capital expenditures are estimated at $1.3 billion, including a 20% contingency, with All-In Sustaining Costs (AISC) of $1,046 per gold ounce. The PEA considers only one of three deposits, with additional exploration targets identified.

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U.S. GoldMining Inc. has formally filed the S-K 1300 and NI 43-101 technical reports for its Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) of the Whistler Gold-Copper Project. This filing provides regulatory validation and detailed support for the highly positive economic results previously announced on March 2, 2026, and further detailed in recent 8-K and 10-K filings. The PEA outlines robust project economics, including a significant after-tax net present value and internal rate of return, alongside a long mine life and attractive cost profile. This formal documentation is a critical step in advancing the project and provides a solid foundation for future development and exploration efforts, reinforcing investor confidence in the project's potential.