Paramount Gold Receives Permit Extension from Malheur County for its Proposed Grassy Mountain Underground Mine

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Paramount Gold Nevada (NYSE American: PZG) has secured a crucial two-year extension for both its Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Sage Grouse Permit (SGP) from the Malheur County Planning Department. The approval was granted during a public meeting on July 23rd, 2025 for the company's proposed Grassy Mountain Underground Mine project.

CEO Rachel Goldman emphasized the significance of Malheur County's continued support as a key stakeholder in the Grassy Mountain development. The company plans to proceed with final permitting steps to advance towards a construction decision in the near term.

Positive

• Secured two-year extension for both Conditional Use Permit and Sage Grouse Permit
• Maintained positive relationship with key local stakeholders
• Project advancing towards construction decision phase

Negative

• Still pending final permitting approvals from Federal and State agencies

WINNEMUCCA, Nev., July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. (NYSE American: PZG) (“Paramount” or the “Company”) announced today that it has received approval for a two-year extension of its Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Sage Grouse Permit (SGP) during a public meeting of the Malheur County Planning Department held on July 23rd, 2025.

Paramount’s CEO Rachel Goldman stated, “We appreciate the ongoing support from Malheur County as one of our key stakeholders in the development of Grassy Mountain. We look forward to continued collaboration with Federal and State agencies as we advance through final permitting steps in the short-term to move Grassy to a construction decision.”

About Paramount Gold Nevada Corp.

Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. is a U.S. based precious metals exploration and development company. Paramount’s strategy is to create shareholder value through exploring and developing its mineral properties and to realize this value for its shareholders in three ways: by selling its assets to established producers; entering joint ventures with producers for construction and operation; or constructing and operating mines for its own account.

Paramount holds a 100% interest in three projects: Grassy Mountain; Sleeper and Bald Peak.

The Grassy Mountain Gold Project ("Grassy") consists of approximately 8,200 acres located on private and BLM land in Malheur County, Oregon. Grassy contains a gold-silver deposit (100% located on private land) for which results of a positive Feasibility Study have been released and key permitting milestones accomplished.

The Sleeper Gold Project is in Northern Nevada, the world’s premier mining jurisdiction. The Sleeper Gold Project, which includes the former producing Sleeper mine, totals 2,474 unpatented mining claims (approximately 44,917 acres).

The drill ready Bald Peak Project in Nevada consists of approximately 2,260 acres.

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This release and related documents may include "forward-looking statements" and “forward-looking information” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) pursuant to applicable United States and Canadian securities laws. Paramount’s future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans or prospects constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other applicable securities laws. Words such as "believes," "plans," "anticipates," "expects," "estimates" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although these words may not be present in all forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements included in this news release include, without limitation, statements with respect to the timing and success of the permitting of the Grassy Mountain Gold Project. Forward-looking statements are based on the reasonable assumptions, estimates, analyses and opinions of management made in light of its experience and its perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances at the date that such statements are made, but which may prove to be incorrect. Management believes that the assumptions and expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable. Assumptions have been made regarding, among other things: the conclusions made in the feasibility study for the Grassy Mountain Gold Project (the “FS”); the quantity and grade of resources included in resource estimates; the accuracy and achievability of projections included in the FS; Paramount’s ability to carry on exploration and development activities, including construction; the timely receipt of required approvals and permits; the price of silver, gold and other metals; prices for key mining supplies, including labor costs and consumables, remaining consistent with current expectations; work meeting expectations and being consistent with estimates and plant, equipment and processes operating as anticipated. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: uncertainties involving interpretation of drilling results; environmental matters; the ability to obtain required permitting; equipment breakdown or disruptions; additional financing requirements; the completion of a definitive feasibility study for the Grassy Mountain Gold Project; discrepancies between actual and estimated mineral reserves and mineral resources, between actual and estimated development and operating costs and between estimated and actual production; the global epidemics, pandemics, or other public health crises, including the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global health pandemic, and the spread of other viruses or pathogens and the other factors described in Paramount’s disclosures as filed with the SEC and the Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta Securities Commissions.
Except as required by applicable law, Paramount disclaims any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this document.

Paramount Gold Nevada Corp.
Rachel Goldman, CEO and Director
Christos Theodossiou, Director of Corporate Communications
844.488.2233
Twitter: @ParamountNV

FAQ

What permits did Paramount Gold (PZG) receive extensions for in July 2025?

Paramount Gold received two-year extensions for both its Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Sage Grouse Permit (SGP) from the Malheur County Planning Department.

When did Malheur County approve Paramount Gold's permit extensions?

The permit extensions were approved during a public meeting on July 23rd, 2025.

What is the next step for Paramount Gold's Grassy Mountain project?

The company will continue working with Federal and State agencies on final permitting steps to move towards a construction decision.

Who is the CEO of Paramount Gold Nevada (PZG)?

Rachel Goldman is the CEO of Paramount Gold Nevada.

Where is Paramount Gold's Grassy Mountain project located?

The Grassy Mountain Underground Mine project is located in Malheur County.