U. S. Gold Corp. Signs Engineering and Procurement Contract with Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power Company for CK Gold Project

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U.S. Gold Corp. (NASDAQ: USAU) has taken a significant step toward the development of its CK Gold Project in Wyoming by signing an engineering and procurement contract with Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power Company (CLFP), a Black Hills Corp. subsidiary. The agreement focuses on pre-construction planning and engineering for power facilities that will supply 30MW of power to the project.

CLFP's scope includes developing arrangement drawings, substation design, project scheduling, budgeting, land rights, environmental permitting, regulatory filings, and procurement of long-lead materials. This contract represents the first step toward constructing the powerline that will serve the CK Gold Project.

Positive

• Progress in infrastructure development with power supply agreement for CK Gold Project
• Secured partnership with established utility provider CLFP
• Clear advancement toward construction phase with comprehensive engineering scope

Negative

• Project still contingent on multiple regulatory approvals and permits
• Significant capital requirements for project development not yet addressed
• Timeline for actual construction and project completion remains uncertain

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Mining Development Specialist

U.S. Gold advances CK Gold Project by securing power infrastructure contract, a critical milestone toward potential mine construction.

The contract signing between U.S. Gold Corp's subsidiary and Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power represents a significant project development milestone. This agreement initiates the pre-construction planning, engineering, and procurement activities for providing the 30MW power capacity required for the CK Gold Project in Wyoming. This power infrastructure development is a critical path element for any mining operation.

The scope of engineering and procurement activities is comprehensive, including substation design, project scheduling, budgeting, land rights acquisition, environmental assessments, permitting, regulatory filings, and procurement of long-lead materials. These elements represent the foundational infrastructure groundwork necessary before actual mine construction can commence.

For mining projects, securing power supply arrangements early is strategically important as it addresses one of the major technical requirements and de-risks the development timeline. The 30MW power requirement indicates a medium-sized operation, consistent with the company's preliminary feasibility study conducted by Samuel Engineering. This contract suggests the company is methodically advancing through the project development sequence, though investors should note that several steps remain before potential production, including final permitting, financing, and construction decisions.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Gold Corp. ("U.S. Gold," the "Company," "we," "our" or "us") (Nasdaq: USAU) is pleased to announce that Gold King Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of U.S. Gold, has executed a contract with Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power ("CLFP"), a subsidiary of Black Hills Corp., the first step toward construction of the powerline to serve the CK Gold Project leading to the development of its wholly owned CK Gold Project (the "Project") situated in southeast Wyoming, U.S.A. CLFP is expected to begin pre-construction planning, engineering and procurement activities in preparation for the potential construction of facilities as would be necessary to provide power and energy to the Project.

It is anticipated that the 30MW of power needed by the Project will be provided from CLFP's electric power system to the Project. Mr. Kevin Francis, Vice President of Exploration & Technical Services of U.S. Gold Corp., said, "CLFP has provided us with excellent engineering support and power solutions that will enhance the CK Gold Project."

Engineering and procurement activities include:

• development of general arrangement drawings;
• substation design;
• development of the overall project schedule and budget;
• land rights, environmental and permitting;
• regulatory filings; and
• procurement of long lead time materials.

About USAU

U.S. Gold Corp. is a publicly traded, U.S. focused gold and copper exploration and development company. U.S. Gold Corp. has a portfolio of exploration properties. Our CK Gold Project is located in Southeast Wyoming and has a Preliminary Feasibility Study technical report, which was completed by Samuel Engineering Inc. Our Keystone exploration property is on the Cortez Trend in Nevada. Our Challis Gold Project is located in Idaho. For more information about U.S. Gold Corp., please https://www.usgoldcorp.com/.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "proposed," "aims," "anticipates", "forecast," "estimated," "believes," "continues" and "intend," among others. These forward-looking statements include statements related to CLFP beginning pre-construction planning, engineering and procurement activities in preparation for the potential construction of facilities necessary for the Project and providing the power needed for the Project. There are a number of factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, risks arising from market and other conditions; the prevailing market conditions for metal prices and mining industry cost inputs; environmental and regulatory risks; changes in interpretations of geological, geostatistical, metallurgical, mining or processing information; risks faced by junior companies generally engaged in exploration activities; whether U.S. Gold will be able to raise sufficient capital to develop the CK Gold Project and implement future drilling programs; the success or failure of future drilling programs; and other factors described in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which can be reviewed at www.sec.gov. The Company has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations and assumptions about future events. While management considers these expectations and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory, and other risks, contingencies, and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control. The Company undertakes no duty to correct or update any information contained herein.

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U.S. Gold Corp.
Investor Relations
+1 800 557 4550
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www.usgoldcorp.com

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FAQ

What is the power requirement for U.S. Gold Corp's CK Gold Project?

The CK Gold Project requires 30MW of power which will be provided from CLFP's electric power system.

What does the USAU contract with Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power include?

The contract includes pre-construction planning, engineering, and procurement activities such as substation design, project scheduling, budgeting, land rights, environmental permitting, and procurement of materials.

Where is U.S. Gold Corp's CK Gold Project located?

The CK Gold Project is located in southeast Wyoming, USA.

What are U.S. Gold Corp's main exploration properties?

U.S. Gold Corp has three main properties: the CK Gold Project in Wyoming, the Keystone exploration property on the Cortez Trend in Nevada, and the Challis Gold Project in Idaho.

Who is providing the power infrastructure for USAU's CK Gold Project?

Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power (CLFP), a subsidiary of Black Hills Corp., will provide the power infrastructure for the CK Gold Project.