U.S. GoldMining Provides Updates on the 2026 Exploration Program and District Infrastructure Catalysts at its 100% Owned Whistler Project, Alaska

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U.S. GoldMining (NASDAQ: USGO) updated its 2026 exploration program at the 100%-owned Whistler Gold-Copper Project in Alaska. Camp opening and drill pad construction are underway, with drilling expected in the coming weeks.

The program builds on a Whistler PEA outlining an after-tax NPV5% of $2.0 billion, 33% IRR, and 2.1-year payback, using base-case prices of $3,200/oz gold and $4.50/lb copper. A nearby 1.25‑GW Terra Energy Center power project, supported by an $89M DOE grant, could enhance regional infrastructure and long-term energy options.

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Positive

• 2026 Whistler exploration program ahead of schedule and on budget
• Drill pads being constructed, drilling expected to start within weeks
• PEA after-tax NPV5% of $2.0 billion based on Indicated Resources
• PEA internal rate of return of 33% with 2.1-year initial payback
• DOE grants $89M to nearby 1.25-GW Terra Energy Center project
• Potential future power source and support for West Susitna Access Road

Negative

• Whistler PEA is preliminary and based on numerous assumptions
• Company notes there is no certainty the PEA economic assessment will be realized

Key Figures

After-tax NPV5%: $2.0 billion Internal Rate of Return: 33% Payback Period: 2.1 years +5 more

8 metrics

After-tax NPV5% $2.0 billion Whistler PEA base case

Internal Rate of Return 33% Whistler PEA base case

Payback Period 2.1 years Whistler PEA base case

DOE Funding $89M Grant to Terra Energy Center near Whistler

Power Plant Capacity 1.25 gigawatt Proposed Terra Energy Center facility

COMEX Copper Futures $6.64/lb Recent record high vs PEA base price

Gold Price Assumption $3,200/oz Base-case price in 2026 Whistler PEA

Copper Price Assumption $4.50/lb Base-case price in 2026 Whistler PEA

Market Reality Check

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USGO showed a -5.71% move while peers were mixed: FURY up 2.17%, ATLX down 3.9%, LGO down 5.12%, GRO up 0.45%, NVA down 1.82%. Momentum scanner also flagged OMEX, FURY, GRO, and LGO with both up and down moves, supporting a stock-specific move for USGO.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Apr 20 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Apr 20	Exploration mobilization	Positive	-0.5%	Company mobilized 2026 exploration program targeting district-scale discoveries.
Mar 23	PEA report filing	Positive	+5.5%	Filed S-K 1300 and NI 43-101 technical reports for Whistler PEA.
Mar 05	VP appointment	Positive	-4.1%	Named VP Project Development to lead Whistler project execution.
Mar 02	Parent congratulates PEA	Positive	+20.7%	Majority owner highlighted positive initial PEA and district exploration.
Mar 02	PEA announcement	Positive	+20.7%	Announced positive Whistler PEA with strong NPV, IRR and mine plan metrics.

Pattern Detected

Recent Whistler-related news has generally been positive, with three of five past announcements seeing aligned positive price reactions and two showing negative divergence, indicating mixed but often favorable responses to major project milestones.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, U.S. GoldMining has advanced its Whistler project through a series of milestones. On Mar 2, the company announced a positive PEA with after-tax NPV5% around $2B and 33% IRR, which coincided with a 20.71% move. Subsequent filings and leadership appointments in March supported project development. The April 2026 mobilization of the exploration program laid groundwork that this June update builds upon.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement advances U.S. GoldMining’s 2026 exploration program while reinforcing the Whistler...

Analysis

This announcement advances U.S. GoldMining’s 2026 exploration program while reinforcing the Whistler PEA base case of $2.0B after-tax NPV5% and 33% IRR. New regional catalysts include an $89M DOE grant for a nearby 1.25 GW power project and record copper futures at $6.64/lb versus the PEA’s $4.50/lb assumption. Investors may watch drill results, infrastructure developments, and future technical updates to gauge project de-risking.

Key Terms

preliminary economic assessment, npv5%, irr, carbon capture and storage, +2 more

6 terms

preliminary economic assessment technical

"The upcoming exploration strategy is designed to build upon the recent Whistler initial assessment ("PEA")"

A preliminary economic assessment is an initial analysis that estimates the potential profitability and feasibility of a project or resource, such as a new mineral deposit or development venture. It provides a rough idea of costs, benefits, and risks, helping investors decide whether to pursue more detailed studies. This early evaluation is important because it offers a snapshot of whether the project is worth further investment and development.

npv5% financial

"outlines an after-tax net present value at a 5% discount rate ("NPV5%") of $2.0 billion"

Net present value at a 5% discount rate (NPV 5%) measures the current worth of a sequence of expected future cash flows after shrinking them by 5% per year, like comparing getting money now versus in the future with a 5% annual “cost” for waiting. Investors use NPV 5% to judge whether an investment or project creates value: a positive number suggests the returns exceed that 5% benchmark, while a negative number implies the money would be better used elsewhere.

irr financial

"a 33% internal rate of return ("IRR"), and initial payback of 2.1 years"

IRR (Internal Rate of Return) is the annualized percentage return an investment is expected to produce based on its projected series of cash outflows and inflows; mathematically, it’s the rate that makes the present value of those cash flows balance to zero. Investors use IRR to compare and rank projects or investments—similar to comparing the interest rates on savings accounts—to judge which offers the best return for the time and risk involved.

carbon capture and storage technical

"a new 1.25-gigawatt power plant with carbon capture and storage, located just 30 miles east"

Carbon capture and storage is a set of technologies that remove carbon dioxide from industrial emissions or the air and keep it isolated, usually by compressing it and injecting it deep underground for long-term storage. For investors, it matters because it can lower a company's regulatory and climate risk, create new revenue or cost opportunities, and influence future demand for energy, materials, and services—think of it as a vacuum and lockbox that helps firms meet emissions limits and avoid penalties or lost market share.

s-k 1300 regulatory

"prepared under subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K under the U.S. Securities act of 1933 ("S-K 1300")"

Regulation S-K Item 1300 is a U.S. securities disclosure rule that requires public companies to report how they manage cybersecurity risks and to promptly disclose material cyber incidents. Think of it as a requirement to tell investors both the company’s “cyber health” plan and any major break-ins, similar to a homeowner explaining their alarm system and alerting neighbors after a burglary. This helps investors assess operational risk and potential financial or reputational impact.

ni 43-101 regulatory

"the Canadian National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") technical report titled "Whistler Gold-Copper Project""

A Canadian regulatory standard that sets the rules for how mining and exploration companies must report mineral resources and reserves, requiring technical reports prepared or signed off by an independent, certified expert. It matters to investors because it creates a consistent, transparent “inspection report” for mining projects, making it easier to compare prospects, judge the reliability of claims, and assess geological and financial risk before investing.

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - U.S. GoldMining Inc. (NASDAQ: USGO) ("U.S. GoldMining" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on the 2026 planned exploration program (the "Program") at its Whistler Gold-Copper Project in Alaska ("Whistler" or the "Project").

Highlights:

• Camp Opening and Drill Setup Underway: The Company has successfully mobilized all critical equipment and consumables to the Project ahead of schedule. Crews are actively constructing drill pads at high priority targets, with the drilling crew expected to mobilize to site to commence drilling in the coming weeks.
  
  
• Executing the Growth Strategy: The Program will feature diamond core drilling focused on high-priority targets within the Whistler – Raintree area (see Figure 1). The objective is to develop a pipeline of discoveries that can underpin significant step-out growth opportunities for the Project.
  
  
• Building on a Strong, Conservative Economic Foundation: The upcoming exploration strategy is designed to build upon the recent Whistler initial assessment ("PEA")¹ (see news release March 2, 2026). The PEA, which incorporates only the Indicated Resources from the Whistler deposit, outlines an after-tax net present value at a 5% discount rate ("NPV5%") of $2.0 billion, a 33% internal rate of return ("IRR"), and initial payback of 2.1 years, at base case prices.
  
  
• New District-Scale Infrastructure Catalysts: The Company congratulates its neighbor Terra Energy Center ("TEC"), on receiving $89M in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") to assess the viability for commissioning a new 1.25-gigawatt power plant with carbon capture and storage, located just 30 miles east of Whistler. Along with Whistler, the TEC project represents another major resource development project that underpins the business case for the State-proposed West Susitna Access Road. TEC also offers a potential long-term, energy alternative for optimizing future Whistler mining development studies.

Tim Smith, Chief Executive Officer of U.S. GoldMining commented: "We are pleased to report that our 2026 exploration program is ahead of schedule and on budget. Drill site preparation is actively underway, and we look forward to turning the drills in the coming weeks. Despite the recent volatility in global markets since the release of our Whistler PEA in early March, we remain highly confident in our ability to build upon the Project's already strong economic and resource fundamentals through active exploration and systematic de-risking.

Furthermore, we are seeing powerful macro and regional catalysts align for Whistler. Copper fundamentals remain exceptionally strong due to tightening supply and structural deficits, with COMEX futures breaking record highs of $6.64/lb earlier this month – well above the $4.50/lb base case prices used in our PEA. Regionally, the recent DOE grant awarded to the proposed neighboring Terra Energy Center is a significant milestone for the district. In the short term, it greatly strengthens the business case for the West Susitna Access Road, and in the longer term, it introduces a potential reliable energy source for Whistler."

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1 All references to dollar amounts are to United States dollars unless otherwise stated. Base-case prices used in the 2026 Whistler PEA are $3,200 per ounce gold, $4.50 per pound copper, and $37.50 per ounce silver, based on long term market consensus prices as of February 2026.

Whistler PEA

For further information, please see the technical report summary titled "Whistler Gold-Copper Project, S-K 1300 Technical Report Summary and Initial Assessment with Economic Analysis, Alaska, United States of America" (the "S-K 1300 Report") prepared under subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K under the U.S. Securities act of 1933 ("S-K 1300") and the Canadian National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") technical report titled "Whistler Gold-Copper Project, NI 43-101 Technical Report and Preliminary Economic Assessment", each dated effective March 2, 2026. The S-K-1300 Report is available under the Company's profile at www.sec.gov and the NI 43-101 Report is available under its profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

Technical Information

The results of the PEA contained herein are preliminary in nature and are intended to provide an initial assessment of the Project's economic potential and development options of the Project. Among other things, the PEA, including its mine schedule, cost estimates and economic assessment, includes numerous assumptions and there can be no certainty that this economic assessment may be realized.

Tim Smith, P.Geo., Chief Executive Officer of the Company, has supervised the preparation of this news release and has reviewed the additional scientific and technical information contained herein. Mr. Smith is a qualified person as defined under NI 43-101 and S-K 1300.

About U.S. GoldMining Inc.

U.S. GoldMining Inc. is an exploration and development company focused on advancing the 100% owned Whistler Gold-Copper Project, located 105 miles (170 kilometers) northwest of Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.A. The Whistler Project consists of several gold-copper porphyry deposits and exploration targets within a large regional land package entirely on State of Alaska mining claims totaling approximately 53,700 acres (217.5 square kilometers).

For further information regarding the Project, refer to previous technical disclosures available on the Company's website and under the Company's respective profiles at www.sec.gov and www.sedarplus.ca.

Visit www.usgoldmining.us for more information.

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for the statements of historical fact contained herein, the information presented in this news release constitutes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States federal securities laws and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Such statements include statements with regard to the Company's plans and expectations regarding the Project, the results of the PEA, expectations regarding the Project and its future exploration and development potential, the anticipated benefits of governmental initiatives and proposed regional infrastructure, and expectations regarding future exploration plans. Words such as "expects", "anticipates", "plans", estimates" and "intends" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on U.S. GoldMining's current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and assumptions that are difficult to predict and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and other factors include, among others, fluctuating commodity prices, risks inherent with preliminary economic assessments and mineral resource estimation generally, economic risks, changing economic factors, including those impacting estimated costs and expenditures and economic returns under the PEA, variations in the underlying assumptions associated with the estimation or realization of mineral resources, the availability of capital to fund programs and future development work, accidents, labor disputes and other risks of the mining industry including, without limitation, those associated with the environment, delays in obtaining governmental approvals or permits, title disputes other risks inherent in the exploration and development of mineral properties and the other risk factors set forth in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov and Canadian Securities Administrators at www.sedarplus.ca. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of this date, and U.S. GoldMining does not undertake any duty to update such information except as required under applicable law.

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FAQ

What is U.S. GoldMining’s 2026 exploration program at the Whistler Project (NASDAQ: USGO)?

U.S. GoldMining’s 2026 Whistler program focuses on diamond core drilling of high-priority targets in the Whistler–Raintree area. According to U.S. GoldMining, camp opening and drill pad construction are underway, with drilling crews expected on site in the coming weeks.

What are the key economic metrics of U.S. GoldMining’s Whistler PEA for USGO shareholders?

The Whistler PEA outlines an after-tax NPV5% of $2.0 billion, a 33% IRR, and a 2.1-year initial payback. According to U.S. GoldMining, this assessment is based only on Indicated Resources from the Whistler deposit and is preliminary in nature.

How does the Terra Energy Center DOE funding affect U.S. GoldMining’s Whistler Project (USGO)?

The neighboring Terra Energy Center received an $89M DOE grant for a proposed 1.25‑GW power plant 30 miles from Whistler. According to U.S. GoldMining, this strengthens the business case for the West Susitna Access Road and may offer a long-term energy option for Whistler.

What commodity price assumptions underpin U.S. GoldMining’s 2026 Whistler PEA for USGO?

The Whistler PEA uses base-case prices of $3,200 per ounce gold, $4.50 per pound copper, and $37.50 per ounce silver. According to U.S. GoldMining, these reflect long-term market consensus prices as of February 2026 for the economic assessment.

When is drilling expected to start at U.S. GoldMining’s Whistler Project in 2026?

Drilling is expected to commence in the coming weeks once drill site preparations are complete. According to U.S. GoldMining, all critical equipment and consumables have been mobilized, and crews are actively constructing drill pads at high-priority targets within the Whistler–Raintree area.

What risks or limitations are associated with U.S. GoldMining’s Whistler PEA (USGO)?

The Whistler PEA is preliminary and intended only as an initial economic assessment of development options. According to U.S. GoldMining, it relies on numerous assumptions, and there can be no certainty that the mine schedule, cost estimates, or projected economics will be realized.

Where can investors find the full Whistler technical reports for U.S. GoldMining (NASDAQ: USGO)?

Investors can review the S-K 1300 Technical Report Summary on the SEC website and the NI 43-101 Technical Report on SEDAR+. According to U.S. GoldMining, both Whistler reports are dated effective March 2, 2026 and detail the PEA and resource information.