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Austin Gold (NYSE American: AUST) backs full board slate and auditors

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Austin Gold Corp. reported the results of its 2026 annual general meeting held in Vancouver. Shareholders representing 7,172,158 shares, or 52.38% of the issued and outstanding shares at the record date, were present in person or by proxy.

All matters were approved. Shareholders fixed the number of directors at five and elected Dennis Higgs, Tom Yip, Barbara Filas, Guillermo Lozano-Chávez and Sandra MacKay, each receiving about 99% of votes cast, excluding broker discretionary votes. Manning Elliott LLP was reappointed as auditors with 7,098,471 votes in favor, or 98.97%.

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Shares represented at AGM 7,172,158 shares Represented in person or by proxy at 2026 annual meeting
Participation rate 52.38% Percentage of issued and outstanding shares at record date represented at meeting
Votes to fix directors at five 7,128,738 votes (99.39%) Resolution to fix number of directors at five
Votes for auditor appointment 7,098,471 votes (98.97%) Appointment of Manning Elliott LLP as auditors
Votes for Dennis Higgs 5,527,059 votes (99.43%) Election as director, excluding broker discretionary votes
Nevada properties size 34.8 mi² (90.1 km²) Combined area of Kelly Creek and Lone Mountain projects
Stockade Mountain size 10.5 mi² (27.22 km²) Area of Oregon Stockade Mountain Project
Annual General Meeting financial
"reports the results of its annual general meeting (the "Meeting") of shareholders"
broker discretionary votes financial
"* Excludes broker discretionary votes."
forward-looking information regulatory
"This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws"
Forward-looking information are predictions, plans, estimates or expectations about a company’s future performance, results or events, such as sales forecasts, project timelines, or anticipated costs. It matters to investors because these statements guide expectations but rely on assumptions and uncertain factors—like a weather forecast for a business—so investors should treat them as informed guesses rather than guarantees and consider the risks and possible changes behind the numbers.
National Instrument 51-102 regulatory
"REPORT ON VOTING RESULTS (Pursuant to Section 11.3 of National Instrument 51-102 - Continuous Disclosure Obligations)"
National Instrument 51-102 is a Canadian securities rule that requires public companies to regularly publish clear, standardized information about their finances and significant developments, such as quarterly and annual reports, management discussion and analysis, and notices of material changes. For investors it acts like a rule forcing businesses to keep their financial “windows” clear and up to date, making it easier to compare companies, spot risks, and make informed decisions.
unpatented lode mining claims technical
"these Nevada properties comprise approximately 34.8 mi2 (90.1 km2) of unpatented lode mining claims and private property"
An unpatented lode mining claim is a legal right to explore and extract hard-rock minerals from a specific area on federal or public land without owning the surface or the land itself. Think of it as a permission slip to mine a spot rather than a deed to the property; the holder must follow filing, work, and environmental rules and can lose the claim if those duties aren’t met. For investors, these claims matter because they determine who can legally recover valuable minerals, carry regulatory and title risks, limit financing options, and affect the economic value and timeline of a mining project.

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May 2026

Commission File Number: 001-41373

AUSTIN GOLD CORP.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

1021 West Hastings Street, 9th Floor
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6E 0C3
(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

☒ Form 20-F  ☐ Form 40-F

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ☐

Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated May 6, 2026
99.2 Report on Voting Results

 

 

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, thereunto duly authorized.

  Austin Gold Corp.
  (Registrant)
     
Date: May 6, 2026 By: /s/ Dennis Higgs
  Name: Dennis Higgs
  Title: Executive Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Director



1021 West Hastings Street, 9th Floor
Vancouver, BC, Canada

V6E 0C3

Austin Gold Announces Results of 2026 Annual General Meeting

May 6, 2026

Vancouver, BC, Canada -- Austin Gold Corp. ("Austin" or the "Company") (NYSE American: AUST) reports the results of its annual general meeting (the "Meeting") of shareholders held on May 6, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia.

A total of 7,172,158 shares were represented in person or by proxy at the meeting, being 52.38% of the issued and outstanding shares at the record date. A summary of the Meeting results is outlined below.

Election of Directors

Number Voted For

Percentage Voted For

Dennis Higgs

5,527,059*

99.43%

Tom Yip

5,517,173*

99.25%

Barbara Filas

5,524,568*

99.39%

Guillermo Lozano-Chávez

5,516,469*

99.24%

Sandra MacKay

5,516,469*

99.24%

Proposals

 

 

Fix number of directors at five

7,128,738

99.39%

Appoint Manning Elliott LLP as auditors

7,098,471

98.97%

* Excludes broker discretionary votes.

About Austin Gold Corp.

Austin is a gold exploration company focused on gold targets and making district-scale gold discoveries in the southwestern United States.

Austin has two projects in Nevada. The Kelly Creek Project is located on the Battle Mountain-Eureka (Cortez) gold trend in Humboldt County and the Lone Mountain Project is on the Independence-Jerritt Canyon gold trend in Elko County. Collectively, these Nevada properties comprise approximately 34.8 mi2 (90.1 km2) of unpatented lode mining claims and private property. In Oregon, the Stockade Mountain Project consists of approximately 10.5 mi2 (27.22 km2) of unpatented mining claims situated in a geological environment that appears the same as the nearby Grassy Mountain Deposit that is being permitted for underground mining.


For further information, please contact:

Darcy A. Higgs, Vice President, Business Development

604-644-6580

info@austin.gold

Website: www.austin.gold 

Safe Harbor / Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws that is intended to be covered by the safe harbors created by those laws. "Forward-looking information" includes statements that use forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "expect", "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "potential" or the negative thereof or other variations thereof or comparable terminology. Such forward-looking information includes, without limitation, the Company's expectations, strategies and plans for the Lone Mountain Project, the Stockade Mountain Project, and the Kelly Creek Project, including the Company's planned expenditures and exploration activities.

Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management at the date the statements are made. Furthermore, such forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information.

The Company cautions that there can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

Except as required by law, the Company does not assume any obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking information contained in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.



AUSTIN GOLD CORP.
(the "Company")

REPORT ON VOTING RESULTS
(Pursuant to Section 11.3 of National Instrument 51-102 - Continuous Disclosure Obligations)

The following is the Report on Voting Results for the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of the Company held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (the "Meeting"). All matters placed before shareholders for consideration at the Meeting were approved.

MATTER VOTED UPON VOTE OUTCOME
  FOR  
1. To fix the number of Directors at five (5). 7,128,738
(99.39%)
Carried
2. Election of Directors: FOR  
Dennis Higgs 5,527,059*
(99.43%)
Carried
Tom Yip 5,517,173*
(99.25%)
Carried
Barbara Filas 5,524,568*
(99.39%)
Carried
Guillermo Lozano-Chavez 5,516,469*
(99.24%)
Carried
Sandra MacKay 5,516,469*
(99.24%)
Carried
  FOR  
3. Appointment of Auditors:  Appointment of Manning Elliott LLP as Auditors of the Company for the ensuing year and authorizing the Directors to fix their remuneration. 7,098,471
(98.97%)
Carried

* Excludes broker discretionary votes.

DATED at Vancouver, British Columbia, this 6th day of May 2026.

 

/s/ Grant Bond                                                            

Grant Bond

Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary


FAQ

What did Austin Gold (AUST) shareholders approve at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders approved all items on the agenda, including fixing the board at five directors, electing all five director nominees, and appointing Manning Elliott LLP as auditors for the ensuing year with strong support levels near or above 98% of votes cast.

How many Austin Gold (AUST) shares were represented at the 2026 AGM?

A total of 7,172,158 shares were represented in person or by proxy, equal to 52.38% of issued and outstanding shares at the record date. This level of participation provided a valid quorum for approving all meeting matters.

Which directors were elected to the Austin Gold (AUST) board in 2026?

Shareholders elected five directors: Dennis Higgs, Tom Yip, Barbara Filas, Guillermo Lozano-Chávez and Sandra MacKay. Each director received approximately 99% of votes cast, excluding broker discretionary votes, indicating broad shareholder support for the board slate.

Who is the auditor for Austin Gold (AUST) following the 2026 AGM?

Manning Elliott LLP was appointed as auditors for the ensuing year. The appointment received 7,098,471 votes in favor, representing 98.97% support, and directors were authorized to fix the auditors’ remuneration for their services.

What is the size of Austin Gold’s Nevada properties mentioned in the disclosure?

Austin Gold’s Kelly Creek and Lone Mountain projects in Nevada collectively cover about 34.8 square miles, or 90.1 square kilometers, of unpatented lode mining claims and private property. These projects are located on established gold trends in Humboldt and Elko Counties.

What is Austin Gold’s Stockade Mountain Project in Oregon?

The Stockade Mountain Project in Oregon consists of approximately 10.5 square miles, or 27.22 square kilometers, of unpatented mining claims. It lies in a geological setting described as similar to the nearby Grassy Mountain Deposit, which is being permitted for underground mining.

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