Austin Gold (NYSE American: AUST) backs full board slate and auditors
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
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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Key Figures
Shares represented at AGM: 7,172,158 shares
Participation rate: 52.38%
Votes to fix directors at five: 7,128,738 votes (99.39%)
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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
Key Terms
Annual General Meeting, broker discretionary votes, forward-looking information, National Instrument 51-102, +1 more
5 terms
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.
FAQ
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.
