Stronger Grassy Mountain economics for Paramount Gold (NYSE: PZG)
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. released updated feasibility study results for its Grassy Mountain Gold Project, showing an after-tax NPV (5%) of $374.7 million and an IRR of 38.9% at a $3,600/oz gold price with a 2.2-year payback.
At a higher gold-price case of $4,618/oz, NPV (5%) increases to $608.6 million, IRR to 55.4%, and payback shortens to 1.4 years. The mine plan envisions average annual production of 41,400 ounces of gold and 51,500 ounces of silver over an initial 9.3-year mine life.
Initial capital is estimated at $189.8 million, with sustaining capital of $65.1 million and projected all-in sustaining costs of $1,442/oz of gold. Proven and probable gold reserves total 405,000 ounces, while measured and indicated gold resources, inclusive of reserves, are 1.36 million ounces. The project has received a positive federal Record of Decision, and state permitting is in its final stages with approval expected in the second half of 2026.
Positive
- Project economics materially improved, with after-tax NPV (5%) increasing to $374.7 million and IRR to 38.9% at $3,600/oz gold, representing 228% and 72% increases versus the 2022 feasibility study.
- De-risking through permitting progress, as Grassy Mountain has received a positive federal Record of Decision and final state permitting is expected in the second half of 2026, moving the project closer to a potential construction decision.
Negative
- None.
Insights
Updated study shows much stronger economics and longer mine life.
The updated Grassy Mountain feasibility study significantly improves projected returns, with after-tax NPV (5%) rising to $374.7M at a base $3,600/oz gold price and IRR of 38.9%. Compared with the 2022 study, NPV and IRR increase by 228% and 72%, respectively.
Mine life extends from 7.8 to 9.3 years, and total recoverable gold grows from 361,800 ounces to 385,800 ounces. Initial capital climbs to $189.8M and AISC to $1,442/oz, but higher assumed metal prices and a refined mine plan offset these costs in the economics.
A positive federal Record of Decision in January 2026 and state permitting in its final stages position the project closer to a potential construction decision. Future company filings around the expected second-half 2026 state permit timeline will help clarify when development might proceed.
Larger reserves and resources strengthen Grassy Mountain’s profile.
The study reports proven and probable reserves of 405,000 ounces of gold and 625,000 ounces of silver, with underground designs based on drift-and-fill mining and a net smelter return cut-off of $200.64 per ore ton. Measured and indicated gold resources reach 1.36 million ounces.
Resource estimates use separate cut-offs for open pit and underground potential and assume gold prices up to $3,100/oz and silver at $34/oz. Independent qualified firms including RESPEC, Ausenco, WSP, SLR, and GMS contributed, which supports technical robustness under S-K 1300 requirements.
The combination of expanded mineral inventory, high average underground grades around 6 g/tonne gold, and a completed Technical Report Summary gives a clearer picture of long-term project potential. Subsequent disclosures will be important for tracking any changes to reserve, cost, or permitting assumptions.
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On May 28, 2026, Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the results of an updated feasibility study, prepared in accordance with subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K, for its 100%-owned Grassy Mountain Gold Project located in Malheur County, Oregon. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
This report, including Exhibit 99.1, contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Additional information regarding these risks is set forth in Exhibit 99.1 and in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement except as required by law.
The information furnished under this Item 7.01, including the referenced exhibit, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by reference to such filing.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
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Exhibit 99.1
Paramount Gold Announces Results of Feasibility Study
for the Grassy Mountain Gold Project
After-Tax NPV of $375M and IRR of 39% ($3,600/oz gold)
After-Tax NPV of $609M and IRR of 55% ($4,618/oz gold)
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Winnemucca, Nevada – May 28, 2026 – Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. (NYSE American: PZG) (“Paramount” or the “Company”) announced today the results of a Feasibility Study update prepared in accordance with S-K 1300 (the “Study”) for its 100% owned, high-grade Grassy Mountain Gold Project (“Grassy Mountain” or the “Project”) located in Malheur County, Oregon.
The Study updates the Company’s 2022 feasibility study and reflects current metal price assumptions, capital and operating cost estimates, and a revised mine plan. The economic analysis is based on assumed metal prices of $3,600 per ounce of gold and $48 per ounce of silver.
Total recoverable ounces of gold have increased 7% from 361,800 ounces to 385,800 ounces. The revised production schedule extends the Project’s mine life from 7.8 years to 9.3 years. The Study outlines significantly improved project economics, including an after-tax NPV (5%) of $374.7 million, an IRR of 38.9% and a payback period of 2.2 years, representing relative NPV and IRR increases of 228% and 72%, respectively, compared to the 2022 study.
The Study includes sensitivity analysis to higher commodity prices amongst other inputs. Assuming metal prices of $4,618 per ounce of gold and $74 per ounce of silver, the Project's after-tax NPV increases to $608.6 million, with an IRR of 55.4% and a payback period of 1.4 years.
The Project is planned as an underground operation with a relatively small surface footprint. Grassy Mountain received a positive Record of Decision from the Federal Bureau of Land Management along with the final Environmental Impact Statement in January 2026, representing a significant milestone in advancing the project toward a potential construction decision. State permitting is in the final stages, with approval expected in the second half of 2026.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE UPDATED FEASIBILITY STUDY
All amounts in U.S. dollars.
Project Economics (at base case $3,600 gold price)
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Project Economics (at upside case $4,618 gold price)
Production Profile
Capital and Cost Structure
Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources
Rachel Goldman, Chief Executive Officer of Paramount, stated:
“The updated Study allowed us to refine expected development costs and integrate industry-wide inflationary pressures. The strong projected returns at both the base case and upside case highlight Grassy Mountain’s significant leverage to today’s gold price environment and the resulting improvement in project economics. The Study also reflects a larger mineral inventory compared to our 2022 study, further underpinning the Project's long-term potential.
We remain focused on completing the remaining permitting steps to position the Project for a construction decision. Grassy Mountain represents a compelling near-term development opportunity, and we look forward to sharing further updates as we advance toward that milestone.”
The following table summarizes key metrics from the 2022 and 2026 feasibility studies, including an upside case at higher metal prices.
2022 and 2026 Feasibility Study Metrics
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2022 FS ($1,750/oz gold) |
2026 FS Base Case ($3,600/oz gold) |
2026 FS Upside Case† ($4,618/oz gold) |
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After-tax NPV (5%) |
$114.1M |
$374.7M |
$608.6M |
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PARAMOUNT GOLD NEVADA CORP.
665 Anderson Street, Winnemucca, NV, USA, 89445 T: (844) 488-2233
After-tax IRR |
22.5% |
38.9% |
55.4% |
Payback period |
3.3 years |
2.2 years |
1.4 years |
Production Profile |
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Annual gold production |
46.6 koz |
41.4 koz |
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Annual silver production |
54.5 koz |
51.5 koz |
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Total recovered gold ounces |
361.8 koz |
385.8 koz |
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Total recovered silver ounces |
424.8 koz |
477.2 koz |
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7.8 years |
9.3 years |
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Initial capital |
$136.2M |
$189.8M |
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$36.1M |
$65.1M |
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$67.29/ton milled |
$140.60/ton milled |
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$33.92/ton milled |
$37.72/ton milled |
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$16.57/ton milled |
$20.65/ton milled |
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Cash costs net of by-products* |
$681/oz |
$1,218/oz |
$1,202/oz |
All-in sustaining costs** |
$815/oz |
$1,442/oz |
$1,425/oz |
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† Production and capital cost metrics are unchanged across both 2026 price cases.
* Cash costs consist of mining costs, processing costs, mine-level G&A, refining charges and royalties, net of by-product credits
** AISC includes cash costs plus sustaining capital and closure costs, net of silver by-product credits, at the project level. Corporate G&A is not included.
MINERAL RESERVE AND MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES
The 2026 Feasibility Study reflects a larger mineral inventory compared to the 2022 Feasibility Study, with gold reserves of 405,000 ounces, silver reserves of 625,000 ounces, and measured and indicated gold mineral resources (inclusive of reserves) of 1.36 million ounces.
Gold and Silver Mineral Reserve Estimates (US Imperial)
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Proven mineral reserves |
299 |
0.167 |
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0.256 |
77 |
Probable mineral reserves |
1,908 |
0.186 |
355 |
0.287 |
548 |
Total Proven and Probable reserves |
2,207 |
0.184 |
405 |
0.283 |
625 |
Gold and Silver Mineral Reserve Estimates (Metric)
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PARAMOUNT GOLD NEVADA CORP.
665 Anderson Street, Winnemucca, NV, USA, 89445 T: (844) 488-2233
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Tonnes (‘000s) |
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Proven mineral reserves |
271 |
5.72 |
50 |
8.77 |
77 |
Probable mineral reserves |
1,731 |
6.38 |
355 |
9.85 |
548 |
Total Proven and Probable reserves |
2,002 |
6.29 |
405 |
9.70 |
625 |
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Gold and Silver Mineral Resource Estimates – Exclusive of Mineral Reserves (US Imperial)
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Tons (‘000s) |
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Measured Mineral Resources |
33,700 |
0.015 |
490 |
0.061 |
2,065 |
Indicated Mineral Resources |
21,887 |
0.021 |
462 |
0.081 |
1,777 |
Measured + Indicated Mineral Resources |
55,587 |
0.017 |
952 |
0.069 |
3,842 |
Inferred Mineral Resources |
3,779 |
0.019 |
73 |
0.056 |
210 |
Gold and Silver Mineral Resource Estimates – Exclusive of Mineral Reserves (Metric)
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Tonnes (‘000s) |
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PARAMOUNT GOLD NEVADA CORP.
665 Anderson Street, Winnemucca, NV, USA, 89445 T: (844) 488-2233
Measured Mineral Resources |
30,572 |
0.50 |
490 |
2.10 |
2,065 |
Indicated Mineral Resources |
19,856 |
0.72 |
462 |
2.78 |
1,777 |
Measured + Indicated Mineral Resources |
50,428 |
0.59 |
952 |
2.37 |
3,842 |
Inferred Mineral Resources |
3,428 |
0.65 |
73 |
1.92 |
210 |
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The updated S-K 1300 Technical Report Summary for the Grassy Mountain Gold Project will be available on the Company’s website and be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 8-K and will also be filed with the Company’s next Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Qualified Persons
The updated S-K 1300 Technical Report Summary was prepared by Ausenco Engineering Canada ULC (“Ausenco”) as the lead author, with contributions from independent Qualified Persons from RESPEC Company LLC (“RESPEC”), WSP USA Inc. (“WSP”), SLR International Corporation (“SLR”), and Geotechnical Mine Solutions Inc. (“GMS”).
The scientific and technical information from the technical report summary and contained in this news release has been reviewed and verified by the QPs of Ausenco (processing, infrastructure, costs, financial analysis and overall report coordination), RESPEC (mining, mineral resources and mineral reserves), WSP (tailings storage facility), SLR (reclamation and environmental), and GMS (geotechnical), each of whom is independent of Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. within the meaning of S-K 1300.
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PARAMOUNT GOLD NEVADA CORP.
665 Anderson Street, Winnemucca, NV, USA, 89445 T: (844) 488-2233
About Paramount Gold Nevada Corp.
Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. is a U.S.-focused exploration and development company advancing a portfolio of high-quality gold assets. The Company holds a 100% interest in approximately 50,000 acres across its portfolio, including the Grassy Mountain and Sleeper projects.
Grassy Mountain is an advanced-stage development project in Malheur County, Oregon. Sleeper is a past-producing development project in Humboldt County, northern Nevada, one of the world’s premier mining jurisdictions, with a large, highly prospective land position.
About Ausenco
Ausenco is a global engineering, consulting and project delivery firm built for the minerals and metals industry. With three decades of global experience, Ausenco works alongside clients to navigate complex challenges from first study to final closure—across every phase, on five continents. Deeply rooted in the minerals and metals industry, their people combine technical depth, hands-on expertise, and hard-earned insight to deliver practical, forward-thinking solutions that reduce risk and unlock value. (www.ausenco.com).
For further information, please contact:
Rachel Goldman
CEO and Director
rachel@paramountnevada.com
844.488.2233
Investor Relations
IR@paramountnevada.com
844.488.2233
Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements
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," “may,” “continue,” “intend,” "estimates," “potential,” “budget,” “scheduled,” “project,” and similar expressions, or the negatives of, such words and phrases, or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “should”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved, 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 and the Sleeper Gold Project, and the anticipated results of the Sleeper Initial Assessment. Forward-looking
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665 Anderson Street, Winnemucca, NV, USA, 89445 T: (844) 488-2233
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 Sleeper Gold Project; discrepancies between actual and estimated mineral reserves and mineral resources, between actual and estimated development and operating costs, between actual and estimated timing of production and development, between estimated and actual production; and the other factors described in Paramount’s disclosures as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta Securities Commissions.
Please see “Risks Factors” in the Form 10-K filed by Paramount for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, for more information regarding risks pertaining to the Company, which is available on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar. Readers are encouraged to carefully review these risk factors as well as the Company’s other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release or as of the dates specified in such statements. 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.
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665 Anderson Street, Winnemucca, NV, USA, 89445 T: (844) 488-2233