U.S. GoldMining to begin exploration at Alaska gold-copper project

ANCHORAGE - U.S. GoldMining Inc. (NASDAQ:USGO) announced Monday it is preparing to mobilize for its 2025 exploration program at the Whistler Gold-Copper Project in Alaska. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a strong financial position with a current ratio of 5.45, indicating substantial liquid assets to fund its operations. The company’s overall financial health is rated as "Fair" by InvestingPro analysts.

The company plans to focus on developing new potential porphyry gold-copper drill targets within the Whistler Orbit and conducting follow-up mapping and sampling at the Muddy Creek prospect.

The exploration program will utilize shallow base of till auger drilling to test multiple near-surface target areas, with the objective of vectoring toward fertile porphyry intrusions and defining future deeper drill targets. The company has identified over 25 potential exploration targets within the Whistler-Raintree mineral system.

At Muddy Creek, previous reconnaissance sampling returned 73 samples assaying more than 1 gram per tonne gold, including 20 samples exceeding 10 g/t gold, with peak values of 111.50 g/t, 69.13 g/t, and 56.6 g/t gold.

"The near all-time high prices for gold, copper and silver create an ideal environment to advance the Project on multiple fronts," said Tim Smith, Chief Executive Officer of U.S. GoldMining. The company’s stock has shown strong momentum, gaining nearly 44% over the past year, though InvestingPro analysis indicates relatively high price volatility with a beta of 1.96. Investors can access detailed financial metrics and 7 additional ProTips with an InvestingPro subscription.

The company is simultaneously progressing an initial assessment study for the project, as announced on June 9, 2025.

The Whistler Project consists of several gold-copper porphyry deposits on approximately 53,700 acres of State of Alaska Mining claims. According to the company, the current mineral resource estimate comprises 294 million tonnes at 0.68 g/t gold equivalent for 6.48 million ounces of indicated resources, plus 198 million tonnes at 0.65 g/t gold equivalent for 4.16 million ounces of inferred resources.

The exploration program will be funded from the company’s existing treasury, according to the press release statement. With a moderate debt-to-equity ratio of just 0.03 and strong liquidity position, the company appears well-positioned to execute its exploration plans. For comprehensive analysis of mining stocks and exclusive investment ideas, visit InvestingPro.

In other recent news, U.S. GoldMining Inc. disclosed unaudited interim financial statements from its parent company, GoldMining Inc., for the periods ending May 31, 2025. These preliminary financials were filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, but the company emphasized they are not prepared for investment decision purposes and are subject to future adjustments. Additionally, U.S. GoldMining is advancing its Whistler Gold-Copper Project in Alaska amid rising copper prices, which have increased approximately 14% over the past month and 20% year-over-year. The project boasts estimated mineral resources of over 1 billion pounds of copper, 3.93 million ounces of gold, and nearly 19 million ounces of silver in the Indicated category. Positioned near existing infrastructure, the project could benefit from the planned West Susitna Access Road and recent U.S. federal initiatives to speed up mine permitting processes. The company also noted a proposed 50% tariff on foreign copper imports announced on July 8, which contributed to the rise in copper prices. U.S. GoldMining’s Whistler project includes additional resources in the Inferred category, enhancing its potential. These developments highlight the company’s strategic focus on leveraging its resource base and infrastructure proximity.

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