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U.S. GoldMining Updates on 2025 Exploration Program

U.S. GoldMining Inc. (NASDAQ: USGO) has announced a successful conclusion of its 2025 exploration initiatives at the Whistler Gold-Copper Project located in Alaska's rich mineral landscape.

The firm is focused on expanding its known resources by identifying new drilling targets specifically located at the Whistler Orbit and Muddy Creek prospect areas. This detailed exploration effort commenced in early August 2025, as field teams began mobilizing to clear drill pads and set up equipment. The completion of a meticulous grid pattern scout drilling program over the Whistler Orbit has now been achieved safely and within the projected timeline.

Totaling 169 scout auger drill holes, this endeavor has strategically covered approximately 7.5 kilometers by 4.5 kilometers within the core target areas. Preliminary findings indicate the existence of previously unrecognized porphyry intrusive rock, offering promising indications for further mineral deposits. Remarkably, the scout drilling also uncovered that the continental till overburden is in fact shallower than anticipated. This revelation potentially places the identified targets within closer geological proximity to the surface, increasing the likelihood of successful future drilling endeavors.

Assay results from the collected basal till and top-of-bedrock samples are forthcoming, and will undoubtedly add crucial insight into the exploration's prospects.

Advancements in Muddy Creek Area

In addition to the Whistler Orbit findings, the exploration program also extended to the Muddy Creek area—the company's interest in this region is growing, particularly due to mappings revealing new areas with increased quartz vein density. This marks a significant development, signaling close associations with granodioritic intrusions, which are known indicators of gold-rich deposits. The systematic surface geochemical sampling in Muddy Creek has covered an area of approximately 5 km by 2.5 km, accompanied by 106 rock grab samples and 7 silt samples. Like the Whistler Orbit, the assay results are yet to be released but are highly anticipated.

U.S. GoldMining is excited about the positive implications of the recent U.S. Federal Government's approval for the Ambler Road Project in central Alaska. This landmark policy change represents a shift toward supporting sustainable mineral resource development within the state, reflecting favorably on the future of U.S. GoldMining’s ongoing projects.

Tim Smith, the Chief Executive Officer of U.S. GoldMining, expressed satisfaction over completing the exploration program, highlighting the firm’s commitment to uncovering and advancing potential discovery-tied growth opportunities. He remarked, “Our aim has been to enhance our inventory of exploration targets for future discoveries that may significantly benefit our growing portfolio.” Smith also acknowledged the federal approval as a favorable omen for their proposed West Susitna Access Road, which aims to connect the Whistler Gold-Copper Project to essential transportation infrastructures.

Looking Ahead

As the firm prepares for 2026, there is palpable excitement around the upcoming results from the 2025 exploration program. The detailed assessment of over 25 potential exploration targets—achieved through comprehensive previous geophysical analyses—will be utilized to guide subsequent drilling campaigns.

Moreover, historic explorations have revealed past gold grades exceeding 1 gram per ton, urging a robust follow-up sampling strategy to delimit potential high-density quartz vein zones for upcoming drilling seasons. U.S. GoldMining remains steadfast in its mission to drive the Whistler Gold-Copper Project toward operational success, ensuring that every layer of discovery is explored.