U.S. GoldMining Welcomes Congressman Nick Begich to Whistler Project in Alaska

Congressman Nick Begich Visits Whistler Gold-Copper Project

On September 21, 2025, U.S. GoldMining Inc., a company listed on NASDAQ under the ticker USGO, had the distinct pleasure of welcoming Congressman Nick Begich to its 100% owned Whistler Gold-Copper Project located in Alaska. Rep. Begich, who represents Alaska in the House of Representatives and serves on the House Committee on Natural Resources, is known for his dedication to the state's resource development opportunities. The visit underscores the significant attention that national lawmakers are paying to responsible resource development in Alaska's West Susitna Mineral District, including the Whistler Project.

U.S. GoldMining's Chief Executive Officer, Tim Smith, expressed enthusiasm during the visit, stating, "We were delighted to welcome Congressman Begich and to share our vision for the responsible development of the Whistler Project—Alaska's closest major undeveloped gold-copper opportunity to Anchorage. The visit reflects the growing recognition of the West Susitna Mineral District's potential to foster economic stability and enhance America’s resource independence."

Rep. Begich's visit closely followed a tour by Senator Lisa Murkowski in August 2025, further highlighting the commitment Alaska's congressional delegation is making towards tapping the state's rich resources. During his tour, Congressman Begich engaged with the company's technical and operational teams, who provided him with updates regarding ongoing projects at Whistler, including both district-wide exploration activities and the advancement of the Project’s Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA).

The importance of the Whistler Project was underscored during a recent hearing by the House Committee on Natural Resources' Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. This hearing convened a range of Alaskan experts who discussed the significant national security and economic benefits that responsible resource development can bring to the state. This meeting was partially motivated by President Trump's recent Executive Order aimed at unleashing Alaska's extraordinary resource potential, emphasizing the necessity for policymakers to directly hear from Alaskan stakeholders.

2025 Project Updates

As part of its ongoing commitment to resource exploration, U.S. GoldMining has extended its 2025 exploration program into early October to conduct thorough scout drilling across the Whistler–Raintree mineral system. Preliminary scout drilling has been successful, identifying several new instances of porphyry intrusive lithologies through top-of-bedrock drill sampling. Results from these assays are currently pending.

The company has progressed with mapping and surface geochemical sampling of the Muddy Creek intrusion-related system, which has also been completed successfully, with assay results awaited. In addition, the company's PEA continues to advance, aiming to evaluate a potential economic mining opportunity suitable for the region.

In particularly encouraging news, recent metallurgical test work has shown significant improvements, with gold recoveries reaching 85.3%. This marks a 22% increase over previous results, showcasing the promising potential of the Whistler Project and its capacity to contribute significantly to the mining landscape in Alaska. The company’s technical details can be found in the reports titled ‘S-K 1300 Technical Report Summary Initial Assessment for the Whistler Project, South Central Alaska’ and ‘NI 43-101 2024 Updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Whistler Project, South Central Alaska,’ which are available on their profiles on the SEC and SEDAR.

As U.S. GoldMining moves forward, its focus remains on engaging positively with stakeholders at all levels of government and regulatory bodies. This collaborative approach is essential for the long-term development of the Whistler Project, which holds considerable promise not just for the company, but for the economic and resource independence of Alaska.

For more information on the Whistler Gold-Copper Project and the ongoing updates, visit U.S. GoldMining's official website.