# From Feasibility to Construction: What U.S. Gold Corp. Still Has to Deliver at CK Gold Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/from-feasibility-to-construction-what-u-s-gold-corp-still-has-to-deliver-at-ck-g--59253303-271b-49d3-ba8c-ff63fa8c628b Original source: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/from-feasibility-to-construction-what-u-s-gold-corp-still-has-to-deliver-at-ck-gold Publisher: cruxinvestor Original announcement: 2026-09-19T00:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-21T22:18:16.500Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-21T22:18:16.500Z - Company: U.S. Gold Corp. - Ticker: USAU - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Unavailable - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: Copper, Silver - Document categories: Resource update, Other - Extracted: 2026-09-21 22:18:17 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.40 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary U.S. Gold Corp.'s CK Gold Project has completed a feasibility study \(March 2026\) defining 1.598 million ounces of gold equivalent in Proven and Probable reserves. The project is moving toward construction with an expected 18-24 month timeline, pending the finalization of a $394 million capital raise. Reasoning: The project has successfully transitioned from feasibility to the pre-construction phase with defined reserves and permits, though significant financing and execution risks remain. - Positive factor: Proven and Probable reserves established - Positive factor: Permits in hand - Positive factor: Construction activities underway - Positive factor: Strong IRR at high gold prices - Negative factor: Financing structure and terms undisclosed - Negative factor: Execution risk remains - Negative factor: Sensitivity to gold price Facts used in scoring: 3 ## Classification and evidence **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: The document mentions SK-1300 reporting, which is the US equivalent of NI 43-101 standards. Evidence · text > prepared by Halyard Micon International under SK-1300 ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 3. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Resource Estimates (3) ### probable [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/from-feasibility-to-construction-what-u-s-gold-corp-still-has-to-deliver-at-ck-g--59253303-271b-49d3-ba8c-ff63fa8c628b#fact-resource-facts-0) CK Gold · gold #### Identity - Project: CK Gold - Commodity: gold - Ticker: USAU #### Resource scope - Estimate type: reserve - Reporting standards: sec\_sk1300 - Resource group id: resource:8d06f04f71e66491faeb - Deposit or zone: CK Gold - Mining method: open\_pit #### Resource Data - Category: probable - Grade: 1.015 - Grade Unit: million ounces - Contained Metal: 1.015 - Contained Unit: moz #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2026-03-01 #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.598 - Metal Eq. Unit: million ounces gold equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Core gold component of the reserve estimate. - Positive factor: Part of established reserves Evidence · text > confirming Proven and Probable reserves of 1.598 million ounces of gold equivalent at CK Gold, comprising 1.015 million ounces of gold #### Tags used in scoring **Probable Reserve** Polarity: positive Definition: Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors. Why it applies: category is "probable" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **No QP/CP Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience. Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release **DFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### probable [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/from-feasibility-to-construction-what-u-s-gold-corp-still-has-to-deliver-at-ck-g--59253303-271b-49d3-ba8c-ff63fa8c628b#fact-resource-facts-1) CK Gold · copper #### Identity - Project: CK Gold - Commodity: copper - Ticker: USAU #### Resource scope - Estimate type: reserve - Reporting standards: sec\_sk1300 - Resource group id: resource:8d06f04f71e66491faeb - Deposit or zone: CK Gold - Mining method: open\_pit #### Resource Data - Category: probable - Grade: 260 - Grade Unit: million pounds - Contained Metal: 260 - Contained Unit: million pounds #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2026-03-01 #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Copper component of the reserve estimate. - Positive factor: Significant copper byproduct Evidence · text > 260 million pounds of copper #### Tags used in scoring **Probable Reserve** Polarity: positive Definition: Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors. Why it applies: category is "probable" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **No QP/CP Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience. Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release **DFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### probable [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/from-feasibility-to-construction-what-u-s-gold-corp-still-has-to-deliver-at-ck-g--59253303-271b-49d3-ba8c-ff63fa8c628b#fact-resource-facts-2) CK Gold · silver #### Identity - Project: CK Gold - Commodity: silver - Ticker: USAU #### Resource scope - Estimate type: reserve - Reporting standards: sec\_sk1300 - Resource group id: resource:8d06f04f71e66491faeb - Deposit or zone: CK Gold - Mining method: open\_pit #### Resource Data - Category: probable - Grade: 3.032 - Grade Unit: million ounces - Contained Metal: 3.032 - Contained Unit: moz #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2026-03-01 #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Silver component of the reserve estimate. - Positive factor: Significant silver byproduct Evidence · text > 3.032 million ounces of silver #### Tags used in scoring **Probable Reserve** Polarity: positive Definition: Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors. Why it applies: category is "probable" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **No QP/CP Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience. Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release **DFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. 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