- 177.5 meters (600 feet) of
continuous gold, copper and silver mineralization with an
average gold equivalent grade of 1.126 g/t
- 2020 drill program was a combination of core and reverse
circulation drilling
- The twenty-nine hole drill program is designed to
advance the CK Gold Project to the Pre-Feasibility Study
level
- Drill holes were for metallurgical, geotechnical,
hydrological and resource expansion purposes
ELKO, Nev., Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Gold Corp.
(NASDAQ: USAU) (the "Company"), a gold exploration and development
company, is pleased to announce the first results of the recent
twenty-nine hole drilling program for its CK Gold Project, an
advanced stage gold and copper exploration and development project
located just outside of Cheyenne,
Wyoming. The results of the program, which are 177.5 meters
(600 feet) of continuous gold, copper and silver mineralization
with an average gold equivalent grade of 1.126 g/t, demonstrate
strong continuity of attractive gold and copper grades.
George Bee, President and CEO of
U.S. Gold Corp. commented, "I'm very pleased with the data from
this first hole as it not only validates the previous
interpretation of the resource, it shows that there may be some
better grade to further enhance the economics of the project.
Furthermore, we have good values to chase at the bottom of the
conceptual PEA pit resulting in exploration potential that will be
our focus once we have cemented the project's value proposition in
the Pre-Feasibility Study."
Hole CK20-01c results summary table:
Table of
Intercepts for 2020 CK Gold (Copper King) Core-RC drilling Au
>0.300 gpt AuEqv cut-off
|
Hole No.
|
From ft
|
To ft
|
From
m
|
To
m
|
Length ft
|
Length
m
|
Au opt
|
Ag opt
|
Cu %
|
Au
g/t
|
Ag
g/t
|
Cu
%
|
AuEq opt
|
AuEq
g/t
|
Notes
|
CK20-01c
|
3.5
|
600
|
1.1
|
182.9
|
582.4*
|
177.5*
|
0.024
|
0.041
|
0.227
|
0.810
|
1.402
|
0.227
|
0.033
|
1.126
|
* no recovery
intervals excluded
|
including
|
3.5
|
100
|
1.1
|
30.5
|
96.5
|
29.4
|
0.044
|
0.050
|
0.354
|
1.498
|
1.698
|
0.354
|
0.058
|
1.983
|
|
including
|
100
|
496
|
30.5
|
151.2
|
383.1*
|
116.8*
|
0.015
|
0.041
|
0.190
|
0.498
|
1.392
|
0.190
|
0.022
|
0.765
|
* no recovery
intervals excluded
|
including
|
496
|
600
|
151.2
|
182.9
|
102.8*
|
31.3*
|
0.039
|
0.034
|
0.246
|
1.331
|
1.159
|
0.246
|
0.049
|
1.668
|
* no recovery
intervals excluded
|
Assumptions: Grades quoted represent contained metal as assayed.
The calculation of equivalent gold grade assumes the spot prices
for gold, silver and copper as quoted at Kitco.com on
December 10, 2020.
Comments on hole CK20-01c results:
- The hole shows continuous gold and copper grades for the length
of the hole with an additional silver component previously not
included in exploration results
- The hole terminated at its planned depth in mineralized
material exceeding 2 g/t Au; implying very good resource expansion
potential for attractive grades at depth to the northwest
- Overall average gold grade of 0.81 g/t (1.126 g/t AuEq); better
than the average grades outlined in the PEA for the resource, last
updated in 2009
Results from this first metallurgical core hole are encouraging,
as they demonstrate the continuity of attractive gold and copper
grades within the CK Gold Project deposit. Historical drilling in
the vicinity of CK20-01c was recently tested by two core holes to
collect metallurgical samples. As announced previously, CK20-01c
was designed to obtain metallurgical samples in known
mineralization, drilled parallel to strike of the mineralized zone.
Pursuing additional mineralization at depth will be the subject of
follow-up exploration drilling post Pre-Feasibility Study.
3D Visualization
A VRIFY 3D model of the CK Gold Project including the drill
results announced today is available through the following
link:
https://vrify.com/explore/decks/2020-12-15-US-Gold-Copper-King-PR
QA/QC Procedure
U.S. Gold Corp. employs a rigorous QA/QC protocol on all aspects
of sampling and analytical procedure. Drill core is checked,
logged, marked for sampling and sawn in half. One-half of each
drill core is maintained for future reference and the other half of
each drill core is sent to Bureau Veritas an ISO 17025 accredited
laboratory in Reno, Nevada to
complete all sample preparation and assaying. Samples are analyzed
employing fire assaying with atomic absorption finish for gold and
four acid ICP-MS analysis for silver and copper. For QA/QC
purposes, certified standards, blank samples and sample duplicates
are inserted into the sample stream. U.S. Gold Corp. also
periodically submits sample pulps to another independent laboratory
for check analysis.
COVID-19 Policy
U.S. Gold Corp. recognizes the heightened health risks
associated with the current pandemic. At this stage of the CK Gold
Project development, focusing largely on the gathering of
information from the field, our personnel, contractors and
consultants do not need to come into close contact with others
apart from work within individual pods such as the drill crew and
core logging personnel. Much of our work is conducted outdoors and
physically separated. Meetings are conducted from remote locations
using available video conferencing software. When it is necessary
for individuals to meet or visit facilities, health guidelines are
followed to avoid and minimize the risk of spreading the COVID-19
virus. We take the health and safety all those associated with our
activities very seriously. If necessary, we will suspend activities
and observe quarantine regimens until any health uncertainty
passes.
Note on Qualified Person
QP Review: This statement has been reviewed by Kevin Francis, P Geo, SME Registered Member,
Principle of Mineral Resource Management LLC who has inspected the
data furnished in this announcement and has knowledge of the
activities outlined in the CK Gold Project update. Acting within
the scope of his expertise, Mr. Francis as a Qualified Person, has
reviewed the information provided and finds it to be accurate and
reflecting facts.
About U.S. Gold Corp.
U.S. Gold Corp. is a publicly traded, U.S. focused gold
exploration and development company. U.S. Gold Corp. has a
portfolio of exploration properties. Copper King, now the CK Gold
Project, is located in Southeast
Wyoming and has a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA)
technical report, which was completed by Mine Development
Associates available on the US. Gold Corp. website. Keystone
and Maggie Creek are exploration
properties on the Cortez and Carlin Trends in Nevada. The
Challis Gold Project is located in Idaho. For more information about U.S.
Gold Corp., please visit www.usgoldcorp.gold
Safe Harbor
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of
forward-looking words such as "anticipate," "believe," "forecast,"
"estimated," and "intend," among others. These forward-looking
statements are based on U.S. Gold Corp.'s current expectations, and
actual results could differ materially from such statements. There
are a number of factors that could cause actual events to differ
materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements.
These factors include, but are not limited to, risks arising
from: the prevailing market conditions for metal prices and mining
industry cost inputs, environmental and regulatory risks, risks
faced by junior companies generally engaged in exploration
activities, whether U.S. Gold Corp. will be able to raise
sufficient capital to implement future exploration programs,
COVID-19 uncertainties, and other factors described in the
Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports
on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, which can be reviewed
at www.sec.gov. The Company has based these
forward-looking statements on its current expectations and
assumptions about future events. While management considers these
expectations and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently
subject to significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory,
and other risks, contingencies, and uncertainties, most of which
are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's
control. The Company makes no representation or warranty that the
information contained herein is complete and accurate and we have
no duty to correct or update any information contained
herein.
Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors Concerning Mineral
Resources
We may use certain terms on this press release, which are
defined in Canadian Institute of Metallurgy guidelines, the
guidelines widely followed to comply with Canadian National
Instrument 43–101– Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects
("NI 43–101"). We advise U.S. investors that these terms are
not recognized by the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "SEC"). However, the SEC normally only
permits issuers to report mineralization that does not constitute
"reserves" by SEC standards as in place tonnage and grade without
reference to unit measures. Note that a preliminary economic
assessment is preliminary in nature, and it includes Inferred
mineral resources that are considered too speculative geologically
to have the economic considerations applied that would enable them
to be classified as mineral reserves, and there is no certainty
that the preliminary assessment will be realized.
For additional information, please contact:
U.S. Gold Corp. Investor Relations:
+1 800 557 4550
ir@usgoldcorp.gold
www.usgoldcorp.gold