Prnewswireยท2025-11-13 12:00Core Insights - U.S. GoldMining Inc. is advancing the Whistler Gold-Copper Project in Alaska, which has been positively impacted by the inclusion of copper and silver in the U.S. 2025 List of Critical Minerals [1][2] Project Overview - The Whistler Project is located 105 miles from Anchorage, Alaska, and is estimated to contain over 1 billion pounds of copper and almost 19 million ounces of silver in the Indicated category, along with 3.93 million ounces of gold [2][10] - The total mineral resource estimate for the Whistler Project comprises 294 million tonnes at 0.68 g/t AuEq for 6.48 million ounces AuEq Indicated, plus 198 million tonnes at 0.65 g/t AuEq for 4.16 million ounces AuEq Inferred [10] Strategic Importance - The Whistler Project is strategically located near existing infrastructure, including highways and port facilities, which enhances its accessibility and potential for development [5] - The project aligns with U.S. critical mineral priorities, potentially reducing dependence on imports from high-risk jurisdictions [5] Regulatory and Policy Context - The U.S. federal administration has initiated efforts to promote the exploration and extraction of critical minerals domestically, which is timely for the Whistler Project as it undergoes a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) [2][5] - The project is expected to benefit from a supportive regulatory environment in Alaska, which is known for its robust permitting framework [5] Technical Details - The mineral resource estimate includes various categories, with significant quantities of gold, copper, and silver, indicating a multi-metal resource that is favorable for future exploration and development [4][6] - The project has been evaluated based on specific economic assumptions, including metal prices and recovery rates, which are critical for assessing its viability [7]