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GoldMining Subsidiary, U.S. GoldMining More Than Doubles Indicated Mineral Resource Estimate to 6.48 Million AuEq Oz with an Additional 4.16 Million AuEq Oz Inferred for the Whistler Project, Alaska

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GoldMining's subsidiary, U.S. GoldMining, has updated its Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for the Whistler Gold-Copper Project in Alaska. Key highlights include:

  • Indicated Mineral Resource: 294 million tonnes (Mt) at 0.68 grams per tonne (g/t) gold equivalent (AuEq) for 6.48 million ounces (Moz) AuEq.
  • Inferred Mineral Resource: 198 Mt at 0.65 g/t AuEq for 4.16 Moz AuEq.
  • The indicated category has increased by 117% compared to the 2022 MRE.
  • The updated Whistler MRE includes 2023 drilling data and excludes recent 2024 assays.
  • U.S. GoldMining has concluded its 2024 drilling program, achieving 4,006 meters in 6 holes.

The Whistler MRE is constrained by conceptual pit design shells and includes three deposits: Whistler, Raintree, and Island Mountain, covering only 1% of U.S. GoldMining's land holdings. The company is exploring additional targets within the 'Whistler Orbit'.

La sussidiaria di GoldMining, U.S. GoldMining, ha aggiornato la sua Stima delle Risorse Minerali (MRE) per il Progetto Oro-Rame Whistler in Alaska. I punti salienti includono:

  • Risorsa Minerale Indicata: 294 milioni di tonnellate (Mt) a 0,68 grammi per tonnellata (g/t) di equivalente oro (AuEq) per 6,48 milioni di once (Moz) di AuEq.
  • Risorsa Minerale Inferita: 198 Mt a 0,65 g/t di AuEq per 4,16 Moz di AuEq.
  • La categoria indicata è aumentata del 117% rispetto alla MRE del 2022.
  • La MRE aggiornata di Whistler include i dati di perforazione del 2023 ed esclude le recenti analisi del 2024.
  • U.S. GoldMining ha concluso il suo programma di perforazione 2024, raggiungendo 4.006 metri in 6 fori.

La MRE di Whistler è vincolata da schemi di design del sito concettuale e include tre depositi: Whistler, Raintree e Island Mountain, coprendo solo l'1% delle proprietà terriere di U.S. GoldMining. L'azienda sta esplorando ulteriori obiettivi all'interno dell'orbita di 'Whistler'.

La subsidiaria de GoldMining, U.S. GoldMining, ha actualizado su Estimación de Recursos Minerales (MRE) para el Proyecto de Oro-Cobre Whistler en Alaska. Los aspectos destacados incluyen:

  • Recurso Mineral Indicado: 294 millones de toneladas (Mt) a 0,68 gramos por tonelada (g/t) equivalente a oro (AuEq) para 6,48 millones de onzas (Moz) de AuEq.
  • Recurso Mineral Inferido: 198 Mt a 0,65 g/t de AuEq para 4,16 Moz de AuEq.
  • La categoría indicada ha aumentado en un 117% en comparación con la MRE de 2022.
  • La MRE actualizada de Whistler incluye datos de perforación de 2023 y excluye los análisis recientes de 2024.
  • U.S. GoldMining ha concluido su programa de perforación 2024, logrando 4,006 metros en 6 pozos.

La MRE de Whistler está limitada por diseños conceptuales de pozos y incluye tres depósitos: Whistler, Raintree e Island Mountain, cubriendo solo el 1% de las propiedades de U.S. GoldMining. La empresa está explorando objetivos adicionales dentro de la 'Órbita Whistler'.

GoldMining의 자회사인 U.S. GoldMining이 알래스카의 Whistler 금-구리 프로젝트에 대한 광물 자원 추정(MRE)을 업데이트했습니다. 주요 하이라이트는 다음과 같습니다:

  • 지정된 광물 자원: 2억 9,400만 톤(Mt)에서 0.68그램/톤(g/t)의 금 통합(AuEq)으로 648만 온스(Moz) AuEq.
  • 추정 광물 자원: 1억 9,800만 톤에서 0.65 g/t AuEq로 416만 Moz AuEq.
  • 지정된 범주가 2022년 MRE에 비해 117% 증가했습니다.
  • 업데이트된 Whistler MRE는 2023년 드릴링 데이터를 포함하고 2024년 최근 분석을 제외합니다.
  • U.S. GoldMining은 2024년 드릴링 프로그램을 마치고 6개의 홀에서 4,006미터를 달성했습니다.

Whistler MRE는 개념적 굴착 디자인 셸에 의해 제한되며 Whistler, Raintree 및 Island Mountain의 세 가지 매장지를 포함하고 있으며 U.S. GoldMining의 토지 보유량 중 1%만을 포함합니다. 회사는 'Whistler 궤도' 내의 추가 목표를 탐색하고 있습니다.

La filiale de GoldMining, U.S. GoldMining, a mis à jour son Estimation des Ressources Minérales (MRE) pour le Projet Or-Cuivre Whistler en Alaska. Les points clés incluent :

  • Ressource Minérale Indiquée : 294 millions de tonnes (Mt) à 0,68 grammes par tonne (g/t) équivalent or (AuEq) pour 6,48 millions d'onces (Moz) AuEq.
  • Ressource Minérale Inférée : 198 Mt à 0,65 g/t AuEq pour 4,16 Moz AuEq.
  • La catégorie indiquée a augmenté de 117 % par rapport à la MRE de 2022.
  • La MRE mise à jour de Whistler inclut des données de forage de 2023 et exclut les analyses récentes de 2024.
  • U.S. GoldMining a terminé son programme de forage 2024, atteignant 4 006 mètres dans 6 trous.

La MRE de Whistler est contrainte par des conceptions de fosses et inclut trois dépôts : Whistler, Raintree et Island Mountain, ne couvrant qu'1 % des propriétés foncières de U.S. GoldMining. L'entreprise explore des cibles supplémentaires dans l'« orbite de Whistler ».

Die Tochtergesellschaft von GoldMining, U.S. GoldMining, hat ihre Schätzung der Mineralressourcen (MRE) für das Whistler Gold-Kupfer-Projekt in Alaska aktualisiert. Zu den wichtigsten Aspekten gehören:

  • Indizierte Mineralressource: 294 Millionen Tonnen (Mt) bei 0,68 Gramm pro Tonne (g/t) Goldäquivalent (AuEq) für 6,48 Millionen Unzen (Moz) AuEq.
  • Abgeleitete Mineralressource: 198 Mt bei 0,65 g/t AuEq für 4,16 Moz AuEq.
  • Die indizierte Kategorie ist im Vergleich zur MRE von 2022 um 117% gestiegen.
  • Die aktualisierte Whistler-MRE beinhaltet Daten aus Bohrungen von 2023 und schließt die aktuellen Analysen von 2024 aus.
  • U.S. GoldMining hat sein Bohrprogramm 2024 abgeschlossen und dabei 4.006 Meter in 6 Bohrlöchern erzielt.

Die Whistler MRE ist durch konzeptionelle Grubendesignschalen begrenzt und umfasst drei Lagerstätten: Whistler, Raintree und Island Mountain, die nur 1% des Landeigentums von U.S. GoldMining abdecken. Das Unternehmen erkundet zusätzliche Ziele im 'Whistler-Orbit'.

Positive
  • Indicated Mineral Resource increased by 117% to 6.48 Moz AuEq.
  • Inferred Mineral Resource stands at 4.16 Moz AuEq.
  • Successful 2023 drilling program with 4,006 meters achieved in 6 holes.
Negative
  • The updated MRE excludes recent 2024 assay data.

Insights

This updated mineral resource estimate for the Whistler Project is highly positive for GoldMining and its subsidiary U.S. GoldMining. Key points:

  • The indicated resource has more than doubled to 6.48 million gold equivalent ounces, a 117% increase.
  • There's an additional 4.16 million inferred gold equivalent ounces.
  • The project contains a high-grade core that could support a low strip ratio starter pit.
  • Only about 1% of U.S. GoldMining's land has been explored, suggesting significant upside potential.

This substantial resource growth enhances the project's economic viability and GoldMining's overall portfolio value. The company now holds over $175 million in cash and equities, providing financial flexibility to advance its projects. For investors, this update materially derisks the Whistler asset and demonstrates GoldMining's ability to create value through its spin-out strategy.

From a technical perspective, this resource update is impressive. The new estimate uses more conservative price assumptions ($1,850/oz Au, $4.00/lb Cu) yet still shows substantial growth. The presence of a high-grade core (>0.9 g/t AuEq) within larger bulk tonnage resources provides optionality for mine planning.

The low strip ratio (0.08:1) in the initial phase is particularly noteworthy, as it could significantly reduce early-stage mining costs. The resource remains open at depth and with only 1% of the property explored, there's clear potential for further expansion.

The removal of the previously modeled 'Divide Fault' demonstrates improved geological understanding, which should lead to more accurate resource modeling. Overall, these results significantly enhance the project's economic potential and development options.

Designated News Release

VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - GoldMining Inc. (the "Company" or "GoldMining") (TSX: GOLD) (NYSE American: GLDG) is pleased to highlight an updated Mineral Resource Estimate ("Whistler MRE") that was announced by its publicly traded subsidiary, U.S. GoldMining Inc. ("U.S. GoldMining") (NASDAQ: USGO) on October 7, 2024 for U.S. GoldMining's Whistler Gold-Copper Project (the "Project") located in Alaska, U.S.A. 

Highlights:

The highlights of U.S. Goldmining's announcement include:

  • Indicated Mineral Resource: 294 million tonnes ("Mt") at 0.68 grams per tonne ("g/t") gold equivalent ("AuEq") for 6.48 million ounces ("Moz") AuEq
  • Inferred Mineral Resource: 198 Mt at 0.65 g/t AuEq for an additional 4.16 Moz AuEq
  • Estimated gold equivalent ounces in the indicated category have increased by approximately 117% compared to the 2022 MRE*
  • The Whistler MRE was constrained using a series of conceptual pit design shells for the Whistler deposit, which assumed a first phase with an estimated 22.4 Mt of mineralized material at a grade of 1.04 g/t AuEq and a strip ratio of 0.08:1 (waste:ore)
  • The three Au-Cu-Ag porphyry deposits comprised within the Whistler MRE - Whistler, Raintree and Island Mountain - occupy approximately 1% of the U.S. GoldMining's land holdings and occur within a cluster of high priority targets sharing key geological characteristics with the known deposits, thereby highlighting the broader exploration potential of the Project
    • U.S. GoldMining is currently systematically exploring nearby targets within the 'Whistler Orbit' where an additional 12 potential targets remain under-explored
  • The Whistler MRE encompasses 2023 drilling as reported earlier this year (see U.S. GoldMining news release January 16, 2024), including the initial intercept contained within WH23-03 which comprised 547 m at 1.06 g/t AuEq
    • It excludes recently reported confirmatory assays from the re-entry of WH23-01 drilled in 2024 (see U.S. GoldMining announcement September 30, 2024) which now extends the mineralized intercept to 652.5m at 1.00 g/t AuEq
    • The 2024 core drilling program has now concluded, achieving 4,006 meters of drilling in 6 holes.

Alastair Still, Chief Executive Officer of GoldMining, commented: "Since the initial public offering of U.S. GoldMining in April 2023, we are extremely pleased by the progress of its exploration initiatives at the Whistler Project, which have resulted in strengthened confidence of the Whistler MRE by increasing the gold equivalent ounces in the indicated category by approximately 117% from prior estimates. The Project now contains 6.5 Moz AuEq in the indicated resource category and an additional 4.2 Moz AuEq in the inferred resource category. The successful 2023 drilling program and growth of the mineral resources at Whistler is an example of how our spin-out strategy continues to unlock value for GoldMining shareholders. We now hold over $175 million in cash and equities1 that help position us to advance strategic initiatives across our portfolio, which globally holds 12.5 million AuEq ounces of measured and indicated resources and 9.7 million AuEq ounces of inferred resources.2"

1.Cash and Marketable Securities in NevGold Corp., Gold Royalty Corp., and U.S. GoldMining as of October 7, 2024, are presented in Canadian dollars, converted, as applicable, based on current exchange rates.

2. The above global resource numbers are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to represent the viability of any project on a standalone or global basis. The exploration and development of each project, project geology and the assumptions and other factors underlying each estimate, are not uniform and will vary from project to project. There is no certainty that all or any part of the mineral resources will be converted into mineral reserves. The estimate of mineral resources may be materially affected by environmental permitting, legal, title, taxation, sociopolitical, marketing or other relevant issues. Please refer to the Company's most recent annual information form, a copy of which is available under its profile at www.sedarplus.ca and www.sec.gov, for further information regarding such estimates.

The updated Whistler MRE is set forth in a technical report summary titled "S-K 1300 Technical Report Summary Initial Assessment for the Whistler Project, South Central Alaska" with an effective date of September 12, 2024, which was filed by U.S. GoldMining on October 7, 2024 under subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K ("SK-1300") and available under U.S. GoldMining's profile at www.sec.gov (the "S-K 1300 Report"). U.S. GoldMining and GoldMining plan to file a technical report under Canadian National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") in respect of the updated Whistler MRE within 45 days of U.S. GoldMining's announcement.

Updated Mineral Resource Estimate Overview

The Whistler MRE was based on 43,096 meters of drill data available as of January 16, 2024 (refer to U.S. GoldMining's news release dated January 16, 2024, for further details), prior to the commencement of U.S. GoldMining's 2024 drill campaign. The author of the report conducted a site visit August 6, 2024, which included collection of independent duplicate samples for umpire laboratory analysis. The effective date for the updated MRE is September 12, 2024. The Whistler MRE is constrained within a revenue factor 1.5 pit shell and reported above a US$10/tonne cut-off value (equivalent to 0.27 g/t AuEq cut-off grade).

The October 2024 updated Whistler MRE incorporates:

  • Revised mineral resource reporting at US$10/tonne cut-off (previously the 2022 MRE was reported at US$10.50/t) and using below 3-year trailing average commodity assumptions of US$1,850/oz Au, US$4.00/lb Cu and US$23/oz Ag, across all three Project deposits: Whistler, Raintree and Island Mountain (see Figure 1).
  • The addition of three 2023 diamond core drill holes for 1,674 meters of drilling within the namesake Whistler Deposit (see Figure 2), with revisions to the geological interpretation and three dimensional mineralization modelling.

The following table sets forth a summary of the Whistler MRE update.

Table 1: Mineral Resource Estimate for the Total Whistler Project (Effective date: September 12, 2024)

Class

Deposit

Cut-off
Value

ROM
Tonnage

In situ Grades

In situ Metal

(US$/t)

(ktonnes)

NSR
(US$/t)

AuEqv
(g/t)

Au
(g/t)

Cu
(%)

Ag
(g/t)

AuEqv
(koz)

Au
(koz)

Cu
(mlbs)

Ag
(koz)

Indicated

Whistler Pit

10

282,205

22.84

0.68

0.41

0.16

1.89

6,201

3,724

999

17,166

Raintree Pit

10

8,905

21.08

0.63

0.46

0.08

4.81

180

131

16

1,378

Indicated Open Pit

varies

291,410

22.79

0.68

0.41

0.16

1.98

6,381

3,855

1,015

18,544

Raintree UG

25

3,064

34.41

1.03

0.79

0.13

4.49

101

78

9

443

Total Indicated

varies

294,474

22.91

0.68

0.42

0.16

2.01

6,482

3,933

1,024

18,987

Inferred

Whistler Pit

10

18,224

21.01

0.63

0.40

0.13

1.75

368

233

54

1,025

Island Mountain Pit

10

124,529

18.21

0.54

0.45

0.05

1.02

2,180

1,817

139

4,084

Raintree Pit

10

15,056

23.12

0.69

0.55

0.06

4.36

335

267

21

2,112

Inferred Open Pit

varies

157,809

19.00

0.57

0.45

0.06

1.42

2,883

2,317

214

7,221

Raintree UG

25

40,432

32.81

0.98

0.76

0.12

3.31

1,275

994

103

4,300

Total Inferred

varies

198,241

21.82

0.65

0.52

0.07

1.81

4,158

3,311

317

11,521

Notes to Table 1:

1.

Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability. There is no certainty that all or any part of the mineral resources will be converted into mineral reserves.

2.

Inferred mineral resources are subject to uncertainty as to their existence and as to their economic and legal feasibility. The level of geological uncertainty associated with an inferred mineral resource is too high to apply relevant technical and economic factors likely to influence the prospects of economic extraction in a manner useful for evaluation of economic viability.

3.

The Mineral Resource Estimate for the Whistler, Island Mountain, and the upper portions of the Raintree West deposits have been confined by an open pit with "reasonable prospects of economic extraction" using the following assumptions:


 

  • Metal prices of US$1,850/oz Au, US$4.00/lb Cu and US$23/oz Ag;
  • Payable metal of 95% payable for Au and Ag, and 96.5% payable for Cu
  • Refining costs for Au of US$8.00/oz, for Ag of US$0.60/oz and for Cu of US$0.05/lb.
  • Offsite costs for Au of US$77.50/wmt, for Ag of US$3.50/wmt and for Cu of US$55.00/wmt.
  • Royalty of 3% NSR;
  • Pit slopes are 50 degrees;
  • Mining cost of US$2.25/t for waste and mineralized material; and
  • Processing, general and administrative costs of US$7.90/t.

 

4.

The lower portion of the Raintree West deposit has been constrained by a mineable shape with "reasonable prospects of eventual economic extraction" using a US$25.00/t cut-off.

5.

Metallurgical recoveries are: 70% for Au, 83% for Cu, and 65% Ag for Ag grades below 10g/t. The Ag recovery is 0% for values above 10g/t for all deposits.

6.

The NSR equations are: below 10g/t Ag: NSR (US$/t)=(100%-3%)*((Au*70%*US$54.646/t) + (Cu*83%*US$3.702*2204.62 + Ag*65%*US$0.664)), and above 10g/t Ag: NSR (US$/t)=(100%-3%)*((Au*70%*US$56.646g/t) + (Cu*83%*US$3.702*2204.62))  

7.

The Au Equivalent equations are: below 10g/t Ag: AuEq=Au + Cu*1.771 +0.0113Ag, and above 10g/t Ag: AuEq=Au + Cu*1.771

8.

The specific gravity for each deposit and domain ranges from 2.76 to 2.91 for Island Mountain, 2.60 to 2.72 for Whistler with an average value of 2.80 for Raintree West.

9.

The SEC definitions for Mineral Resources in S-K 1300 were used for Mineral Resource classification which are consistent with Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (CIM (2014) definitions).

10.

Numbers may not add due to rounding.

Additional details of the mineral resource estimate are set forth in the S-K 1300 Report and U.S. GoldMining's news release dated October 7, 2024.

*For comparison, the previous 2022 MRE (Effective Date September 22, 2022) comprised 118 Mt at 0.79 g/t AuEq for 2.99 Moz AuEq Indicated resources, and 317 Mt at 0.63 g/t Au for 6.45 Moz AuEq Inferred resources, at a US$10.50/t cutoff value for open pit resources and US$25/t for underground resources.

Figure 1 – Plan map of the Whistler Project showing the location of the Whistler, Raintree and Island Mountain gold-copper-silver deposits which cumulatively make up the Whistler MRE. (CNW Group/GoldMining Inc.)

Figure 2 – Plan view map of the Whistler Deposit showing the geological interpretation of the Whistler Intrusive Suite and highlighting the location of 2023 drilling used in the October 2024 Whistler MRE. (CNW Group/GoldMining Inc.)

Whistler Project High-Grade Core 

The updated 2024 Whistler MRE is underpinned by a significant component of higher-grade mineralization within the core of the three deposits. Table 2 illustrates the Whistler MRE at a range of cut-offs which provide optionality for potential future mine development scenarios. For example, using an elevated cut-off value of US$20/t (equivalent to 0.37 g/t AuEq cut-off grade) for open pit resources, the Whistler MRE contains a robust higher grade subset resource of: 

    • 134 Mt at 0.98 g/t AuEq for 4.2 Moz AuEq Indicated (includes Raintree UG resource)
    • 87 Mt at 0.96 g/t AuEq for 2.7 Moz AuEq Inferred (includes Raintree UG resource)

Class

Source

Cutoff

ROM Tonnage

In situ Grades

In situ metal

(US$/t)

(ktonnes)

NSR (US$/t)

AuEqv (g/t)

Au (g/t)

Cu (%)

Ag (g/t)

AuEqv (Koz)

Au (koz)

Cu (klbs)

Ag (koz)

Indicated

Open Pit

6

333,200

20.98

0.63

0.37

0.15

1.99

6,717

3,999

1,088,419

20,822

7

327,336

21.24

0.63

0.38

0.15

1.99

6,680

3,983

1,080,877

20,541

7.9

319,301

21.59

0.65

0.39

0.15

1.99

6,623

3,958

1,068,264

20,024

10

291,410

22.79

0.68

0.41

0.16

1.99

6,381

3,855

1,015,095

18,544

15

206,236

27.03

0.81

0.51

0.18

1.99

5,356

3,382

798,024

13,449

20

131,449

32.55

0.97

0.65

0.19

2.08

4,111

2,728

561,495

8,809

25

85,710

38.03

1.14

0.79

0.21

2.18

3,132

2,166

393,659

5,985

30

57,629

43.30

1.29

0.92

0.22

2.27

2,397

1,706

281,879

4,184

Underground

25

3,064

34.41

1.03

0.79

0.13

4.49

101

78

8,613

443

Total Indicated

varies

294,474

22.91

0.68

0.42

0.16

2.02

6,482

3,933

1,023,708

18,987

Inferred

Open Pit

6

247,250

14.99

0.45

0.36

0.05

1.24

3,563

2,827

276,142

9,874

7

222,529

15.94

0.48

0.38

0.05

1.28

3,408

2,718

260,061

9,168

7.9

202,534

16.78

0.50

0.40

0.06

1.31

3,267

2,614

245,757

8,536

10

157,809

19.00

0.57

0.45

0.06

1.43

2,883

2,317

213,970

7,221

15

83,445

24.97

0.75

0.60

0.08

1.74

2,003

1,611

149,376

4,638

20

46,184

31.30

0.94

0.76

0.10

1.98

1,389

1,129

99,917

2,923

25

28,112

37.12

1.11

0.91

0.11

2.19

1,003

827

68,000

1,983

30

16,408

44.16

1.32

1.11

0.12

2.35

696

590

41,316

1,242

Underground

25

40,432

32.81

0.98

0.76

0.12

3.31

1,275

994

102,953

4,300

Total Inferred

varies

198,241

21.82

0.65

0.52

0.07

1.81

4,158

3,311

316,923

11,521

Table 2: Whistler MRE sensitivity to cut-off values. The Whistler MRE which is stated at $10/t cutoff value for open pit resources (equivalent to 0.27 g/t AuEq cutoff grade), and $25/t cutoff value for underground resources, is highlighted. 

In particular, U.S. GoldMining's flagship Whistler Deposit, a component of the Whistler MRE, contains a high-grade core defined by coincident approximately ≥0.40 g/t gold and ≥0.20% Cu grade contours that extend approximately 500 m in the north-south dimension, 250 m in the east-west dimension and extend to 600 m depth (from surface), where it remains open down dip. The Whistler Deposit high-grade core offers the option to consider low strip ratio, higher – grade starter-pit scenarios. Table 3 provides an incremental breakdown of the Whistler Deposit as contained within sequentially expanding pit shells which are illustrated in Figure 3

PIT PHASE

CLASS

Mineralized Tonnage

NSR

AuEQ

Au

Cu

Ag

In Situ Metal

Waste Tonnage

Strip Ratio

(ktonnes)

(US$/tonne)

(g/t)

(g/t)

( %)

(g/t)

(AuEq koz)

(ktonnes)

Waste:Minz

PHASE 1

Indicated

22,425

34.81

1.04

0.65

0.23

2.30

750

1,776

0.08

Inferred

-

-

-

-

-

-

---

PHASE 2

Indicated

42,703

29.4

0.88

0.56

0.19

2.00

1,206

17,684

0.41

Inferred

910

16.28

0.49

0.26

0.13

2.00

14

PHASE 3

Indicated

106,892

23.71

0.71

0.43

0.16

1.80

2,435

117,922

1.04

Inferred

6,722

22.39

0.67

0.44

0.14

1.70

145

PHASE 4

Indicated

69,425

17.61

0.53

0.29

0.14

1.80

1,175

145,808

1.96

Inferred

4,944

19.81

0.59

0.36

0.14

1.60

94

PHASE 5

Indicated

41,061

16.08

0.48

0.257

0.13

1.8

634

238,127

5.10

Inferred

5,648

21.18

0.633

0.409

0.13

1.9

115

Total Indicated

282,506

22.84

0.68

0.41

0.16

1.87

6,201

521,317

1.73

Total Inferred

18,224

21.01

0.63

0.40

0.13

1.75

368

Table 3: Whistler Deposit incremental breakdown within conceptual phased pit shells contained within the Whistler MRE. 

 

Figure 3 – Cross section through Whistler Deposit showing the September 2024 block model and conceptual phased pit shells corresponding with Table 3. (CNW Group/GoldMining Inc.)

Whistler Project Geology 

The Whistler Deposit is hosted within the Whistler Intrusive Suite (see Figure 2), a composite suite of diorite stocks and dykes with cross-cutting relationships that divide the suite broadly into an early Main Stage Porphyry ("MSP"), a later cross-cutting Intermineral Porphyry Suite ("IMP") and the latest cross-cutting intrusive phase referred to as the Late Stage Porphyry ("LSP"). Gold and copper mineralization is characterized by presence of disseminated sulphide and quartz + sulphide vein stockworks (including classic porphyry diagnostic 'A', 'B', 'D', and 'M' type veins), and potassic alteration which is variably overprinted by later phyllic alteration. The early-stage MSP suite is most strongly altered, veined and mineralized, with the IMP being less intensely altered and veined but remaining consistently mineralized, and the late or post-mineralization LSP generally being below cutoff grade or unmineralized. The 'high-grade core' correlates with intense potassic alteration and highest frequency of A and B veining within the MSP.

Based on re-logging of historical drill core in conjunction with the 2023 drilling program, the Whistler Deposit three-dimensional geological model was re-interpreted to include adjustments to geometry, extents and continuity of the MSP, IMP and LSP suites. These were used as a guide to create mineralization shells for both Au-Ag and Cu separately. The shells include a higher grade 'core', with lower grade shells also generated to constrain both Au-Ag and Cu mineralization. A significant change in the 2024 geological model is the removal of the 'Divide Fault', which defined a hard boundary between geological and geostatistical domains in previous iterations of the Whistler deposit model. Relogging and 2023 drilling has confirmed there is no compelling evidence for this fault, thus the previously modelled Divide Fault is no longer seen to influence the mineralization. Subsequently, gold and copper grade shells have been constructed to constrain the Whistler Deposit mineral block model, honoring the geological boundaries defined by the limits of the productive MSP and ISP, and taking into account the weakly to non-mineralized LSP.

Mineralization at Raintree West occurs as two main types: 1) porphyry-style gold-copper mineralization hosted by diorite porphyry stocks and consisting of quartz and magnetite stockwork veining, with vein and disseminated chalcopyrite associated with potassic alteration, and 2) later cross-cutting silver-gold-lead-zinc mineralization in quartz-carbonate veins with occasional banded epithermal-like textures. The early gold-copper mineralization is best developed within, and controlled by, early diorite porphyry intrusions (akin to MSP at the Whistler Deposit), whereas the later silver-gold-lead-zinc veins surround and locally overprint the porphyry mineralization and are most abundant in the host andesitic composition volcanic. 

The Island Mountain deposit, located 20 km south of the Whistler-Raintree deposits, is comprised of a suite of nested intrusions, ranging compositionally from hornblende diorite to hornblende-biotite monzonite, with mineralization occurring predominantly within the 'Breccia Zone', comprising intrusive breccias occurring as sub-vertical 100-150 m diameter 'pipes' with pyrrhotite-pyrite-chalcopyrite mineralization, that host the bulk of gold-copper porphyry mineralization.

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Technical Information

The technical work of the Whistler MRE was completed by Sue Bird, P.Eng., of Moose Mountain Technical Services ("MMTS"), an independent qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Sue Bird has reviewed, verified and approved the technical information related to the Whistler MRE in this news release.

Tim Smith, P.Geo., Vice President Exploration, GoldMining, has supervised reviewed and approved the preparation of all other scientific and technical information contained herein. Mr. Smith is a qualified person as defined by in NI 43-101.

About GoldMining Inc.

The Company is a public mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition and development of gold assets in the Americas. Through its disciplined acquisition strategy, the Company now controls a diversified portfolio of resource-stage gold and gold-copper projects and strategic investments in Canada, U.S.A., Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. The Company also owns approximately 21.5 million shares of Gold Royalty Corp. (NYSE American: GROY), 9.9 million shares of U.S. GoldMining Inc. (Nasdaq: USGO), and 26.7 million shares of NevGold Corp. (TSXV: NAU). See www.goldmining.com for additional information.

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FAQ

What is the updated Mineral Resource Estimate for U.S. GoldMining's Whistler Project?

The updated Mineral Resource Estimate includes 294 Mt at 0.68 g/t AuEq for 6.48 Moz AuEq in the indicated category and 198 Mt at 0.65 g/t AuEq for 4.16 Moz AuEq in the inferred category.

How much has the indicated Mineral Resource increased in the 2024 Whistler MRE?

The indicated Mineral Resource has increased by 117% compared to the 2022 MRE.

What drilling data does the 2024 Whistler MRE include?

The 2024 Whistler MRE includes data from the 2023 drilling program but excludes recent 2024 assay data.

What are the key components of the Whistler MRE?

The Whistler MRE includes three deposits: Whistler, Raintree, and Island Mountain, occupying approximately 1% of U.S. GoldMining's land holdings.

How much drilling was achieved in U.S. GoldMining's 2024 program?

The 2024 drilling program achieved 4,006 meters of drilling in 6 holes.

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