U.S. Gold Corp.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersCheyenne, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
U.S. Gold Corp. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- U.S. Gold Corp.
- Legal name
- U.S. Gold Corp.
- Website
- https://usgoldcorp.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
U.S. Gold Corp. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Gold and Copper Mining
- NAICS
- Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining (212220), Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining (212230)
- SIC
- Gold And Silver Ores (1040), Metal Mining (1000)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Gold Mining (IMAKAEAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Copper Ore Mining (Open-Pit & Underground) (IMAKADAB), Silver Mining (IMAKAEAB)
Keywords
Where U.S. Gold Corp. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cheyenne
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
U.S. Gold Corp. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Others
Revenue model
- Concentrate Sales (Gold, Copper, Silver): The primary revenue stream is from sale of gold-rich copper concentrate produced via froth flotation. Concentrate is shipped to smelters for metal extraction. Payability factors of 98% Au, 97% Cu, and 95% Ag are applied. The company has identified potential for aggregate and rail ballast sales as secondary revenue stream from waste rock estimated at up to 1 million tons annually.
- Aggregate and Rail Ballast Sales: Secondary revenue from aggregate production. Approximately 70 million tons of rock will be mined with ~40 million tons potentially available as aggregate and ballast feedstock. Local pricing of $20-$25/ton suggests a meaningful secondary revenue stream with a nearby railroad company located 4 miles from CK expressing interest in 400,000 tons per annum of ballast.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Gold Concentrate (Base Case) |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Gold Concentrate (Spot Prices) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Aggregate and Rail Ballast |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
U.S. Gold Corp. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
U.S. Gold Corp. is a U.S.-focused gold and copper exploration and development company that advances a portfolio of three mining projects across Wyoming, Nevada, and Idaho. Its flagship CK Gold Project is a fully permitted, near-surface gold-copper-silver deposit that will be mined via conventional open-pit methods and processed through froth flotation to produce gold-rich copper concentrate for sale to smelters, with a secondary stream from aggregate and rail ballast sales.
Product overview
U.S. Gold Corp. is a U.S.-focused gold and copper exploration and development company operating a portfolio of three mining projects across three states. The company's flagship asset is the CK Gold Project in Wyoming, a fully permitted gold-copper deposit with robust economics and near-term production potential. Complementing the CK Gold Project are two exploration-stage projects: the Keystone Project on Nevada's prolific Cortez Gold Trend and the Challis Gold Project in Idaho. The company is not a software product company; its offerings are mining assets at various stages of development from exploration through feasibility.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- CK Gold Project Advanced-stage, fully permitted gold-copper-silver mining project designed as a conventional open-pit operation with froth flotation processing, intended to produce gold-rich copper concentrate sold to smelters.
- Keystone Project District-scale gold exploration project located on the Cortez Gold Trend in Nevada, targeting significant gold mineralization in a region that has produced over 245 million ounces of gold.
- Challis Gold Project Gold exploration project located in Idaho targeting gold mineralization within a mining-friendly jurisdiction.
- Gold-Copper-Silver Concentrate Gold-rich copper concentrate containing gold, copper, and silver produced from the CK Gold Project via open-pit mining and froth flotation, sold to global smelters for metal extraction.
- Aggregate and Rail Ballast Aggregate and rail ballast produced from waste rock at the CK Gold Project for sale to local construction companies, railroads, and infrastructure developers in Wyoming and Colorado.
Quantifiable outcome
- 27% after-tax IRR and $632M NPV5% at base case metal prices
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use U.S. Gold Corp.
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
U.S. Gold Corp. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
U.S. Gold Corp. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Halyard-Micon International, Inc.coreLead engineer for CK Gold Project Feasibility Study completed March 2026. Halyard prepared FS and technical report summary in accordance with SEC Regulation S-K Subpart 1300. Also responsible for process and infrastructure capital cost estimates.
- Trihydro CorporationcoreWyoming-based environmental firm providing strong environmental support for CK Gold Project. Instrumental in acquiring all necessary permits for construction and operation including ongoing regulatory compliance.
- Greenlight LLCcoreTechnical support partner for CK Gold Project permitting and development. Works with Trihydro and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with environmental and permitting standards.
- Tierra Group International, Ltd.coreEngineering consultant responsible for process and infrastructure capital cost estimates as part of Feasibility Study. Contributed to Section 10 of technical report summary.
- Black Hills EnergyminorUtilities provider contracted to supply up to 30 megawatts of power to site via 115kV transmission line. Power line will be built by Black Hills Energy and cost amortized as minimum demand charge.
Scale indicators12 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
U.S. Gold Corp. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Marathon Gold: Gold developer advancing the Valentine Gold Project in Newfoundland toward construction. Comparable as a single-asset junior gold developer at the feasibility/construction stage with similar capex profile and execution risk profile.
- Perpetua Resources: U.S.-focused gold and antimony developer (Stibnite Project in Idaho) advancing through permitting toward construction. Comparable as a U.S.-based, single-asset, permitted junior gold developer at a similar stage of de-risking toward production.
- Liberty Gold: Gold developer focused on oxide gold deposits in the Great Basin (Idaho, Utah, Nevada). Comparable as a U.S.-focused junior gold developer at the feasibility/PFS stage pursuing construction financing for a single-asset project.
- Skeena Resources: Gold developer advancing the Eskay Creek Project in British Columbia's Golden Triangle. Comparable as a junior gold developer with a feasibility-stage, single-asset development project targeting near-term construction.
- Contango ORE: U.S. gold developer advancing the Manh Choh project in Alaska (producing) and exploration assets in Alaska. Comparable as a small-cap, U.S.-focused junior gold company with a single core development asset and a similar investor base.
- Hycroft Mining Holding: U.S. gold and silver developer advancing the Hycroft Mine in Nevada. Comparable as a U.S.-listed junior precious metals developer with a single large-scale asset transitioning through feasibility and financing stages.
- NovaGold Resources: Gold and copper developer with the Donlin Gold Project in Alaska. Comparable as a single-asset, multi-million-ounce gold/copper developer at a similar development stage with a large capex requirement and similar financing pathway to production.
Broad incumbents
- New Gold: Mid-tier gold and copper producer with operating mines in Canada (Rainy River, New Afton). Comparable as a gold-copper focused miner, though larger and producing; useful as a benchmark for what a successful transition from developer to mid-tier producer looks like.
- Royal Gold: Precious metals streaming and royalty company with a portfolio of gold and silver streams/royalties on producing mines. Comparable as a U.S.-listed gold-focused investment vehicle and a likely counterparty or model for non-dilutive financing alternatives for junior developers.
- Sandstorm Gold: Gold streaming and royalty company providing non-dilutive financing to mining companies in exchange for metal streams. Comparable as a relevant counterparty for project financing of CK Gold and as a benchmark for how streaming deals are typically structured for junior developers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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U.S. Gold Corp. leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
U.S. Gold Corp. funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors
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U.S. Gold Corp. M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about U.S. Gold Corp.
What does U.S. Gold Corp. do?
U.S. Gold Corp. is a U.S.-focused gold and copper exploration and development company that advances a portfolio of three mining projects across Wyoming, Nevada, and Idaho. Its flagship CK Gold Project is a fully permitted, near-surface gold-copper-silver deposit that will be mined via conventional open-pit methods and processed through froth flotation to produce gold-rich copper concentrate for sale to smelters, with a secondary stream from aggregate and rail ballast sales.
Is U.S. Gold Corp. a public or private company?
U.S. Gold Corp. is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was U.S. Gold Corp. founded?
U.S. Gold Corp. was founded in 2015. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is U.S. Gold Corp. based?
U.S. Gold Corp. is headquartered in Cheyenne, United States, in the North America region.
How does U.S. Gold Corp. make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Concentrate Sales (Gold, Copper, Silver) is the primary driver. The others are aggregate and Rail Ballast Sales.
Who are U.S. Gold Corp.'s main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Marathon Gold, Perpetua Resources, Liberty Gold, Skeena Resources, Contango ORE, Hycroft Mining Holding and NovaGold Resources. Broad incumbents are New Gold, Royal Gold and Sandstorm Gold.
Does U.S. Gold Corp. have an API?
No public API is recorded for U.S. Gold Corp..
What industry is U.S. Gold Corp. in?
U.S. Gold Corp.'s product category is Gold and Copper Mining. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKAEAA, Gold Mining, with a secondary code of IMAKADAB, Copper Ore Mining (Open-Pit & Underground). Its NAICS code is 212220 and its SIC code is 1040.