U.S. Gold Corp expands land control at CK Gold Project, cutting development and permitting risks in Wyoming. This move secures buffer zones and operational flexibility for faster construction. All key permits now stand approved under state oversight.
CK Gold Land Expansion Details
U.S. Gold Corp completed strategic property acquisitions in November 2025 near the CK Gold Project in southeast Wyoming. These include buffer lands, auxiliary parcels, and infrastructure corridors to support mining operations and potential waste rock sales. Ownership eliminates third-party lease dependencies and zoning disputes common in U.S. mining.
The expanded footprint addresses engineering needs from the February 2025 Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS), which projects a 30-month build starting late 2025 and gold production by 2028. Buffer zones reduce neighbor complaints that often trigger permit amendments or environmental reviews. This positions CK Gold for resource growth and aggregate revenue streams.
Wyoming State Permitting Edge
CK Gold operates on state and private land, avoiding federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) processes. Wyoming’s regime shortens timelines versus Bureau of Land Management or Forest Service paths. No U.S. Army Corps of Engineers involvement stems from deliberate mine design.
Major permits include the Mine Operating Permit (April 2024), Industrial Siting Permit (June 2023, extended to 2026), Air Quality Permit (November 2024), WYPDES water discharge permit (May 2024), and Reclamation Bond (June 2024). These approvals finalize the permitting package, minimizing delays seen in federal projects.
Full land control hedges against community opposition and appeals risks that delay U.S. mines by years. It internalizes variables like easements and buffers, boosting execution certainty. Investors value this de-risking amid gold market strength from central bank buying.
CEO George Bee notes that few fully permitted U.S. projects exist in safe jurisdictions. State-level rules compress timelines and cut political variability. Expanded holdings support 2026 construction targets without federal hurdles.
The PFS shows strong economics at current metal prices, with upside from copper-gold output and aggregates. Recent moves like the Cheyenne Light Engineering contract aid power infrastructure. U.S. Gold Corp advances toward feasibility study completion and financing.
