As
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 7, 2024
Registration
No. 333-
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
S-1
REGISTRATION
STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
U.S.
GOLD CORP.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada |
|
1000 |
|
22-1831409 |
(State
or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization) |
|
(Primary
Standard Industrial Classification Code Number)
|
|
(I.R.S.
Employer
Identification Number) |
1910
E. Idaho Street, Suite 102-Box 604
Elko,
NV 89801
(800)
557-4550
(Address,
including zip code, and telephone number,
including
area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)
George
Bee
Chief
Executive Officer and President
1910
E. Idaho Street, Suite 102-Box 604
Elko,
NV 89801
(800)
557-4550
(Name,
address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)
Copies
to:
Brian
Boonstra
Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP
1550 Seventeenth Street, Suite 500
Denver, Colorado 80202
(303) 892-7348
Approximate
date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after the effective date of registration statement.
If
any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the
Securities Act of 1933, check the following box. ☒
If
this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the
following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same
offering. ☐
If
this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the
Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ☐
If
this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the
Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ☐
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company,
or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller
reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large
accelerated filer ☐ |
Accelerated
filer ☐ |
Non-accelerated
filer ☒ |
Smaller
reporting company ☒ |
|
Emerging
growth company ☐ |
If
an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying
with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act. ☐
The
information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. The selling stockholders named in this prospectus may not sell these
securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an
offer to sell these securities and the selling stockholders named in this prospectus are not soliciting an offer to buy these securities
in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.
Subject
to Completion, Dated October 7, 2024
PROSPECTUS
1,400,000
Shares of Common Stock
This
prospectus relates to the offer and resale by the selling stockholders named herein (the “selling stockholders”) of up to
1,400,000 shares of our common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“common stock”), issuable upon the exercise of warrants
(the “Warrants”) issued to the selling stockholders in a private placement pursuant to a securities purchase agreement, dated
as of April 15, 2024, by and among us and the selling stockholders (the “Purchase Agreement”).
The
shares of common stock that may be offered and sold by the selling stockholders under this prospectus are shares that we may issue to
the selling stockholders, from time to time following the date of this prospectus, upon exercise of the Warrants issued pursuant to the
Purchase Agreement. See “Selling Stockholders” for additional information regarding the selling stockholders.
We
are not selling any securities under this prospectus and will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of the shares of common stock
by the selling stockholders. However, we will receive proceeds from the exercise of the Warrants if the Warrants are exercised for cash.
We intend to use those proceeds, if any, for general corporate purposes.
Each
selling stockholder named in this prospectus, or its donees, pledgees, transferees or other successors-in-interest, may offer or resell
the shares of common stock from time to time through public or private transactions at prevailing market prices, at prices related to
prevailing market prices or at privately negotiated prices. The selling stockholders will bear all commissions and discounts, if any,
attributable to the sale of shares, and all selling and other expenses incurred by the selling stockholders. We will bear all costs,
expenses and fees in connection with the registration of the shares of common stock subject to resale hereunder. For additional information
on the methods of sale that may be used by the selling stockholders, see “Plan of Distribution” beginning on page 13
of this prospectus. The selling stockholders may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(11) of
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).
Our
common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) under the symbol “USAU.” On October 4, 2024, the
last reported sale price of our common stock as reported on Nasdaq was $5.72 per share.
You
should read this prospectus, together with additional information described under the headings “Where You Can Find More Information”
and “Documents Incorporated by Reference” carefully before you invest in any of our securities.
Investing
in our securities involves a high degree of risk. These risks are described in the “Risk Factors” section beginning on page
6 of this prospectus. You should also consider the risk factors described or referred to in any documents incorporated by reference
in this prospectus, and in any applicable prospectus supplement, before investing in these securities.
Neither
the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these
securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The
date of this prospectus is , 2024.
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
About
this Prospectus
Important
information is incorporated by reference into this prospectus. You may obtain the information incorporated by reference without charge
by following the instructions under the sections of this prospectus entitled “Where You Can Find More Information”
and “Documents Incorporated by Reference.” You should carefully read this prospectus as well as additional information described
under the section of this prospectus entitled “Documents Incorporated by Reference,” before deciding to invest in
our common shares.
Unless
the context requires otherwise, references in this prospectus to “the Company,” “we,” “us” and “our”
refer to U.S. Gold Corp. and its consolidated subsidiaries as a combined entity, and “this offering” refers to the offering
contemplated in this prospectus.
Neither
us nor any of the selling stockholders authorized anyone to provide any information or to make any representations other than those contained
in this prospectus or in any free writing prospectus prepared by or on behalf of us or to which we have referred you. We take no responsibility
for, and can provide no assurance as to the reliability of, any other information that others may give you. This prospectus is an offer
to sell only the shares offered hereby, but only under the circumstances and in the jurisdictions where it is lawful to do so. The information
contained in this prospectus or in any applicable free writing prospectus is current only as of its date, regardless of its time of delivery
or any sale of shares of our common stock. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since
that date. We are not, and the selling stockholders are not, making an offer of these securities in any jurisdiction where such offer
is not permitted.
Cautionary
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This
prospectus and the information incorporated by reference in this prospectus contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements concern our anticipated results and developments in our operations in future periods,
planned exploration and development of our properties, plans related to our business and other matters that may occur in the future.
These statements relate to analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet
determinable and assumptions of management. These statements include, but are not limited to, comments regarding:
|
● |
The
timing of the preparation, filing, and satisfaction of the conditions of our mine construction and operating permits for the CK Gold
Project; |
|
|
|
|
● |
The
timing and process of completing conditions surrounding our approved mine operating permit and closure plan for the CK Gold Project; |
|
|
|
|
● |
The
assumptions and projections contained in the CK Gold Project Prefeasibility Study, including estimated mineral resources and mineral
reserves, mine life, projected operating and capital costs, projected production, internal rate of return (“IRR”) and
Net Present Value (“NPV”) calculations, and the possibility of upside potential at the project; |
|
|
|
|
● |
The
planned extensions of our leases; |
|
|
|
|
● |
Our
planned expenditures; |
|
|
|
|
● |
Future
exploration plans and expectations related to our properties; |
|
|
|
|
● |
Our
cash and liquidity forecasts; |
|
|
|
|
● |
Our
anticipation of future environmental and regulatory impacts; and |
|
|
|
|
● |
Our
business and operating strategies. |
Words
such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “predicts,” “potential,”
“continue,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,”
“believes,” “estimates,” and similar expressions, as well as statements in future tense, are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and may not
be accurate indications of when such performance or results will actually be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information
we have when those statements are made or our management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and
are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or
suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to:
|
● |
deviations
from the assumptions and projections set forth in the prefeasibility study for the CK Gold Project; |
|
|
|
|
● |
unfavorable
results from our exploration activities; |
|
|
|
|
● |
decreases
in gold, copper or silver prices; |
|
|
|
|
● |
whether
we are able to raise the necessary capital required to continue our business on terms acceptable to us or at all, and the likely
negative effect of volatility in metals prices or unfavorable exploration results; |
|
|
|
|
● |
whether
we will be able to begin to mine and sell minerals successfully or profitably at any of our current properties at current or future
metals prices; |
|
● |
potential
delays in our exploration activities or other activities to advance properties towards mining resulting from environmental consents
or permitting delays or problems, accidents, problems with contractors, disputes under agreements related to exploration properties,
unanticipated costs and other unexpected events; |
|
|
|
|
● |
our
ability to retain key management and mining personnel necessary to successfully operate and grow our business; |
|
|
|
|
● |
economic
and political events affecting the market prices for gold, copper, silver, and other minerals that may be found on our exploration
properties; |
|
|
|
|
● |
fluctuations
in interest rates and inflation rates; |
|
|
|
|
● |
changes
in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities; |
|
|
|
|
● |
our
ability to maintain compliance with Nasdaq’s listing standards; |
|
|
|
|
● |
volatility
in the market price of our common stock; |
|
|
|
|
● |
our
ability to fund our business with our current cash reserves based on our currently planned activities; |
|
|
|
|
● |
our
ability to raise the necessary capital required to continue our business on terms acceptable to us or at all, and the likely negative
effect of volatility in metals prices or unfavorable exploration results; |
|
|
|
|
● |
our
expected cash needs and the availability and plans with respect to future financing; |
|
|
|
|
● |
our
ability to retain key management and mining personnel necessary to successfully operate and grow our business; |
|
|
|
|
● |
the
factors set forth under “Risk Factors” on page 6 of this prospectus; and |
|
|
|
|
● |
other
factors listed from time to time in registration statements, reports or other materials that we have filed with or furnished to the
SEC, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, which is incorporated by reference
into this prospectus. |
We
caution you that the forward-looking statements highlighted above do not encompass all of the forward-looking statements made in this
prospectus or in the documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus.
We
have based the forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus and in the documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus
primarily on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our business, financial
condition, results of operations and prospects. The outcomes of the events described in these forward-looking statements are subject
to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results and experience to differ from those projected, including, but
not limited to, the risk factors described herein and the risk factors set forth in Part I—Item 1A, “Risk Factors”
in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2024 and elsewhere in the documents incorporated by reference into this
prospectus. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and challenging environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time,
and it is not possible for us to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained
in this prospectus and in the documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus. We cannot assure you that the results, events and
circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur, and actual results, events or circumstances could
differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.
The
forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus and in the documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus relate only
to events as of the date on which the statements are made. We do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to such
forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this prospectus or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated
events. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements and you should
not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any
future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures, other strategic transactions or investments we may make.
Prospectus
Summary
The
following is a summary of the principal features of this offering and should be read together with the more detailed information and
financial data and statements contained elsewhere in this prospectus and in the documents incorporated by reference herein and therein.
This summary does not contain all of the information you should consider before investing in our securities and is qualified in its entirety
by the information contained elsewhere in this prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference herein. You should carefully read
the entire prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference herein, including our historical financial statements and the notes
to the financial statements in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. You should
also carefully consider the information provided in the “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements” sections of this prospectus before deciding to invest in our securities.
Overview
of the Company
U.S.
Gold Corp. is a gold, copper and precious metals development and exploration company pursuing exploration opportunities primarily in
Wyoming, Nevada and Idaho. While we are an exploration and development company that owns certain mining leases and other mineral rights
comprising the CK Gold Project in Wyoming, the Keystone Project in Nevada and the Challis Gold Project in Idaho, most of our recent activity
has focused on moving the CK Gold Project along the development pathway. Our CK Gold Project’s property contains proven and probable
mineral reserves and accordingly is classified as a development stage property, as defined in subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K (“S-K
1300”) promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). None of our other properties contain proven
and probable mineral reserves and all activities are exploratory in nature. We do not currently have any revenue-producing activities.
Corporate
Information
Our
principal executive offices are located at 1910 E. Idaho Street, Suite 102-Box 604, Elko, NV 89801 and our telephone number at that address
is (800) 557-4550. Our web site address is www.usgoldcorp.gold. Information on our website is not incorporated in this prospectus and is not part of this prospectus, unless otherwise stated.
U.S.
Gold Corp., formerly known as Dataram Corporation (the “Company”), was originally incorporated in the State of New Jersey
in 1967 and was subsequently re-incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada in 2016. Effective June 26, 2017, the Company changed
its name to U.S. Gold Corp. from Dataram Corporation.
For
a complete description of our business, financial condition, results of operations and other important information, we refer you to our
filings with the SEC that are incorporated by reference in this prospectus, including our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K
and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. For instructions on how to find copies of these documents, see the section of this prospectus entitled
“Where You Can Find More Information.”
April
2024 Offering
On
April 15, 2024, we entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) whereby we issued and sold,
in a registered direct offering (the “Registered Direct Offering”), an aggregate of 1,400,000 shares of the Company’s
common stock at a purchase price of $3.50 per share (the “Offering Shares”). The offer and sale of the Offering Shares pursuant
to the Purchase Agreement was made under our effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-262415), which was declared
effective by the SEC on May 12, 2022, and the related prospectus supplement dated April 15, 2024. Accordingly, the Offering Shares we
issued and sold under the Purchase Agreement are not included in the 1,400,000 shares of common stock that are being registered for resale
pursuant to the registration statement that includes this prospectus and are not part of the offering covered by this prospectus.
Further,
under the Purchase Agreement in a concurrent private placement (the “Private Placement” and, together with the Registered
Direct Offering, the “Transactions”), we issued and sold Warrants to purchase up to 1,400,000 shares of common stock at an
exercise price of $4.48 (the “Warrants”). Each Warrant is exercisable six months from the date of issuance and has a term
expiring five years after such initial exercise date. The aggregate gross proceeds from the Transactions were approximately $4.9 million.
The
Offering
Common
Stock Being Offered by the Selling Stockholders |
|
Up
to 1,400,000 shares |
|
|
|
Common
Stock Outstanding Before the Offering |
|
10,770,416
shares (as of October 4, 2024) |
|
|
|
Common
Stock to be Outstanding After Giving Effect to the Issuance of 1,400,000 Shares Registered Hereunder |
|
12,170,416
shares |
|
|
|
Use
of Proceeds |
|
We
will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares of common stock in this offering. However, we will receive proceeds from the
exercise of the Warrants if the Warrants are exercised for cash. If all Warrants are exercised, we would receive approximately $6.3
million in aggregate gross proceeds. We intend to use those proceeds, if any, for working capital requirements and general corporate
purposes. |
|
|
|
Nasdaq
Trading Symbol for Common Stock |
|
“USAU” |
|
|
|
Risk
Factors |
|
Investing
in our securities involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully review and consider the section of this prospectus entitled
“Risk Factors” for a discussion of factors to consider before deciding to invest in shares of our common stock. |
Risk
Factors
Investing
in shares of our common stock involves a high degree of risk. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider the
risks described under “Risk Factors” in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Reports on Form
10-Q, together with all of the other information appearing in or incorporated by reference into this prospectus before deciding whether
to purchase any of the common stock being offered. Our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely
affected by any of these risks. Those risks and uncertainties are not the only risks and uncertainties we face. Additional risks and
uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial also may impair our business operations. If any of these
risks actually occur, our business, results of operations and financial condition could suffer. The trading price of shares of our common
stock could decline due to any of these risks, and you may lose all or part of your investment.
Use
of Proceeds
The
shares of common stock covered by this prospectus are being sold by the selling stockholders. We will not receive any proceeds from the
resale of the shares of common stock by any of the selling stockholders because the shares of common stock will be sold for the account
of each of the selling stockholders, respectively.
Selling
Stockholders
This
prospectus relates to the possible resale by the selling stockholders named below of shares of common stock that may be issued to the
selling stockholders upon exercise of the Warrants. We are filing the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part pursuant
to the provisions of the Purchase Agreement, in which we agreed to provide certain registration rights with respect to sales by the selling
stockholders of the shares of common stock that may be issued to the selling stockholders upon exercise of the Warrants.
The
selling stockholders, may, from time to time, offer and sell pursuant to this prospectus any or all of the shares of common stock. The
selling stockholders may sell some, all or none of the shares of common stock. We do not know how long the selling stockholders will
hold the shares of common stock before selling them, and we currently have no agreements, arrangements or understandings with the selling
stockholders regarding the sale of any of the shares of common stock.
The
following table presents information regarding the selling stockholders and the shares of common stock that each of them may offer and
sell from time to time under this prospectus. The table is prepared based on information supplied to us by the selling stockholders or
information available to us as of October 4, 2024. None of the selling stockholders nor any of their affiliates has held a position or
office, or had any other material relationship, with us or any of our predecessors or affiliates. The number of shares of common stock
beneficially owned by the selling stockholders has been determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and Rule 13d-3 thereunder. The percentage of shares beneficially owned prior to this
offering is based on 10,770,416 shares of our common stock actually outstanding as of October 4, 2024.
| |
Beneficial Ownership Prior to this Offering | | |
| | |
Beneficial Ownership After this Offering(3) | |
Name | |
Number of Shares(1) | | |
% | | |
Maximum Number of Shares to be Sold in this Offering(2) | | |
Number of Shares | | |
% | |
| |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
Phoenix Gold Fund Limited(4) | |
| 865,319 | | |
| 7.8 | % | |
| 140,000 | | |
| 725,319 | | |
| 6.0 | % |
Jennifer Peltrier | |
| 180,000 | | |
| 1.7 | % | |
| 90,000 | | |
| 90,000 | | |
| * | |
Lowell Schmidt | |
| 460,000 | | |
| 4.3 | % | |
| 230,000 | | |
| 230,000 | | |
| 1.9 | % |
Dave Schmidt | |
| 350,000 | | |
| 3.3 | % | |
| 175,000 | | |
| 175,000 | | |
| 1.4 | % |
Michael Ho | |
| 250,000 | | |
| 2.3 | % | |
| 125,000 | | |
| 125,000 | | |
| 1.0 | % |
Porter Partners, L.P.(5) | |
| 290,916 | | |
| 2.7 | % | |
| 115,000 | | |
| 175,916 | | |
| 1.4 | % |
Thomas B. Akin | |
| 761,201 | | |
| 7.0 | % | |
| 140,000 | | |
| 621,201 | | |
| 5.1 | % |
Goal Capital Inc.(6) | |
| 36,000 | | |
| * | | |
| 18,000 | | |
| 18,000 | | |
| * | |
Brett Whalen | |
| 120,000 | | |
| 1.1 | % | |
| 60,000 | | |
| 60,000 | | |
| * | |
Scott Kelly | |
| 15,000 | | |
| * | | |
| 7,500 | | |
| 7,500 | | |
| * | |
Tim Sorensen | |
| 46,000 | | |
| * | | |
| 23,000 | | |
| 23,000 | | |
| * | |
Robert Pollock | |
| 31,000 | | |
| * | | |
| 23,500 | | |
| 7,500 | | |
| * | |
William Murray John | |
| 120,000 | | |
| 1.1 | % | |
| 60,000 | | |
| 60,000 | | |
| * | |
Ian Godfrey | |
| 23,000 | | |
| * | | |
| 11,500 | | |
| 11,500 | | |
| * | |
Harrison Pokrandt | |
| 20,000 | | |
| * | | |
| 10,000 | | |
| 10,000 | | |
| * | |
Harry Pokrandt | |
| 40,000 | | |
| * | | |
| 20,000 | | |
| 20,000 | | |
| * | |
Heather Pokrandt | |
| 40,000 | | |
| * | | |
| 20,000 | | |
| 20,000 | | |
| * | |
Mitchell Pokrandt | |
| 20,000 | | |
| * | | |
| 10,000 | | |
| 10,000 | | |
| * | |
Zara Pokrandt | |
| 20,000 | | |
| * | | |
| 10,000 | | |
| 10,000 | | |
| * | |
ZCR Corp.(7) | |
| 23,000 | | |
| * | | |
| 11,500 | | |
| 11,500 | | |
| * | |
Crestmont Invest LTD(8) | |
| 50,000 | | |
| * | | |
| 25,000 | | |
| 25,000 | | |
| * | |
Jan Michelle Bikic | |
| 50,000 | | |
| * | | |
| 25,000 | | |
| 25,000 | | |
| * | |
Alfred Simon Gregorian | |
| 30,000 | | |
| * | | |
| 15,000 | | |
| 15,000 | | |
| * | |
James R. Paterson | |
| 50,000 | | |
| * | | |
| 25,000 | | |
| 25,000 | | |
| * | |
Hugh Nash | |
| 10,000 | | |
| * | | |
| 5,000 | | |
| 5,000 | | |
| * | |
Frank Borowicz | |
| 10,000 | | |
| * | | |
| 5,000 | | |
| 5,000 | | |
| * | |
* The percentage of common stock beneficially owned is less than 1%.
|
(1) |
The
figures in this column are based on the shares of common stock and the shares of common stock underlying Warrants acquired by each
selling stockholder in the Transactions, unless the Company is aware of and has access to other information. |
|
(2) |
Assumes
the sale of the maximum number of shares registered pursuant to this prospectus. |
|
|
|
|
(3) |
Assumes
the sale of all shares of common stock registered pursuant to this prospectus, although the selling stockholders are under no obligation
known to us to sell any shares of common stock at this time. |
|
|
|
|
(4) |
David
Crichton Watt and Lawrence William Hill have voting and dispositive power over the securities held for the account of this selling
stockholder, as its directors. The selling stockholder’s address is Suite 10.3, 10th Fl, West Wing, Rohas Pure Circle, No.
9, Jalan P. Ramlee. Kuala Lumpur, 50250. |
|
|
|
|
(5) |
Jeffrey
Porter, has sole voting and dispositive power over the securities held for the account of this selling stockholder, as its general
partner. The selling stockholder’s address is 300 Drakes Landing Rd, Ste 171, Greenbrae, California 94904. |
|
|
|
|
(6) |
Danny
Gravelle, has sole voting and dispositive power over the securities held for the account of this selling stockholder, as its president.
The selling stockholder’s address is 34 Via Di Nola, Laguna Niguel, California, 92677. |
|
|
|
|
(7) |
Mark
Wellings, has sole voting and dispositive power over the securities held for the account of this selling stockholder, as its president.
The selling stockholder’s address is 2 Hughland Avenue, Toronto, Ontrario, Canada M4W 2A3. |
|
|
|
|
(8) |
Peter
Grut, has sole voting and dispositive power over the securities held for the account of this selling stockholder, as its director.
The selling stockholder’s address is Gryon House, 17 Avenue De L’Annonciade, 9800 Monaco. |
Security
Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
The
following table contains information about the beneficial ownership (unless otherwise indicated) of our common stock as of October 4,
2024 by:
|
● |
each
person known by us to beneficially hold 5% or more of our outstanding common stock, |
|
|
|
|
● |
each
of our directors, |
|
|
|
|
● |
each
of our named executive officers, and |
|
|
|
|
● |
all
of our executive officers and directors as a group. |
All
information is taken from or based upon ownership filings made by such persons with the SEC or upon information provided by such persons
to us. Except as otherwise noted, we believe that all of the persons and groups shown below have sole voting and investment power with
respect to the common stock indicated.
| |
Amount
of
Beneficial
Ownership of Common Stock(1) | |
Name
of Beneficial Owner | |
Number | | |
Percent | |
Luke Norman(2) | |
| 527,247 | | |
| 4.81 | ]% |
| |
| | | |
| | |
George Bee(3) | |
| 428,732 | | |
| 3.89 | % |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Robert W.
Schafer(4) | |
| 129,757 | | |
| 1.20 | % |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Johanna Fipke(5) | |
| - | | |
| * | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Michael Waldkirch(6) | |
| 34,450 | | |
| * | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Eric Alexander(7) | |
| 89,275 | | |
| * | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Kevin Francis(8) | |
| 38,181 | | |
| * | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Current Directors and Executive
Officers as a group (7 persons) | |
| 1,247,642 | | |
| 10.96 | % |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Phoenix Gold Fund Ltd(9) | |
| 865,319 | | |
| 7.84 | % |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Thomas B.
Akin(10) | |
| 761,201 | | |
| 6.96 | % |
*The
percentage of common stock beneficially owned is less than 1%.
|
(1) |
For
each holder that holds restricted stock, options, restricted stock units, warrants or other securities that are currently vested
or exercisable or that vest or become exercisable within 60 days of October 4, 2024, we treat the common stock underlying those securities
as owned by that holder and as outstanding shares when we calculate that holder’s percentage ownership of our common stock.
We do not treat that common stock as outstanding when we calculate the percentage ownership of any other holder. |
|
|
|
|
(2) |
Includes:
(i) 345,517 unrestricted shares of common stock; (ii) 3,463 shares of common stock underlying vested RSUs; (iii) options to purchase
30,310 shares of common stock, all of which are currently exercisable; and (iv) warrants to purchase 147,957 shares of common stock,
all of which are currently exercisable. Mr. Norman has no voting rights with respect to the RSUs until the underlying shares are
issued. |
|
(3) |
Includes:
(i) 175,566 unrestricted shares of common stock; (ii) 225,450 shares of common stock underlying vested RSUs, which are issuable upon
Mr. Bee’s resignation from the Company (subject to acceleration and forfeiture in certain circumstances); (iii) options to
purchase 30,928 shares of common stock, of which 26,946 are currently exercisable; and (iv) warrants to purchase 770 shares of common
stock, all of which are currently exercisable. Excludes: options to purchase 3,982 shares of common stock. Mr. Bee has no voting
rights with respect to the RSUs until the underlying shares are issued. |
|
|
|
|
(4) |
Includes:
(i) 100,750 unrestricted shares of common stock; (ii) 7,927 shares of common stock underlying vested RSUs which are issuable upon
Mr. Schafer’s resignation from the Company (subject to acceleration and forfeiture in certain circumstances); (iii) options
to purchase 20,310 shares of common stock, all of which are currently exercisable; and (iv) warrants to purchase 770 shares of common
stock, all of which are currently exercisable. Mr. Schafer has no voting rights with respect to the RSUs until the underlying shares
are issued. |
|
|
|
|
(5) |
Ms.
Fipke was (i) elected to the Board at the Company’s annual meeting held on April 26, 2024 and (ii) does not currently have
beneficial ownership of any shares of the Company’s common stock. |
|
|
|
|
(6) |
Includes:
(i) 6,154 unrestricted shares of common stock; (ii) 7,409 shares of common stock underlying vested RSUs, which are issuable upon
Mr. Waldkirch’s resignation from the Company (subject to acceleration and forfeiture in certain circumstances); (iii) options
to purchase 20,310 shares of common stock, all of which are currently exercisable; and (iv) warrants to purchase 577 shares of common
stock, all of which are currently exercisable. Mr. Waldkirch has no voting rights with respect to the RSUs until the underlying shares
are issued. |
|
|
|
|
(7) |
Includes:
(i) 1,540 unrestricted shares of common stock; (ii) 67,186 shares of common stock underlying vested RSUs, which are issuable upon
Mr. Alexander’s resignation from the Company (subject to acceleration and forfeiture in certain circumstances); (iii) options
to purchase 21,372 shares of common stock, of which 19,779 are currently exercisable; and (iv) warrants to purchase 770 shares of
common stock, all of which are currently exercisable. Excludes: options to purchase 1,593 shares of common stock. Mr. Alexander has
no voting rights with respect to RSUs until the underlying shares are issued. |
|
|
|
|
(8) |
Includes:
(i) 308 unrestricted shares of common stock; (ii) 19,794 shares of common stock underlying vested RSUs, which are issuable upon Mr.
Francis’s resignation from the Company (subject to acceleration and forfeiture in certain circumstances); (iii) options to
purchase 18,900 shares of common stock, of which 17,925 are currently exercisable; and (iv) warrants to purchase 154 shares of common
stock, all of which are currently exercisable. Excludes: options to purchase 975 shares of common stock. Mr. Francis has no voting
rights with respect to RSUs until the underlying shares are issued. |
|
|
|
|
(9) |
The
number of shares held was obtained from the Schedule 13G/A filed by AIMS Asset Management Sdn. Bhd. (“AIMS”) on behalf
of its fund under management, Phoenix Gold Fund Ltd (“Phoenix”) with the SEC on April 23, 2024, which reports ownership
as of April 23, 2024. The Schedule 13G/A filing indicates that Phoenix had sole power to vote or direct the vote of 865,319 shares
of our common stock and sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of 865,319 shares of our common stock. The business address
of AIMS is Suite 10.3, West Wing, Rohas Tecnic, No. 9 Jalan P.Ramlee, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. |
|
|
|
|
(10) |
The
number of shares held was obtained from the Schedule 13G filed by Thomas B. Akin with the SEC on May 7, 2024, which reports ownership
as of May 7, 2024. The Schedule 13G filing indicates that Mr. Akin had sole power to vote or direct the vote of 621,201 shares of
our common stock and sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of 621,201 shares of our common stock. Mr. Akin’s residential
address is 30 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 3110 Sausalito, California 94965. |
Certain
Relationships and Related Party Transactions
Review
of Related Person Transactions
We
do not have a formal written policy for the review and approval of transactions with related parties. However, the Audit Committee Charter
establishes the Audit Committee’s responsibility to review and approve any related party transaction and our Code of Ethics and
Business Conduct provides guidelines for reviewing any related party transaction. In particular, our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
prohibits conflicts of interest and provides non-exclusive examples of conduct that would violate the prohibition. If any of our employees
are unsure as to whether a conflict of interest exists, the employee is instructed to consult with the Company’s Compliance Officer.
We
annually require each of our directors and executive officers to complete a directors’ or officers’ questionnaire, respectively,
that elicits information about related party transactions. Our board and legal counsel annually review all transactions and relationships
disclosed in the directors’ and officers’ questionnaires, and the board makes a formal determination regarding each director’s
independence. If a director were determined no longer to be independent, that director, if he or she serves on any of the Audit Committee,
the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, or the Compensation Committee, would be removed from such committee prior to (or otherwise
would not participate in) any future meetings of the committee. If the transaction were to present a conflict of interest, the board
would determine the appropriate response.
Plan
of Distribution
Each
selling stockholder of the shares of common stock and any of their pledgees, assignees and successors-in-interest may, from time to time,
sell any or all of their shares of common stock covered hereby on Nasdaq or any other stock exchange, market or trading facility on which
the shares of common stock are traded or in private transactions. These sales may be at fixed or negotiated prices. A selling stockholder
may use any one or more of the following methods when selling securities:
|
● |
ordinary
brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits purchasers; |
|
|
|
|
● |
block
trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the securities as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block
as principal to facilitate the transaction; |
|
|
|
|
● |
purchases
by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account; |
|
|
|
|
● |
an
exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable exchange; |
|
|
|
|
● |
privately
negotiated transactions; |
|
|
|
|
● |
settlement
of short sales; |
|
|
|
|
● |
in
transactions through broker-dealers that agree with the selling stockholders to sell a specified number of such securities at a stipulated
price per security; |
|
|
|
|
● |
through
the writing or settlement of options or other hedging transactions, whether through an options exchange or otherwise; |
|
|
|
|
● |
a
combination of any such methods of sale; or |
|
|
|
|
● |
any
other method permitted pursuant to applicable law. |
The
selling stockholders may also sell securities under Rule 144 under the Securities Act or any other exemption from registration under
the Securities Act, if available, rather than under this prospectus.
Broker-dealers
engaged by the selling stockholders may arrange for other brokers-dealers to participate in sales. Broker-dealers may receive commissions
or discounts from the selling stockholders (or, if any broker-dealer acts as agent for the purchaser of securities, from the purchaser)
in amounts to be negotiated, but, except as set forth in a supplement to this prospectus, in the case of an agency transaction not in
excess of a customary brokerage commission in compliance with FINRA Rule 2440; and in the case of a principal transaction a markup or
markdown in compliance with FINRA IM-2440.
In
connection with the sale of shares of common stock or interests therein, the selling stockholders may enter into hedging transactions
with broker-dealers or other financial institutions, which may in turn engage in short sales of the shares of common stock in the course
of hedging the positions they assume. The selling stockholders may also sell shares of common stock short and deliver these securities
to close out their short positions, or loan or pledge the securities to broker-dealers that in turn may sell these shares of common stock.
The selling stockholders may also enter into option or other transactions with broker-dealers or other financial institutions or create
one or more derivative securities which require the delivery to such broker-dealer or other financial institution of shares of common
stock offered by this prospectus, which shares of common stock such broker-dealer or other financial institution may resell pursuant
to this prospectus (as supplemented or amended to reflect such transaction).
The
selling stockholders and any broker-dealers or agents that are involved in selling the shares of common stock may be deemed to be “underwriters”
within the meaning of the Securities Act in connection with such sales. In such event, any commissions received by such broker-dealers
or agents and any profit on the resale of the shares of common stock purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or
discounts under the Securities Act. Each selling stockholder has informed us that it does not have any written or oral agreement or understanding,
directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute the securities.
We
are required to pay certain fees and expenses incurred by us incident to the registration of the shares of common stock. We have agreed
to indemnify the selling stockholders against certain losses, claims, damages and liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities
Act.
The
securities will be sold only through registered or licensed brokers or dealers if required under applicable state securities laws. In
addition, in certain states, the securities covered hereby may not be sold unless they have been registered or qualified for sale in
the applicable state or an exemption from the registration or qualification requirement is available and is complied with.
Under
applicable rules and regulations under the Exchange Act, any person engaged in the distribution of the resale securities may not simultaneously
engage in market making activities with respect to the Common Stock for the applicable restricted period, as defined in Regulation M,
prior to the commencement of the distribution. In addition, the selling stockholders will be subject to applicable provisions of the
Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, including Regulation M, which may limit the timing of purchases and sales of the
Common Stock by the selling stockholders or any other person. We will make copies of this prospectus available to the selling stockholders
and have informed them of the need to deliver a copy of this prospectus to each purchaser at or prior to the time of the sale (including
by compliance with Rule 172 under the Securities Act).
Description
of Common Stock
We
are authorized to issue 200,000,000 shares of common stock. As of October 4, 2024, we had 10,770,416 shares of common stock issued and
outstanding.
Dividend
Rights
Holders
of our common stock will be entitled to receive dividends when, as and if declared by our board, out of funds legally available for their
payment, subject to the rights of holders of any preferred stock that we may issue.
Voting
Rights
Holders
of our common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters as to which holders of common stock are entitled to vote. Holders
of not less than a majority of all of the shares of the stock entitled to vote at any meeting of stockholders constitute a quorum unless
otherwise required by law.
Election
of Directors
Our
directors are elected by a plurality of the votes cast by the holders of our common stock in a meeting at which a quorum is present.
“Plurality” means that the individuals who receive the largest number of votes cast are elected as directors, up to the maximum
number of directors to be chosen at the meeting. Our stockholders may vote to remove any director or the entire board of directors, with
or without cause, by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of shares entitled to vote at an election of the directors.
Liquidation
In
the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, holders of our common stock are entitled to share ratably in
all assets remaining after payment of liabilities, subject to prior distribution rights of preferred stock then outstanding.
Redemption
Our
common stock is not redeemable or convertible.
Other
Provisions
All
our outstanding common stock is, and the common stock offered by this prospectus or obtainable upon exercise or conversion of other securities
offered hereby, if issued in the manner described in this prospectus, will be, fully paid and non-assessable.
You
should read the prospectus relating to any offering of common stock, or of securities convertible, exchangeable or exercisable for common
stock, for the terms of the offering, including the number of shares of common stock offered, any initial offering price and market prices
relating to the common stock.
This
section is a summary and may not describe every aspect of our common stock that may be important to you. We urge you to read applicable
Nevada law, our articles of incorporation, as amended, and our amended and restated bylaws, as currently in effect, because they, and
not this description, define your rights as a holder of our common stock. See “Where You Can Find More Information” on page
16 of this prospectus for information on how to obtain copies of these documents.
Interest
of Named Experts and Counsel
No
expert or counsel named in this prospectus as having prepared or certified any part of this prospectus or having given an opinion upon
the validity of the securities being registered or upon other legal matters in connection with the registration or offering of the common
stock was employed on a contingency basis, or had, or is to receive, in connection with the offering, a substantial interest, direct
or indirect, in the Company. Nor was any such person connected with the Company as a promoter, managing or principal underwriter, voting
trustee, director, officer of employee.
Legal
Matters
The
validity of the issuance of the securities offered hereby will be passed upon for us by Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP.
Experts
The
consolidated financial statements of the Company as of April 30, 2023 and 2024, incorporated in this prospectus by reference to our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2024 (which contains an explanatory paragraph relating to the Company’s ability
to continue as a going concern), have been audited by Marcum LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their
report, and are incorporated by reference in reliance upon such report given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and
auditing.
The
estimate of our mineral resources with respect to the CK Gold Project incorporated by reference in this prospectus have been included
in reliance on a technical report summary prepared by Gustavson Associates, LLC, John A. Wells and Mark C. Shutty.
Where
You Can Find More Information
We
have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-1 under the Securities Act with respect to the shares of common stock being
offered by this prospectus. This prospectus does not contain all of the information in the registration statement of which this prospectus
is a part and the exhibits to such registration statement. For further information with respect to us and the common stock offered by
this prospectus, we refer you to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part and the exhibits to such registration
statement. Statements contained in this prospectus as to the contents of any contract or any other document are not necessarily complete,
and in each instance, we refer you to the copy of the contract or other document filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of
which this prospectus is a part. Each of these statements is qualified in all respects by this reference.
You
may read and copy the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, as well as our reports, proxy statements and other information,
at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for more
information about the operation of the Public Reference Room. The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information
statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC, including U.S. Gold Corp. The SEC’s
Internet site can be found at http://www.sec.gov. You may also request a copy of these filings, at no cost, by writing us at 1910
E. Idaho Street, Suite 102-Box 604, Elko, Nevada 89801, or telephoning us at (800) 557-4550.
We
are subject to the information and reporting requirements of the Exchange Act and, in accordance with this law, file periodic reports,
proxy statements and other information with the SEC. These periodic reports, proxy statements and other information are available for
inspection and copying at the SEC’s public reference facilities and the website of the SEC referred to above. We also maintain
a website at www.usgoldcorp.gold. You may access these materials free of charge as soon as reasonably practicable after they are
electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. Information contained on our website is not a part of this prospectus and the inclusion
of our website address in this prospectus is an inactive textual reference only.
Disclosure
of Commission Position on Indemnification for Securities Act Liabilities
Insofar
as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to our directors, officers, and persons controlling
us pursuant to the provisions described in Item 14 of the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part or otherwise, we
have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and
is therefore unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than our payment of expenses
incurred or paid by our directors, officers, or controlling persons in the successful defense of any action, suit, or proceeding) is
asserted by our directors, officers, or controlling persons in connection with the common stock being registered, we will, unless in
the opinion of our counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question
whether such indemnification by us is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication
of the issue.
Documents
Incorporated by Reference
The
SEC permits us to incorporate by reference the information contained in documents we have filed with the SEC, which means that we can
disclose important information to you by referring you to those documents rather than including them in this prospectus. The information
incorporated by reference is considered to be part of this prospectus and you should read it with the same care that you read this prospectus.
We are incorporating by reference the documents listed below, which we have already filed with the SEC:
|
● |
our
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2024, filed with the SEC on July 29, 2024; |
|
|
|
|
● |
our
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended July 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on September 16, 2024; |
|
|
|
|
● |
Amendment
No. 1 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2024, filed with the SEC on August 28, 2024; and |
|
|
|
|
● |
the
description of our common stock contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2021, filed with the SEC
on July 29, 2021, including any subsequent amendment or report filed for the purpose of updating such description. |
We
also incorporate by reference any future filings (other than current reports furnished under Item 2.02 or Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and exhibits
filed on such form that are related to such items unless such Form 8-K expressly provides to the contrary) made with the SEC pursuant
to Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, including those made after the date of the initial filing of the registration
statement of which this prospectus is a part and prior to effectiveness of such registration statement, until we file a post-effective
amendment that indicates the termination of the offering of the securities made by this prospectus and such future filings will become
a part of this prospectus from the respective dates that such documents are filed with the SEC. Any statement contained herein or in
a document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference herein shall be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes hereof
to the extent that a statement contained herein or in any other subsequently filed document which is also incorporated or deemed to be
incorporated herein modifies or supersedes such statement. Any such statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as
so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this prospectus.
We
will provide without charge to each person to whom a copy of this prospectus is delivered, upon written or oral request, a copy of any
or all of the reports or documents that have been incorporated by reference in this prospectus but not delivered with this prospectus
(other than an exhibit to these filings, unless we have specifically incorporated that exhibit by reference in this prospectus). Any
such request should be addressed to us at:
U.S.
Gold Corp.
Attention:
Corporate Secretary
1910
E. Idaho Street, Suite 102-Box 604
Elko,
NV 89801
(800)
557-4550
You
may also access the documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus through our website at www.usgoldcorp.gold. Except for the
specific incorporated documents listed above, no information available on or through our website shall be deemed to be incorporated in
this prospectus or the registration statement of which it forms a part.
1,400,000
Shares of Common Stock
PROSPECTUS
October
7, 2024
PART
II
INFORMATION
NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
Item
13. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution
The
following table sets forth the costs and expenses payable by U.S. Gold Corp., or the Registrant, in connection with the sale and distribution
of the securities being registered. All amounts are estimated except the SEC registration fee.
Item | |
Amount | |
SEC registration fee | |
$ | 1,229 | |
Legal fees and expenses | |
| 25,000 | |
Accounting fees and expenses | |
| 5,000 | |
Printing, transfer agent fees and miscellaneous expenses | |
| 2,500 | |
Total | |
$ | 33,729 | |
Item
14. Indemnification of Directors and Officers
Section
78.7502(1) of the Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”) provides that a corporation may indemnify any person who was or is a party
or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative
or investigative (except an action by or in the right of the corporation) by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director,
officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee
or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys’
fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred in connection with such action, suit or proceeding
if such person: (i) is not liable for a breach of fiduciary duties that involved intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation
of law; or (ii) acted in good faith and in a manner which he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests
of the corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was
unlawful.
NRS
Section 78.7502(2) further provides that a corporation may indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party
to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by reason
of the fact that such person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request
of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise,
against expenses, including amounts paid in settlement and attorneys’ fees actually and reasonably incurred in connection with
the defense or settlement of the action or suit if such person: (i) is not liable for a breach of fiduciary duties that involved intentional
misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of law; or (ii) acted in good faith and in a manner that he or she reasonably believed to be
in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation. Indemnification may not be made for any claim, issue or matter as to which
such a person has been adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction, after exhaustion of all appeals therefrom, to be liable to the
corporation or for amounts paid in settlement to the corporation, unless and only to the extent that the court in which the action or
suit was brought or other court of competent jurisdiction determines upon application that in view of all the circumstances of the case
the person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses as the court deems proper.
To
the extent that a director, officer, employee or agent of a corporation has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of
any action, suit or proceeding referred to in subsections (1) and (2) of NRS Section 78.7502, as described above, or in defense of any
claim, issue or matter therein, the corporation shall indemnify him or her against expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually
and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with the defense.
The
articles of incorporation, as amended, and the second amended and restated bylaws of the Company provide that the Company shall, to the
fullest extent permitted by the NRS, as now or hereafter in effect, indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be
made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative,
except an action by or in the right of the Company, by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of
the Company, or is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership,
joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses, including attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement
actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the action, suit or proceeding if he: (i) is not liable pursuant to NRS Section
78.138; or (ii) acted in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the
Company, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful.
Item
15. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.
During
the preceding three years, the Company has issued the following securities that were not registered under the Securities Act:
| (1) | On
April 15, 2024, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with certain investors,
pursuant to which, and upon the terms and subject to the conditions and limitations set forth
in the agreement, the Company agreed to issue warrants to purchase up to 1,400,000 shares
of the Company’s common stock to the investors at an exercise price of $4.48. Each
warrant is exercisable six months from the date of issuance and has a term expiring five
years after such initial exercise date. |
The
offer, sale and issuance of the securities described in the paragraph above was offered and sold without registration under the Securities
Act in reliance on the exemptions provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder. Each
of the recipients of securities in this transaction had adequate access, through business or other relationships to information about
the Company.
Item
16. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit
No |
|
Description |
2.1 |
|
Articles of Merger as filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on May 23, 2017 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, on May 26, 2017). |
3.1 |
|
Articles of Incorporation filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada (incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, on January 8, 2016). |
3.2 |
|
Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation dated July 6, 2016 (incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, on July 8, 2016). |
3.3 |
|
Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series A Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, on January 8, 2016). |
3.4 |
|
Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of 0% Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, on January 21, 2016). |
3.5 |
|
Certificate of Designation of Rights, Powers, Preferences, Privileges and Restrictions of 0% Series D Convertible Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, on August 5, 2016). |
3.6 |
|
Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of the Company’s 0% Series C Convertible Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001- 08266 on May 26, 2017). |
3.7 |
|
Amended and Restated Bylaws (incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, on February 23, 2016). |
3.8 |
|
Certificate of Designations, Rights, Powers, Preferences, Privileges and Restrictions of the Company’s 0% Series F Convertible Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266 on June 20, 2019). |
3.9 |
|
Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of U.S. Gold Corp (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266 on March 19, 2020). |
3.10 |
|
Certificate of Designation of 0% Series G Convertible Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, on March 30, 2020). |
3.11 |
|
Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation dated May 2, 2017 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266 on May 5, 2017). |
3.12 |
|
Certificate of Designations of Series H Convertible Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266 on August 13, 2020). |
3.13 |
|
Certificate of Designations of Series I Convertible Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266 on August 13, 2020). |
4.1 |
|
Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant (incorporated by reference from Exhibits to the Current Report on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, filed on May 12, 2011). |
4.2 |
|
Form of Class A Warrant Certificate (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266 on June 20, 2019). |
4.3 |
|
Description of Securities (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.3 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, on July 29, 2021). |
4.4 |
|
Form of Common Warrant (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, on January 28, 2021). |
4.5 |
|
Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, on February 18, 2022). |
4.6 |
|
Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, on March 21, 2022). |
4.7 |
|
Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, on April 10, 2023). |
4.8 |
|
Amendment No. 1 to Warrants (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, on April 10, 2023). |
4.9 |
|
Form of Warrant (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, on April 19, 2024). |
5.1 |
|
Opinion of Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP.* |
10.1 |
|
2014 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibits to a Definitive Proxy Statement for an Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on November 10, 2014, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, on October 21, 2014). |
10.2 |
|
2017 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Appendix A to a Definitive Proxy Statement for an Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on July 31, 2017, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001- 08266, on July 12, 2017). |
10.3 |
|
Consulting Agreement dated January 7, 2021 by and between Ryan K. Zinke and U.S. Gold Corp. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, on July 29, 2021). |
10.4 |
|
Employment Agreement dated December 4, 2020 by and between George Bee and U.S. Gold Corp. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC File number 001- 08266, on December 10, 2020). |
10.5 |
|
Employment Agreement dated December 4, 2020 by and between Eric Alexander and U.S. Gold Corp. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC File number 001- 08266, on December 10, 2020). |
10.6 |
|
Employment Agreement dated July 19, 2021 by and between Kevin Francis and U.S. Gold Corp. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC File number 001- 08266, on July 19, 2021). |
10.7 |
|
U.S. Gold Corp 2020 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC File number 001-08266, on September 24, 2019). |
10.8 |
|
First Amendment to the U.S. Gold Corp. 2020 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC File number 001-08266, on November, 10, 2020). |
10.9 |
|
Form of Leak-Out Agreement (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, on August 13, 2020). |
10.10 |
|
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the U.S. Gold Corp. 2020 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.5 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, on December 16, 2019). |
10.11 |
|
Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the U.S. Gold Corp. 2020 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.6 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, on December 16, 2019). |
10.12 |
|
Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Award Agreement under the U.S. Gold Corp. 2020 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.7 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, on December 16, 2019). |
10.13 |
|
Form of Securities Purchase Agreement (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, on February 18, 2022). |
10.14 |
|
Form of Securities Purchase Agreement (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, on March 21, 2022). |
10.15 |
|
Consulting Agreement dated March 10, 2021 by and between Luke Norman and U.S. Gold Corp. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, on May 24, 2022). |
10.16 |
|
Assignment and Assumption Agreement dated November 9, 2022 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, on November 15, 2022). |
10.17 |
|
Form of Securities Purchase Agreement (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, on April 10, 2023). |
10.18 |
|
Form of Securities Purchase Agreement (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, on April 19, 2024). |
21.1 |
|
List of Subsidiaries (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on July 31, 2023). |
23.1 |
|
Consent of Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1).* |
23.2 |
|
Consent of Marcum LLP.* |
23.3 |
|
Consent of Gustavson Associates LLC (a member of WSP Global Inc.).* |
23.4 |
|
Consent of John A. Wells.* |
23.5 |
|
Consent of Mark C. Shutty.* |
24.1 |
|
Power of Attorney (included on signature page of this Registration Statement). |
96.1 |
|
Technical Report Summary (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 96.1 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC file number 001-08266, on August 15, 2022). |
101.INS |
|
Inline
XBRL Instance Document.* |
101.SCH |
|
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.* |
101.CAL |
|
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.* |
101.LAB |
|
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.* |
101.PRE |
|
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.* |
101.DEF |
|
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.* |
104 |
|
Cover
Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
107 |
|
Filing Fee Table.* |
|
|
|
*
Filed herewith |
Item
17. Undertakings
(a) |
The
undersigned registrant hereby undertakes: |
|
(1) |
To
file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement: |
|
(i) |
To
include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act; |
|
|
|
|
(ii) |
To
reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent
post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set
forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if
the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end
of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 424(b) if,
in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20 percent change in the maximum aggregate offering price
set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement; and |
|
|
|
|
(iii) |
To
include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement
or any material change to such information in the registration statement; |
Provided,
however, that paragraphs (a)(1)(i), (a)(1)(ii) and (a)(1)(iii) above do not apply if the information required to be included in a
post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in reports filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission
by the registrant pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act that are incorporated by reference in the registration
statement, or is contained in a form of prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) that is part of the registration statement.
|
(2) |
That,
for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a
new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be
deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. |
|
|
|
|
(3) |
To
remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the
termination of the offering. |
|
|
|
|
(4) |
That,
for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act to any purchaser: |
|
(i) |
Each
prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) shall be deemed to be part of the registration statement as of the
date the filed prospectus was deemed part of and included in the registration statement; and |
|
|
|
|
(ii)
|
Each
prospectus required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2), (b)(5) or (b)(7) as part of a registration statement in reliance on Rule
430B relating to an offering made pursuant to Rule 415(a)(1)(i), (vii), or (x) for the purpose of providing the information required
by Section 10(a) of the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the earlier
of the date such form of prospectus is first used after effectiveness or the date of the first contract of sale of securities in
the offering described in the prospectus. As provided in Rule 430B, for liability purposes of the issuer and any person that is at
that date an underwriter, such date shall be deemed to be a new effective date of the registration statement relating to the securities
in the registration statement to which that prospectus relates, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed
to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus
that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration
statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior
to such effective date, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part
of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such effective date. |
|
(5)
|
That,
for the purpose of determining liability of the registrant under the Securities Act to any purchaser in the initial distribution
of the securities: The undersigned registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned registrant pursuant
to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities
are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller
to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser: |
|
(i) |
Any
preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule
424; |
|
|
|
|
(ii) |
Any
free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by
the undersigned registrant; |
|
|
|
|
(iii) |
The
portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned registrant
or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and |
|
|
|
|
(iv) |
Any
other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser. |
|
(6)
|
The
undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each filing of
the registrant’s annual report pursuant to Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act (and, where applicable, each
filing of an employee benefit plan’s annual report pursuant to section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act) that is incorporated
by reference in the registration statement shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered
therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. |
|
|
|
|
(7) |
Insofar
as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons
of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the
Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore,
unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of
expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action,
suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered,
the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court
of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities
Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated:
October 7, 2024 |
GOLDEN
MINERALS COMPANY |
|
Registrant |
|
|
|
By: |
/s/
GEORGE M. BEE |
|
|
George
M. Bee |
|
|
President
and Chief Executive Officer |
POWER
OF ATTORNEY
Each
person whose signature appears below hereby appoints each of George M. Bee and Eric Alexander, severally, acting alone and without the
other, his or her true and lawful attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution, and with the authority to execute in the name of
each such person, any and all amendments (including without limitation, post-effective amendments) to this registration statement on
Form S-1, to sign any and all additional registration statements relating to the same offering of securities as this registration statement
that are filed pursuant to Rule 462(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, and to file such registration statements with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, together with any exhibits thereto and other documents therewith, necessary or advisable to enable the registrant
to comply with the Securities Act of 1933, and any rules, regulations and requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission in respect
thereof, which amendments may make such other changes in the registration statement as the aforesaid attorney-in-fact executing the same
deems appropriate.
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in
the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature |
|
Title |
|
Date |
|
|
|
|
|
/s/
GEORGE M. BEE |
|
President,
Chief Executive Officer and Director |
|
October
7, 2024 |
George
M. Bee |
|
(Principal
Executive Officer) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
/s/
ERIC ALEXANDER |
|
Chief
Financial Officer |
|
October
7, 2024 |
Eric
Alexander |
|
(Principal
Financial and Accounting Officer) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
/s/
LUKE NORMAN |
|
Chairman
of the Board of Directors |
|
October
7, 2024 |
Luke
Norman |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
/s/
JOHANNA FIPKE |
|
Director |
|
October
7 2024 |
Johanna
Fipke |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
/s/
ROBERT W. SCHAFER |
|
Director |
|
October
7, 2024 |
Robert
W. Schafer |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
/s/
MICHAEL WALDKIRCH |
|
Director |
|
October
7, 2024 |
Michael
Waldkirch |
|
|
|
|
Exhibit
5.1
October
7, 2024
U.S.
Gold Corp.
1910
E. Idaho Street, Suite 102-Box 604
Elko,
Nevada 89801
| Re: | Registration
Statement on Form S-1 |
Ladies
and Gentlemen:
We
have acted as legal counsel to U.S. Gold Corp., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), in connection with the preparation
and filing by the Company of a Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”)
on October 7, 2024 (the “Registration Statement”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”)
Commission. The Registration Statement relates to the registration for resale by the selling stockholders named in the Registration Statement
(the “Selling Stockholders”) of up to 1,400,000 shares (each, a “Share”) of the Company’s
common stock, $0.001 par value per share, issuable upon exercise of certain warrants of the Company (the “Warrants”).
The Warrants were issued to the Selling Stockholders in a private placement pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of April
15, 2024 (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”). This opinion is being furnished in connection with the requirements
of Item 601(b)(5) of Regulation S-K under the Act, and no opinion is expressed herein as to any matter pertaining to the contents of
the Registration Statement, other than as expressly stated herein with respect to the issue of the Shares.
In
rendering this opinion, we have examined and relied on originals or copies, certified or otherwise identified to our satisfaction, of
such documents, corporate records and other instruments, have made such inquiries as to questions of fact of officers and representatives
of the Company, and have made such examinations of law as we have deemed necessary or appropriate for purposes of giving the opinion
expressed below. In such examination, we have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, the authenticity of all documents submitted
to us as originals, and the conformity with the originals of all documents submitted to us as copies.
We
assume for purposes of this opinion that, when any Shares are required to be issued pursuant to the terms of the Warrants, the number
of such shares will not exceed the number of shares then permitted to be issued under the Company’s Articles of Incorporation,
as amended.
We
are members of the Bar of the State of Colorado. Our examination of matters of law in connection with the opinions expressed herein has
been limited to, and accordingly our opinions herein are limited to, the laws of the State of Colorado, the Nevada Private Corporations
Chapter of the Nevada Revise Statutes, Nev. Rev. Stat. 78, including interpretations thereof in published opinions of the Nevada courts.
We express no opinion with respect to the laws of any other jurisdiction or of any other law of the State of Nevada.
Based
upon the foregoing and subject to the limitations set forth herein, we are of the opinion that, as of the date hereof that the Shares,
when issued against payment therefor in accordance with the terms of the Warrants, will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.
This
opinion is for your benefit in connection with the Registration Statement and may be relied upon by you and by persons entitled to rely
upon it pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Act. We consent to your filing this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement
and to the reference to our firm in the Registration Statement under the heading “Legal Matters.” In giving such consent,
we do not thereby admit that we are in the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Act or the rules and
regulations of the Commission thereunder.
|
Very
truly yours, |
|
|
|
/s/ Davis
Graham & Stubbs LLP |
|
|
|
Davis
Graham & Stubbs LLP |
Exhibit
23.2
INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM’S CONSENT
We
consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of U.S Gold Corp. on Form S-1 of our report dated July 29, 2024,
which includes an explanatory paragraph as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, with respect to our audits
of the consolidated financial statements of U.S. Gold Corp. as of April 30, 2023 and 2024 and for the years ended April 30, 2023 and
2024 appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, of U.S. Gold Corp. for the year ended April 30, 2024. We also consent to
the reference to our firm under the heading “Experts” in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.
Marcum
LLP
Houston,
TX
October
4, 2024
Marcum
LLP ■ 6002 Rogerdale Road ■ Suite 300 ■ Houston, Texas 77072 ■ Phone 281.223.5500 ■ www.marcumllp.com
Exhibit
23.3
Gustavson
Associates, LLC
200
Union Blvd., Suite 440
Lakewood,
CO 80422
CONSENT
OF QUALIFIED PERSON
Gustavson
Associates, LLC (“Gustavson”) states that it is responsible for preparing or supervising the preparation of part(s) of the
technical report summary titled “S-K 1300 Technical Report Summary CK Gold Project” (the “Technical Report Summary”),
with an effective date of November 15, 2021.
Furthermore,
Gustavson states that:
|
(a) |
The
document that the Technical Report Summary supports is U.S. Gold Corp.’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, including the
documents incorporated by reference therein (collectively, the “Form S-1”); |
|
|
|
|
(b) |
Gustavson
consents: to being named in the Form S-1 as a company whose principal business is providing engineering or geoscientific services,
and whose business gives authority to a statement made by US Gold, as required by Subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K promulgated by the
US Securities and Exchange Commission; to the use of Gustavson’s name in the Form S-1 in connection with any references, quotation
from or summarization in the Form S-1 of the parts of the Technical Report Summary for which Gustavson is responsible; and to the
filing of the Technical Report Summary as an exhibit to the Form S-1; and |
|
|
|
|
(c) |
WSP
confirms that it has read the Form S-1, and has no reason to believe that there are any misrepresentations in the information contained
in the Form S-1 that are derived from those sections of the Technical Report Summary that it is responsible for preparing or that
are within its knowledge as a result of services performed by Gustavson in connection with the Technical Report Summary. |
Dated
at Lakewood, Colorado this 7th day of October, 2024.
|
|
Gustavson
Associates, LLC |
|
D.
David Marston, PE |
|
Senior
Vice President |
|
Print
Name and Title of Authorized Signatory |
|
Exhibit 23.4
CONSENT
OF JOHN A. WELLS
I,
John A. Wells, in connection with U.S. Gold Corp.’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 dated October 7, 2024 (the “Form S-1”),
consent to:
| ● | the
filing and use of the technical report summary titled “S-K 1300 Technical Report Summary
CK Gold Project” (the “Technical Report Summary”), effective November 15,
2021, as an exhibit to and referenced in the Form S-1 or any amendment or supplement thereto; |
| ● | the
use of and references to my name, including my status as an expert or “qualified person”
(as defined in Subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K promulgated by the Securities and Exchange
Commission), in connection with the Form S-1 or any amendment or supplement thereto and any
such Technical Report Summary; and |
| ● | the
information derived, summarized, quoted or referenced from the Technical Report Summary,
or portions thereof, that was prepared by me, that I supervised the preparation of and/or
that was reviewed and approved by me, that is included or incorporated by reference in the
Form S-1 or any amendment or supplement thereto. |
I
am a qualified person responsible for authoring, and this consent pertains to, the following sections of the Technical Report Summary:
| ● | Section
10: Mineral Processing and Metallurgical Testing |
| ● | Section
14: Processing and Recovery Methods |
/s/
John A. Wells |
|
John
A. Wells (BSc. MA, SAIMM, CIM-RM)
Consultant
Mineral Processing |
|
|
|
October
7, 2024 |
|
Exhibit
23.5
CONSENT
OF MARK C. SHUTTY
I,
Mark C. Shutty, in connection with U.S. Gold Corp.’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 dated October 7, 2024 (the “Form
S-1”), consent to:
| ● | the
filing and use of the technical report summary titled “S-K 1300 Technical Report Summary
CK Gold Project” (the “Technical Report Summary”), effective October 15,
2021, as an exhibit to and referenced in the Form S-1 or any amendment or supplement thereto; |
| ● | the
use of and references to my name, including my status as an expert or “qualified person”
(as defined in Subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K promulgated by the Securities and Exchange
Commission), in connection with the Form S-1 or any amendment or supplement thereto and any
such Technical Report Summary; and |
| ● | the
information derived, summarized, quoted or referenced from the Technical Report Summary,
or portions thereof, that was prepared by me, that I supervised the preparation of and/or
that was reviewed and approved by me, that is included or incorporated by reference in the
Form S-1 or any amendment or supplement thereto. |
I
am a qualified person responsible for authoring, and this consent pertains to, the following sections of the Technical Report Summary:
| ● | Section
11: Mineral Resource Estimate |
/s/ Mark C. Shutty |
|
Mark
C. Shutty (B.Sc.)
Independent
Consulting Geologist |
|
|
|
October
7, 2024 |
|
Exhibit
107
Calculation
of Filing Fee Tables
S-1
(Form
Type)
U.S.
Gold Corp.
(Exact
Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Table
1: Newly Registered Securities
Security
Type | |
Security
Class Title | |
Fee
Calculation Rule | |
Amount
Registered(1)(2) | | |
Proposed
Maximum
Offering
Price
Per Share(3) | | |
Maximum
Aggregate
Offering
Price(3) | | |
Fee
Rate | |
Amount
of
Registration
Fee | |
Equity | |
Common
Stock, $0.001 par value per share | |
Rule
457(c) and Rule 457(g) | |
| 1,400,000 | | |
$ | $5.735 | | |
$ | 8,029,000 | | |
$
153.10 per $1,000,000 | |
$ | 1,229.24 | |
Total
Offering Amounts | |
| | | |
| | | |
$ | 8,029,000 | | |
| |
$ | 1,229.24 | |
Total
Fee Offsets | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
$ | 0.00 | |
Net
Fee Due | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
$ | 1,229.24 | |
|
(1) |
Represents
shares of common stock issuable under exercise of warrants sold to certain institutional investors in a private placement transaction. |
|
(2) |
Pursuant
to Rule 416 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this registration statement also covers such an indeterminate amount of
shares of common stock as may become issuable to prevent dilution resulting from stock splits, stock dividends and similar events. |
|
(3) |
Estimated
solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee pursuant to Rules 457(c) and 457(g) under the Securities Act based upon
the average of the high and low prices of the common stock of U.S. Gold Corp., as quoted on the Nasdaq Capital Market on October
4, 2024. |
US Gold (NASDAQ:USAU)
Historical Stock Chart
Von Okt 2024 bis Nov 2024
US Gold (NASDAQ:USAU)
Historical Stock Chart
Von Nov 2023 bis Nov 2024