Paramount Gold Expects to Receive Final Federal Approvals in January 2026 for its High Grade Grassy Mountain Gold Project and Provides Corporate Update on 2025 Achievements
WINNEMUCCA, Nev., Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. (NYSE:PZG) ("Paramount" or the "Company") announces today that the U.S. Bureau of Land Management ("BLM") has confirmed that the final Environmental Impact Statement ("EIS") and Record of Decision ("ROD") for the Grassy Mountain Gold Project are scheduled to be issued in January 2026. Project and permitting timelines can be tracked at our dedicated project website at: https://grassymountaingold.com/.
"Between the US Federal government shutdown and the upcoming holidays, the minor delay in the issuance of the final EIS and the ROD is reasonable and does not impact overall project timelines. Our local BLM team in Oregon worked hard throughout the shutdown to keep the project review on track and we appreciate their dedication," said CEO Rachel Goldman. "The overall permitting process has been lengthy, in part because Grassy Mountain is the first mining project of its kind to seek approval in Oregon. In 2025, the project benefited from improved visibility due to inclusion in the US Federal government's FAST-41 program."
Paramount is also pleased to announce that Ausenco Engineering Canada Inc. ("Ausenco") has been engaged to update the feasibility study on Grassy Mountain, which is on track for completion in the first half of 2026 and is expected to reflect the project's improved economics in a higher metal price environment.
The Company achieved significant permitting milestones for its Grassy Mountain Gold Project in 2025.
The project advanced with formal acceptance into the federal FAST-41 program in May, ensuring a transparent permitting schedule. In August, the BLM issued the Draft Environmental Impact Statement ("DEIS")—the first for a gold mining project in Oregon—followed by a public comment period under the National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA").
At the state level, the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries ("DOGAMI") released its draft consolidated permit package on December 8th, and scheduled a public hearing for January 29, 2026, with comments accepted through February 6. Final state permits will incorporate any required revisions and are expected to be released in late Q1 or early Q2, 2026.
Local permitting also progressed, with Malheur County granting two-year extensions for the Conditional Use Permit and Sage Grouse Permit.
Paramount maintained strong engagement with regulators, stakeholders, and communities throughout the year.
Entering 2026, Paramount is positioned for major milestones, including the final state and federal approvals that will further de-risk Grassy Mountain towards a construction decision.
With rising gold prices and improved visibility on the expected permitting trajectory at Grassy Mountain, the Company is evaluating opportunities at its Sleeper Gold Project in Nevada to create additional shareholder value. "We believe we have a substantial heap leachable resource at Sleeper where we can unlock additional unrealized value for our shareholders," Goldman said.
We thank you for your continued support and wish you a healthy, prosperous 2026.
About Paramount Gold Nevada Corp.
Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. is a U.S. based precious metals exploration and development company. Paramount's strategy is to create shareholder value through exploring and developing its mineral properties and to realize this value for its shareholders in three ways: by selling its assets to established producers; entering joint ventures with producers for construction and operation; or constructing and operating mines for its own account.
Paramount holds a 100% interest in three projects: Grassy Mountain; Sleeper and Bald Peak.
The Grassy Mountain Gold Project ("Grassy") consists of approximately 8,200 acres located on private and BLM land in Malheur County, Oregon. Grassy contains a gold-silver deposit (100% located on private land) for which results of a positive Feasibility Study have been released and key permitting milestones accomplished.
The Sleeper Gold Project is in northern Nevada, one of the world's premier mining jurisdictions. The Sleeper Gold Project, which includes the former producing Sleeper mine, totals 2,474 unpatented mining claims (approximately 44,917 acres).
The drill ready Bald Peak Project in Nevada consists of approximately 2,260 acres.
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Paramount Gold Nevada Corp.
Rachel Goldman, CEO and Director
Christos Theodossiou, Director of Corporate Communications
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