Note 6: Leases

 

In November 2023, US GoldMining Canada Inc. entered into an agreement to lease a portion of an office premises in Vancouver, British Columbia with a term of 4.88 years. As of December 31, 2025, the remaining lease term was 2.75 years and the incremental borrowing rate was 11.34%.

 

Minimum future lease payments under operating lease with terms longer than one year are as follows:

 

      
Fiscal 2026   37,943 
Fiscal 2027   37,943 
Fiscal 2028   25,295 
Total lease payments   101,181 
Less: imputed interest   (12,789)
Present value of lease liabilities  $88,392 
      
Current portion of lease liabilities  $30,221 
Non-current portion of lease liabilities  $58,171 

 

During the years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024, total lease expenses include the following components:

 

         
   Year Ended December 31, 
   2025   2024 
Operating Leases  $35,235   $35,975 
Short-term Leases   7,279    5,400 
Total Lease Expenses  $42,514   $41,375 

 

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Mar 20, 2026Showing above
2024Mar 27, 2025
2023Feb 21, 2024

About Leases Disclosures

Lease disclosures under ASC 842 provide a comprehensive view of a company's leased asset portfolio, including the split between operating and finance leases, discount rates used to present-value future payments, and the maturity schedule of lease obligations. This section reveals a significant source of off-balance-sheet commitments that were largely hidden before the current standard.

Key signals: the weighted-average discount rate affects the size of recorded lease liabilities — a higher rate reduces the reported obligation, so compare the chosen rate against the company's incremental borrowing rate. The operating versus finance lease mix affects both EBITDA and operating income presentation. Watch the maturity table for concentration risk: large payment cliffs in specific years may create cash flow pressure. Variable lease payments excluded from the liability measurement represent real obligations that do not appear on the balance sheet. Compare total lease costs against prior-year operating lease expense to assess the true economic burden.