Company: AUST
Filing Date: 2025-03-27
Form Type: 20-F
Source: 0001410578-25-000509
Chunk: 32

Company: Austin Gold Corp.
Filing Date: 2025-03-27
Form: 20-F
Item: Item 3
Chunk 32
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 provisions that impose a minimum tax on the book income of certain large corporations and an excise tax on certain corporate stock repurchases that are imposed on the corporation purchasing such stock. We cannot predict how this legislation or any future changes in tax laws might affect us or holders of our Common Shares.

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Our properties and operations may be subject to litigation or other claims.

We may become involved in disputes with other parties in the future which may result in litigation. The results of litigation cannot be predicted with certainty. If we are unable to resolve these disputes favorably, it may have a material adverse impact on our ability to carry out our business plan.

Our business is affected by the global economy.

Recent global financial conditions have been characterized by increased volatility and access to public financing, particularly for junior mineral exploration companies, has been negatively impacted. These conditions, which include potential disruptions due to a U. S. Government shutdown, may affect our ability to obtain equity or debt financing in the future on terms favorable to us or at all. If such conditions continue, our operations could be negatively impacted.

There is uncertainty as a result of international conflicts

International conflict and other geopolitical tensions and events, including war, military action, terrorism, trade disputes and international responses thereto have historically led to, and may in the future lead to, uncertainty or volatility in global commodity and financial markets and supply chains. The outbreak of hostilities in Ukraine and Israel, and the accompanying international response including economic sanctions, has been extremely disruptive to the world economy, with increased volatility in commodity markets, and international trade and financial markets, all of which have a trickle - down effect on supply chains, equipment and construction. There is substantial uncertainty about the extent to which these conflicts will continue to impact economic and financial affairs, as the numerous issues arising from the conflicts are in flux and there is the potential for escalation of the conflicts in Europe, the Middle East and globally. There is a risk of substantial market and financial turmoil arising from the conflicts which could have a material adverse effect on the economics of our projects, and our ability to operate our business and advance project development.

Political uncertainty in the U. S. may have an adverse impact on our operating performance and results of operations.

General political uncertainty may have an adverse impact on our operating performance and results of operations. In particular, the U. S. continues to experience significant political events that cast uncertainty on global financial and economic markets, especially following the recent presidential election. It is presently unclear exactly what actions the second Trump administration in the U