# Mining News in Finland

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## Nordic Resources clears first Kopsa met hurdle with gold recoveries up to 90pc

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/nordic-resources-clears-first-kopsa-met-hurdle-with-gold-recoveries-up-to-90pc--ec4c0ae2-ada7-406a-a768-189fdd859789) · [Markdown](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/nordic-resources-clears-first-kopsa-met-hurdle-with-gold-recoveries-up-to-90pc--ec4c0ae2-ada7-406a-a768-189fdd859789.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-24T01:38:35.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Nordic Resources (NNL)
- Original source: [stockhead](https://stockhead.com.au/resources/nordic-resources-clears-first-kopsa-met-hurdle-with-gold-recoveries-up-to-90pc/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.665
- Atlas tags: High Recovery, Free Milling, Resource Update, Mill Route, Multi-Domain Tested

Nordic Resources has reported successful metallurgical testwork at its Kopsa project in Finland, with gold recoveries reaching 90% and copper reaching 91%. The results demonstrate that a single conventional flowsheet can effectively process both stockwork and tonalite mineralisation types.

## Valkea Completes Diamond Drilling on First New Target and Commences Base of Till Drilling at Paana

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/valkea-completes-diamond-drilling-on-first-new-target-and-commences-base-of-till--70c1c68a-6a74-4f72-b980-f98d631ec06c) · [Markdown](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/valkea-completes-diamond-drilling-on-first-new-target-and-commences-base-of-till--70c1c68a-6a74-4f72-b980-f98d631ec06c.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-22T11:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Valkea Resources Corp. (OZ)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/OZ.V/press-releases/6947441458309063)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.131
- Atlas tags: Nearology Play, Infill Drilling, Mill Route, Single Domain Only

Valkea Resources has completed diamond drilling at the Kari target within its Paana project, with assays expected in Q4 2026. The company has also commenced base of till drilling and is conducting preliminary metallurgical testwork on samples from Aarnivalkea West.

## FireFox Gold Announces Discovery of the Lammas Zone, Intersecting 21.0m at 4.13 g/t Gold More Than 650m From Previous Drilling at the Mustajärvi Project in Lapland, Finland

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/firefox-gold-announces-discovery-of-the-lammas-zone-intersecting-21-0m-at-4-13-g--0f920035-f2d7-4827-ab5c-b58de7d95b0a) · [Markdown](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/firefox-gold-announces-discovery-of-the-lammas-zone-intersecting-21-0m-at-4-13-g--0f920035-f2d7-4827-ab5c-b58de7d95b0a.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-16T07:16:04.398Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: FireFox Gold Corp. (FFOX)
- Original source: [accesswire](https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/metals-and-mining/firefox-gold-announces-discovery-of-the-lammas-zone-intersecting-21.0m-at-4.13-g-1221467)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.514
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, Apparent Width Only

FireFox Gold has announced the discovery of the Lammas Zone at its Mustajärvi Gold Project in Finland, intersecting 21.0m at 4.13 g/t gold. The discovery hole, 26MJ032, includes a high-grade intercept of 1.0m at 21.6 g/t gold and is located over 650m from previous drilling.

## FireFox Gold Announces Discovery of the Lammas Zone, Intersecting 21.0m at 4.13 g/t Gold More Than 650m From Previous Drilling at the Mustajärvi Project in Lapland, Finland

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/firefox-gold-announces-discovery-of-the-lammas-zone-intersecting-21-0m-at-4-13-g--2354fb7e-b3c1-4b3a-a1df-a62f55598729) · [Markdown](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/firefox-gold-announces-discovery-of-the-lammas-zone-intersecting-21-0m-at-4-13-g--2354fb7e-b3c1-4b3a-a1df-a62f55598729.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-16T06:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: FireFox Gold Corp. (FFOX.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/FFOX.V/press-releases/6532614260486241)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.42
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, Apparent Width Only, Cut-off Disclosed

FireFox Gold has announced a new high-grade gold discovery, the Lammas Zone, at its Mustajärvi Project in Lapland, Finland. The discovery drill hole, 26MJ032, intersected 21.0m at 4.13 g/t gold from 114.0m depth, including 1.0m at 21.6 g/t gold. This new zone is located more than 650m from previous drilling, significantly expanding the project's known mineralization.

## FireFox Gold Announces Discovery of the Lammas Zone, Intersecting 21.0m at 4.13 g/t Gold More Than 650m From Previous Drilling at the Mustajärvi Project in Lapland, Finland

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/firefox-gold-announces-discovery-of-the-lammas-zone-intersecting-21-0m-at-4-13-g--572fbacc-a49d-4d79-8664-335401dc16c6) · [Markdown](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/firefox-gold-announces-discovery-of-the-lammas-zone-intersecting-21-0m-at-4-13-g--572fbacc-a49d-4d79-8664-335401dc16c6.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-16T06:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: FireFox Gold (FFOX)
- Original source: [yahoo_press](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/commodities/articles/firefox-gold-announces-discovery-lammas-063000832.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.696
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, Nearology Play

FireFox Gold has announced a new discovery, the Lammas Zone, at its Mustajärvi Gold Project in Lapland, Finland. The zone features a significant intercept of 21.0 metres at 4.13 g/t gold, located over 650 metres away from previous drilling.

## Endomines Extends UKKO Gold Mineralization With New 200m Zone

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/endomines-extends-ukko-gold-mineralization-with-new-200m-zone--e09e33a5-9a3d-4b5a-9cd7-08b3aa740f8f) · [Markdown](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/endomines-extends-ukko-gold-mineralization-with-new-200m-zone--e09e33a5-9a3d-4b5a-9cd7-08b3aa740f8f.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Endomines Finland Plc (PAMPALO)
- Original source: [assay](https://www.theassay.com/news/endomines-extends-ukko-gold-mineralization-with-new-200m-zone/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.448
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, Infill Drilling, Maiden Resource

Endomines Finland Plc has extended the southern mineralised zone of the UKKO gold deposit by 200m through recent drilling. The results include several high-grade intercepts and confirm continuity, supporting the company's goal of releasing a maiden mineral resource estimate in early 2027.

## Gemdale Gold Announces Proposed Assignment of Isoneva Gold Property Option to Jesmond Capital

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/gemdale-gold-announces-proposed-assignment-of-isoneva-gold-property-option-to-je--956b1a6c-308d-4270-a81f-d10c1b30c5fd) · [Markdown](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/gemdale-gold-announces-proposed-assignment-of-isoneva-gold-property-option-to-je--956b1a6c-308d-4270-a81f-d10c1b30c5fd.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-15T12:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Gemdale Gold Inc. (GEMG.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/GEMG.V/press-releases/5603576308676362)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.241
- Atlas tags: Historical Estimate Only, Inferred Resource

Gemdale Gold has announced the proposed assignment of its Isoneva Gold Property option from WestGold Metals Corp. to Jesmond Capital. The transaction maintains the original option terms, with Gemdale continuing as operator and retaining a 2.0% NSR royalty upon exercise.

## Gemdale Gold Reports More Wide Intersections at its Pontio Gold Project, Finland, including 60.85m at 0.80 g/t Au and 47.16m at 0.82g/t

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/gemdale-gold-reports-more-wide-intersections-at-its-pontio-gold-project-finland--16522928-14cf-48fa-9e33-a5e7387c271b) · [Markdown](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/gemdale-gold-reports-more-wide-intersections-at-its-pontio-gold-project-finland--16522928-14cf-48fa-9e33-a5e7387c271b.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-15T11:15:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Gemdale Gold Inc. (GEMG.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/GEMG.V/press-releases/6693852267743736)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.701
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, Compositing Transparent, Infill Drilling, Maiden Resource

Gemdale Gold announced final drill results from its Phase 1 program at the Pontio Gold Project in Finland, reporting wide intersections of near-surface, bulk tonnage style gold mineralization. Highlights include 60.85m at 0.80 g/t Au and 47.16m at 0.82 g/t Au, confirming continuity and extending mineralized zones. The company is progressing towards a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate targeted for early 2027.

## Gemdale Gold Announces Proposed Assignment of Isoneva Gold Property Option to Jesmond Capital

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/gemdale-gold-announces-proposed-assignment-of-isoneva-gold-property-option-to-je--87988111-43ce-4485-993e-00900498bc29) · [Markdown](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/gemdale-gold-announces-proposed-assignment-of-isoneva-gold-property-option-to-je--87988111-43ce-4485-993e-00900498bc29.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-15T11:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Gemdale Gold Inc. (GEMG)
- Original source: [investingnews](https://investingnews.com/gemdale-gold-announces-proposed-assignment-of-isoneva-gold-property-option-to-jesmond-capital/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.241
- Atlas tags: Inferred Resource, NI 43-101 Compliant

Gemdale Gold has announced that WestGold Metals Corp. will assign its option to acquire the Isoneva Gold Property in Finland to Jesmond Capital. The agreement maintains the original option terms and includes contingent payments to Gemdale upon reaching specific resource and feasibility milestones.

## Gemdale Gold Reports More Wide Intersections at its Pontio Gold Project, Finland, including 60.85m at 0.80 g/t Au and 47.16m at 0.82g/t

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/gemdale-gold-reports-more-wide-intersections-at-its-pontio-gold-project-finland--d626ea7e-2178-44d6-8de9-8e50bdb8792e) · [Markdown](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/gemdale-gold-reports-more-wide-intersections-at-its-pontio-gold-project-finland--d626ea7e-2178-44d6-8de9-8e50bdb8792e.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-15T10:15:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Gemdale Gold Inc. (GEMG)
- Original source: [investingnews](https://investingnews.com/gemdale-gold-reports-more-wide-intersections-at-its-pontio-gold-project-finland-including-60-85m-at-0-80-g-t-au-and-47-16m-at-0-82g-t/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.623
- Atlas tags: None

Gemdale Gold announced final drill results from its Phase 1 2026 program at the Pontio Gold Project in Finland, reporting wide gold intersections including 60.85m at 0.80 g/t Au and 47.16m at 0.82 g/t Au. These results confirm significant mineralization continuity and width, exceeding company expectations. The company is now in Phase 2 drilling and targeting a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for early 2027, with metallurgical testwork progressing to support resource studies. The release also mentions a historical inferred resource estimate for the Savo / Rantasalmi project.

# Atlas tag definitions

- **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
- **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.
- **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
- **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
- **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
- **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
- **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
- **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
- **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
- **Deleterious Elements Present:** A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
- **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
- **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
- **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
- **All Inferred:** M&I share below the weak bound — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
- **Tonnage Growth:** Tonnage increase reaching the strong tier vs prior estimate, with grade maintained or improved.
- **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.
- **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
- **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
- **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down.
- **Grade Decline:** Average grade fell below the red-flag bound vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.
- **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.
- **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning.
- **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion.
- **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade reduced beyond the suspicious bound vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
- **QP/CP Signed:** Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
- **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
- **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
- **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
- **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
- **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
- **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
- **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component. No prior estimate exists, so every change band is not applicable.
- **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
- **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
- **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
- **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
- **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.
- **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.
- **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
- **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route.
- **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
- **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material.
- **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.
- **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.
- **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
- **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
- **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
- **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.
- **DFS Bankable:** AACE Class 2-1 study complete and within the staleness window.
- **PFS Complete:** AACE Class 3 study complete.
- **PEA Only:** Only Class 4 / Initial Assessment economics available. Not bankable.
- **No Study:** No formal economic study — no engineering basis for the economics quoted.
- **Stale Study:** Beyond the staleness window measured from the estimate base date.
- **Inferred Heavy Feed:** Material Inferred share of LOM mill feed, or the share is undisclosed.
- **Resource Governance Undisclosed:** No QA/QC, top-cut methodology or QP independence disclosed. Caps study quality at the moderate tier.
- **NPV Cut vs Prior Study:** A restated study reduces NPV materially against its own predecessor on the same asset.
- **High IRR:** Post-tax real unlevered IRR in the strong tier or better.
- **Low IRR:** IRR below the moderate tier.
- **Below Jurisdiction Hurdle:** IRR below the greenfield or brownfield hurdle for its jurisdiction tier.
- **IRR Basis Undisclosed:** Real vs nominal not stated, so the tier is not comparable across studies.
- **Undervalued PNAV:** Funding-adjusted P/NAV in the strong tier or better.
- **Overvalued PNAV:** Funding-adjusted P/NAV in the red-flag tier.
- **Fast Payback:** Payback in the strong tier or better, on the required basis.
- **Slow Payback:** Payback in the weak tier or worse.
- **Bottom Quartile Cost:** P0-25 of the relevant commodity cost curve.
- **Top Quartile Cost:** P75-100 of the relevant commodity cost curve — first to cut in a downturn.
- **Cost Basis Undisclosed:** By-product vs co-product not stated, so quartile placement is unreliable.
- **Low Capital Intensity:** Below the benchmark for its project type.
- **High Capital Intensity:** Above the benchmark for its project type.
- **Conservative Pricing:** Conservative on the worst of the spot, 3-year and consensus comparisons.
- **Aggressive Pricing:** The study only works on a stretched price deck.
- **No Price Sensitivity:** No price sensitivity disclosed — treated as a deliberate signal, not a neutral gap.
- **No Discount Rate Sensitivity:** Blocks NPV normalisation to the common rate without reconstruction.
- **Price Deck Unstructured:** Prices given only as free text, so conservatism cannot be scored.
- **Long Reserve Life:** Reserve life index in the top tier of the single ladder.
- **Short Reserve Life:** Reserve life index in the critical tier.
- **Resource Life Upside:** Wide gap between reserve life and resource life — conversion upside rather than discovery dependence.
- **Fully Funded:** Funding coverage at or above 1.0x counting committed facilities only.
- **Material Funding Gap:** Funding coverage below the substantially-funded band.
- **Funding Gap Exceeds Market Cap:** Red flag regardless of headline NPV — the upside is not reachable by the current equity holder.
- **Encumbered by Stream:** An existing stream or royalty reduces attributable NAV and restricts future financing.
- **Stability Agreement:** Fiscal terms fixed, with a term covering the mine life.
- **High Government Take:** Total government take above the regional norm as a share of pre-tax cash flow.
- **Fully Permitted:** Key permits granted with no unresolved challenge.
- **Permit Challenge Outstanding:** An appeal or legal challenge is unresolved, which can defer first production indefinitely.
- **No Community Agreement:** Permits held but no IBA or benefit agreement — the start date is unsupported.
- **Closure Underprovisioned:** Closure provision materially below peers, unfunded, or undisclosed.
- **Upstream TSF:** Upstream tailings construction, which is banned in Brazil and Ecuador.