FireFly bolsters funding for project development and ongoing resource growth with A$190m raising

Original announcement by globenewswire on

Company
FireFly Metals Ltd
Ticker
FFM
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Gold, Silver
Document categories
Resource update, Capital raise
Extracted
2026-09-12 02:04:41 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

FireFly Metals has announced a A$190 million equity raising to fund the development and ongoing resource growth of its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project in Canada. The capital will be used for early project works, long-lead item procurement, advancing feasibility studies, and further resource expansion. The company also provided an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Green Bay project, detailing Measured, Indicated, and Inferred resources for copper, gold, and silver across the Ming Deposit and Little Deer areas.

Reasoning: FireFly Metals has successfully secured A$190 million in funding through a combination of institutional placement, Canadian bought deal, and a share purchase plan, significantly bolstering its financial position to accelerate the development of its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project and continue resource expansion. The updated resource estimate underpins the project's potential.

Positive factors

  • Significant capital raise of A$190 million
  • Funds allocated to project development, feasibility studies, and resource growth
  • Strengthens balance sheet for Green Bay Copper-Gold Project
  • Updated resource estimate provides a strong project foundation

Negative factors

  • Shareholder dilution from equity issuance

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 44

Classification and evidence

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: The Mineral Resource Estimate for the Green Bay Copper-Gold Project is prepared and reported in accordance with the JORC Code 2012.

Evidence · text

“prepared and disclosed in accordance with the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves ( JORC Code 2012 )”

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: The Mineral Resource Estimate for the Green Bay Copper-Gold Project is prepared and reported in accordance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101.

Evidence · text

“Canadian National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ( NI 43-101 )”

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: Mr Juan Gutierrez, Group Chief Geologist, is named as the Competent Person and Qualified Person who reviewed and approved the technical and scientific information.

Evidence · text

“All technical and scientific information in this announcement has been reviewed and approved by Group Chief Geologist, Mr Juan Gutierrez BSc, Geology (Masters), Geostatistics (Postgraduate Diploma), who is a Member and Chartered Professional of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Gutierrez is a Competent Person as defined in the JORC Code 2012 and a Qualified Person as defined in NI 43-101.”

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: Mineral Resources have been reported at a 1.0% copper cut-off grade.

Evidence · text

“Mineral Resources have been reported at a 1.0% copper cut-off grade.”

Contained Metal Growthpositive

True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.

Why it applies: The Green Bay Copper-Gold Project is underpinned by 60.2Mt of Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources at 2.43% for 1,464Kt copper equivalent (CuEq) and 23.5Mt of Inferred Mineral Resources at 2.51% for 592Kt CuEq, indicating significant scale.

Evidence · text

“The Green Bay Copper-Gold Project is underpinned by 60.2Mt of Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources at 2.43% for 1,464Kt copper equivalent (CuEq) and 23.5Mt of Inferred Mineral Resources at 2.51% for 592Kt CuEq”

Measured Resourcepositive

Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: The Green Bay project includes 3.5 Mt of Measured Resources for copper, gold, and silver.

Evidence · table

“3.5”

Context: Measured

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: The Green Bay project includes 56.7 Mt of Indicated Resources for copper, gold, and silver.

Evidence · table

“56.7”

Context: Indicated

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: The Green Bay project includes 23.5 Mt of Inferred Resources for copper, gold, and silver.

Evidence · table

“23.5”

Context: Inferred

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: The document presents an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Green Bay Copper-Gold Project.

Evidence · text

“Mineral Resource Estimate – Green Bay Project”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 44. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Resource Estimates (44)

measuredMing Deposit · copperTonnes: 3500000Grade: 1.5Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 52Contained Unit: '000 tView all details
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Identity

Project
Ming Deposit
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:54a50dc55b4ede67619f

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
3500000
Grade
1.5
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
52
Contained Unit
'000 t
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Ming Deposit reports a Measured resource of 3.5 Mt at 1.5% copper, providing a high-confidence base for project planning.

Positive factors

  • High confidence Measured category
  • Good copper grade for deposit type

Evidence · table

“1.5”

Context: 3.5

Tags used in scoring

Measured Resourcepositive

Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

measuredMing Deposit · goldTonnes: 3500000Grade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 20Contained Unit: '000 ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Ming Deposit
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:54a50dc55b4ede67619f

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
3500000
Grade
0.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
20
Contained Unit
'000 oz
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Ming Deposit includes a Measured resource of 3.5 Mt at 0.2 g/t gold, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit.

Positive factors

  • High confidence Measured category

Evidence · table

“0.2”

Context: 3.5

Tags used in scoring

Measured Resourcepositive

Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

measuredMing Deposit · silverTonnes: 3500000Grade: 1.3Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 147Contained Unit: '000 ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Ming Deposit
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:54a50dc55b4ede67619f

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
3500000
Grade
1.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
147
Contained Unit
'000 oz
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Ming Deposit's Measured resource includes 3.5 Mt at 1.3 g/t silver, adding to the overall metal endowment.

Positive factors

  • High confidence Measured category

Evidence · table

“1.3”

Context: 3.5

Tags used in scoring

Measured Resourcepositive

Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

measuredMing Deposit · copperTonnes: 3500000View all details
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Identity

Project
Ming Deposit
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:54a50dc55b4ede67619f

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
3500000
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.7
Metal Eq. Unit
%
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Ming Deposit's Measured resource of 3.5 Mt at 1.7% CuEq indicates strong overall metal value in the highest confidence category.

Positive factors

  • High confidence Measured category
  • Good CuEq grade

Evidence · table

“1.7”

Context: 3.5

Tags used in scoring

Measured Resourcepositive

Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

indicatedMing Deposit · copperTonnes: 53800000Grade: 1.9Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 1041Contained Unit: '000 tView all details
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Identity

Project
Ming Deposit
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:b5647ee72573d6670b84

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
53800000
Grade
1.9
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
1041
Contained Unit
'000 t
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Ming Deposit's Indicated resource of 53.8 Mt at 1.9% copper represents a substantial and well-defined copper inventory, supporting future economic studies.

Positive factors

  • Large Indicated tonnage
  • Strong copper grade
  • Significant contained copper metal

Evidence · table

“1.9”

Context: 53.8

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

indicatedMing Deposit · goldTonnes: 53800000Grade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 878Contained Unit: '000 ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Ming Deposit
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:b5647ee72573d6670b84

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
53800000
Grade
0.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
878
Contained Unit
'000 oz
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Ming Deposit's Indicated resource includes 53.8 Mt at 0.5 g/t gold, providing a substantial gold credit to the project.

Positive factors

  • Large Indicated tonnage
  • Significant contained gold metal

Evidence · table

“0.5”

Context: 53.8

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

indicatedMing Deposit · silverTonnes: 53800000Grade: 4.5Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 7707Contained Unit: '000 ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Ming Deposit
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:b5647ee72573d6670b84

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
53800000
Grade
4.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
7707
Contained Unit
'000 oz
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Ming Deposit's Indicated resource of 53.8 Mt at 4.5 g/t silver adds considerable silver byproduct potential.

Positive factors

  • Large Indicated tonnage
  • Significant contained silver metal

Evidence · table

“4.5”

Context: 53.8

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

indicatedMing Deposit · copperTonnes: 53800000View all details
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Identity

Project
Ming Deposit
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:b5647ee72573d6670b84

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
53800000
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.5
Metal Eq. Unit
%
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Ming Deposit's Indicated resource of 53.8 Mt at 2.5% CuEq highlights the significant overall economic potential of this category.

Positive factors

  • Large Indicated tonnage
  • Strong CuEq grade

Evidence · table

“2.5”

Context: 53.8

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

indicatedMing Deposit · copperTonnes: 57300000Grade: 1.9Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 1093Contained Unit: '000 tView all details
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Identity

Project
Ming Deposit
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:1c970b0dae2cd9d16a59

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
57300000
Grade
1.9
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
1093
Contained Unit
'000 t
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Ming Deposit's total Measured and Indicated resource of 57.3 Mt at 1.9% copper provides a robust foundation for project development.

Positive factors

  • Large combined M&I tonnage
  • Strong copper grade
  • Significant contained copper metal

Evidence · table

“1.9”

Context: 57.3

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

indicatedMing Deposit · goldTonnes: 57300000Grade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 899Contained Unit: '000 ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Ming Deposit
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:1c970b0dae2cd9d16a59

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
57300000
Grade
0.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
899
Contained Unit
'000 oz
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Ming Deposit's total M&I resource includes 57.3 Mt at 0.5 g/t gold, adding substantial gold value.

Positive factors

  • Large combined M&I tonnage
  • Significant contained gold metal

Evidence · table

“0.5”

Context: 57.3

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

indicatedMing Deposit · silverTonnes: 57300000Grade: 4.3Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 7853Contained Unit: '000 ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Ming Deposit
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:1c970b0dae2cd9d16a59

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
57300000
Grade
4.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
7853
Contained Unit
'000 oz
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Ming Deposit's total M&I resource of 57.3 Mt at 4.3 g/t silver provides substantial silver byproduct potential.

Positive factors

  • Large combined M&I tonnage
  • Significant contained silver metal

Evidence · table

“4.3”

Context: 57.3

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

indicatedMing Deposit · copperTonnes: 57300000View all details
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Project
Ming Deposit
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:1c970b0dae2cd9d16a59

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
57300000
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.4
Metal Eq. Unit
%
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Ming Deposit's total M&I resource of 57.3 Mt at 2.4% CuEq demonstrates significant overall economic value in the higher confidence categories.

Positive factors

  • Large combined M&I tonnage
  • Strong CuEq grade

Evidence · table

“2.4”

Context: 57.3

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

inferredMing Deposit · copperTonnes: 17300000Grade: 2Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 344Contained Unit: '000 tView all details
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Project
Ming Deposit
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:cb2a3d6c08fceed7f746

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
17300000
Grade
2
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
344
Contained Unit
'000 t
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Ming Deposit's Inferred resource of 17.3 Mt at 2.0% copper provides significant exploration upside and potential for future conversion.

Positive factors

  • Significant Inferred tonnage
  • Strong copper grade

Negative factors

  • Lower confidence Inferred category

Evidence · table

“2.0”

Context: 17.3

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredMing Deposit · goldTonnes: 17300000Grade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 404Contained Unit: '000 ozView all details
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Project
Ming Deposit
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:cb2a3d6c08fceed7f746

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
17300000
Grade
0.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
404
Contained Unit
'000 oz
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Ming Deposit's Inferred resource includes 17.3 Mt at 0.7 g/t gold, indicating further gold potential.

Positive factors

  • Significant Inferred tonnage
  • Good gold grade

Negative factors

  • Lower confidence Inferred category

Evidence · table

“0.7”

Context: 17.3

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredMing Deposit · silverTonnes: 17300000Grade: 6.3Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 3522Contained Unit: '000 ozView all details
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Project
Ming Deposit
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:cb2a3d6c08fceed7f746

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
17300000
Grade
6.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
3522
Contained Unit
'000 oz
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Ming Deposit's Inferred resource of 17.3 Mt at 6.3 g/t silver suggests further silver byproduct potential.

Positive factors

  • Significant Inferred tonnage
  • Good silver grade

Negative factors

  • Lower confidence Inferred category

Evidence · table

“6.3”

Context: 17.3

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredMing Deposit · copperTonnes: 17300000View all details
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Project
Ming Deposit
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:cb2a3d6c08fceed7f746

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
17300000
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.8
Metal Eq. Unit
%
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Ming Deposit's Inferred resource of 17.3 Mt at 2.8% CuEq indicates strong overall metal value with potential for future upgrades.

Positive factors

  • Significant Inferred tonnage
  • Strong CuEq grade

Negative factors

  • Lower confidence Inferred category

Evidence · table

“2.8”

Context: 17.3

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

indicatedLittle Deer · copperTonnes: 2900000Grade: 2.1Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 62Contained Unit: '000 tView all details
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Project
Little Deer
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:4950ab1008272a03e650

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
2900000
Grade
2.1
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
62
Contained Unit
'000 t
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Little Deer deposit reports an Indicated resource of 2.9 Mt at 2.1% copper, contributing to the overall project's copper inventory.

Positive factors

  • Good Indicated tonnage
  • Strong copper grade

Evidence · table

“2.1”

Context: 2.9

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

indicatedLittle Deer · goldTonnes: 2900000Grade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 9Contained Unit: '000 ozView all details
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Project
Little Deer
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:4950ab1008272a03e650

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
2900000
Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
9
Contained Unit
'000 oz
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Little Deer deposit includes an Indicated resource of 2.9 Mt at 0.1 g/t gold, adding minor gold credits.

Positive factors

  • Good Indicated tonnage

Evidence · table

“0.1”

Context: 2.9

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

indicatedLittle Deer · silverTonnes: 2900000Grade: 3.4Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 320Contained Unit: '000 ozView all details
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Project
Little Deer
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:4950ab1008272a03e650

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
2900000
Grade
3.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
320
Contained Unit
'000 oz
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Little Deer deposit's Indicated resource includes 2.9 Mt at 3.4 g/t silver, providing additional byproduct potential.

Positive factors

  • Good Indicated tonnage

Evidence · table

“3.4”

Context: 2.9

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

indicatedLittle Deer · copperTonnes: 2900000View all details
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Project
Little Deer
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:4950ab1008272a03e650

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
2900000
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.3
Metal Eq. Unit
%
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Little Deer deposit's Indicated resource of 2.9 Mt at 2.3% CuEq indicates good overall metal value in this category.

Positive factors

  • Good Indicated tonnage
  • Strong CuEq grade

Evidence · table

“2.3”

Context: 2.9

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

indicatedLittle Deer · copperTonnes: 2900000Grade: 2.1Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 62Contained Unit: '000 tView all details
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Project
Little Deer
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:4950ab1008272a03e650

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
2900000
Grade
2.1
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
62
Contained Unit
'000 t
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Little Deer deposit's total M&I resource of 2.9 Mt at 2.1% copper provides a solid base for this part of the project.

Positive factors

  • Good combined M&I tonnage
  • Strong copper grade

Evidence · table

“2.1”

Context: 2.9

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

indicatedLittle Deer · goldTonnes: 2900000Grade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 9Contained Unit: '000 ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Little Deer
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:4950ab1008272a03e650

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
2900000
Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
9
Contained Unit
'000 oz
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Little Deer deposit's total M&I resource includes 2.9 Mt at 0.1 g/t gold, contributing minor gold credits.

Positive factors

  • Good combined M&I tonnage

Evidence · table

“0.1”

Context: 2.9

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

indicatedLittle Deer · silverTonnes: 2900000Grade: 3.4Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 320Contained Unit: '000 ozView all details
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Project
Little Deer
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:4950ab1008272a03e650

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
2900000
Grade
3.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
320
Contained Unit
'000 oz
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Little Deer deposit's total M&I resource includes 2.9 Mt at 3.4 g/t silver, adding to byproduct potential.

Positive factors

  • Good combined M&I tonnage

Evidence · table

“3.4”

Context: 2.9

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

indicatedLittle Deer · copperTonnes: 2900000View all details
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Project
Little Deer
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:4950ab1008272a03e650

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
2900000
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.3
Metal Eq. Unit
%
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Little Deer deposit's total M&I resource of 2.9 Mt at 2.3% CuEq indicates good overall metal value in the higher confidence categories.

Positive factors

  • Good combined M&I tonnage
  • Strong CuEq grade

Evidence · table

“2.3”

Context: 2.9

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

inferredLittle Deer · copperTonnes: 6200000Grade: 1.8Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 110Contained Unit: '000 tView all details
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Project
Little Deer
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:2eb71e5ba48ca773283a

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
6200000
Grade
1.8
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
110
Contained Unit
'000 t
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Little Deer deposit's Inferred resource of 6.2 Mt at 1.8% copper provides further exploration upside.

Positive factors

  • Significant Inferred tonnage
  • Good copper grade

Negative factors

  • Lower confidence Inferred category

Evidence · table

“1.8”

Context: 6.2

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredLittle Deer · goldTonnes: 6200000Grade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 10Contained Unit: '000 ozView all details
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Project
Little Deer
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:2eb71e5ba48ca773283a

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
6200000
Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
10
Contained Unit
'000 oz
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Little Deer deposit's Inferred resource includes 6.2 Mt at 0.1 g/t gold, adding minor gold potential.

Positive factors

  • Significant Inferred tonnage

Negative factors

  • Lower confidence Inferred category

Evidence · table

“0.1”

Context: 6.2

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredLittle Deer · silverTonnes: 6200000Grade: 2.2Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 430Contained Unit: '000 ozView all details
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Project
Little Deer
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:2eb71e5ba48ca773283a

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
6200000
Grade
2.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
430
Contained Unit
'000 oz
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Little Deer deposit's Inferred resource includes 6.2 Mt at 2.2 g/t silver, indicating further silver potential.

Positive factors

  • Significant Inferred tonnage

Negative factors

  • Lower confidence Inferred category

Evidence · table

“2.2”

Context: 6.2

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredLittle Deer · copperTonnes: 6200000View all details
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Project
Little Deer
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:2eb71e5ba48ca773283a

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
6200000
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.8
Metal Eq. Unit
%
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Little Deer deposit's Inferred resource of 6.2 Mt at 1.8% CuEq indicates further overall metal potential.

Positive factors

  • Significant Inferred tonnage
  • Good CuEq grade

Negative factors

  • Lower confidence Inferred category

Evidence · table

“1.8”

Context: 6.2

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

measuredGREEN BAY TOTAL · copperTonnes: 3500000Grade: 1.5Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 52Contained Unit: '000 tView all details
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GREEN BAY TOTAL
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:f7b43ab897d49de1f658

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
3500000
Grade
1.5
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
52
Contained Unit
'000 t
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Green Bay Total Measured resource of 3.5 Mt at 1.5% copper provides a high-confidence base for the entire project.

Positive factors

  • High confidence Measured category
  • Good copper grade

Evidence · table

“1.5”

Context: 3.5

Tags used in scoring

Measured Resourcepositive

Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

measuredGREEN BAY TOTAL · goldTonnes: 3500000Grade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 20Contained Unit: '000 ozView all details
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GREEN BAY TOTAL
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:f7b43ab897d49de1f658

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
3500000
Grade
0.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
20
Contained Unit
'000 oz
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Green Bay Total Measured resource includes 3.5 Mt at 0.2 g/t gold, contributing to the project's overall gold endowment.

Positive factors

  • High confidence Measured category

Evidence · table

“0.2”

Context: 3.5

Tags used in scoring

Measured Resourcepositive

Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

measuredGREEN BAY TOTAL · silverTonnes: 3500000Grade: 1.3Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 147Contained Unit: '000 ozView all details
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GREEN BAY TOTAL
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:f7b43ab897d49de1f658

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
3500000
Grade
1.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
147
Contained Unit
'000 oz
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Green Bay Total Measured resource includes 3.5 Mt at 1.3 g/t silver, adding to the project's silver potential.

Positive factors

  • High confidence Measured category

Evidence · table

“1.3”

Context: 3.5

Tags used in scoring

Measured Resourcepositive

Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

measuredGREEN BAY TOTAL · copperTonnes: 3500000View all details
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Project
GREEN BAY TOTAL
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:f7b43ab897d49de1f658

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
3500000
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.7
Metal Eq. Unit
%
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Green Bay Total Measured resource of 3.5 Mt at 1.7% CuEq indicates strong overall metal value in the highest confidence category for the project.

Positive factors

  • High confidence Measured category
  • Good CuEq grade

Evidence · table

“1.7”

Context: 3.5

Tags used in scoring

Measured Resourcepositive

Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

indicatedGREEN BAY TOTAL · copperTonnes: 56700000Grade: 1.9Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 1103Contained Unit: '000 tView all details
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Project
GREEN BAY TOTAL
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:9eddf8010aa588b9f9b9

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
56700000
Grade
1.9
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
1103
Contained Unit
'000 t
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Green Bay Total Indicated resource of 56.7 Mt at 1.9% copper represents a substantial and well-defined copper inventory for the project.

Positive factors

  • Large Indicated tonnage
  • Strong copper grade
  • Significant contained copper metal

Evidence · table

“1.9”

Context: 56.7

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

indicatedGREEN BAY TOTAL · goldTonnes: 56700000Grade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 887Contained Unit: '000 ozView all details
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GREEN BAY TOTAL
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:9eddf8010aa588b9f9b9

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
56700000
Grade
0.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
887
Contained Unit
'000 oz
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Green Bay Total Indicated resource includes 56.7 Mt at 0.5 g/t gold, providing substantial gold credits to the project.

Positive factors

  • Large Indicated tonnage
  • Significant contained gold metal

Evidence · table

“0.5”

Context: 56.7

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

indicatedGREEN BAY TOTAL · silverTonnes: 56700000Grade: 4.4Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 8027Contained Unit: '000 ozView all details
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Project
GREEN BAY TOTAL
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:9eddf8010aa588b9f9b9

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
56700000
Grade
4.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
8027
Contained Unit
'000 oz
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Green Bay Total Indicated resource of 56.7 Mt at 4.4 g/t silver adds considerable silver byproduct potential to the project.

Positive factors

  • Large Indicated tonnage
  • Significant contained silver metal

Evidence · table

“4.4”

Context: 56.7

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

indicatedGREEN BAY TOTAL · copperTonnes: 56700000View all details
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Project
GREEN BAY TOTAL
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:9eddf8010aa588b9f9b9

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
56700000
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.5
Metal Eq. Unit
%
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Green Bay Total Indicated resource of 56.7 Mt at 2.5% CuEq highlights the significant overall economic potential of this category for the project.

Positive factors

  • Large Indicated tonnage
  • Strong CuEq grade

Evidence · table

“2.5”

Context: 56.7

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

indicatedGREEN BAY TOTAL · copperTonnes: 60200000Grade: 1.9Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 1155Contained Unit: '000 tView all details
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Identity

Project
GREEN BAY TOTAL
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:a5e932d6cf179fc81ad9

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
60200000
Grade
1.9
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
1155
Contained Unit
'000 t
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Green Bay Total Measured and Indicated resource of 60.2 Mt at 1.9% copper provides a very robust foundation for project development.

Positive factors

  • Very large combined M&I tonnage
  • Strong copper grade
  • Significant contained copper metal

Evidence · table

“1.9”

Context: 60.2

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

indicatedGREEN BAY TOTAL · goldTonnes: 60200000Grade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 908Contained Unit: '000 ozView all details
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Project
GREEN BAY TOTAL
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:a5e932d6cf179fc81ad9

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
60200000
Grade
0.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
908
Contained Unit
'000 oz
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Green Bay Total M&I resource includes 60.2 Mt at 0.5 g/t gold, adding substantial gold value to the project.

Positive factors

  • Very large combined M&I tonnage
  • Significant contained gold metal

Evidence · table

“0.5”

Context: 60.2

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

indicatedGREEN BAY TOTAL · silverTonnes: 60200000Grade: 4.2Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 8173Contained Unit: '000 ozView all details
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Project
GREEN BAY TOTAL
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:a5e932d6cf179fc81ad9

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
60200000
Grade
4.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
8173
Contained Unit
'000 oz
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Green Bay Total M&I resource of 60.2 Mt at 4.2 g/t silver provides substantial silver byproduct potential for the project.

Positive factors

  • Very large combined M&I tonnage
  • Significant contained silver metal

Evidence · table

“4.2”

Context: 60.2

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

indicatedGREEN BAY TOTAL · copperTonnes: 60200000View all details
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Project
GREEN BAY TOTAL
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:a5e932d6cf179fc81ad9

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
60200000
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.4
Metal Eq. Unit
%
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Green Bay Total M&I resource of 60.2 Mt at 2.4% CuEq demonstrates significant overall economic value in the higher confidence categories for the project.

Positive factors

  • Very large combined M&I tonnage
  • Strong CuEq grade

Evidence · table

“2.4”

Context: 60.2

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

inferredGREEN BAY TOTAL · copperTonnes: 23500000Grade: 1.9Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 454Contained Unit: '000 tView all details
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Identity

Project
GREEN BAY TOTAL
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:ac7edd3a8c39d661bb69

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
23500000
Grade
1.9
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
454
Contained Unit
'000 t
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Green Bay Total Inferred resource of 23.5 Mt at 1.9% copper provides significant exploration upside and potential for future conversion for the project.

Positive factors

  • Large Inferred tonnage
  • Strong copper grade

Negative factors

  • Lower confidence Inferred category

Evidence · table

“1.9”

Context: 23.5

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredGREEN BAY TOTAL · goldTonnes: 23500000Grade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 414Contained Unit: '000 ozView all details
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Identity

Project
GREEN BAY TOTAL
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:ac7edd3a8c39d661bb69

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
23500000
Grade
0.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
414
Contained Unit
'000 oz
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Green Bay Total Inferred resource includes 23.5 Mt at 0.6 g/t gold, indicating further gold potential for the project.

Positive factors

  • Large Inferred tonnage
  • Good gold grade

Negative factors

  • Lower confidence Inferred category

Evidence · table

“0.6”

Context: 23.5

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredGREEN BAY TOTAL · silverTonnes: 23500000Grade: 5.2Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 3952Contained Unit: '000 ozView all details
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Identity

Project
GREEN BAY TOTAL
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:ac7edd3a8c39d661bb69

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
23500000
Grade
5.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
3952
Contained Unit
'000 oz
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Green Bay Total Inferred resource of 23.5 Mt at 5.2 g/t silver suggests further silver byproduct potential for the project.

Positive factors

  • Large Inferred tonnage
  • Good silver grade

Negative factors

  • Lower confidence Inferred category

Evidence · table

“5.2”

Context: 23.5

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredGREEN BAY TOTAL · copperTonnes: 23500000View all details
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Identity

Project
GREEN BAY TOTAL
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
Newfoundland, Canada
Ticker
FFM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc, ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mr Juan Gutierrez
Resource group id
resource:ac7edd3a8c39d661bb69

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
23500000
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
% copper

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-25

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.5
Metal Eq. Unit
%
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Green Bay Total Inferred resource of 23.5 Mt at 2.5% CuEq indicates strong overall metal value with potential for future upgrades for the project.

Positive factors

  • Large Inferred tonnage
  • Strong CuEq grade

Negative factors

  • Lower confidence Inferred category

Evidence · table

“2.5”

Context: 23.5

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

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