FireFly set for nine-rig exploration and growth campaign after highly successful ~A$139m raising
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- FireFly Metals Ltd
- Ticker
- FFM
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Newfoundland, Canada
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver
- Document categories
- Resource update, Capital raise
- Extracted
- 2026-09-12 04:49:47 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
FireFly Metals has completed a successful ~A$139m equity raising via institutional placement, charity flow-through, and a Canadian bought deal. The proceeds will fund a nine-rig exploration campaign and upscaled mining studies at the Green Bay Copper-Gold Project in Canada.
Reasoning: Highly successful capital raise provides significant liquidity to fund aggressive exploration and advanced technical studies at a major copper-gold project.
Positive factors
- Significant capital raise of ~A$139m
- Strong pro-forma cash position of A$244.1m
- Resource growth campaign funded
- Upscaled mining studies progressing
Negative factors
- Institutional placement at a 12.6% discount to last close
Facts used in scoring: 16
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 15. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (15)
measuredGreen Bay Copper-Gold Project · copperTonnes: 6300000Grade: 1.5Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay Copper-Gold Project
- 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
- Resource group id
- resource:b60a6597161664d56ac4
- Deposit or zone
- Ming Deposit
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 6300000
- Grade
- 1.5
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-18
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.7
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Measured resource component of the Ming deposit.
Evidence · table
“1.5”
Context: 6.3
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
measuredGreen Bay Copper-Gold Project · goldTonnes: 6300000Grade: 0.3Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay Copper-Gold Project
- 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
- Resource group id
- resource:b60a6597161664d56ac4
- Deposit or zone
- Ming Deposit
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 6300000
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-18
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.7
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Measured gold component of the Ming deposit.
Evidence · table
“0.3”
Context: 6.3
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
measuredGreen Bay Copper-Gold Project · silverTonnes: 6300000Grade: 1.9Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay Copper-Gold Project
- 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
- Resource group id
- resource:b60a6597161664d56ac4
- Deposit or zone
- Ming Deposit
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 6300000
- Grade
- 1.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-18
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.7
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Measured silver component of the Ming deposit.
Evidence · table
“1.9”
Context: 6.3
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedGreen Bay Copper-Gold Project · copperTonnes: 41200000Grade: 1.7Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay Copper-Gold Project
- 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
- Resource group id
- resource:4887299efbd2e51841ab
- Deposit or zone
- Ming Deposit
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 41200000
- Grade
- 1.7
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-18
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2.1
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated resource component of the Ming deposit.
Evidence · table
“1.7”
Context: 41.2
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedGreen Bay Copper-Gold Project · goldTonnes: 41200000Grade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay Copper-Gold Project
- 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
- Resource group id
- resource:4887299efbd2e51841ab
- Deposit or zone
- Ming Deposit
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 41200000
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-18
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2.1
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated gold component of the Ming deposit.
Evidence · table
“0.4”
Context: 41.2
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedGreen Bay Copper-Gold Project · silverTonnes: 41200000Grade: 3.2Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay Copper-Gold Project
- 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
- Resource group id
- resource:4887299efbd2e51841ab
- Deposit or zone
- Ming Deposit
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 41200000
- Grade
- 3.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-18
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2.1
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated silver component of the Ming deposit.
Evidence · table
“3.2”
Context: 41.2
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredGreen Bay Copper-Gold Project · copperTonnes: 23100000Grade: 2Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay Copper-Gold Project
- 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
- Resource group id
- resource:1e1fc4458a365f56b322
- Deposit or zone
- Ming Deposit
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 23100000
- Grade
- 2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-18
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2.6
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource component of the Ming deposit.
Evidence · table
“2.0”
Context: 23.1
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredGreen Bay Copper-Gold Project · goldTonnes: 23100000Grade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay Copper-Gold Project
- 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
- Resource group id
- resource:1e1fc4458a365f56b322
- Deposit or zone
- Ming Deposit
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 23100000
- Grade
- 0.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-18
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2.6
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred gold component of the Ming deposit.
Evidence · table
“0.7”
Context: 23.1
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredGreen Bay Copper-Gold Project · silverTonnes: 23100000Grade: 5.9Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay Copper-Gold Project
- 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
- Resource group id
- resource:1e1fc4458a365f56b322
- Deposit or zone
- Ming Deposit
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 23100000
- Grade
- 5.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-18
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2.6
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred silver component of the Ming deposit.
Evidence · table
“5.9”
Context: 23.1
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedGreen Bay Copper-Gold Project · copperTonnes: 2900000Grade: 2.1Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay Copper-Gold Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland, Canada
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:3e0304aa871ee0b8fb9c
- Deposit or zone
- Little Deer Complex
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2900000
- Grade
- 2.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-06-26
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2.3
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated resource component of the Little Deer deposit.
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
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedGreen Bay Copper-Gold Project · goldTonnes: 2900000Grade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay Copper-Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland, Canada
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:3e0304aa871ee0b8fb9c
- Deposit or zone
- Little Deer Complex
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2900000
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-06-26
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2.3
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated gold component of the Little Deer deposit.
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
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedGreen Bay Copper-Gold Project · silverTonnes: 2900000Grade: 3.4Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay Copper-Gold Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland, Canada
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:3e0304aa871ee0b8fb9c
- Deposit or zone
- Little Deer Complex
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2900000
- Grade
- 3.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-06-26
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2.3
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated silver component of the Little Deer deposit.
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
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredGreen Bay Copper-Gold Project · copperTonnes: 6200000Grade: 1.8Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay Copper-Gold Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland, Canada
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:5c4d19dafc48d948c2dc
- Deposit or zone
- Little Deer Complex
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 6200000
- Grade
- 1.8
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-06-26
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.8
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource component of the Little Deer deposit.
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
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredGreen Bay Copper-Gold Project · goldTonnes: 6200000Grade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay Copper-Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland, Canada
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:5c4d19dafc48d948c2dc
- Deposit or zone
- Little Deer Complex
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 6200000
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-06-26
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.8
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred gold component of the Little Deer deposit.
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
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredGreen Bay Copper-Gold Project · silverTonnes: 6200000Grade: 2.2Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay Copper-Gold Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland, Canada
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:5c4d19dafc48d948c2dc
- Deposit or zone
- Little Deer Complex
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 6200000
- Grade
- 2.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-06-26
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.8
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred silver component of the Little Deer deposit.
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
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
How Atlas produces this analysis
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