Fireweed Intersects 43 m True Width Sub-Interval of 10.53% ZnEq in Tom South Step Out

Original announcement by orestocks on

Company
Fireweed Metals Corp.
Ticker
FWZ
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Yukon, Canada
Primary commodity
Zinc
Secondary commodities
Lead, Silver, Gallium, Germanium
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-15 21:37:56 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Fireweed Metals reported a major step-out drill intersection at the Tom South deposit within the Macpass Project, hitting 64 m true width at 8.35% ZnEq. The hole (TS26-003) included high-grade sub-intervals of up to 12.85% ZnEq, demonstrating thickening of the mineralized zone.

Reasoning: Significant high-grade step-out drill results extending the known mineralized zone with substantial true widths and high ZnEq grades.

Positive factors

  • Step-out extension of known mineralization
  • High-grade ZnEq sub-intervals
  • True width reported
  • Thickening of mineralized zone
  • QA/QC disclosed

Facts used in scoring: 12

Classification and evidence

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Hole TS26-003 is a 180 m step-out that extended the known extent of the mineralized zone.

Evidence · text

“Hole TS26-003, a step-out, extended the known extent of the mineralized zone 180m down dip and east along strike”

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: The release explicitly reports true widths for the primary and sub-intervals.

Evidence · text

“64 m true width* of 8.35% ZnEq.”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: The release provides detailed QA/QC protocols, including lab accreditation and method descriptions.

Evidence · text

“The diamond drill core logging and sampling program was carried out under a rigorous quality assurance / quality control program”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (12)

TS26-003Macpass · zincGrade: 5.42Grade Unit: %Intercept: 111.63 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS26-003
Project
Macpass
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
5.42
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
111.63 m
True Width
64 m
From
982.34 m
To
1093.97 m
Intercept Depth
982.34 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS26-003:982.34-1093.97
Mining Method
other

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 9N
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Primary interval shows strong zinc grades and significant true width.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade and width

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 64

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "![Map 1: Macpass Project and Mactung Project locations](https://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1989280/Fireweed-Metals-Corp-"

TS26-003Macpass · leadGrade: 3.21Grade Unit: %Intercept: 111.63 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS26-003
Project
Macpass
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
3.21
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
111.63 m
True Width
64 m
From
982.34 m
To
1093.97 m
Intercept Depth
982.34 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS26-003:982.34-1093.97
Mining Method
other

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 9N
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong lead component in the primary interval.

Positive factors

  • Significant lead grade

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 64

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "![Map 1: Macpass Project and Mactung Project locations](https://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1989280/Fireweed-Metals-Corp-"

TS26-003Macpass · silverGrade: 16.77Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 111.63 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS26-003
Project
Macpass
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
16.77
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
111.63 m
True Width
64 m
From
982.34 m
To
1093.97 m
Intercept Depth
982.34 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS26-003:982.34-1093.97
Mining Method
other

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 9N
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grades are consistent with the polymetallic nature of the deposit.

Positive factors

  • Consistent silver credits

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 64

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "![Map 1: Macpass Project and Mactung Project locations](https://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1989280/Fireweed-Metals-Corp-"

TS26-003Macpass · zincGrade: 6.63Grade Unit: %Intercept: 74.77 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS26-003
Project
Macpass
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
6.63
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
74.77 m
True Width
43 m
From
987.53 m
To
1062.3 m
Intercept Depth
987.53 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS26-003:987.53-1062.3
Mining Method
other

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 9N
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant high-grade sub-interval within the primary intersection.

Positive factors

  • High-grade sub-interval
  • True width disclosed

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 43

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "![Map 1: Macpass Project and Mactung Project locations](https://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1989280/Fireweed-Metals-Corp-"

TS26-003Macpass · leadGrade: 4.28Grade Unit: %Intercept: 74.77 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS26-003
Project
Macpass
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
4.28
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
74.77 m
True Width
43 m
From
987.53 m
To
1062.3 m
Intercept Depth
987.53 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS26-003:987.53-1062.3
Mining Method
other

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 9N
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong lead component in the high-grade sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • High lead grade

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 43

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "![Map 1: Macpass Project and Mactung Project locations](https://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1989280/Fireweed-Metals-Corp-"

TS26-003Macpass · silverGrade: 22.39Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 74.77 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS26-003
Project
Macpass
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
22.39
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
74.77 m
True Width
43 m
From
987.53 m
To
1062.3 m
Intercept Depth
987.53 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS26-003:987.53-1062.3
Mining Method
other

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 9N
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High silver grade in the sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • High silver grade

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 43

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "![Map 1: Macpass Project and Mactung Project locations](https://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1989280/Fireweed-Metals-Corp-"

TS26-003Macpass · zincGrade: 7.78Grade Unit: %Intercept: 47.53 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS26-003
Project
Macpass
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
7.78
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
47.53 m
True Width
27 m
From
987.53 m
To
1035.06 m
Intercept Depth
987.53 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS26-003:987.53-1035.06
Mining Method
other

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 9N
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high grade Zn sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional high-grade sub-interval

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 27

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "![Map 1: Macpass Project and Mactung Project locations](https://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1989280/Fireweed-Metals-Corp-"

TS26-003Macpass · leadGrade: 5.52Grade Unit: %Intercept: 47.53 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS26-003
Project
Macpass
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
5.52
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
47.53 m
True Width
27 m
From
987.53 m
To
1035.06 m
Intercept Depth
987.53 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS26-003:987.53-1035.06
Mining Method
other

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 9N
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong lead component in the highest grade sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • High lead grade

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 27

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "![Map 1: Macpass Project and Mactung Project locations](https://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1989280/Fireweed-Metals-Corp-"

TS26-003Macpass · silverGrade: 30.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 47.53 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS26-003
Project
Macpass
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
30.27
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
47.53 m
True Width
27 m
From
987.53 m
To
1035.06 m
Intercept Depth
987.53 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS26-003:987.53-1035.06
Mining Method
other

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 9N
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high silver grade in the core sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional silver grade

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 27

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "![Map 1: Macpass Project and Mactung Project locations](https://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1989280/Fireweed-Metals-Corp-"

TS26-003Macpass · zincGrade: 6.59Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS26-003
Project
Macpass
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
6.59
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
8.9 m
True Width
5.1 m
From
1084.1 m
To
1093 m
Intercept Depth
1084.1 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS26-003:1084.1-1093
Mining Method
other

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 9N
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade but narrow interval.

Positive factors

  • High grade

Negative factors

  • Narrow width

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 5.1

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "![Map 1: Macpass Project and Mactung Project locations](https://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1989280/Fireweed-Metals-Corp-"

TS26-003Macpass · leadGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS26-003
Project
Macpass
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
0.14
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
8.9 m
True Width
5.1 m
From
1084.1 m
To
1093 m
Intercept Depth
1084.1 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS26-003:1084.1-1093
Mining Method
other

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 9N
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low lead grade in this sub-interval.

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 5.1

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "![Map 1: Macpass Project and Mactung Project locations](https://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1989280/Fireweed-Metals-Corp-"

TS26-003Macpass · silverGrade: 4.32Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS26-003
Project
Macpass
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
4.32
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8.9 m
True Width
5.1 m
From
1084.1 m
To
1093 m
Intercept Depth
1084.1 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS26-003:1084.1-1093
Mining Method
other

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 9N
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low silver grade in this sub-interval.

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 5.1

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "![Map 1: Macpass Project and Mactung Project locations](https://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1989280/Fireweed-Metals-Corp-"

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