# Fireweed Intersects Zinc Mineralization in 300 m Step Out at Tom South and Provides Macpass Regional Update

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-intersects-zinc-mineralization-in-300-m-step-out-at-tom-south-and-provi--c9327486-20ca-4596-a6e9-eeca55c95e71

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/FWEDF/news/7040747698699640/fireweed-intersects-zinc-mineralization-in-300-m-step-out-at-tom-south-and-provi

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-01-15T13:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Fireweed Metals Corp.

- Ticker: FWEDF

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Yukon, Canada

- Primary commodity: Zinc

- Secondary commodities: Lead, Silver, Gallium, Germanium, Gold

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-09-12 04:35:25 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.30 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Fireweed Metals Corp. announced initial results from a major 300-meter step-out drill hole \(TS25-003\) at its Tom South deposit within the Macpass Project, Yukon, Canada, intersecting 58.30 meters of zinc-lead-silver mineralization. The hole was terminated in mineralization due to seasonal constraints, with plans to resume drilling in 2026 to target deeper massive sulphides. Regional exploration at other targets yielded mixed results, with some low-grade gold intercepts at Oro and no significant mineralization at Goliath and Centroid.

Reasoning: Fireweed Metals reported a significant 300m step-out drill intercept at Tom South, extending zinc mineralization, but the hole was incomplete and true width is uncertain. Regional exploration yielded mixed results, with low-grade gold intercepts and some barren holes.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Plans to resume drilling

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

- Negative factor: Cut-off Undisclosed

- Negative factor: Hole Terminated in Mineralization

- Negative factor: Low Gold Grades

- Negative factor: No Significant Mineralization in Some Regional Targets

Facts used in scoring: 13

## Classification and evidence

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Hole TS25-003 represents a 300 m step-out at Tom South, extending the known mineralization.

Evidence · text

> Hole TS25-003, a 300 metre \("m"\) step-out at Tom South

**Apparent Width Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The true width of the intersection for TS25-003 cannot be accurately estimated and may be as little as 10 to 20% of the intersected width.

Evidence · text

> The true width of the intersection cannot be accurately estimated until completed and may be as little as 10 to 20% of the intersected width.

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: The news release includes a 'Data Verification' section detailing QA/QC procedures, including standards, blanks, and duplicates.

Evidence · text

> The diamond drill core logging and sampling program was carried out under a rigorous quality assurance / quality control program using industry best practices.

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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: Technical information has been reviewed and approved by Ian Carr, P.Geo. \(BC\), a 'Qualified Person' under NI 43-101.

Evidence · text

> Technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Fireweed Metals Senior Geologist, Ian Carr , P.Geo. \(BC\), a 'Qualified Person' as defined under Canadian National Instrument 43-101 \(" NI 43-101 "\).

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: The document does not explicitly state the cut-off grade used for compositing the reported drill intervals.

Evidence · text

> Results in this news release are length and bulk-density weighted averages as would be used in a Mineral Resource estimate.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 13. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (13)

### TS25-003

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-intersects-zinc-mineralization-in-300-m-step-out-at-tom-south-and-provi--c9327486-20ca-4596-a6e9-eeca55c95e71#fact-drill-facts-0)

Macpass · zinc

#### Identity

- Hole ID: TS25-003
- Project: Macpass
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: canada\_yt
- Ticker: FWEDF

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.33
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 58.3 m
- From: 1164 m
- To: 1222.3 m
- Hole Depth: 1222.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 1164 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: sedex
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: TS25-003:1164-1222.3
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Tom South
- Easting: 442396.15
- Northing: 7002787.36
- CRS: NAD83 UTM Zone 9N
- Elevation: 1758.79 m
- Azimuth: 315.5 °
- Dip: -87.9 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant 300m step-out intercepting zinc mineralization, but true width is uncertain and the hole was incomplete.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

- Negative factor: Cut-off Undisclosed

- Negative factor: Hole Terminated in Mineralization

Evidence · table

> 2.33

Context: 58.30

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### TS25-003

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-intersects-zinc-mineralization-in-300-m-step-out-at-tom-south-and-provi--c9327486-20ca-4596-a6e9-eeca55c95e71#fact-drill-facts-1)

Macpass · lead

#### Identity

- Hole ID: TS25-003
- Project: Macpass
- Commodity: lead
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: canada\_yt
- Ticker: FWEDF

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.04
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 58.3 m
- From: 1164 m
- To: 1222.3 m
- Hole Depth: 1222.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 1164 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: sedex
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: TS25-003:1164-1222.3
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Tom South
- Easting: 442396.15
- Northing: 7002787.36
- CRS: NAD83 UTM Zone 9N
- Elevation: 1758.79 m
- Azimuth: 315.5 °
- Dip: -87.9 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant 300m step-out intercepting lead mineralization, but true width is uncertain and the hole was incomplete.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

- Negative factor: Cut-off Undisclosed

- Negative factor: Hole Terminated in Mineralization

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: 58.30

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### TS25-003

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-intersects-zinc-mineralization-in-300-m-step-out-at-tom-south-and-provi--c9327486-20ca-4596-a6e9-eeca55c95e71#fact-drill-facts-2)

Macpass · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: TS25-003
- Project: Macpass
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: canada\_yt
- Ticker: FWEDF

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.79
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 58.3 m
- From: 1164 m
- To: 1222.3 m
- Hole Depth: 1222.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 1164 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: sedex
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: TS25-003:1164-1222.3
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Tom South
- Easting: 442396.15
- Northing: 7002787.36
- CRS: NAD83 UTM Zone 9N
- Elevation: 1758.79 m
- Azimuth: 315.5 °
- Dip: -87.9 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant 300m step-out intercepting silver mineralization, but true width is uncertain and the hole was incomplete.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

- Negative factor: Cut-off Undisclosed

- Negative factor: Hole Terminated in Mineralization

Evidence · table

> 1.79

Context: 58.30

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### TS25-003

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-intersects-zinc-mineralization-in-300-m-step-out-at-tom-south-and-provi--c9327486-20ca-4596-a6e9-eeca55c95e71#fact-drill-facts-3)

Macpass · gallium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: TS25-003
- Project: Macpass
- Commodity: gallium
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: canada\_yt
- Ticker: FWEDF

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10.23
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 58.3 m
- From: 1164 m
- To: 1222.3 m
- Hole Depth: 1222.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 1164 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: sedex
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: TS25-003:1164-1222.3
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Tom South
- Easting: 442396.15
- Northing: 7002787.36
- CRS: NAD83 UTM Zone 9N
- Elevation: 1758.79 m
- Azimuth: 315.5 °
- Dip: -87.9 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant 300m step-out intercepting gallium mineralization, but true width is uncertain and the hole was incomplete.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

- Negative factor: Cut-off Undisclosed

- Negative factor: Hole Terminated in Mineralization

Evidence · table

> 10.23

Context: 58.30

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### TS25-003

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-intersects-zinc-mineralization-in-300-m-step-out-at-tom-south-and-provi--c9327486-20ca-4596-a6e9-eeca55c95e71#fact-drill-facts-4)

Macpass · germanium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: TS25-003
- Project: Macpass
- Commodity: germanium
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: canada\_yt
- Ticker: FWEDF

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.68
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 58.3 m
- From: 1164 m
- To: 1222.3 m
- Hole Depth: 1222.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 1164 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: sedex
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: TS25-003:1164-1222.3
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Tom South
- Easting: 442396.15
- Northing: 7002787.36
- CRS: NAD83 UTM Zone 9N
- Elevation: 1758.79 m
- Azimuth: 315.5 °
- Dip: -87.9 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant 300m step-out intercepting germanium mineralization, but true width is uncertain and the hole was incomplete.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

- Negative factor: Cut-off Undisclosed

- Negative factor: Hole Terminated in Mineralization

Evidence · table

> 2.68

Context: 58.30

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### TS25-003

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-intersects-zinc-mineralization-in-300-m-step-out-at-tom-south-and-provi--c9327486-20ca-4596-a6e9-eeca55c95e71#fact-drill-facts-5)

Macpass · zinc

#### Identity

- Hole ID: TS25-003
- Project: Macpass
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: canada\_yt
- Ticker: FWEDF

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7.8
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 5.24 m
- From: 1193.76 m
- To: 1199 m
- Hole Depth: 1222.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 1164 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: sedex
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: TS25-003:1193.76-1199
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Tom South
- Easting: 442396.15
- Northing: 7002787.36
- CRS: NAD83 UTM Zone 9N
- Elevation: 1758.79 m
- Azimuth: 315.5 °
- Dip: -87.9 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within a significant step-out, but true width is uncertain and the hole was incomplete.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

- Negative factor: Cut-off Undisclosed

- Negative factor: Hole Terminated in Mineralization

Evidence · table

> 7.80

Context: 5.24

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### TS25-003

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-intersects-zinc-mineralization-in-300-m-step-out-at-tom-south-and-provi--c9327486-20ca-4596-a6e9-eeca55c95e71#fact-drill-facts-6)

Macpass · lead

#### Identity

- Hole ID: TS25-003
- Project: Macpass
- Commodity: lead
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: canada\_yt
- Ticker: FWEDF

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.05
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 5.24 m
- From: 1193.76 m
- To: 1199 m
- Hole Depth: 1222.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 1164 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: sedex
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: TS25-003:1193.76-1199
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Tom South
- Easting: 442396.15
- Northing: 7002787.36
- CRS: NAD83 UTM Zone 9N
- Elevation: 1758.79 m
- Azimuth: 315.5 °
- Dip: -87.9 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Sub-interval with lead mineralization within a significant step-out, but true width is uncertain and the hole was incomplete.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

- Negative factor: Cut-off Undisclosed

- Negative factor: Hole Terminated in Mineralization

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: 5.24

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### TS25-003

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-intersects-zinc-mineralization-in-300-m-step-out-at-tom-south-and-provi--c9327486-20ca-4596-a6e9-eeca55c95e71#fact-drill-facts-7)

Macpass · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: TS25-003
- Project: Macpass
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: canada\_yt
- Ticker: FWEDF

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.33
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.24 m
- From: 1193.76 m
- To: 1199 m
- Hole Depth: 1222.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 1164 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: sedex
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: TS25-003:1193.76-1199
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Tom South
- Easting: 442396.15
- Northing: 7002787.36
- CRS: NAD83 UTM Zone 9N
- Elevation: 1758.79 m
- Azimuth: 315.5 °
- Dip: -87.9 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Sub-interval with silver mineralization within a significant step-out, but true width is uncertain and the hole was incomplete.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

- Negative factor: Cut-off Undisclosed

- Negative factor: Hole Terminated in Mineralization

Evidence · table

> 2.33

Context: 5.24

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### TS25-003

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-intersects-zinc-mineralization-in-300-m-step-out-at-tom-south-and-provi--c9327486-20ca-4596-a6e9-eeca55c95e71#fact-drill-facts-8)

Macpass · gallium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: TS25-003
- Project: Macpass
- Commodity: gallium
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: canada\_yt
- Ticker: FWEDF

#### Geometry

- Grade: 9.72
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 5.24 m
- From: 1193.76 m
- To: 1199 m
- Hole Depth: 1222.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 1164 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: sedex
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: TS25-003:1193.76-1199
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Tom South
- Easting: 442396.15
- Northing: 7002787.36
- CRS: NAD83 UTM Zone 9N
- Elevation: 1758.79 m
- Azimuth: 315.5 °
- Dip: -87.9 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Sub-interval with gallium mineralization within a significant step-out, but true width is uncertain and the hole was incomplete.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

- Negative factor: Cut-off Undisclosed

- Negative factor: Hole Terminated in Mineralization

Evidence · table

> 9.72

Context: 5.24

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### TS25-003

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-intersects-zinc-mineralization-in-300-m-step-out-at-tom-south-and-provi--c9327486-20ca-4596-a6e9-eeca55c95e71#fact-drill-facts-9)

Macpass · germanium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: TS25-003
- Project: Macpass
- Commodity: germanium
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: canada\_yt
- Ticker: FWEDF

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 5.24 m
- From: 1193.76 m
- To: 1199 m
- Hole Depth: 1222.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 1164 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: sedex
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: TS25-003:1193.76-1199
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Tom South
- Easting: 442396.15
- Northing: 7002787.36
- CRS: NAD83 UTM Zone 9N
- Elevation: 1758.79 m
- Azimuth: 315.5 °
- Dip: -87.9 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Sub-interval with germanium mineralization within a significant step-out, but true width is uncertain and the hole was incomplete.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

- Negative factor: Cut-off Undisclosed

- Negative factor: Hole Terminated in Mineralization

Evidence · table

> 3.00

Context: 5.24

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### MP25-003

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-intersects-zinc-mineralization-in-300-m-step-out-at-tom-south-and-provi--c9327486-20ca-4596-a6e9-eeca55c95e71#fact-drill-facts-10)

Macpass · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MP25-003
- Project: Macpass
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: canada\_yt
- Ticker: FWEDF

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5 m
- From: 200 m
- To: 205 m
- Hole Depth: 392 m
- Intercept Depth: 200 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: MP25-003:200-205
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Oro
- Easting: 401002
- Northing: 7020117
- CRS: NAD83 UTM Zone 9N
- Elevation: 1428 m
- Azimuth: 50.19 °
- Dip: -50.83 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade gold intercept from regional exploration, with no true width stated.

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Negative factor: Low Grade

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

- Negative factor: Cut-off Undisclosed

Evidence · table

> 0.10

Context: 5.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### MP25-003

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-intersects-zinc-mineralization-in-300-m-step-out-at-tom-south-and-provi--c9327486-20ca-4596-a6e9-eeca55c95e71#fact-drill-facts-11)

Macpass · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MP25-003
- Project: Macpass
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: canada\_yt
- Ticker: FWEDF

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.13
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7 m
- From: 214 m
- To: 221 m
- Hole Depth: 392 m
- Intercept Depth: 200 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: MP25-003:214-221
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Oro
- Easting: 401002
- Northing: 7020117
- CRS: NAD83 UTM Zone 9N
- Elevation: 1428 m
- Azimuth: 50.19 °
- Dip: -50.83 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade gold intercept from regional exploration, with no true width stated.

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Negative factor: Low Grade

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

- Negative factor: Cut-off Undisclosed

Evidence · table

> 0.13

Context: 7.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### MP25-003

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-intersects-zinc-mineralization-in-300-m-step-out-at-tom-south-and-provi--c9327486-20ca-4596-a6e9-eeca55c95e71#fact-drill-facts-12)

Macpass · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MP25-003
- Project: Macpass
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: canada\_yt
- Ticker: FWEDF

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.45
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 13 m
- From: 248 m
- To: 261 m
- Hole Depth: 392 m
- Intercept Depth: 200 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: MP25-003:248-261
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Oro
- Easting: 401002
- Northing: 7020117
- CRS: NAD83 UTM Zone 9N
- Elevation: 1428 m
- Azimuth: 50.19 °
- Dip: -50.83 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade gold intercept from regional exploration, with no true width stated.

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Negative factor: Low Grade

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

- Negative factor: Cut-off Undisclosed

Evidence · table

> 0.45

Context: 13.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

## How Atlas produces this analysis

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.