Economic study demonstrates scale, grade, long life, growth potential and robust financial returns
Original announcement by globenewswire on
- Company
- FireFly Metals Ltd
- Ticker
- FFM
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver
- Document categories
- Resource update, Metallurgy, Capital raise
- Extracted
- 2026-08-25 02:34:12 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
FireFly Metals has announced a highly positive Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its Green Bay Ming Mine Copper-Gold Project, outlining robust economics with a post-tax NPV of up to A$3.0B and IRR of 39% for the 4.6Mtpa scenario. The PEA is underpinned by an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Ming Deposit, which saw a 21% increase in Measured and Indicated resources to 57.3Mt at 2.4% CuEq, contributing to a total project M&I resource of 60.2Mt at 2.4% CuEq. The company also announced a A$180M equity raise to support project development, leveraging existing infrastructure and high metallurgical recoveries with no deleterious elements.
Reasoning: The document presents a highly positive Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Green Bay Copper-Gold Project, demonstrating strong financial returns, significant resource growth with high confidence, and favorable metallurgical characteristics, supported by a substantial capital raise and funding strategy.
Positive factors
- Robust PEA economics with high NPV and IRR for both scenarios
- Significant increase in Measured and Indicated resources for the Ming Deposit
- High percentage of M&I resources underpinning the mine plan (79-80% LOM)
- High metallurgical recoveries for copper, gold, and silver
- No deleterious elements identified in concentrate
- Strong funding position with equity raise and debt capacity
- Existing infrastructure and regulatory approvals fast-tracking development
- Clear pathway to Feasibility Study and Final Investment Decision
Negative factors
- PEA is preliminary in nature and includes Inferred Mineral Resources
- Commodity price assumptions used in PEA are below current spot prices
Facts used in scoring: 38
Classification and evidence
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The Mineral Resource Estimate for the Ming Deposit and overall project is prepared and reported in accordance with NI 43-101.
Evidence · text
“The Ming Deposit August 2026 MRE (Table 1) was prepared in accordance with the JORC Code (2012 Edition) and NI 43-101 by independent consultants, WSP Canada Inc.”
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The Mineral Resource Estimate for the Ming Deposit and overall project is prepared and reported in accordance with JORC Code (2012 Edition).
Evidence · text
“The Ming Deposit August 2026 MRE (Table 1) was prepared in accordance with the JORC Code (2012 Edition) and NI 43-101 by independent consultants, WSP Canada Inc.”
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: The PEA and MRE were prepared by a team of independent Qualified Persons, and Mr Augustine Simbanegavi, P.Eng., also reviewed and approved the technical disclosure.
Evidence · text
“Additionally, a team of independent Qualified Persons (as such term is defined under NI 43-101) (as outlined in the Table below) are responsible for the 2026 MRE and PEA and have reviewed the scientific and technical disclosure, and verified the data in this press release”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: The Mineral Resources have been reported at a 1.0% copper cut-off grade.
Evidence · text
“Mineral Resources have been reported at a 1.0% copper cut-off grade.”
Measured Resourcepositive
Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
Why it applies: The Green Bay project includes 3.5Mt of Measured Mineral Resources.
Evidence · table
“3.5”
Context: Measured
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: The Green Bay project includes 56.7Mt of Indicated Mineral Resources.
Evidence · table
“56.7”
Context: Indicated
Category Upgradepositive
Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
Why it applies: The Ming Deposit M&I resources increased by 21% since the previous update due to infill drilling.
Evidence · text
“Infill drilling completed at Ming resulted in the M&I increasing by 21% since the previous updates.”
Tonnage Growthpositive
Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.
Why it applies: The Ming Deposit M&I resources increased by 21% since the previous update.
Evidence · text
“Infill drilling completed at Ming resulted in the M&I increasing by 21% since the previous updates.”
Grade Improvementpositive
Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.
Why it applies: Copper equivalent grade for the Ming Deposit increased by 22% driven by infill drilling of high-grade zones.
Evidence · text
“Copper equivalent grade also increased by 22% driven primarily by infill drilling of the high-grade core and high-grade VMS zones.”
Contained Metal Growthpositive
True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
Why it applies: The combined MRE for Green Bay grew to 60.2Mt @ 2.4% CuEq in M&I, representing 1,464Kt CuEq, an increase from previous estimates.
Evidence · text
“The combined MRE (Table 3) for the Green Bay project has grown to 60.2Mt @ 2.4% CuEq in M&I and 23.5Mt @ 2.5% CuEq of Inferred Mineral Resources”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The Green Bay project includes 23.5Mt of Inferred Mineral Resources.
Evidence · table
“23.5”
Context: Inferred
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: The resource estimate is prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA).
Evidence · text
“Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) 1 into the restart of production at the Green Bay Ming Mine Copper-Gold Project demonstrates a robust large-scale, multi-decade operation”
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: The document announces an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Green Bay Ming Mine Copper-Gold Project.
Evidence · text
“an updated Mineral Resource Estimate ( MRE ) for the Green Bay Ming Mine Copper-Gold Project ( Project ).”
High Recoverypositive
Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
Why it applies: Copper recovery is anticipated to be >98%, which is exceptional for flotation.
Evidence · text
“recoveries are anticipated to be >98% for copper and >80% on precious metals (gold and silver).”
Free Millingpositive
Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.
Why it applies: The ore-grade material has favourable physical properties and is amenable to high recoveries via industry standard processes, with no deleterious elements.
Evidence · text
“Extensive metallurgical testwork completed at SGS Lakefield in Canada shows the ore-grade material has favourable physical properties (strength, grindability, abrasiveness etc.) and is amenable to high recoveries of copper and precious metals via industry standard processes as demonstrated by the previous operation. ... There are no deleterious elements in the concentrate.”
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: The proposed processing plant utilizes a standard simple flowsheet with jaw crusher, SAG mill, ball mill, and two-stage flotation.
Evidence · text
“The proposed processing plant utilises a standard simple flow sheet to extract copper and precious metals into a concentrate. Comminution is achieved through a standard jaw crusher followed by a Semi Autogenous Grinding ( SAG ) mill and a Ball Mill. Two stage flotation (rougher and cleaner) provide exceptional recoveries and production of a high-grade concentrate for shipping (21-28% Cu, 6-12g/t Au).”
Stale Data Re-releasenegative · Story-specific tag
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: The Little Deer Mineral Resource Estimate remains unchanged from the previous MRE and was first reported in October 2024.
Evidence · text
“Table 2: Little Deer Mineral Resource Estimate as at November 2025. Note that this MRE remains unchanged from the previous MRE.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 38. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (38)
measuredMing Deposit · copperTonnes: 3500000Grade: 1.5Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 52000Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Ming Deposit
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 3500000
- Grade
- 1.5
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 52000
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Measured resource with a strong copper grade, contributing to the overall project confidence.
Positive factors
- Measured category indicates high geological confidence
- Grade is strong for a copper deposit
Evidence · table
“1.5”
Context: 3.5
measuredMing Deposit · goldTonnes: 3500000Grade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 20000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Ming Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 3500000
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 20000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Measured resource with a low gold grade, likely a byproduct credit.
Positive factors
- Measured category indicates high geological confidence
Evidence · table
“0.2”
Context: 3.5
measuredMing Deposit · silverTonnes: 3500000Grade: 1.3Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 147000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Ming Deposit
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 3500000
- Grade
- 1.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 147000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Measured resource with a low silver grade, likely a byproduct credit.
Positive factors
- Measured category indicates high geological confidence
Evidence · table
“1.3”
Context: 3.5
measuredMing Deposit · copper_equivalentTonnes: 3500000Grade: 1.67Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Ming Deposit
- Commodity
- copper_equivalent
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 3500000
- Grade
- 1.67
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Measured resource with a strong copper equivalent grade, reflecting the combined value of metals.
Positive factors
- Measured category indicates high geological confidence
- Strong CuEq grade for a copper deposit
Evidence · table
“1.67”
Context: 3.5
indicatedMing Deposit · copperTonnes: 53800000Grade: 1.9Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 1041000Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Ming Deposit
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 53800000
- Grade
- 1.9
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 1041000
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Large Indicated resource with a strong copper grade, forming a substantial part of the project's economic base.
Positive factors
- Indicated category provides good geological confidence
- Strong copper grade and significant contained metal
Evidence · table
“1.9”
Context: 53.8
indicatedMing Deposit · goldTonnes: 53800000Grade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 878000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Ming Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 53800000
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 878000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated resource with a moderate gold grade, adding value as a significant byproduct.
Positive factors
- Indicated category provides good geological confidence
- Moderate gold grade contributing to project economics
Evidence · table
“0.5”
Context: 53.8
indicatedMing Deposit · silverTonnes: 53800000Grade: 4.5Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 7707000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Ming Deposit
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 53800000
- Grade
- 4.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 7707000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated resource with a moderate silver grade, adding value as a significant byproduct.
Positive factors
- Indicated category provides good geological confidence
- Moderate silver grade contributing to project economics
Evidence · table
“4.5”
Context: 53.8
indicatedMing Deposit · copper_equivalentTonnes: 53800000Grade: 2.49Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Ming Deposit
- Commodity
- copper_equivalent
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 53800000
- Grade
- 2.49
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Large Indicated resource with a strong copper equivalent grade, reflecting the combined value of metals and contributing significantly to project economics.
Positive factors
- Indicated category provides good geological confidence
- Strong CuEq grade for a copper deposit
Evidence · table
“2.49”
Context: 53.8
inferredMing Deposit · copperTonnes: 17300000Grade: 2Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 344000Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Ming Deposit
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 17300000
- Grade
- 2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 344000
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource with a strong copper grade, indicating potential for future conversion to higher confidence categories.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade for an inferred resource
Negative factors
- Inferred category has lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“2.0”
Context: 17.3
inferredMing Deposit · goldTonnes: 17300000Grade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 404000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Ming Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 17300000
- Grade
- 0.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 404000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource with a moderate gold grade, providing additional byproduct potential.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for an inferred resource
Negative factors
- Inferred category has lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“0.7”
Context: 17.3
inferredMing Deposit · silverTonnes: 17300000Grade: 6.3Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 3522000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Ming Deposit
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 17300000
- Grade
- 6.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 3522000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource with a moderate silver grade, contributing to byproduct credits.
Positive factors
- Moderate silver grade for an inferred resource
Negative factors
- Inferred category has lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“6.3”
Context: 17.3
inferredMing Deposit · copper_equivalentTonnes: 17300000Grade: 2.77Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Ming Deposit
- Commodity
- copper_equivalent
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 17300000
- Grade
- 2.77
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource with a strong copper equivalent grade, indicating significant potential for future resource conversion.
Positive factors
- Strong CuEq grade for an inferred resource
Negative factors
- Inferred category has lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“2.77”
Context: 17.3
indicatedLittle Deer · copperTonnes: 2900000Grade: 2.1Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 62000Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Little Deer
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2900000
- Grade
- 2.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 62000
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical Indicated resource with a strong copper grade, but not new information in this release.
Positive factors
- Indicated category provides good geological confidence
- Strong copper grade
Negative factors
- Historical data, not new information
Evidence · table
“2.1”
Context: 2.9
indicatedLittle Deer · goldTonnes: 2900000Grade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 9000Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Little Deer
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2900000
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 9000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical Indicated resource with a low gold grade, not new information.
Positive factors
- Indicated category provides good geological confidence
Negative factors
- Historical data, not new information
- Low gold grade
Evidence · table
“0.1”
Context: 2.9
indicatedLittle Deer · silverTonnes: 2900000Grade: 3.4Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 320000Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Little Deer
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2900000
- Grade
- 3.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 320000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical Indicated resource with a low silver grade, not new information.
Positive factors
- Indicated category provides good geological confidence
Negative factors
- Historical data, not new information
- Low silver grade
Evidence · table
“3.4”
Context: 2.9
indicatedLittle Deer · copper_equivalentTonnes: 2900000Grade: 2.3Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Little Deer
- Commodity
- copper_equivalent
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2900000
- Grade
- 2.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical Indicated resource with a strong copper equivalent grade, but not new information in this release.
Positive factors
- Indicated category provides good geological confidence
- Strong CuEq grade
Negative factors
- Historical data, not new information
Evidence · table
“2.3”
Context: 2.9
inferredLittle Deer · copperTonnes: 6200000Grade: 1.8Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 110000Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Little Deer
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 6200000
- Grade
- 1.8
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 110000
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical Inferred resource with a strong copper grade, but not new information in this release.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade for an inferred resource
Negative factors
- Historical data, not new information
- Inferred category has lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“1.8”
Context: 6.2
inferredLittle Deer · goldTonnes: 6200000Grade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 10000Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Little Deer
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 6200000
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 10000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical Inferred resource with a low gold grade, not new information.
Negative factors
- Historical data, not new information
- Low gold grade
- Inferred category has lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“0.1”
Context: 6.2
inferredLittle Deer · silverTonnes: 6200000Grade: 2.2Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 430000Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Little Deer
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 6200000
- Grade
- 2.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 430000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical Inferred resource with a low silver grade, not new information.
Negative factors
- Historical data, not new information
- Low silver grade
- Inferred category has lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“2.2”
Context: 6.2
inferredLittle Deer · copper_equivalentTonnes: 6200000Grade: 1.8Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Little Deer
- Commodity
- copper_equivalent
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 6200000
- Grade
- 1.8
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical Inferred resource with a strong copper equivalent grade, but not new information in this release.
Positive factors
- Strong CuEq grade for an inferred resource
Negative factors
- Historical data, not new information
- Inferred category has lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“1.8”
Context: 6.2
measuredGreen Bay · copperTonnes: 3500000Grade: 1.5Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 52000Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 3500000
- Grade
- 1.5
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 52000
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Measured resource with a strong copper grade, contributing to the overall project confidence.
Positive factors
- Measured category indicates high geological confidence
- Grade is strong for a copper deposit
Evidence · table
“1.5”
Context: 3.5
measuredGreen Bay · goldTonnes: 3500000Grade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 20000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 3500000
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 20000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Measured resource with a low gold grade, likely a byproduct credit.
Positive factors
- Measured category indicates high geological confidence
Evidence · table
“0.2”
Context: 3.5
measuredGreen Bay · silverTonnes: 3500000Grade: 1.3Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 147000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 3500000
- Grade
- 1.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 147000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Measured resource with a low silver grade, likely a byproduct credit.
Positive factors
- Measured category indicates high geological confidence
Evidence · table
“1.3”
Context: 3.5
measuredGreen Bay · copper_equivalentTonnes: 3500000Grade: 1.67Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay
- Commodity
- copper_equivalent
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 3500000
- Grade
- 1.67
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Measured resource with a strong copper equivalent grade, reflecting the combined value of metals.
Positive factors
- Measured category indicates high geological confidence
- Strong CuEq grade for a copper deposit
Evidence · table
“1.67”
Context: 3.5
indicatedGreen Bay · copperTonnes: 56700000Grade: 1.9Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 1103000Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 56700000
- Grade
- 1.9
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 1103000
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Large Indicated resource with a strong copper grade, forming a substantial part of the project's economic base.
Positive factors
- Indicated category provides good geological confidence
- Strong copper grade and significant contained metal
Evidence · table
“1.9”
Context: 56.7
indicatedGreen Bay · goldTonnes: 56700000Grade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 887000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 56700000
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 887000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated resource with a moderate gold grade, adding value as a significant byproduct.
Positive factors
- Indicated category provides good geological confidence
- Moderate gold grade contributing to project economics
Evidence · table
“0.5”
Context: 56.7
indicatedGreen Bay · silverTonnes: 56700000Grade: 4.4Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 8027000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 56700000
- Grade
- 4.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 8027000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated resource with a moderate silver grade, adding value as a significant byproduct.
Positive factors
- Indicated category provides good geological confidence
- Moderate silver grade contributing to project economics
Evidence · table
“4.4”
Context: 56.7
indicatedGreen Bay · copper_equivalentTonnes: 56700000Grade: 2.48Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay
- Commodity
- copper_equivalent
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 56700000
- Grade
- 2.48
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Large Indicated resource with a strong copper equivalent grade, reflecting the combined value of metals and contributing significantly to project economics.
Positive factors
- Indicated category provides good geological confidence
- Strong CuEq grade for a copper deposit
Evidence · table
“2.48”
Context: 56.7
inferredGreen Bay · copperTonnes: 23500000Grade: 1.9Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 454000Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 23500000
- Grade
- 1.9
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 454000
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource with a strong copper grade, indicating potential for future conversion to higher confidence categories.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade for an inferred resource
Negative factors
- Inferred category has lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“1.9”
Context: 23.5
inferredGreen Bay · goldTonnes: 23500000Grade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 414000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 23500000
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 414000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource with a moderate gold grade, providing additional byproduct potential.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for an inferred resource
Negative factors
- Inferred category has lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“0.6”
Context: 23.5
inferredGreen Bay · silverTonnes: 23500000Grade: 5.2Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 3952000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 23500000
- Grade
- 5.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 3952000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource with a moderate silver grade, contributing to byproduct credits.
Positive factors
- Moderate silver grade for an inferred resource
Negative factors
- Inferred category has lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“5.2”
Context: 23.5
inferredGreen Bay · copper_equivalentTonnes: 23500000Grade: 2.51Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay
- Commodity
- copper_equivalent
- Ticker
- FFM
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 23500000
- Grade
- 2.51
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource with a strong copper equivalent grade, indicating significant potential for future resource conversion.
Positive factors
- Strong CuEq grade for an inferred resource
Negative factors
- Inferred category has lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“2.51”
Context: 23.5
Fact 33Green Bay · copperView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- FFM
Lab
- Laboratory
- SGS Lakefield
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional copper recovery achieved through a standard flotation flowsheet, indicating favorable metallurgy and low processing risk.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper recovery for flotation
- No deleterious elements mentioned
- Test work completed by reputable lab (SGS Lakefield)
Evidence · table
“98.2”
Context: Copper Recovery
Fact 34Green Bay · goldView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FFM
Lab
- Laboratory
- SGS Lakefield
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong gold recovery, enhanced by a pyrite tail leach, indicating good metallurgical performance for precious metals.
Positive factors
- Strong gold recovery for a flotation circuit with additional leaching
- No deleterious elements mentioned
- Test work completed by reputable lab (SGS Lakefield)
Evidence · table
“81.3”
Context: Gold Recovery
Fact 35Green Bay · silverView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- FFM
Lab
- Laboratory
- SGS Lakefield
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong silver recovery, enhanced by a pyrite tail leach, indicating good metallurgical performance for precious metals.
Positive factors
- Strong silver recovery for a flotation circuit with additional leaching
- No deleterious elements mentioned
- Test work completed by reputable lab (SGS Lakefield)
Evidence · table
“84.8”
Context: Silver Recovery
Fact 36Green Bay · copperView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- FFM
Lab
- Laboratory
- SGS Lakefield
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional copper recovery achieved through a standard flotation flowsheet, indicating favorable metallurgy and low processing risk for the larger scenario.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper recovery for flotation
- No deleterious elements mentioned
- Test work completed by reputable lab (SGS Lakefield)
Evidence · table
“98.1”
Context: Copper Recovery
Fact 37Green Bay · goldView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- FFM
Lab
- Laboratory
- SGS Lakefield
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong gold recovery, enhanced by a pyrite tail leach, indicating good metallurgical performance for precious metals for the larger scenario.
Positive factors
- Strong gold recovery for a flotation circuit with additional leaching
- No deleterious elements mentioned
- Test work completed by reputable lab (SGS Lakefield)
Evidence · table
“80.1”
Context: Gold Recovery
Fact 38Green Bay · silverView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Green Bay
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- FFM
Lab
- Laboratory
- SGS Lakefield
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong silver recovery, enhanced by a pyrite tail leach, indicating good metallurgical performance for precious metals for the larger scenario.
Positive factors
- Strong silver recovery for a flotation circuit with additional leaching
- No deleterious elements mentioned
- Test work completed by reputable lab (SGS Lakefield)
Evidence · table
“84.1”
Context: Silver Recovery
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