FireFox Gold Announces Discovery of the Lammas Zone, Intersecting 21.0m at 4.13 g/t Gold More Than 650m From Previous Drilling at the Mustajärvi Project in Lapland, Finland
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- FireFox Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- FFOX
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Lapland, Finland
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-23 18:21:12 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
FireFox Gold has announced the discovery of the Lammas Zone at its Mustajärvi Gold Project in Finland, intersecting 21.0m at 4.13 g/t gold. The discovery hole, 26MJ032, includes a high-grade intercept of 1.0m at 21.6 g/t gold and is located over 650m from previous drilling.
Reasoning: The announcement reports a significant new discovery (Lammas Zone) with high-grade gold intercepts at a substantial distance from known mineralization, representing a major expansion of the project's footprint.
Positive factors
- Discovery of a new high-grade zone (Lammas)
- Significant step-out distance (>650m) from existing mineralization
- High-grade intercept (21.6 g/t Au)
- Strong QA/QC disclosure
Negative factors
- Apparent width only (true width not yet estimated)
Facts used in scoring: 11
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The Lammas Zone is a new discovery located more than 650m from previous drilling.
Evidence · text
“More Than 650m From Previous Drilling”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The 1.0m intercept at 21.6 g/t gold is exceptionally high grade for an orogenic system.
Evidence · table
“21.6”
Context: 1.0
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details the use of blanks, standards, and duplicates, and mentions ALS accreditation.
Evidence · text
“insertion of certificated standard material and blanks inserted by Firefox into the analytical batches did not show deviations from recommended values.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that all intervals are expressed as core width and true width has not yet been estimated.
Evidence · text
“All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (11)
26MJ032Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 4.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ032
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- finland
- Ticker
- FFOX
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 21 m
- From
- 114 m
- To
- 135 m
- Intercept Depth
- 114 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26MJ032:114-135
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- East Zone
- EPSG
- 3067
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS sample prep lab in Sodankylä, ALS facility in Rosia Montana, Romania, ALS facility in Loughrea, Ireland
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant intercept in a new zone.
Positive factors
- Strong grade and width for an orogenic system
Negative factors
- True width not yet estimated
Evidence · table
“4.13”
Context: 21.0
Tags used in scoring
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
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: "FireFox Gold Announces Discovery of the Lammas Zone, Intersecting 21.0m at 4.13 g/t Gold More Than 650m From Previous Dr"
26MJ032Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 21.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ032
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- finland
- Ticker
- FFOX
Geometry
- Grade
- 21.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 118 m
- To
- 119 m
- Intercept Depth
- 114 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26MJ032:118-119
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- East Zone
- EPSG
- 3067
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS sample prep lab in Sodankylä, ALS facility in Rosia Montana, Romania, ALS facility in Loughrea, Ireland
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high grade intercept.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade intercept
Evidence · table
“21.6”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
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
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: "FireFox Gold Announces Discovery of the Lammas Zone, Intersecting 21.0m at 4.13 g/t Gold More Than 650m From Previous Dr"
26MJ032Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 9.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ032
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- finland
- Ticker
- FFOX
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.58
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 123 m
- To
- 124 m
- Intercept Depth
- 114 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26MJ032:123-124
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- East Zone
- EPSG
- 3067
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS sample prep lab in Sodankylä, ALS facility in Rosia Montana, Romania, ALS facility in Loughrea, Ireland
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
Evidence · table
“9.58”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
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
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: "FireFox Gold Announces Discovery of the Lammas Zone, Intersecting 21.0m at 4.13 g/t Gold More Than 650m From Previous Dr"
26MJ032Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 9.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ032
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- finland
- Ticker
- FFOX
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.58
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 125 m
- To
- 126 m
- Intercept Depth
- 114 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26MJ032:125-126
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- East Zone
- EPSG
- 3067
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS sample prep lab in Sodankylä, ALS facility in Rosia Montana, Romania, ALS facility in Loughrea, Ireland
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
Evidence · table
“9.58”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
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
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: "FireFox Gold Announces Discovery of the Lammas Zone, Intersecting 21.0m at 4.13 g/t Gold More Than 650m From Previous Dr"
26MJ032Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 8.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ032
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- finland
- Ticker
- FFOX
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 130 m
- To
- 132 m
- Intercept Depth
- 114 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26MJ032:130-132
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- East Zone
- EPSG
- 3067
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS sample prep lab in Sodankylä, ALS facility in Rosia Montana, Romania, ALS facility in Loughrea, Ireland
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
Evidence · table
“8.3”
Context: 2.0
Tags used in scoring
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
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: "FireFox Gold Announces Discovery of the Lammas Zone, Intersecting 21.0m at 4.13 g/t Gold More Than 650m From Previous Dr"
26MJ032Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 3.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ032
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- finland
- Ticker
- FFOX
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.41
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.2 m
- From
- 138 m
- To
- 142.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 114 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26MJ032:138-142.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- East Zone
- EPSG
- 3067
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS sample prep lab in Sodankylä, ALS facility in Rosia Montana, Romania, ALS facility in Loughrea, Ireland
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Good intercept.
Positive factors
- Solid grade
Evidence · table
“3.41”
Context: 4.2
Tags used in scoring
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
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: "FireFox Gold Announces Discovery of the Lammas Zone, Intersecting 21.0m at 4.13 g/t Gold More Than 650m From Previous Dr"
26MJ032Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 7.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ032
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- finland
- Ticker
- FFOX
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.22
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 138 m
- To
- 139 m
- Intercept Depth
- 114 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26MJ032:138-139
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- East Zone
- EPSG
- 3067
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS sample prep lab in Sodankylä, ALS facility in Rosia Montana, Romania, ALS facility in Loughrea, Ireland
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
Evidence · table
“7.22”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
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
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: "FireFox Gold Announces Discovery of the Lammas Zone, Intersecting 21.0m at 4.13 g/t Gold More Than 650m From Previous Dr"
26MJ032Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ032
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- finland
- Ticker
- FFOX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.62
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 144 m
- To
- 145 m
- Intercept Depth
- 114 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26MJ032:144-145
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- East Zone
- EPSG
- 3067
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS sample prep lab in Sodankylä, ALS facility in Rosia Montana, Romania, ALS facility in Loughrea, Ireland
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.62”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
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
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: "FireFox Gold Announces Discovery of the Lammas Zone, Intersecting 21.0m at 4.13 g/t Gold More Than 650m From Previous Dr"
26MJ032Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ032
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- finland
- Ticker
- FFOX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.38
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 161 m
- To
- 162 m
- Intercept Depth
- 114 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26MJ032:161-162
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- East Zone
- EPSG
- 3067
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS sample prep lab in Sodankylä, ALS facility in Rosia Montana, Romania, ALS facility in Loughrea, Ireland
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.38”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
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
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: "FireFox Gold Announces Discovery of the Lammas Zone, Intersecting 21.0m at 4.13 g/t Gold More Than 650m From Previous Dr"
26MJ032Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 3.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ032
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- finland
- Ticker
- FFOX
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.01
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 186 m
- To
- 187 m
- Intercept Depth
- 114 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26MJ032:186-187
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- East Zone
- EPSG
- 3067
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS sample prep lab in Sodankylä, ALS facility in Rosia Montana, Romania, ALS facility in Loughrea, Ireland
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.
Positive factors
- Solid grade
Evidence · table
“3.01”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
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
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: "FireFox Gold Announces Discovery of the Lammas Zone, Intersecting 21.0m at 4.13 g/t Gold More Than 650m From Previous Dr"
26MJ032Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 1.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ032
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- finland
- Ticker
- FFOX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.82
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 191 m
- To
- 192 m
- Intercept Depth
- 114 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26MJ032:191-192
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- East Zone
- EPSG
- 3067
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS sample prep lab in Sodankylä, ALS facility in Rosia Montana, Romania, ALS facility in Loughrea, Ireland
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“1.82”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
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
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: "FireFox Gold Announces Discovery of the Lammas Zone, Intersecting 21.0m at 4.13 g/t Gold More Than 650m From Previous Dr"
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.