FireFox Gold Drills Downdip Extension of East Zone, including 1.0m at 124 g/t Au at the Mustajärvi Project in Lapland, Finland
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- FireFox Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- FFOX.V
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Lapland, Finland
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Cobalt
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-01 10:19:09 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
FireFox Gold announced high-grade drill results from its Mustajärvi Gold Project in Lapland, Finland, including 1.0m at 124 g/t gold and 0.38% cobalt, and 1.0m at 23.5 g/t gold. These intercepts represent a significant downdip extension of the East Zone, contributing data for an anticipated maiden mineral resource estimate. The company also reported several lower-grade infill and step-out intercepts from other zones.
Reasoning: FireFox Gold reported exceptional high-grade gold intercepts, including 1.0m at 124 g/t Au, representing a significant downdip extension of the East Zone at Mustajärvi. These results are well above the project's historical average and peer group benchmarks, providing strong support for the upcoming maiden resource estimate. While true widths are not yet estimated, the high grades and strategic location of the intercepts are highly material.
Positive factors
- Exceptional high-grade gold intercept (124 g/t Au)
- Significant downdip extension of mineralization
- New best grade and grade-thickness product for the project
- Strong QA/QC disclosure and certified lab usage
- Supports anticipated maiden resource estimate
Negative factors
- True width not estimated for reported intervals
- Some holes returned only narrow, low-grade intercepts
Facts used in scoring: 24
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 1.0m at 124.0 g/t Au is exceptionally high-grade, far exceeding the typical thresholds for orogenic gold deposits and the project's historical best.
Evidence · text
“1.0m at 124.0 g/t gold”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The high-grade intercepts in holes 26MJ021 and 26MJ022 demonstrate that the strong mineralization from the heart of the East Zone continues down dip along the shear zone, extending the known mineralization.
Evidence · text
“these new intercepts demonstrate that the strong mineralization from the heart of the East Zone continues down dip along the shear zone.”
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 QA/QC procedures, including chain of custody, duplicates, standards, blanks, and mentions ALS Laboratories accreditation and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“FireFox geologists maintained chain of custody and sampling procedures according to best industry practice and with due attention to quality assurance and quality control, including ¼ core duplicates, crush stage duplicates, and insertion of certified standard and blank samples.”
QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag
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: Patrick Highsmith, a Certified Professional Geologist and director of the Company, is a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101 and approved the technical information.
Evidence · text
“Patrick Highsmith, Certified Professional Geologist (AIPG CPG # 11702) and director of the Company, is a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Highsmith has helped prepare, reviewed, and approved the technical information in this news release.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Several holes, including 26MJ021 and 26MJ022, were designed as resource infill holes to close gaps and provide data for the anticipated mineral resource estimate.
Evidence · text
“Five holes evaluated infill and step-out targets at the East Zone”
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 · table
“All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive · Story-specific tag
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: The table of selected drill intercepts clearly states the cut-off grade used as 0.3 g/t Au.
Evidence · table
“Cut-off Grade 0.3 g/t Au”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 24. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (24)
26MJ018Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.95 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ018
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- Lapland, Finland
- Ticker
- FFOX.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.95 m
- From
- 43.15 m
- To
- 44.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 155.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 429175
- Northing
- 7501014
- CRS
- EPSG:3067
- Azimuth
- 325 °
- Dip
- -60 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow, low-grade infill intercept, slightly above the stated cutoff grade, contributing to resource definition but not highly material on its own.
Evidence · table
“0.5”
Context: 0.95
26MJ018Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ018
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- Lapland, Finland
- Ticker
- FFOX.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.52
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 62 m
- To
- 64 m
- Hole Depth
- 155.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 429175
- Northing
- 7501014
- CRS
- EPSG:3067
- Azimuth
- 325 °
- Dip
- -60 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow, low-grade infill intercept, slightly above the stated cutoff grade, contributing to resource definition but not highly material on its own.
Evidence · table
“0.52”
Context: 2.0
26MJ018Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.59Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ018
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- Lapland, Finland
- Ticker
- FFOX.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.59
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 73.4 m
- To
- 75.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 155.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 429175
- Northing
- 7501014
- CRS
- EPSG:3067
- Azimuth
- 325 °
- Dip
- -60 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow, low-grade infill intercept, slightly above the stated cutoff grade, contributing to resource definition but not highly material on its own.
Evidence · table
“0.59”
Context: 2.0
26MJ018Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ018
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- Lapland, Finland
- Ticker
- FFOX.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.51
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 85.6 m
- To
- 86.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 155.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 429175
- Northing
- 7501014
- CRS
- EPSG:3067
- Azimuth
- 325 °
- Dip
- -60 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow, low-grade infill intercept, slightly above the stated cutoff grade, contributing to resource definition but not highly material on its own.
Evidence · table
“0.51”
Context: 1.0
26MJ020Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ020
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- Lapland, Finland
- Ticker
- FFOX.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.55
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 27 m
- To
- 29 m
- Hole Depth
- 151.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 429198.2
- Northing
- 7501044.7
- CRS
- EPSG:3067
- Azimuth
- 325 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow, low-grade intercept from an exploration hole, slightly above the stated cutoff grade, indicating some mineralization but not highly material.
Evidence · table
“0.55”
Context: 2.0
26MJ020Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.95 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ020
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- Lapland, Finland
- Ticker
- FFOX.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.51
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.95 m
- From
- 47.85 m
- To
- 48.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 151.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 429198.2
- Northing
- 7501044.7
- CRS
- EPSG:3067
- Azimuth
- 325 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow, low-grade intercept from an exploration hole, slightly above the stated cutoff grade, indicating some mineralization but not highly material.
Evidence · table
“0.51”
Context: 0.95
26MJ020Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ020
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- Lapland, Finland
- Ticker
- FFOX.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 63 m
- To
- 64 m
- Hole Depth
- 151.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 429198.2
- Northing
- 7501044.7
- CRS
- EPSG:3067
- Azimuth
- 325 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow, low-grade intercept from an exploration hole, barely above the stated cutoff grade, indicating minor mineralization.
Evidence · table
“0.33”
Context: 1.0
26MJ020Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ020
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- Lapland, Finland
- Ticker
- FFOX.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.66
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 86 m
- To
- 87 m
- Hole Depth
- 151.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 429198.2
- Northing
- 7501044.7
- CRS
- EPSG:3067
- Azimuth
- 325 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow, low-grade intercept from an exploration hole, slightly above the stated cutoff grade, indicating some mineralization but not highly material.
Evidence · table
“0.66”
Context: 1.0
26MJ020Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ020
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- Lapland, Finland
- Ticker
- FFOX.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.46
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.9 m
- From
- 102.1 m
- To
- 103 m
- Hole Depth
- 151.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 429198.2
- Northing
- 7501044.7
- CRS
- EPSG:3067
- Azimuth
- 325 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow, low-grade intercept from an exploration hole, slightly above the stated cutoff grade, indicating some mineralization but not highly material.
Evidence · table
“0.46”
Context: 0.9
26MJ020Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ020
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- Lapland, Finland
- Ticker
- FFOX.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.66
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 107 m
- To
- 108.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 151.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 429198.2
- Northing
- 7501044.7
- CRS
- EPSG:3067
- Azimuth
- 325 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow, low-grade intercept from an exploration hole, slightly above the stated cutoff grade, indicating some mineralization but not highly material.
Evidence · table
“0.66”
Context: 1.0
26MJ020Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ020
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- Lapland, Finland
- Ticker
- FFOX.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.31
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 110 m
- To
- 111 m
- Hole Depth
- 151.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 429198.2
- Northing
- 7501044.7
- CRS
- EPSG:3067
- Azimuth
- 325 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow, low-grade intercept from an exploration hole, barely above the stated cutoff grade, indicating minor mineralization.
Evidence · table
“0.31”
Context: 1.0
26MJ020Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ020
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- Lapland, Finland
- Ticker
- FFOX.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.66
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 114 m
- To
- 115 m
- Hole Depth
- 151.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 429198.2
- Northing
- 7501044.7
- CRS
- EPSG:3067
- Azimuth
- 325 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow, low-grade intercept from an exploration hole, slightly above the stated cutoff grade, indicating some mineralization but not highly material.
Evidence · table
“0.66”
Context: 1.0
26MJ021Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 1.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ021
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- Lapland, Finland
- Ticker
- FFOX.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.64
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 77.65 m
- To
- 81.65 m
- Hole Depth
- 223.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26MJ021:77.65-81.65
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 429105.3
- Northing
- 7500929.1
- CRS
- EPSG:3067
- Azimuth
- 320 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a moderate-grade infill intercept, contributing to the resource estimate and showing continuity of mineralization.
Evidence · table
“1.64”
Context: 4.0
26MJ021Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 5.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ021
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- Lapland, Finland
- Ticker
- FFOX.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.04
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 78.65 m
- To
- 79.65 m
- Hole Depth
- 223.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26MJ021:78.65-79.65
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 429105.3
- Northing
- 7500929.1
- CRS
- EPSG:3067
- Azimuth
- 320 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept is a strong result for an infill hole, confirming high-grade continuity within the East Zone.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for an infill hole
Evidence · table
“5.04”
Context: 1.0
26MJ021Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 3.97Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ021
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- Lapland, Finland
- Ticker
- FFOX.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.97
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 94.3 m
- To
- 95.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 223.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26MJ021:94.3-95.3
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 429105.3
- Northing
- 7500929.1
- CRS
- EPSG:3067
- Azimuth
- 320 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade intercept from an infill hole confirms the presence of significant gold mineralization and contributes positively to the resource estimate.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for an infill hole
Evidence · table
“3.97”
Context: 1.0
26MJ021Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 63.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ021
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- Lapland, Finland
- Ticker
- FFOX.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 63.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 102.4 m
- To
- 104.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 223.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26MJ021:102.4-104.4
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 429105.3
- Northing
- 7500929.1
- CRS
- EPSG:3067
- Azimuth
- 320 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is an exceptional high-grade gold intercept, significantly extending mineralization downdip and representing a major positive for the project's resource potential. It is well above the project's historical average and peer group benchmarks.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade (63.2 g/t Au)
- Significant downdip extension of mineralization
- Well above project average and peer group benchmarks
Evidence · table
“63.2”
Context: 2.0
26MJ021Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 124Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ021
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- Lapland, Finland
- Ticker
- FFOX.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 124
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 102.4 m
- To
- 103.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 223.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26MJ021:102.4-103.4
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 429105.3
- Northing
- 7500929.1
- CRS
- EPSG:3067
- Azimuth
- 320 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Elements
- bismuth, tellurium
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade gold intercept is the highest reported for the project, representing a highly material and novel downdip extension of the East Zone. It significantly exceeds both the project's historical best and the 75th percentile for orogenic gold deposits.
Positive factors
- Bonanza gold grade (124 g/t Au)
- New best grade for the project
- Significant downdip extension of mineralization
- Well above project average and peer group benchmarks
Evidence · table
“124.0”
Context: 1.0
26MJ021Mustajärvi · cobaltGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ021
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- Lapland, Finland
- Ticker
- FFOX.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.38
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 102.4 m
- To
- 103.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 223.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26MJ021:102.4-103.4
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 429105.3
- Northing
- 7500929.1
- CRS
- EPSG:3067
- Azimuth
- 320 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade cobalt intercept, found alongside bonanza gold, represents a significant byproduct credit and adds value to the overall mineralization, exceeding the project's prior best cobalt grade.
Positive factors
- High cobalt grade (0.38%) as a byproduct
- Associated with bonanza gold intercept
Evidence · text
“1.0m at 124.0 g/t gold and 0.38% cobalt”
26MJ021Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ021
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- Lapland, Finland
- Ticker
- FFOX.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.64
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 121 m
- To
- 122 m
- Hole Depth
- 223.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 429105.3
- Northing
- 7500929.1
- CRS
- EPSG:3067
- Azimuth
- 320 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow, low-grade infill intercept, slightly above the stated cutoff grade, contributing to resource definition but not highly material on its own.
Evidence · table
“0.64”
Context: 1.0
26MJ022Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 1.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.95 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ022
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- Lapland, Finland
- Ticker
- FFOX.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.54
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.95 m
- From
- 79.25 m
- To
- 81.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 211.8 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 429161.1
- Northing
- 7500934.5
- CRS
- EPSG:3067
- Azimuth
- 320 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a moderate-grade infill intercept, contributing to the resource estimate and showing continuity of mineralization.
Evidence · table
“1.54”
Context: 1.95
26MJ022Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 4.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ022
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- Lapland, Finland
- Ticker
- FFOX.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.38
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 128 m
- To
- 134 m
- Hole Depth
- 211.8 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26MJ022:128.0-134.0
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 429161.1
- Northing
- 7500934.5
- CRS
- EPSG:3067
- Azimuth
- 320 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong gold intercept over a good width contributes to the downdip extension of the East Zone, confirming continuity of significant mineralization and supporting the resource estimate.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade over a good width (4.38 g/t Au over 6.0m)
- Contributes to downdip extension of mineralization
Evidence · table
“4.38”
Context: 6.0
26MJ022Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 23.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ022
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- Lapland, Finland
- Ticker
- FFOX.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 23.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 132 m
- To
- 133 m
- Hole Depth
- 211.8 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26MJ022:132.0-133.0
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 429161.1
- Northing
- 7500934.5
- CRS
- EPSG:3067
- Azimuth
- 320 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very strong gold intercept is a significant sub-interval within a broader zone, confirming high-grade continuity and contributing to the downdip extension of the East Zone. It is well above the project's historical average and peer group benchmarks.
Positive factors
- Very strong gold grade (23.5 g/t Au)
- Contributes to downdip extension of mineralization
- Well above project average and peer group benchmarks
Evidence · table
“23.5”
Context: 1.0
26MJ023Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ023
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- Lapland, Finland
- Ticker
- FFOX.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.52
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 28 m
- To
- 29 m
- Hole Depth
- 160 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 428369.4
- Northing
- 7500755.7
- CRS
- EPSG:3067
- Azimuth
- 340 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow, low-grade intercept from an exploration hole, slightly above the stated cutoff grade, indicating some mineralization but not highly material.
Evidence · table
“0.52”
Context: 1.0
26MJ023Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MJ023
- Project
- Mustajärvi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- finland
- Reported Region
- Lapland, Finland
- Ticker
- FFOX.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.82
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.75 m
- From
- 150.15 m
- To
- 151.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 160 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 428369.4
- Northing
- 7500755.7
- CRS
- EPSG:3067
- Azimuth
- 340 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow, low-grade intercept from an exploration hole, slightly above the stated cutoff grade, indicating some mineralization but not highly material.
Evidence · table
“0.82”
Context: 1.75
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