FireFox Gold Drills Downdip Extension of East Zone, including 1.0m at 124 g/t Au at the Mustajärvi Project in Lapland, Finland

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Company
FireFox Gold Corp.
Ticker
FFOX
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Lapland, Finland
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Cobalt
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-01 11:36:43 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

FireFox Gold announced drill results from its Mustajärvi Gold Project in Lapland, Finland, highlighted by a high-grade intercept of 1.0m at 124 g/t Au within a broader 2.0m interval averaging 63.19 g/t Au in hole 26MJ021. These results, along with other significant intercepts, demonstrate the downdip extension of the East Zone and will contribute to the project's maiden mineral resource estimate. The company confirmed robust QA/QC protocols and accredited laboratory analysis, though true widths remain unestimated.

Reasoning: FireFox Gold reported high-grade gold intercepts, notably 1.0m at 124 g/t Au, which extend the East Zone downdip at the Mustajärvi Project. These results are significant for the upcoming maiden resource estimate and are supported by comprehensive QA/QC, though true widths are not yet available.

Positive factors

  • High-grade gold intercepts, including 1.0m at 124 g/t Au, extend the East Zone downdip.
  • Drilling provides data for an anticipated maiden mineral resource estimate.
  • Robust QA/QC procedures and accredited laboratory ensure data reliability.

Negative factors

  • True width has not yet been estimated for any reported intervals.

Facts used in scoring: 24

Classification and evidence

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 chain of custody, sampling procedures, insertion of certified standard and blank samples, and duplicates, along with re-assaying for high-grade gold.

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.”

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 true width has not yet been estimated for any of the reported intervals.

Evidence · text

“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 a cut-off grade of 0.3 g/t Au.

Evidence · table

“0.3 g/t Au”

Context: Table 1. Selected Drill Intercepts in Drill holes 26MJ018 - 26MJ023 (Cut-off Grade 0.3 g/t Au)

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The drilling includes infill holes designed 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”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The drilling includes step-out targets at both the East and Northeast Zones, with high-grade intercepts demonstrating downdip continuity.

Evidence · text

“Five holes evaluated infill and step-out targets at the East Zone, and one hole drilled a step-out at the Northeast Zone”

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 details
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Identity

Hole ID
26MJ018
Project
Mustajärvi
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Lapland, Finland
Ticker
FFOX

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

Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
429175
Northing
7501014
CRS
EPSG:3067
Azimuth
325 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks, check_assays

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 intercept is low grade and narrow, falling into the 'weak' category for gold, and true width is not estimated, limiting its individual significance.

Negative factors

  • Low grade (0.5 g/t Au is weak for gold)
  • Narrow intercept (0.95m)
  • True width not estimated

Evidence · table

“0.5”

Context: 0.95

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.

Evidence · text

“All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.”
26MJ018Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26MJ018
Project
Mustajärvi
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Lapland, Finland
Ticker
FFOX

Geometry

Grade
0.52
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
62 m
To
64 m
Hole Depth
155.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
429175
Northing
7501014
CRS
EPSG:3067
Azimuth
325 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks, check_assays

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 intercept is low grade, falling into the 'weak' category for gold, and true width is not estimated, limiting its individual significance.

Negative factors

  • Low grade (0.52 g/t Au is weak for gold)
  • True width not estimated

Evidence · table

“0.52”

Context: 2.0

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.

Evidence · text

“All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.”
26MJ018Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.59Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26MJ018
Project
Mustajärvi
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Lapland, Finland
Ticker
FFOX

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

Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
429175
Northing
7501014
CRS
EPSG:3067
Azimuth
325 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks, check_assays

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 intercept is low grade, falling into the 'weak' category for gold, and true width is not estimated, limiting its individual significance.

Negative factors

  • Low grade (0.59 g/t Au is weak for gold)
  • True width not estimated

Evidence · table

“0.59”

Context: 2.0

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.

Evidence · text

“All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.”
26MJ018Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26MJ018
Project
Mustajärvi
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Lapland, Finland
Ticker
FFOX

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

Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
429175
Northing
7501014
CRS
EPSG:3067
Azimuth
325 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks, check_assays

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 intercept is low grade and narrow, falling into the 'weak' category for gold, and true width is not estimated, limiting its individual significance.

Negative factors

  • Low grade (0.51 g/t Au is weak for gold)
  • Narrow intercept (1.0m)
  • True width not estimated

Evidence · table

“0.51”

Context: 1.0

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.

Evidence · text

“All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.”
26MJ020Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26MJ020
Project
Mustajärvi
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Lapland, Finland
Ticker
FFOX

Geometry

Grade
0.55
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
27 m
To
29 m
Hole Depth
151.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
429198.2
Northing
7501044.7
CRS
EPSG:3067
Azimuth
325 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks, check_assays

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 intercept is low grade, falling into the 'weak' category for gold, and true width is not estimated, limiting its individual significance.

Negative factors

  • Low grade (0.55 g/t Au is weak for gold)
  • True width not estimated

Evidence · table

“0.55”

Context: 2.0

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.

Evidence · text

“All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.”
26MJ020Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.95 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26MJ020
Project
Mustajärvi
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Lapland, Finland
Ticker
FFOX

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

Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
429198.2
Northing
7501044.7
CRS
EPSG:3067
Azimuth
325 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks, check_assays

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 intercept is low grade and narrow, falling into the 'weak' category for gold, and true width is not estimated, limiting its individual significance.

Negative factors

  • Low grade (0.51 g/t Au is weak for gold)
  • Narrow intercept (0.95m)
  • True width not estimated

Evidence · table

“0.51”

Context: 0.95

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.

Evidence · text

“All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.”
26MJ020Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26MJ020
Project
Mustajärvi
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Lapland, Finland
Ticker
FFOX

Geometry

Grade
0.33
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
63 m
To
64 m
Hole Depth
151.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
429198.2
Northing
7501044.7
CRS
EPSG:3067
Azimuth
325 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks, check_assays

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 intercept is at the lower end of the 'weak' grade threshold and narrow, with no true width estimated, making it of limited significance.

Negative factors

  • Very low grade (0.33 g/t Au is at the weak threshold for gold)
  • Narrow intercept (1.0m)
  • True width not estimated

Evidence · table

“0.33”

Context: 1.0

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.

Evidence · text

“All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.”
26MJ020Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26MJ020
Project
Mustajärvi
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Lapland, Finland
Ticker
FFOX

Geometry

Grade
0.66
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
86 m
To
87 m
Hole Depth
151.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
429198.2
Northing
7501044.7
CRS
EPSG:3067
Azimuth
325 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks, check_assays

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 intercept is low grade and narrow, falling into the 'weak' category for gold, and true width is not estimated, limiting its individual significance.

Negative factors

  • Low grade (0.66 g/t Au is weak for gold)
  • Narrow intercept (1.0m)
  • True width not estimated

Evidence · table

“0.66”

Context: 1.0

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.

Evidence · text

“All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.”
26MJ020Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26MJ020
Project
Mustajärvi
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Lapland, Finland
Ticker
FFOX

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

Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
429198.2
Northing
7501044.7
CRS
EPSG:3067
Azimuth
325 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks, check_assays

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 intercept is low grade and narrow, falling into the 'weak' category for gold, and true width is not estimated, limiting its individual significance.

Negative factors

  • Low grade (0.46 g/t Au is weak for gold)
  • Narrow intercept (0.9m)
  • True width not estimated

Evidence · table

“0.46”

Context: 0.9

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.

Evidence · text

“All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.”
26MJ020Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26MJ020
Project
Mustajärvi
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Lapland, Finland
Ticker
FFOX

Geometry

Grade
0.66
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
107 m
To
108.8 m
Hole Depth
151.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
429198.2
Northing
7501044.7
CRS
EPSG:3067
Azimuth
325 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks, check_assays

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 intercept is low grade and narrow, falling into the 'weak' category for gold, and true width is not estimated, limiting its individual significance.

Negative factors

  • Low grade (0.66 g/t Au is weak for gold)
  • Narrow intercept (1.0m)
  • True width not estimated

Evidence · table

“0.66”

Context: 1.0

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.

Evidence · text

“All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.”
26MJ020Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26MJ020
Project
Mustajärvi
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Lapland, Finland
Ticker
FFOX

Geometry

Grade
0.31
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
110 m
To
111 m
Hole Depth
151.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
429198.2
Northing
7501044.7
CRS
EPSG:3067
Azimuth
325 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks, check_assays

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 intercept is at the lower end of the 'weak' grade threshold and narrow, with no true width estimated, making it of limited significance.

Negative factors

  • Very low grade (0.31 g/t Au is at the weak threshold for gold)
  • Narrow intercept (1.0m)
  • True width not estimated

Evidence · table

“0.31”

Context: 1.0

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.

Evidence · text

“All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.”
26MJ020Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26MJ020
Project
Mustajärvi
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Lapland, Finland
Ticker
FFOX

Geometry

Grade
0.66
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
114 m
To
115 m
Hole Depth
151.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
429198.2
Northing
7501044.7
CRS
EPSG:3067
Azimuth
325 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks, check_assays

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 intercept is low grade and narrow, falling into the 'weak' category for gold, and true width is not estimated, limiting its individual significance.

Negative factors

  • Low grade (0.66 g/t Au is weak for gold)
  • Narrow intercept (1.0m)
  • True width not estimated

Evidence · table

“0.66”

Context: 1.0

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.

Evidence · text

“All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.”
26MJ021Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 1.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26MJ021
Project
Mustajärvi
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Lapland, Finland
Ticker
FFOX

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

Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
429105.3
Northing
7500929.1
CRS
EPSG:3067
Azimuth
320 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks, check_assays

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 intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, contributing positively to the resource estimate, but lacks true width information.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade (1.64 g/t Au is moderate for gold)
  • Good width (4.0m)

Negative factors

  • True width not estimated

Evidence · table

“1.64”

Context: 4.0

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.

Evidence · text

“All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.”
26MJ021Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 5.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26MJ021
Project
Mustajärvi
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Lapland, Finland
Ticker
FFOX

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

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26MJ021:77.65-81.65

Location

Easting
429105.3
Northing
7500929.1
CRS
EPSG:3067
Azimuth
320 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks, check_assays

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 sub-interval shows an exceptional gold grade, significantly enhancing the overall interval, but is narrow and lacks true width estimation.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade (5.04 g/t Au is exceptional for gold)
  • Infill drilling supporting resource estimate

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept (1.0m)
  • True width not estimated

Evidence · table

“5.04”

Context: 1.0

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The grade of 5.04 g/t Au is exceptional for gold.

Evidence · table

“5.04”

Context: 1.0

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.

Evidence · text

“All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.”
26MJ021Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 3.97Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26MJ021
Project
Mustajärvi
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Lapland, Finland
Ticker
FFOX

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

Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
429105.3
Northing
7500929.1
CRS
EPSG:3067
Azimuth
320 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks, check_assays

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 intercept shows a strong gold grade, contributing positively to the resource estimate, but is narrow and lacks true width information.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade (3.97 g/t Au is strong for gold)
  • Infill drilling supporting resource estimate

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept (1.0m)
  • True width not estimated

Evidence · table

“3.97”

Context: 1.0

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.

Evidence · text

“All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.”
26MJ021Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 63.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26MJ021
Project
Mustajärvi
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Lapland, Finland
Ticker
FFOX

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

Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
429105.3
Northing
7500929.1
CRS
EPSG:3067
Azimuth
320 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
bismuth, tellurium, cobalt

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 intercept is exceptionally high-grade over a good width, representing a significant downdip extension of the East Zone, despite the lack of true width and presence of associated elements.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade (63.2 g/t Au is exceptional for gold)
  • Good width (2.0m)
  • Demonstrates downdip extension of mineralization

Negative factors

  • True width not estimated
  • Associated with elevated bismuth, tellurium, and cobalt (potential processing considerations)

Evidence · table

“63.2”

Context: 2.0

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The grade of 63.2 g/t Au is exceptional for gold.

Evidence · table

“63.2”

Context: 2.0

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.

Evidence · text

“All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.”

Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Reason: Multi-element assays show a classic association between gold and strongly elevated bismuth, tellurium, and cobalt.

Evidence · text

“Multi-element assays show a classic association between gold and strongly elevated bismuth, tellurium, and cobalt.”
26MJ021Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 124Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26MJ021
Project
Mustajärvi
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Lapland, Finland
Ticker
FFOX

Geometry

Grade
124
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
102.4 m
To
103.4 m
Hole Depth
223.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26MJ021:102.4-104.4

Location

Easting
429105.3
Northing
7500929.1
CRS
EPSG:3067
Azimuth
320 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
bismuth, tellurium, cobalt

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 sub-interval represents an exceptionally high-grade gold intercept, significantly contributing to the downdip extension of the East Zone and the overall resource potential, despite its narrow width and lack of true width estimation.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade (124.0 g/t Au is exceptional for gold)
  • Demonstrates downdip extension of mineralization
  • Infill drilling supporting resource estimate

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept (1.0m)
  • True width not estimated
  • Associated with elevated bismuth, tellurium, and cobalt (potential processing considerations)

Evidence · table

“124.0”

Context: 1.0

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The grade of 124.0 g/t Au is exceptional for gold.

Evidence · table

“124.0”

Context: 1.0

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.

Evidence · text

“All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.”

Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Reason: Multi-element assays show a classic association between gold and strongly elevated bismuth, tellurium, and cobalt.

Evidence · text

“Multi-element assays show a classic association between gold and strongly elevated bismuth, tellurium, and cobalt.”
26MJ021Mustajärvi · cobaltGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26MJ021
Project
Mustajärvi
Commodity
cobalt
Region
finland
Reported Region
Lapland, Finland
Ticker
FFOX

Geometry

Grade
0.38
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1 m
From
102.4 m
To
103.4 m
Hole Depth
223.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26MJ021:102.4-104.4

Location

Easting
429105.3
Northing
7500929.1
CRS
EPSG:3067
Azimuth
320 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a notable cobalt grade as a byproduct, adding value to the high-grade gold interval, despite its narrow width and lack of true width estimation.

Positive factors

  • Significant cobalt grade (0.38% Co) as a byproduct
  • Associated with high-grade gold

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept (1.0m)
  • True width not estimated

Evidence · text

“0.38% cobalt”

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.

Evidence · text

“All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.”

Byproduct CommodityRejected · neutral · Story-specific tag

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Reason: Cobalt is mentioned alongside high-grade gold as an associated element.

Evidence · text

“0.38% cobalt”
26MJ021Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26MJ021
Project
Mustajärvi
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Lapland, Finland
Ticker
FFOX

Geometry

Grade
0.64
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
121 m
To
122 m
Hole Depth
223.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
429105.3
Northing
7500929.1
CRS
EPSG:3067
Azimuth
320 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks, check_assays

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 intercept is low grade and narrow, falling into the 'weak' category for gold, and true width is not estimated, limiting its individual significance.

Negative factors

  • Low grade (0.64 g/t Au is weak for gold)
  • Narrow intercept (1.0m)
  • True width not estimated

Evidence · table

“0.64”

Context: 1.0

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.

Evidence · text

“All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.”
26MJ022Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 1.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.95 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26MJ022
Project
Mustajärvi
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Lapland, Finland
Ticker
FFOX

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

Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
429161.1
Northing
7500934.5
CRS
EPSG:3067
Azimuth
320 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks, check_assays

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 intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to the resource estimate, but lacks true width information.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade (1.54 g/t Au is moderate for gold)

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept (1.95m)
  • True width not estimated

Evidence · table

“1.54”

Context: 1.95

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.

Evidence · text

“All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.”
26MJ022Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 4.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26MJ022
Project
Mustajärvi
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Lapland, Finland
Ticker
FFOX

Geometry

Grade
4.38
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
From
128 m
To
134 m
Hole Depth
211.8 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
429161.1
Northing
7500934.5
CRS
EPSG:3067
Azimuth
320 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks, check_assays

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 intercept shows a strong gold grade over a good width, significantly contributing to the resource estimate, but lacks true width information.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade (4.38 g/t Au is strong for gold)
  • Good width (6.0m)
  • Infill drilling supporting resource estimate

Negative factors

  • True width not estimated

Evidence · table

“4.38”

Context: 6.0

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.

Evidence · text

“All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.”
26MJ022Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 23.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26MJ022
Project
Mustajärvi
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Lapland, Finland
Ticker
FFOX

Geometry

Grade
23.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
132 m
To
133 m
Hole Depth
211.8 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26MJ022:128.0-134.0

Location

Easting
429161.1
Northing
7500934.5
CRS
EPSG:3067
Azimuth
320 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks, check_assays

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 sub-interval shows an exceptionally high gold grade, significantly enhancing the overall interval and contributing to the resource estimate, but is narrow and lacks true width estimation.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade (23.5 g/t Au is exceptional for gold)
  • Infill drilling supporting resource estimate

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept (1.0m)
  • True width not estimated

Evidence · table

“23.5”

Context: 1.0

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The grade of 23.5 g/t Au is exceptional for gold.

Evidence · table

“23.5”

Context: 1.0

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.

Evidence · text

“All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.”
26MJ023Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26MJ023
Project
Mustajärvi
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Lapland, Finland
Ticker
FFOX

Geometry

Grade
0.52
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
28 m
To
29 m
Hole Depth
160 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
428369.4
Northing
7500755.7
CRS
EPSG:3067
Azimuth
340 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks, check_assays

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 intercept is low grade and narrow, falling into the 'weak' category for gold, and true width is not estimated, limiting its individual significance.

Negative factors

  • Low grade (0.52 g/t Au is weak for gold)
  • Narrow intercept (1.0m)
  • True width not estimated

Evidence · table

“0.52”

Context: 1.0

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.

Evidence · text

“All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.”
26MJ023Mustajärvi · goldGrade: 0.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.75 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26MJ023
Project
Mustajärvi
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Lapland, Finland
Ticker
FFOX

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

Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
428369.4
Northing
7500755.7
CRS
EPSG:3067
Azimuth
340 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks, check_assays

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 intercept is low grade and narrow, falling into the 'weak' category for gold, and true width is not estimated, limiting its individual significance.

Negative factors

  • Low grade (0.82 g/t Au is weak for gold)
  • Narrow intercept (1.75m)
  • True width not estimated

Evidence · table

“0.82”

Context: 1.75

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.

Evidence · text

“All intervals are expressed as core width; true width has not yet been estimated.”

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.