Fireweed Continues to Expand Mineralized Zone at Tom South Fireweed Metals Corp. ("Fireweed" or the "Company") (TSXV: FWZ) (OTCQX: FWEDF) is pleased to report results from two completed holes in the ongoing...

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Company
Fireweed Metals Corp.
Ticker
FWZ
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Yukon, Canada
Primary commodity
Zinc
Secondary commodities
Lead, Silver, Gallium, Germanium
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-08-24 04:07:06 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Fireweed Metals has reported successful step-out drilling at the Tom South zone of the Macpass Project, extending the known mineralized zone by 300m down-dip and 45m laterally. The results include high-grade zinc-equivalent intercepts, including 30m at 8.09% ZnEq in hole TS26-001.

Reasoning: Significant step-out drilling successfully expanded the mineralized zone both down-dip and laterally, intersecting high-grade ZnEq intervals outside the current mineral resource.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension
  • True Width Disclosed
  • QA/QC Disclosed

Facts used in scoring: 21

Classification and evidence

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Hole TS25-003 extended the known extent of the mineralized zone 300 m in the down-dip direction.

Evidence · text

“Hole TS25-003, a major step-out, extended the known extent of the mineralized zone 300 m in the down-dip direction”

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: The release provides estimated true widths for primary intervals in Table 1.

Evidence · text

“Intersected thicknesses shown – see Table 1 for full results and true thicknesses.”

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 a rigorous QA/QC program including blanks, standards, and duplicates, with Bureau Veritas as an accredited lab.

Evidence · text

“The diamond drill core logging and sampling program was carried out under a rigorous quality assurance / quality control program”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 21. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (21)

TS25-003Macpass Project · zincGrade: 4.04Grade Unit: %Intercept: 76.15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS25-003
Project
Macpass Project
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon, Canada
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
4.04
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
76.15 m
True Width
16 m
From
1164 m
To
1240.15 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS25-003:1164.0-1240.15
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Large down-dip step-out confirming continuity of mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension

Evidence · table

“4.04”

Context: 76.15

TS25-003Macpass Project · leadGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 76.15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS25-003
Project
Macpass Project
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon, Canada
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
0.11
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
76.15 m
True Width
16 m
From
1164 m
To
1240.15 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS25-003:1164.0-1240.15
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Part of a significant polymetallic step-out intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.11”

Context: 76.15

TS25-003Macpass Project · silverGrade: 1.74Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 76.15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS25-003
Project
Macpass Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon, Canada
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
1.74
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
76.15 m
True Width
16 m
From
1164 m
To
1240.15 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS25-003:1164.0-1240.15
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Part of a significant polymetallic step-out intercept.

Evidence · table

“1.74”

Context: 76.15

TS25-003Macpass Project · zincGrade: 7.8Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.24 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS25-003
Project
Macpass Project
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon, Canada
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
7.8
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.24 m
True Width
1.1 m
From
1193.76 m
To
1199 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS25-003:1193.76-1199.0
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within the step-out hole.

Evidence · table

“7.80”

Context: 5.24

TS25-003Macpass Project · zincGrade: 15.66Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.63 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS25-003
Project
Macpass Project
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon, Canada
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
15.66
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
7.63 m
True Width
1.6 m
From
1224.89 m
To
1232.52 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS25-003:1224.89-1232.52
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high grade intercept in a step-out hole.

Evidence · table

“15.66”

Context: 7.63

TS26-001Macpass Project · zincGrade: 6.42Grade Unit: %Intercept: 41.12 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS26-001
Project
Macpass Project
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon, Canada
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
6.42
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
41.12 m
True Width
30 m
From
957.88 m
To
999 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS26-001:957.88-999.0
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong lateral step-out with significant true width and high grade.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension
  • True Width Disclosed

Evidence · table

“6.42”

Context: 41.12

TS26-001Macpass Project · leadGrade: 2.04Grade Unit: %Intercept: 41.12 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS26-001
Project
Macpass Project
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon, Canada
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
2.04
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
41.12 m
True Width
30 m
From
957.88 m
To
999 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS26-001:957.88-999.0
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade lead in a significant step-out intercept.

Evidence · table

“2.04”

Context: 41.12

TS26-001Macpass Project · silverGrade: 3.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 41.12 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS26-001
Project
Macpass Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon, Canada
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
3.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
41.12 m
True Width
30 m
From
957.88 m
To
999 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS26-001:957.88-999.0
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Part of a significant polymetallic step-out intercept.

Evidence · table

“3.40”

Context: 41.12

TS25-003Macpass Project · leadGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.24 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS25-003
Project
Macpass Project
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon, Canada
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
0.05
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.24 m
True Width
1.1 m
From
1193.76 m
To
1199 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS25-003:1193.76-1199
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.05 % lead is below against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 0.3 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.05 % lead is below the weak threshold (1 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.05”

Context: TS25-003

TS25-003Macpass Project · silverGrade: 2.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.24 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS25-003
Project
Macpass Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon, Canada
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
2.33
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.24 m
True Width
1.1 m
From
1193.76 m
To
1199 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS25-003:1193.76-1199
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.33 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 12.2 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 2.33 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“2.33”

Context: TS25-003

TS25-003Macpass Project · leadGrade: 0.42Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.63 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS25-003
Project
Macpass Project
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon, Canada
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
0.42
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
7.63 m
True Width
1.6 m
From
1224.89 m
To
1232.52 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS25-003:1224.89-1232.52
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.42 % lead is below against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 3.2 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.42 % lead is below the weak threshold (1 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.42”

Context: TS25-003

TS25-003Macpass Project · silverGrade: 1.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.63 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS25-003
Project
Macpass Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon, Canada
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
1.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.63 m
True Width
1.6 m
From
1224.89 m
To
1232.52 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS25-003:1224.89-1232.52
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.9 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 14.5 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.9 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.90”

Context: TS25-003

TS25-003Macpass Project · zincGrade: 3.61Grade Unit: %Intercept: 17.82 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS25-003
Project
Macpass Project
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon, Canada
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
3.61
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
17.82 m
True Width
3.7 m
From
1267.2 m
To
1285.02 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS25-003:1267.2-1285.02
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.61 % zinc is moderate against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 64.3 %·m is moderate (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“3.61”

Context: TS25-003

TS25-003Macpass Project · leadGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: %Intercept: 17.82 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS25-003
Project
Macpass Project
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon, Canada
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
0.22
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
17.82 m
True Width
3.7 m
From
1267.2 m
To
1285.02 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS25-003:1267.2-1285.02
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.22 % lead is below against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 3.9 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.22 % lead is below the weak threshold (1 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.22”

Context: TS25-003

TS25-003Macpass Project · silverGrade: 1.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17.82 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS25-003
Project
Macpass Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon, Canada
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
1.48
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
17.82 m
True Width
3.7 m
From
1267.2 m
To
1285.02 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS25-003:1267.2-1285.02
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.48 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 26.4 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.48 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.48”

Context: TS25-003

TS25-003Macpass Project · zincGrade: 4.64Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS25-003
Project
Macpass Project
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon, Canada
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
4.64
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
9.35 m
True Width
1.9 m
From
1274.65 m
To
1284 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS25-003:1274.65-1284
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.64 % zinc is moderate against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 43.4 %·m is moderate (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“4.64”

Context: TS25-003

TS25-003Macpass Project · leadGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS25-003
Project
Macpass Project
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon, Canada
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
0.35
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
9.35 m
True Width
1.9 m
From
1274.65 m
To
1284 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS25-003:1274.65-1284
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.35 % lead is below against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 3.3 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.35 % lead is below the weak threshold (1 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.35”

Context: TS25-003

TS25-003Macpass Project · silverGrade: 1.85Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS25-003
Project
Macpass Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon, Canada
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
1.85
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.35 m
True Width
1.9 m
From
1274.65 m
To
1284 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS25-003:1274.65-1284
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.85 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 17.3 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.85 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.85”

Context: TS25-003

TS26-001Macpass Project · zincGrade: 8.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 28.45 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS26-001
Project
Macpass Project
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon, Canada
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
8.11
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
28.45 m
True Width
21 m
From
961.55 m
To
990 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS26-001:961.55-990
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 8.11 % zinc is strong against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 230.7 %·m is strong (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 8.11 % zinc is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“8.11”

Context: TS26-001

TS26-001Macpass Project · leadGrade: 2.87Grade Unit: %Intercept: 28.45 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS26-001
Project
Macpass Project
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon, Canada
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
2.87
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
28.45 m
True Width
21 m
From
961.55 m
To
990 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS26-001:961.55-990
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.87 % lead is strong against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 81.7 %·m is strong (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 2.87 % lead is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“2.87”

Context: TS26-001

TS26-001Macpass Project · silverGrade: 3.86Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 28.45 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TS26-001
Project
Macpass Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon, Canada
Ticker
FWZ

Geometry

Grade
3.86
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
28.45 m
True Width
21 m
From
961.55 m
To
990 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TS26-001:961.55-990
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.86 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 109.8 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 3.86 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“3.86”

Context: TS26-001

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