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Cision Canada
2 days ago
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First Mining Announces Voting Results from 2025 AGM
VANCOUVER, BC, June 11, 2025 /CNW/ - First Mining Gold Corp. ("First Mining" or the "Company") (TSX: FF) (OTCQX: FFMGF) (FRANKFURT: FMG) is pleased to announce the voting results from the Company's annual general meeting of shareholders held in Vancouver on June 11, 2025 (the " 2025 AGM"). A total of 340,727,880 common shares of First Mining were represented at the 2025 AGM, representing 31.45% of the Company's outstanding common shares as at the record date of April 23, 2025. Shareholders voted in favour of all matters brought before the meeting. All five director nominees were elected as follows: Election of Directors Appointment of Auditor Outcome of the Vote Votes For % For Votes Withheld % Withheld Carried 316,871,605 98.65 % 4,345,828 1.35 % Approval of Unallocated Entitlements under Amendment and Restated Share-Based Compensation Plan Outcome of the Vote Votes For % For Votes Against % Against Carried 211,951,905 93.23 % 15,390,872 6.77 % Detailed voting results for the meeting are available on SEDAR+ at About First Mining Gold Corp. First Mining is a gold developer advancing two of the largest gold projects in Canada, the Springpole Gold Project in northwestern Ontario, where we have commenced a Feasibility Study and permitting activities are on-going with a final Environmental Impact Statement / Environmental Assessment for the project submitted in November 2024, and the Duparquet Gold Project in Quebec, a PEA-stage development project located on the Destor-Porcupine Fault Zone in the prolific Abitibi region. First Mining also owns the Cameron Gold Project in Ontario and a portfolio of gold project interests including the Pickle Crow Gold Project (being advanced in partnership with Firefly Metals Ltd.) and the Hope Brook Gold Project (being advanced in partnership with Big Ridge Gold Corp.). First Mining was established in 2015 by Mr. Keith Neumeyer, founding President and CEO of First Majestic Silver Corp. ON BEHALF OF FIRST MINING GOLD CORP. Daniel W. Wilton Chief Executive Officer and Director Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation including the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "plans", "projects", "intends", "estimates", "envisages", "potential", "possible", "strategy", "goals", "opportunities", "objectives", or variations thereof or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this news release relate to future events or future performance and reflect current estimates, predictions, expectations or beliefs regarding future events. All forward-looking statements are based on First Mining's or its consultants' current beliefs as well as various assumptions made by them and information currently available to them. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the respective parties, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Such factors include, without limitation the Company's business, operations and financial condition potentially being materially adversely affected by the outbreak of epidemics, pandemics or other health crises, and by reactions by government and private actors to such outbreaks; risks to employee health and safety as a result of the outbreak of epidemics, pandemics or other health crises, that may result in a slowdown or temporary suspension of operations at some or all of the Company's mineral properties as well as its head office; fluctuations in the spot and forward price of gold, silver, base metals or certain other commodities; fluctuations in the currency markets (such as the Canadian dollar versus the U.S. dollar); changes in national and local government, legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments; risks and hazards associated with the business of mineral exploration, development and mining (including environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations, pressures, cave-ins and flooding); the presence of laws and regulations that may impose restrictions on mining; employee relations; relationships with and claims by local communities, indigenous populations and other stakeholders; availability and increasing costs associated with mining inputs and labour; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development; title to properties.; and the additional risks described in the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities under the Company's SEDAR+ profile at and in the Company's Annual Report on Form 40-F filed with the SEC on EDGAR. First Mining cautions that the foregoing list of factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive. When relying on our forward-looking statements to make decisions with respect to First Mining, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. First Mining does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by the Company or on our behalf, except as required by law.
Cision Canada
28-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
First Mining Strengthens Miroir Discovery at Duparquet Gold Project with New Near-Surface Drilling Results and Expands Valentre Target Zone at Depth
Miroir – Multiple positive gold intercepts returned near surface including: DUP25-052 returns 2.77 g/t Au over 11.1 m, including 4.36 g/t Au over 6.5 m, at a depth of 12.9 m DUP25-054 returns 1.41 g/t Au over 11.9 m, including 2.52 g/t Au over 5.25 m, at a depth of 26.7 m Valentre – Significant intercepts supporting target expansion at depth and along strike including: DUP25-054 returns 3.96 g/t Au over 9.3 m, including 5.71 g/t Au over 5.8 m VANCOUVER, BC, May 28, 2025 /CNW/ - First Mining Gold Corp. ("First Mining" or the "Company") (TSX: FF) (OTCQX: FFMGF) (FRANKFURT: FMG) is pleased to announce initial drilling results from the 2025 drilling program at its Duparquet Gold Project (" Duparquet Project" or the " Project") located in the Abitibi region of Quebec, Canada. The Company commenced its 2025 drilling program at the Duparquet Project in March, with one drill rig targeting the Miroir discovery and a second drill rig added in April to further support and accelerate the program to complete an estimated 18,000 m of drilling as part of the 2025 campaign. The newly discovered Miroir target remains an excellent expansion opportunity where the 2025 drilling program and strategy is focused on further delineating the near surface extent of the mineralization footprint. The initial drill holes tested a zone extending approximately 100 m along strike from the initial discovery hole DUP24-048. Multiple significant intercepts of gold mineralization have been returned from this drilling, confirming and expanding the known extent of mineralization at Miroir. Highlights include near surface mineralization intercepts from drill hole DUP25-052 that returned 2.77 g/t Au over 11.1 m, including 4.36 g/t Au over 6.5 m, and drill hole DUP25-054 that returned 1.41 g/t Au over 11.9 m, including 2.52 g/t Au over 5.25 m, demonstrating encouraging grade and widths of gold mineralization within this shallow target that remains open for expansion (Figure 1). "Our exploration drilling continues to demonstrate significant resource growth potential by delineating new discovery zones as well as demonstrating the continuity of mineralization along strike and at depth within underexplored areas of the Duparquet Gold Project," stated Dan Wilton, CEO of First Mining. "The confirmation of the continuity of near-surface mineralization in the Valentre and Miroir areas demonstrates that this well-established resource, already one of the largest in Quebec, can continue to grow. Duparquet is emerging as one of the largest gold development projects in Quebec and we are continuing to advance it through the development process." Further strong results also include assays from a secondary target within a dual-purpose exploration drill hole at Miroir, where the depth extension of mineralization at the Valentre target, located 225 m south of Miroir, has now been successfully intersected at a vertical depth of 335 m. Within the secondary target, drill hole DUP25-054 returned 3.96 g/t Au over 9.3 m from 409.7 m to 419.0 m, including 5.71 g/t Au over 5.8 m, confirming a large extension and continuity of gold mineralization at the Valentre target along a key plunge. The assay results returned from the Valentre target continues to demonstrate continuity in grade and furthermore continues to validate the open-ended mineralization at Valentre. Assay highlights from the 1, 140 metres completed across the initial six drill holes of the 2025 program are shown in Table 1, with a full list of assays returned in Table 2 and collar details in Table 3. Table 1: Selected Significant Drill Intercepts, 2025 Program – Miroir and Valentre Targets Duparquet 2025 Exploration Program Updates Exploration activities are ongoing at the Duparquet Project with two drill rigs actively advancing at key resource growth targets through to the fall. Regional field campaigns will be commencing at the end of May 2025 with a focus on target generation across favourable lithologies and structures. The North Zone drilling will continue to focus on testing the syenite-mafic volcanic contact that has previously demonstrated an ability to host higher grade gold mineralization. Drilling at the South Zone will be targeting the extension of mineralization below the historical Donchester mine workings. Additional targets to be followed up on is the Aiguille Target, where drilling will be following up on the two discovery holes to further drill test the target's open-ended potential. A plan map of the key targets for exploration drilling activities is shown in Figure 2. Miroir The 2025 Miroir drilling is focused on further delineating the extent of mineralization around the 2024 discovery hole, DUP24-048, that returned 3.12 g/t Au over 19.35 m close to surface (refer to news release dated January 20, 2025). An area of approximately 100 m along strike has thus far been drill tested with six drill holes (Table 3) intersecting seven unique significant mineralization intervals including DUP25-052 that returned 2.77 g.t Au over 11.1 m, including 4.36 g/t Au over 6.5 m (Tables 1 and 2). The mineralized intercepts confirm the open-ended nature of the Miroir target (Figure 1). The Miroir target is situated 225 m north of the Valentre target, hosted along the northern contact between the mafic volcanic and the syenite (Figure 3). This contact zone has traditionally demonstrated a stronger affinity for higher-grade mineralization, a characteristic also observed at the North Zone target area of the project, located 1.5 km to the west. Mineralization at the Miroir target is associated with silica-altered, sheared and brecciated basalt and syenite, featuring dark smoky quartz veining and up to 5% very fine-grained disseminated pyrite mineralization. The mineralized intercepts are spatially correlated with D2 deformation zones and are typically occurring at a strike of northeast to southwest and east-west along the syenite-basalt contacts, further validating the structural and lithological controls on mineralization in this area. Valentre The objective of the 2025 drilling campaign at the Valentre target is to evaluate grade continuity and to refine the understanding of higher-grade mineralized zones at depth through a targeted drilling campaign. A dual-target hole, DUP25-054, was designed to drill test both the Miroir and the Valentre targets, as illustrated in Figure 4. Significant results returned from DUP25-054 for the Valentre target are 3.96 g/t Au over 9.3 m, including 5.71 g/t Au over 5.8 m at a depth of approximately 330 m below surface. Mineralization in hole DUP25-054 consists of brecciated silica-altered syenite and lath syenite with up to 5% very fine-grained disseminated pyrite mineralization. Higher-grade zones are consistent along the interpreted D2 structures, which are characterized by intense brecciation or shearing as observed in the drill core. Follow-up drilling is planned at the Valentre target, with the objective of advancing exploration definition through additional resolution and step-out drilling to support updated geological modelling with a potential for incorporation into future mineral resource estimates (Figure 5). Table 2: Initial Assay Results from 2025 Drill Program Hole ID From (m) To (m) Length (m) Grade (Au g/t) Target DUP25-049 14.1 15.0 0.9 1.29 Miroir DUP25-049 73.3 74.0 0.7 0.62 DUP25-049 105.6 108.6 3.0 0.42 DUP25-050 8.0 14.9 6.9 1.48 DUP25-050 33.7 34.4 0.7 0.45 DUP25-050 38.25 39.0 0.75 0.47 DUP25-050 58.3 58.9 0.6 0.46 DUP25-050 97.0 98.0 1.0 0.50 DUP25-051 8.0 13.0 5.0 1.47 DUP25-051 18.0 19.6 1.6 2.71 DUP25-051 24.2 27.4 3.2 3.54 DUP25-051 inc. 25.0 25.7 0.7 12.00 DUP25-051 41.0 42.0 1.0 0.54 DUP25-051 55.5 56.4 0.9 0.52 DUP25-051 68.0 69.0 1.0 0.42 DUP25-051 107.0 108.0 1.0 1.29 DUP25-051 132.0 136.9 4.9 0.84 DUP25-052 12.9 24.0 11.1 2.77 DUP25-052 inc. 12.9 19.4 6.5 4.36 DUP25-052 and inc. 12.9 13.6 0.7 13.40 DUP25-052 30.0 30.85 0.85 0.89 DUP25-052 34.3 36.5 2.2 2.92 DUP25-052 101.0 102.0 1.0 0.63 DUP25-052 103.0 104.0 1.0 5.03 DUP25-053 19.0 20.5 1.5 0.72 DUP25-053 27.0 32.4 5.4 0.41 DUP25-053 90.0 90.75 0.75 0.51 DUP25-054 15.0 16.0 1.0 0.52 DUP25-054 26.7 38.6 11.9 1.41 DUP25-054 inc. 27.3 32.55 5.25 2.52 DUP25-054 and inc. 29.4 30.5 1.1 7.27 DUP25-054 57.4 58.05 0.65 1.41 DUP25-054 127.55 128.65 1.1 1.44 Valentre DUP25-054 180.25 184.25 4.0 0.65 DUP25-054 295.8 296.75 0.95 2.20 DUP25-054 310.2 312.0 1.8 0.56 DUP25-054 337.0 338.6 1.6 0.96 DUP25-054 342.3 342.8 0.5 0.43 DUP25-054 349.0 350.25 1.25 0.60 DUP25-054 354.1 354.6 0.5 2.28 DUP25-054 357.5 362.5 5.0 0.95 DUP25-054 inc. 357.5 358.4 0.9 3.75 DUP25-054 374.9 376.0 1.1 2.27 DUP25-054 380.35 390.1 9.75 1.14 DUP25-054 inc. 383.2 387.9 4.7 1.65 DUP25-054 and inc. 384.2 384.7 0.5 6.19 DUP25-054 397.0 398.35 1.35 0.97 DUP25-054 409.7 419.0 9.3 3.96 DUP25-054 inc. 412.0 417.8 5.8 5.71 DUP25-054 and inc. 415.0 417.8 2.8 7.50 DUP25-054 424.15 427.25 3.1 0.67 DUP25-054 431.8 432.8 1.0 1.55 DUP25-054 439.2 439.7 0.5 0.84 *Reported intervals are drilled core lengths (true widths are estimated at 75-85% of the core length interval; assay values are uncut) Table 3: 2025 Drill Hole Locations, Miroir and Valentre Targets Note: Collar coordinates in UTM NAD 83 z17 About the Duparquet Gold Project The Duparquet Project is geologically situated in the southern part of the Abitibi Greenstone Belt and is geographically located approximately 50 km north of the city of Rouyn-Noranda. The Project benefits from easy access and proximity to an existing workforce and infrastructure, including road, rail and hydroelectric grid power. The Duparquet Project currently hosts an NI 43-101 compliant gold resource of 3.44 million ounces in the Measured & Indicated category, grading 1.55 g/t Au, and an additional 2.64 million ounces in the Inferred category, grading 1.62 g/t Au. First Mining completed a Preliminary Economic Assessment 1 (" PEA") on the Project in 2023. The Duparquet Project totals approximately 5,800 hectares focused on an area of 19 km of strike length along the prolific Destor-Porcupine Fault Zone, along with numerous mineralized splays and influential secondary lineaments. The Duparquet Project includes the past-producing Beattie, Donchester and Duquesne mines as well as the Central Duparquet, Dumico and Pitt Gold deposits. 1 Further details on the Duparquet PEA can be found in the technical report entitled "NI 43-101 Technical Report: Preliminary Economic Assessment, Duparquet Gold Project, Quebec, Canada" dated October 20, 2023, which was prepared for First Mining by G Mining Services Inc. in accordance with NI 43-101 and is available under First Mining's SEDAR+ profile at Analytical Laboratory and QA/QC Procedures All sampling completed by First Mining within its exploration programs is subject to a Company standard of internal quality control and quality assurance (QA/QC) programs which include the insertion of certified reference materials, blank materials and a level of duplicate analysis. Core samples from the 2025 drilling program at Duparquet were sent to AGAT Laboratories, with sample preparation in Val d'Or, Quebec and analysis in Thunder Bay, Ontario, where they were processed for gold analysis by 50 gram fire assay with an atomic absorption finish. Samples from selected holes were sent to AGAT Laboratories in Calgary, Alberta, for multi-element analysis (including silver) by inductively coupled plasma (ICP) method with a four acid digest. AGAT Laboratories systems conform to requirements of ISO/IEC Standard 17025 guidelines and meets assay requirements outlined for NI 43-101. Qualified Person James Maxwell, VP, Exploration and Project Operations for First Mining, is a "Qualified Person" for the purposes of NI 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical disclosure contained in this news release. About First Mining Gold Corp. First Mining is a gold developer advancing two of the largest gold projects in Canada, the Springpole Gold Project in northwestern Ontario, where we have commenced a Feasibility Study and permitting activities are on-going with a final Environmental Impact Statement / Environmental Assessment for the project submitted in November 2024, and the Duparquet Gold Project in Quebec, a PEA-stage development project located on the Destor-Porcupine Fault Zone in the prolific Abitibi region. First Mining also owns the Cameron Gold Project in Ontario and a portfolio of gold project interests including the Pickle Crow Gold Project (being advanced in partnership with Firefly Metals Ltd.) and the Hope Brook Gold Project (being advanced in partnership with Big Ridge Gold Corp.). First Mining was established in 2015 by Mr. Keith Neumeyer, founding President and CEO of First Majestic Silver Corp. ON BEHALF OF FIRST MINING GOLD CORP. Chief Executive Officer and Director Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation including the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "plans", "projects", "intends", "estimates", "envisages", "potential", "possible", "strategy", "goals", "opportunities", "objectives", or variations thereof or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this news release relate to future events or future performance and reflect current estimates, predictions, expectations or beliefs regarding future events. All forward-looking statements are based on First Mining's or its consultants' current beliefs as well as various assumptions made by them and information currently available to them. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the respective parties, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Such factors include, without limitation the Company's business, operations and financial condition potentially being materially adversely affected by the outbreak of epidemics, pandemics or other health crises, and by reactions by government and private actors to such outbreaks; risks to employee health and safety as a result of the outbreak of epidemics, pandemics or other health crises, that may result in a slowdown or temporary suspension of operations at some or all of the Company's mineral properties as well as its head office; fluctuations in the spot and forward price of gold, silver, base metals or certain other commodities; fluctuations in the currency markets (such as the Canadian dollar versus the U.S. dollar); changes in national and local government, legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments; risks and hazards associated with the business of mineral exploration, development and mining (including environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations, pressures, cave-ins and flooding); the presence of laws and regulations that may impose restrictions on mining; employee relations; relationships with and claims by local communities, indigenous populations and other stakeholders; availability and increasing costs associated with mining inputs and labour; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development; title to properties.; and the additional risks described in the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities under the Company's SEDAR+ profile at and in the Company's Annual Report on Form 40-F filed with the SEC on EDGAR. First Mining cautions that the foregoing list of factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive. When relying on our forward-looking statements to make decisions with respect to First Mining, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. First Mining does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by the Company or on our behalf, except as required by law. Cautionary Note to United States Investors The Company is a "foreign private issuer" as defined in Rule 3b-4 under the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is eligible to rely upon the Canada-U.S. Multi-Jurisdictional Disclosure System, and is therefore permitted to prepare the technical information contained herein in accordance with the requirements of the securities laws in effect in Canada, which differ from the requirements of the securities laws currently in effect in the United States. Accordingly, information concerning mineral deposits set forth herein may not be comparable with information made public by companies that report in accordance with U.S. standards. NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators that establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning the issuer's material mineral projects.
Cision Canada
14-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
First Mining Announces 2025 First Quarter Financial Results and Operating Highlights
VANCOUVER, BC, May 14, 2025 /CNW/ - First Mining Gold Corp. ("First Mining" or the "Company") (TSX: FF) (OTCQX: FFMGF) (FRANKFURT: FMG) reports its first quarter financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The financial statements and management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A") are available on First Mining's website at and have been posted under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at and EDGAR at "We are pleased to announce a successful start to the fiscal year where we were able to bring forward a US$5 million payment through the continued endorsement of First Majestic Silver," stated Dan Wilton, CEO of First Mining. "We continue to make significant progress on the permitting front at our Springpole Gold Project and continue to demonstrate exploration potential at Duparquet with the recently announced exploration program. With gold prices trending higher, we believe our key projects and asset portfolio are well-positioned to provide maximum leverage to a strong gold price environment." Q1 2025 Highlights: On January 20, 2025, the Company announced new drilling results from the 2024 Phase 3 diamond drilling program at the Duparquet Gold Project. The Company identified two new discovery gold zones during the expansion drilling at the Valentre target. Assay results for the newly discovered "Miroir Zone" located north of the Valentre target, returned 3.12 g/t Au over 19.35 m, including 5.47 g/t Au over 9.6 m. A second discovery, the "Aiguille Zone", occurred south of the Valentre target, returning 8.99 g/t Au over 3.1 m. On February 12, 2025, the Company announced drilling results from the 2024 East Extension Phase 1 diamond drilling program at its Springpole Gold Project Phase 1 diamond drilling program. The East Extension Phase 1 exploration drilling program comprised 5 holes for a total of 2,293 m and was successful in returning significant widths of continuous mineralization in an underexplored area of the Project located within the current PFS open-pit development footprint. On March 5, 2025, the Company announced the largest exploration drill program undertaken at the Duparquet Gold Project since acquiring full ownership in 2022. The Company aims to complete an approximate 18,000 m of exploration drilling this year, focusing on advancing priority targets that are aligned to resource growth potential and further unlocking a regional gold endowment supportive of future development optionality. On March 28, 2025, the Company announced that it received the final payment of US$5 million from First Majestic Silver Corp. in connection with the Silver Stream Purchase Agreement that First Majestic has with the Company's Springpole Gold Project. The parties entered into an amending agreement to the Silver Stream Purchase Agreement on March 13, 2025 to amend the terms of the final payment due from First Majestic under the Silver Purchase Agreement, such that the payment would be for US$5 million in cash. As of March 31, 2025, the Company had cash and marketable securities of $11.7 million and the equity interest in PC Gold Inc. (Pickle Crow Project) was $21.5 million. About First Mining Gold Corp. First Mining is a gold developer advancing two of the largest gold projects in Canada, the Springpole Gold Project in northwestern Ontario, where we have commenced a Feasibility Study and permitting activities are on-going with a final Environmental Impact Statement / Environmental Assessment for the project submitted in November 2024, and the Duparquet Gold Project in Quebec, a PEA-stage development project located on the Destor-Porcupine Fault Zone in the prolific Abitibi region. First Mining also owns the Cameron Gold Project in Ontario and a portfolio of gold project interests including the Pickle Crow Gold Project (being advanced in partnership with Firefly Metals Ltd.) and the Hope Brook Gold Project (being advanced in partnership with Big Ridge Gold Corp.). First Mining was established in 2015 by Mr. Keith Neumeyer, founding President and CEO of First Majestic Silver Corp. ON BEHALF OF FIRST MINING GOLD CORP. Daniel W. Wilton Chief Executive Officer and Director Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation including the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "plans", "projects", "intends", "estimates", "envisages", "potential", "possible", "strategy", "goals", "opportunities", "objectives", or variations thereof or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this news release relate to future events or future performance and reflect current estimates, predictions, expectations or beliefs regarding future events. All forward-looking statements are based on First Mining's or its consultants' current beliefs as well as various assumptions made by them and information currently available to them. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the respective parties, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Such factors include, without limitation the Company's business, operations and financial condition potentially being materially adversely affected by the outbreak of epidemics, pandemics or other health crises, and by reactions by government and private actors to such outbreaks; risks to employee health and safety as a result of the outbreak of epidemics, pandemics or other health crises, that may result in a slowdown or temporary suspension of operations at some or all of the Company's mineral properties as well as its head office; fluctuations in the spot and forward price of gold, silver, base metals or certain other commodities; fluctuations in the currency markets (such as the Canadian dollar versus the U.S. dollar); changes in national and local government, legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments; risks and hazards associated with the business of mineral exploration, development and mining (including environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations, pressures, cave-ins and flooding); the presence of laws and regulations that may impose restrictions on mining; employee relations; relationships with and claims by local communities, indigenous populations and other stakeholders; availability and increasing costs associated with mining inputs and labour; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development; title to properties.; and the additional risks described in the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities under the Company's SEDAR+ profile at and in the Company's Annual Report on Form 40-F filed with the SEC on EDGAR. First Mining cautions that the foregoing list of factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive. When relying on our forward-looking statements to make decisions with respect to First Mining, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. First Mining does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by the Company or on our behalf, except as required by law. Cautionary Note to United States Investors The Company is a "foreign private issuer" as defined in Rule 3b-4 under the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is eligible to rely upon the Canada-U.S. Multi-Jurisdictional Disclosure System, and is therefore permitted to prepare the technical information contained herein in accordance with the requirements of the securities laws in effect in Canada, which differ from the requirements of the securities laws currently in effect in the United States. Accordingly, information concerning mineral deposits set forth herein may not be comparable with information made public by companies that report in accordance with U.S. standards. Technical disclosure contained in this news release has not been prepared in accordance with the requirements of United States securities laws and uses terms that comply with reporting standards in Canada with certain estimates prepared in accordance with NI 43-101. NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators that establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning the issuer's material SOURCE First Mining Gold Corp.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
First Majestic Announces Financial Results for Q1 2025 with Record Cash Position and Announces Quarterly Dividend Payment
First Quarter Dividend: The Company declared a cash dividend of $0.0045 per common share for the first quarter of 2025 for shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 16, 2025, to be paid out on or about May 30, 2025 ( Note: Under the Company's dividend policy, the quarterly dividend per common share is targeted to equal approximately 1% of the Company's net quarterly revenues divided by the Company's then outstanding common shares. In the case of net revenues generated from the Cerro Los Gatos Silver Mine (the Company holds a 70% interest in the Los Gatos Joint Venture that owns and operates the mine), 70% of the net revenue from such mine, being the revenue that is attributable to the Company, is used for the purposes of the Company's quarterly dividend calculation.) Purchased Common Shares: The Company purchased and cancelled an aggregate of 262,500 common shares at an average price of CAD$8.20 per share through the facilities of the TSX pursuant to its normal course issuer bid during the three months ended March 31, 2025. In April, the Company further purchased and cancelled an additional 331,000 common shares under its normal course issuer bid at an average price of CAD$8.00 per share. Completed Final Springpole Stream Payment: At the end of the quarter, the Company paid $5 million in cash to First Mining Gold Corp. ("First Mining"), representing the final payment due by the Company to First Mining in connection with the silver stream that the Company has over First Mining's Springpole gold project located in Ontario, Canada. In consideration of accelerating the timing of this final payment and making the final payment in cash (as opposed to a combination of cash and shares, as originally required under the agreement governing the stream), First Mining agreed to extend the Company's original warrants that were granted to the Company on July 20, 2020 to March 31, 2028, and to amend the exercise price of the warrants to CAD$0.20. Improved All-In Sustaining Cost ("AISC") (-11% Y/Y): Consolidated AISC in the first quarter was $19.24 per AgEq ounce, representing an 11% improvement from $21.53 per AgEq ounce in the first quarter of 2024, and 7% below the mid-point of 2025 cost guidance. Reduced Cash Costs (-9% Y/Y): Consolidated cash costs of $13.68 per AgEq ounce for the quarter represented a 9% reduction from $15.00 per AgEq ounce in the first quarter of 2024, and 6% below the mid-point of the Company's 2025 cost guidance. Net Earnings (+$19.8 million Y/Y): Net earnings for the quarter were $6.2 million (EPS of $0.01) compared to a net loss of $13.6 million (EPS of ($0.05)) in the first quarter of 2024, representing a 146% increase year-over-year. Adjusted net earnings, normalized for non-cash or non-recurring items such as share-based payments, unrealized losses on marketable securities, acquisition costs and deferred income tax, were $20.9 million (EPS of $0.05) compared to an adjusted net loss of $18.4 million (EPS of ($0.06)) in the first quarter of 2024. Strong Free Cash Flow (+$42.6 million Y/Y): Free cash flow for the quarter totaled $43.5 million after paying $28.0 million in cash income taxes mainly related to the strong performance of Santa Elena in 2024 and unfavorable working capital adjustment of $26.5 million. This represented a significant increase compared to $0.9 million of free cash flow in the first quarter of 2024. Record Cash Flow from Operations (+$97.4 million Y/Y): Operating cash flow before changes in working capital and taxes in the quarter was a record $110.0 million, representing a significant increase compared to $12.6 million in the first quarter of 2024. Record Mine Operating Earnings (+$64.1 million Y/Y): The Company achieved record quarterly mine operating earnings of $63.8 million, representing a significant increase compared to a mine operating loss of $0.3 million in the first quarter of 2024. The increase was primarily due to a 64% increase in payable AgEq ounces sold, including 74 days of production from Cerro Los Gatos, as well as a 37% increase in the average realized silver price, which was $32.50 per ounce during the quarter. Held Inventory: The Company held 620,043 silver ounces in finished goods inventory as at March 31, 2025, inclusive of coins and bullion. The fair value of this inventory as at March 31, 2025 was $21.1 million, which was not included in revenue during the first quarter. Record Quarterly Revenue (+130% Y/Y): The Company generated record quarterly revenue of $243.9 million in the first quarter (57% from silver sales), representing a 130% increase compared to $106.0 million in the first quarter of 2024. Record Silver Production (+88% Y/Y): The Company produced 7.7 million silver equivalent ("AgEq") ounces in Q1 2025 representing 26% of the mid-point of the Company's 2025 production guidance, including a quarterly silver production record of 3.7 million silver ounces, an 88% increase when compared to 2.0 million silver ounces produced in Q1 2024. Gold production also increased by 1% to 36,469 ounces. Record Cash Position: The Company ended the quarter with the highest cash and restricted cash balance in its history of $462.6 million consisting of $351.3 million in cash and cash equivalents and $111.3 million in restricted cash. The Company's liquidity position has further improved to a record $544.4 million, consisting of $404.8 million of working capital and $139.6 million of undrawn revolving credit facility, and excluding $111.3 million held in restricted cash. "Our robust production for Q1 has yielded strong financial performance for the quarter," said Keith Neumeyer, President & CEO. "We have hit multiple record financial metrics including a record $110 million in cash flow from operations and the highest treasury balance in the Company's 21+ year history, our balance sheet has never been stronger, and we are on track to have a stellar year. Our focus remains to deliver on our commitments in producing safe and profitable ounces." Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 7, 2025) - First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE: AG) (TSX: AG) (FSE: FMV) (the " Company " or "First Majestic") is pleased to announce the Company's unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The full version of the financial statements and the accompanying management's discussion and analysis can be viewed on the Company's website at or on SEDAR+ at and on EDGAR at All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless stated otherwise. Story Continues OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Key Performance Metrics 2025-Q1 2024-Q4 Change Q1 vs Q4 2024-Q1 Change Q1 vs Q1 Operational(1) Ore Processed / Tonnes Milled 944,373 745,124 27% 588,651 60% Silver Ounces Produced 3,704,503 2,353,865 57% 1,975,176 88% Gold Ounces Produced 36,469 39,506 (8%) 35,936 1% Silver Equivalent Ounces Produced 7,711,709 5,713,289 35% 5,162,283 49% Cash Costs per Silver Equivalent Ounce(2) $ 13.68 $ 13.82 (1%) $ 15.00 (9%) All-in Sustaining Cost per Silver Equivalent Ounce(2) $ 19.24 $ 20.34 (5%) $ 21.53 (11%) Total Production Cost per Tonne(2) $ 97.71 $ 96.63 1% $ 128.23 (24%) Average Realized Silver Price per Silver Equivalent Ounce(2) $ 32.50 $ 29.84 9% $ 23.72 37% Financial (in $millions) Revenues $ 243.9 $ 172.3 42% $ 106.0 130% Mine Operating Earnings $ 63.8 $ 48.2 32% ($0.3 ) NM Net (Loss) Earnings $ 6.2 ($13.5 ) 146% ($13.6 ) 146% Operating Cash Flows before Non-Cash Working Capital and Taxes $ 110.0 $ 62.4 76% $ 12.6 NM Capital Expenditures $ 51.0 $ 36.1 41% $ 28.2 81% Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 351.3 $ 202.2 74% $ 102.1 NM Restricted Cash $ 111.3 $ 106.1 5% $ 127.2 (13%) Working Capital(2) $ 404.8 $ 224.5 80% $ 159.6 154% Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA")(2) $ 98.8 $ 62.0 59% $ 6.6 NM Adjusted EBITDA(2) $ 109.7 $ 64.8 69% $ 12.0 NM Free Cash Flow(2) $ 43.5 $ 68.4 (36%) $ 0.9 NM Shareholders (Loss) Earnings per Share ("EPS") - Basic $ 0.01 ($0.04 ) 125% ($0.05 ) 120% Adjusted EPS(1) $ 0.05 $ 0.03 67% ($0.06 ) 178% NM - Not meaningful (1) Operational metrics calculated in the table above are reported on an attributable basis to account for the 70% ownership of the Cerro Los Gatos mine. (2) The Company reports certain non-GAAP measures which include cash costs per AgEq ounce produced, cash costs per Au ounce produced, AISC per AgEq ounce produced, all-in sustaining cost per Au ounce produced, total production cost per tonne, average realized silver price per AgEq ounce sold, average realized Au price per ounce sold, working capital, adjusted EPS, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow. These measures are widely used in the mining industry as a benchmark for performance, but do not have a standardized meaning under the Company's financial reporting framework and the methods used by the Company to calculate such measures may differ from methods used by other companies with similar descriptions. See "Non- GAAP Measures" at the end of this news release for further details of these measures. FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS The Company generated record quarterly revenue of $243.9 million in the first quarter of 2025 with 57% derived from silver sales, a 130% increase compared to $106.0 million of revenue generated in the same period in the prior year. This was primarily attributable to a 64% increase in payable AgEq ounces sold, driven by the addition of the Cerro Los Gatos Silver Mine to the Company's portfolio of producing mines in Mexico on January 16, 2025, which contributed $90.5 million in revenue, along with improved production at San Dimas, which contributed $60.0 million in revenue. Further, the average realized silver price increased to $32.50 per ounce, representing a 37% increase compared to the first quarter of 2024. At the end of the quarter, the Company reported the highest cash and restricted cash balance in its history of $462.6 million consisting of $351.3 million in cash and cash equivalents and $111.3 million in restricted cash. This represents an increase of 50% compared to $308.3 million at the end of the fourth quarter of 2024 consisting of $202.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and $106.1 million in restricted cash. Additionally, working capital reached a record high of $404.8 million, representing an 80% increase compared to $224.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Mine operating earnings for the quarter increased significantly to a record $63.8 million compared to a loss of $0.3 million in the first quarter of 2024. The increase in mine operating earnings was primarily attributed to the addition of the Cerro Los Gatos Silver Mine, which has contributed $27.6 million in mine operating earnings since the Company acquired the mine on January 16, 2025. Additionally, the strong performance at San Dimas and Santa Elena increased mine operating earnings by an additional $14.7 million and $13.9 million, respectively, compared to the first quarter of 2024. Operating cash flow before changes in working capital and taxes in the quarter was a record $110.0 million, representing a significant increase compared to $12.6 million in the first quarter of 2024. This was primarily driven by a $64.1 million increase in mine operating earnings compared to the first quarter of 2024, resulting from the addition of the Cerro Los Gatos Silver Mine as well as strong performances at San Dimas and Santa Elena. EBITDA for the quarter was a record $98.8 million, representing a significant increase compared to $6.6 million in the first quarter of 2024. The increase in EBITDA was primarily attributable to an increase in mine operating earnings. Adjusted EBITDA normalized for non-cash or non-recurring items such as share-based payments, unrealized losses on marketable securities and acquisition costs for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was $109.7 million, representing a significant increase compared to $12.0 million in the first quarter of 2024. The Company reported net earnings for the quarter of $6.2 million (EPS of $0.01) compared to a net loss of $13.6 million (EPS of ($0.05)) in the first quarter of 2024. The increase in net earnings was primarily attributed to the higher mine operating earnings compared to the first quarter of 2024. This was partially offset by a non-cash depletion expense of $62.4 million (EPS of (0.16)), compared to $25.8 million (EPS of (0.09)) in the first quarter of 2024, a non-cash deferred income tax expense of $7.7 million (EPS of ($0.02)), compared to a non-cash deferred income tax recovery of $10.8 million (EPS $0.04) in the first quarter of 2024, as well as $5.6 million (EPS of (0.01)) in acquisition costs incurred as a result of the Company's acquisition of Gatos Silver, Inc. On January 16, 2025. Adjusted net earnings normalized for non-cash or non-recurring items such as share-based payments, unrealized losses on marketable securities, acquisition costs and deferred income tax for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was $20.9 million (adjusted EPS of $0.05), representing a 213% increase compared to adjusted net loss of $18.4 million (adjusted EPS of ($0.06)) in the first quarter of 2024. The Company's total capital expenditures in the first quarter were $51.0 million, representing an 81% increase compared to $28.2 million in the first quarter of 2024, as capital expenditures at Cerro Los Gatos were included for the first time. Total capital expenditures mainly consisted of $23.1 million for underground development (2024 - $13.3 million), $15.5 million in exploration (2024 - $9.9 million), and $8.2 million in property, plant and equipment ("PP&E") (2024 - $5.0 million). FIRST QUARTER OPERATIONAL RESULTS The table below represents the quarterly operating and cost performance results at each of the Company's four producing mines during the quarter. First Quarter Production Summary Cerro Los Gatos(1) Santa Elena San Dimas La Encantada Consolidated Ore Processed / Tonnes Milled 193,825 270,203 231,190 249,155 944,373 Silver Ounces Produced 1,444,719 339,784 1,359,378 560,622 3,704,503 Gold Ounces Produced 794 21,408 14,241 26 36,469 Silver Equivalent Ounces Produced(2) 2,252,258(3) 2,259,772 2,636,689 562,990 7,711,709 Cash Costs per Silver Equivalent Ounce $10.82 $12.92 $13.82 $26.03 $13.68 AISC per Silver Equivalent Ounce $13.07 $15.46 $17.57 $31.68 $19.24 Total Production Cost per Tonne $84.46 $94.28 $156.10 $57.56 $97.71 (1) Cerro Los Gatos production was from January 16, 2025 to March 31, 2025 (74 days). All production and non-GAAP results shown in the table above are reported on an attributable basis to account for the Company's 70% ownership of the Cerro Los Gatos mine through its joint venture ownership of the mine. (2) The metal prices that were used to calculate the silver equivalent ounces were, silver: $31.91/oz, gold: $2,862/oz, lead: $0.89/lb., zinc: $1.29/lb. (3) Attributable silver equivalent ounces for Cerro Los Gatos includes 12,492,869 lbs. zinc and 7,487,065 lbs. lead (70%). The Company produced 7.7 million attributable AgEq ounces in Q1 2025 representing a 49% increase when compared to 5.2 million AgEq ounces produced in Q1 2024. Furthermore, the Company reported record quarterly silver production of 3.7 million silver ounces representing an 88% increase when compared to 2.0 million silver ounces produced in Q1 2024. Total silver production in the quarter included 1.4 million ounces of attributable silver production from Cerro Los Gatos as well as a notable 17% (0.2 million ounce) increase at San Dimas primarily due to operational improvements. Consolidated cash cost per AgEq ounce for the quarter was $13.68, representing a 9% improvement compared to $15.00 per ounce in Q1 2024, and 6% below the mid-point of the Company's 2025 cost guidance. The decrease in cash costs was primarily due to an increase in attributable production of 2.5 million AgEq ounces during the quarter following the acquisition of Cerro Los Gatos on January 16, 2025 along with an 11% increase in AgEq production at San Dimas as a result of operational efficiencies and an increase in mine and plant throughput rates. Overall, cost efficiency initiatives, along with the weakening Mexico peso relative to the US dollar, which averaged 20% lower compared to the first quarter of 2024, contributed to further reductions in operating and administrative costs per AgEq ounce compared to the first quarter of 2024. Consolidated AISC per AgEq ounce in the first quarter was $19.24, representing an 11% improvement compared to $21.53 per AgEq ounce in Q1 2024, and 7% below the mid-point of 2025 cost guidance. The decreased AISC was primarily attributable to lower cash costs, along with a 51% decrease in sustaining development costs per AgEq ounce compared to the first quarter of 2024. This was partially offset by a 24% increase in sustaining PP&E investment compared to the first quarter of 2024. Q1 2025 DIVIDEND ANNOUNCEMENT The Company is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend in the amount of $0.0045 per common share for the first quarter of 2025. The dividend will be paid to holders of record of First Majestic's common shares as of the close of business on May 16, 2025, and will be paid out on or about May 30, 2025. Under the Company's dividend policy, the quarterly dividend per common share is targeted to equal approximately 1% of the Company's net quarterly revenues divided by the Company's then outstanding common shares. Note: In the case of net revenues generated from the Cerro Los Gatos Silver Mine (the Company holds a 70% interest in the Los Gatos Joint Venture that owns and operates the mine), 70% of the net revenue from such mine, being the revenue that is attributable to the Company, is used for the purposes of the Company's quarterly dividend calculation. The amount and distribution dates of future dividends remain at the discretion of the Board of Directors. This dividend qualifies as an "eligible dividend" for Canadian income tax purposes. Dividends paid to shareholders outside Canada (non-resident investors) may be subject to Canadian non-resident withholding taxes. ABOUT FIRST MAJESTIC First Majestic is a publicly traded mining company focused on silver and gold production in Mexico and the United States. The Company presently owns and operates four producing underground mines in Mexico: the Cerro Los Gatos Silver Mine (the Company holds a 70% interest in the Los Gatos Joint Venture that owns and operates the mine), the Santa Elena Silver/Gold Mine, the San Dimas Silver/Gold Mine, and the La Encantada Silver Mine, as well as a portfolio of development and exploration assets, including the Jerritt Canyon Gold project located in northeastern Nevada, U.S.A. First Majestic is proud to own and operate its own minting facility, First Mint, LLC, and to offer a portion of its silver production for sale to the public. Bars, ingots, coins and medallions are available for purchase online at at some of the lowest premiums available. For further information, contact info@ visit our website at or call our toll free number 1.866.529.2807. FIRST MAJESTIC SILVER CORP. "signed" Keith Neumeyer, President & CEO Non-GAAP Financial Measures This news release includes reference to certain financial measures which are not standardized measures under the Company's financial reporting framework. These measures include cash costs per silver equivalent ounce produced, all-in sustaining cost (or "AISC") per silver equivalent ounce produced, cash costs per gold ounce produced, AISC per gold ounce produced, total production cost per tonne, average realized silver price per ounce sold, average realized gold price per ounce sold, working capital, adjusted net earnings and EPS, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow. The Company believes that these measures, together with measures determined in accordance with IFRS, provide investors with an improved ability to evaluate the underlying performance of the Company. These measures are widely used in the mining industry as a benchmark for performance but do not have any standardized meaning prescribed under IFRS, and therefore they may not be comparable to similar measures disclosed by other companies. The data is intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. For a complete description of how the Company calculates such measures and a reconciliation of certain measures to GAAP terms please see "Non-GAAP Measures" in the Company's most recent management discussion and analysis filed on SEDAR+ at and EDGAR at Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements This news release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). These statements relate to future events or the Company's future performance, business prospects or opportunities that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management made in light of management's experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: the timing for the Company's dividend payment for the first quarter of 2025 and the shareholder record and payable dates in connection with such dividend payment; and anticipated future results. Assumptions may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. As such, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon forward-looking statements as there can be no assurance that the plans, assumptions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking statements. Statements concerning proven and probable mineral reserves and mineral resource estimates may also be deemed to constitute forward- looking statements to the extent that they involve estimates of the mineralization that will be encountered as and if the property is developed, and in the case of measured and indicated mineral resources or proven and probable mineral reserves, such statements reflect the conclusion based on certain assumptions that the mineral deposit can be economically exploited. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "seek", "anticipate", "plan", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "project", "predict", "forecast", "potential", "target", "intend", "could", "might", "should", "believe" and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward-looking statements". Actual results may vary from forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to materially differ from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: the duration and effects of the coronavirus and COVID-19, and any other pandemics on our operations and workforce, and the effects on global economies and society; general economic conditions including inflation risks; actual results of exploration activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; commodity prices; variations in ore reserves, grade or recovery rates; actual performance of plant, equipment or processes relative to specifications and expectations; accidents; labour relations; relations with local communities; changes in national or local governments; changes in applicable legislation or application thereof; delays in obtaining approvals or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities; exchange rate fluctuations; requirements for additional capital; government regulation; environmental risks; reclamation expenses; outcomes of pending litigation; limitations on insurance coverage as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled "Description of the Business - Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities under the Company's SEDAR+ profile at and in the Company's Annual Report on Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR at Although First Majestic has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included herein should not be unduly relied upon. These statements speak only as of the date hereof. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws. ________________________ 1 The Company reports certain non-GAAP measures which include EBITDA. These measures are widely used in the mining industry as a benchmark for performance, but do not have a standardized meaning under the Company's financial reporting framework and the methods used by the Company to calculate such measures may differ from methods used by other companies with similar descriptions. See "Non- GAAP Measures" at the end of this news release for further details of these measures. 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28-04-2025
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First Mining Adds Second Drill Rig at the Duparquet Gold Project and Provides Corporate Update
VANCOUVER, BC, April 28, 2025 /CNW/ - First Mining Gold Corp. ("First Mining" or the "Company") (TSX: FF) (OTCQX: FFMGF) (FRANKFURT: FMG) is pleased to provide an update on its ongoing 2025 exploration activities at the Duparquet Gold Project (" Duparquet Project" or the " Project") located in the prolific Abitibi gold region of Quebec, Canada. The company has now added a second drill rig during the month of April 2025 to further advance progress on its previously announced ~18,000-metre exploration drilling program. The 2025 drill campaign is designed and aligned to the Company's exploration strategy which aims to further delineate and expand known mineralization, enhance resource confidence, and drill test priority regional targets. To date the company has completed 10 holes for 3,100 meters targeting a number of prospective growth areas planned for advancement in 2025. The Duparquet project covers a 5,800-hectare consolidated land package, strategically located along a 19-kilometre strike length of the prolific Destor-Porcupine Fault Zone ("DPFZ") within the Abitibi Greenstone Belt—one of the world's most significant gold-producing regions. Assay results from the ongoing 2025 drill program are not yet available and the Company intends to disclose results on a forward-looking basis as they are received, subject to thorough review and QA/QC approval. Investor Relations Update The Company has engaged GRA Enterprises LLC (" GRA") to provide investor relations and marketing services pursuant to a consulting agreement dated April 25, 2025 for a period of six months. GRA received a total fee of US$50,000 in consideration for services to be provided through the term of the engagement. GRA is an arm's length party to the Company and may purchase securities in the Company from time to time for investment purposes. About the Duparquet Gold Project The Duparquet Project is geologically situated in the southern part of the Abitibi Greenstone Belt and is geographically located approximately 50 km north of the city of Rouyn-Noranda. The Project benefits from easy access and proximity to an existing workforce and infrastructure, including road, rail and hydroelectric grid power. The Duparquet Project currently hosts an NI 43-101 compliant gold resource of 3.44 million ounces in the Measured & Indicated category, grading 1.55 g/t Au, and an additional 2.64 million ounces in the Inferred category, grading 1.62 g/t Au. First Mining completed a Preliminary Economic Assessment 1 (" PEA") on the Project in 2023 (see news releases dated September 7, 2023 and October 23, 2023). The Duparquet Project totals approximately 5,800 hectares focused on an area of 19 km of strike length along the prolific Destor-Porcupine Fault Zone, along with numerous mineralized splays and influential secondary lineaments. The Duparquet Project includes the past-producing Beattie, Donchester and Duquesne mines as well as the Central Duparquet, Dumico and Pitt Gold deposits. 1 Further details on the Duparquet PEA can be found in the technical report entitled "NI 43-101 Technical Report: Preliminary Economic Assessment, Duparquet Gold Project, Quebec, Canada" dated October 20, 2023, which was prepared for First Mining by G Mining Services Inc. in accordance with NI 43-101 and is available under First Mining's SEDAR profile at Qualified Person James Maxwell, VP, Exploration and Project Operations for First Mining, is a "Qualified Person" for the purposes of NI 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical disclosure contained in this news release. About First Mining Gold Corp. First Mining is a gold developer advancing two of the largest gold projects in Canada, the Springpole Gold Project in northwestern Ontario, where we have commenced a Feasibility Study and permitting activities are on-going with a final Environmental Impact Statement / Environmental Assessment for the project submitted in November 2024, and the Duparquet Gold Project in Quebec, a PEA-stage development project located on the Destor-Porcupine Fault Zone in the prolific Abitibi region. First Mining also owns the Cameron Gold Project in Ontario and a portfolio of gold project interests including the Pickle Crow Gold Project (being advanced in partnership with Firefly Metals Ltd.) and the Hope Brook Gold Project (being advanced in partnership with Big Ridge Gold Corp.). First Mining was established in 2015 by Mr. Keith Neumeyer, founding President and CEO of First Majestic Silver Corp. ON BEHALF OF FIRST MINING GOLD CORP. Chief Executive Officer and Director Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation including the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "plans", "projects", "intends", "estimates", "envisages", "potential", "possible", "strategy", "goals", "opportunities", "objectives", or variations thereof or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this news release relate to future events or future performance and reflect current estimates, predictions, expectations or beliefs regarding future events. All forward-looking statements are based on First Mining's or its consultants' current beliefs as well as various assumptions made by them and information currently available to them. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the respective parties, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Such factors include, without limitation the Company's business, operations and financial condition potentially being materially adversely affected by the outbreak of epidemics, pandemics or other health crises, and by reactions by government and private actors to such outbreaks; risks to employee health and safety as a result of the outbreak of epidemics, pandemics or other health crises, that may result in a slowdown or temporary suspension of operations at some or all of the Company's mineral properties as well as its head office; fluctuations in the spot and forward price of gold, silver, base metals or certain other commodities; fluctuations in the currency markets (such as the Canadian dollar versus the U.S. dollar); changes in national and local government, legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments; risks and hazards associated with the business of mineral exploration, development and mining (including environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations, pressures, cave-ins and flooding); the presence of laws and regulations that may impose restrictions on mining; employee relations; relationships with and claims by local communities, indigenous populations and other stakeholders; availability and increasing costs associated with mining inputs and labour; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development; title to properties.; and the additional risks described in the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities under the Company's SEDAR+ profile at and in the Company's Annual Report on Form 40-F filed with the SEC on EDGAR. First Mining cautions that the foregoing list of factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive. When relying on our forward-looking statements to make decisions with respect to First Mining, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. First Mining does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by the Company or on our behalf, except as required by law. Cautionary Note to United States Investors The Company is a "foreign private issuer" as defined in Rule 3b-4 under the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is eligible to rely upon the Canada-U.S. Multi-Jurisdictional Disclosure System, and is therefore permitted to prepare the technical information contained herein in accordance with the requirements of the securities laws in effect in Canada, which differ from the requirements of the securities laws currently in effect in the United States. Accordingly, information concerning mineral deposits set forth herein may not be comparable with information made public by companies that report in accordance with U.S. standards. Technical disclosure contained in this news release has not been prepared in accordance with the requirements of United States securities laws and uses terms that comply with reporting standards in Canada with certain estimates prepared in accordance with NI 43-101. NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators that establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning the issuer's material mineral projects. SOURCE First Mining Gold Corp.
