Environmental Approval and Strong Metallurgical Results Put FireFly Metals Ltd's Green Bay On Clear Pathway to Production

Core Insights - FireFly Metals Ltd has secured environmental approvals and is progressing towards an upscaled production restart at its Green Bay project, which is recognized as one of the most advanced copper-gold projects in Canada [1][6][7] Metallurgical Results - The metallurgical tests conducted on 1.5 tons of bulk samples from the Ming Mine yielded exceptional recoveries of over 98% for copper and over 85% for gold, indicating the mineralization is amenable to low-cost processing [3][10][11] - The current Mineral Resource Estimate contains 550,000 ounces of gold, which is significant for future cash flow [3][11] - The results will inform the design and economic models for upcoming studies, including a Scoping Study expected in Q1 2026 [3][7][16] Project Development - Environmental approvals for the processing plant have been secured, and construction permitting is underway, with initial site preparation scheduled for late 2025 [6][15][16] - The company is planning a staged resumption of mining operations with a processing facility capable of handling up to 1.8 million tons per annum [15][16] - Eight drilling rigs are currently operational to expand and upgrade the Mineral Resource [4][6] Economic Studies - Economic studies are ongoing, including mine design, scheduling, and power analysis, with a Scoping Study set for completion in March 2026 [3][7][16] - The company has engaged key consultants for economic evaluations and is on track to complete the necessary studies [16][17] Financial Position - FireFly Metals Ltd is well-funded, with cash, receivables, and liquid investments totaling A$145 million as of June 30, 2025, following a successful capital raising [12][30]