Core Insights - The article highlights exceptional drill results from FireFly Metals Ltd's Green Bay Copper-Gold Project, extending known mineralization by over 650 meters beyond the previous Mineral Resource Estimate [4][6][10]. Drilling Results - The furthest drill hole, MUG25-202, intersected 49.0 meters at 6.1% copper equivalent (CuEq), including a significant internal zone of 14.3 meters at 13.7% CuEq [3][5][22]. - Other notable intersections include 7.0 meters at 3.9% CuEq and 14.1 meters at 3.7% CuEq, confirming the presence of high-grade copper and gold mineralization [9][28]. Mineral Resource Estimate - The current Mineral Resource Estimate for Green Bay totals 24.4 million tonnes (Mt) at 1.9% for 460,000 tonnes (Kt) CuEq of Measured & Indicated Resources and 34.5 Mt at 2.0% for 690 Kt CuEq of Inferred Resources [6][61]. - The upcoming update is expected to reflect an increase in the Measured and Indicated category due to successful drilling results [29]. Financial Position - FireFly Metals has a strong balance sheet with approximately A$145 million in cash and liquid investments, following a successful equity raise [15][36]. - These funds will be utilized to accelerate exploration activities and complete feasibility studies for the Green Bay Project [15][36]. Exploration Activities - Eight diamond rigs are currently operational, focusing on upgrading the Mineral Resource and exploring new regional discoveries [3][11]. - Regional exploration is ongoing, with two drill rigs testing high-priority targets across the company's claims [34][35]. Future Plans - The company plans to continue drilling to further extend mineralization and upgrade Inferred Resources to Measured and Indicated categories [27][30]. - Economic evaluations for the rescaled resumption of production at Green Bay are underway, with preliminary studies expected to be completed in Q1 2026 [30][33].
High-grade copper and gold intersections extend known mineralisation at FireFly’s Green Bay by 650m
Globenewswire·2025-10-15 22:11