Firefly Metals Ltd (FFM)
Drilling hits high-grade copper zones well outside resource
29 April 2024 9:50 AM. Original PDF: Open PDF | 22 PagesFireFly Metals Ltd announces exceptional drilling results at the Green Bay Copper-Gold Project, indicating significant resource growth potential.
Summary
- Drilling at the Green Bay Project has identified high-grade copper zones outside the existing resource.
- Results include significant intersections of copper-gold massive sulphide and copper-rich footwall zones.
- The current resource stands at 39.2Mt at 2.1% for 811,000t CuEq.
- A third drill rig will commence in May to accelerate resource growth.
- FireFly is fully-funded for its growth strategy following a successful A$37.3M equity raising.
- The company expects significant resource increase by September Quarter 2024.
Highlights
- 9.1m @ 5.4% CuEq from the VMS zone.
- 12.0m @ 4.8% CuEq within a broader zone of 37.4m @ 2.7% CuEq from the FWZ.
- Total current resource of 39.2Mt at 2.1% for 811,000t CuEq.
Positives
- Exceptional drilling results demonstrating significant step-outs from existing resource.
- Identification of two distinct styles of copper mineralisation offering diversified potential.
- Strong funding position to support aggressive exploration and development strategy.
Negatives
- The foreign estimate is not reported in accordance with JORC 2012, presenting a level of uncertainty.
- Requires shareholder approval for an additional A$14.7M funding.
Key Dates
- 31 August 2023 - Announcement of the foreign estimate for the Green Bay Project.
- March 2024 - Successful A$37.3M equity raising.
- 29 April 2024 - Appointment of Ms Chen Sun as CFO.
- 20 May 2024 - Scheduled meeting for shareholder approval of additional funding.
- September Quarter 2024 - Expected significant resource increase.
Alerts
- Contains better than expected results: yes
- Contains worse than expected results: no
- Contains expected results: no
- Sentiment: positive