First Mining Expands Duparquet Gold Discovery with High-Grade Intercepts — First Mining Gold Corp.

Event summary

First Mining Gold Corp. reported high-grade gold intercepts at its Duparquet Gold Project in Quebec, including 5.26 g/t Au over 19.55 m in drill hole DUP26-093.
The Miroir target's strike length has been extended to approximately 220 m, with mineralization also expanding at depth.
First Mining has completed 48,000 m of drilling since the last resource estimate in 2022, with an updated model underway.
The 2026 drilling program targets 15,000 m of exploration and resource advancement, with results continuing into Q4 2026.

The big picture

First Mining's continued success at the Duparquet Gold Project highlights the potential for significant resource growth in the Abitibi region. The expansion of the Miroir target aligns with broader industry trends of exploring and developing high-grade gold deposits in established mining districts. The project's proximity to existing infrastructure and workforce further supports its development potential.

What we're watching

Resource Growth: The pace at which First Mining can expand the Miroir target's mineralization will determine its contribution to future resource estimates.
Drilling Success: Whether the pending assay results from the 2026 drilling program will continue to demonstrate high-grade intercepts and support further expansion.
Development Planning: How the updated resource model will impact the Duparquet Project's development planning and potential feasibility studies.