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FireFly Metals Ltd. Capital/Financing Update 2024

Oct 2, 2024

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ASX FFM

3 October 2024

ASX Announcement

- Green Bay Copper Gold Project, Canada

More high-grade copper assays ahead of impending resource update

Drilling extends known mineralisation 650m past existing Resource and remains open; Resource update on track to be delivered this month

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KEY POINTS

  • Drilling confirms that copper mineralisation continues beyond the previous furthest hole of 102m @ 1.7% Cu, setting the scene for ongoing continued resource growth

  • Latest assays from extensions of the upper high-grade massive sulphide copper and gold VMS zones include (~true thickness):

  • 17.8m @ 4.2% CuEq (1.8% Cu & 2.2g/t Au) MUG24-063

  • 22.2m @ 5.1% CuEq (2.1% Cu & 3.1g/t Au), with two zones of 3.7m @ 10.4% CuEq and 8.1m @ 6.8% CuEq MUG24-058

  • Multiple mineralised zones intersected in the large-scale copper Footwall Zone, with significant drill assays including (~true thickness):

  • 56.8m @ 2.7% CuEq including 10.7m @ 5.9% CuEq MUG24-058

  • 61.8m @ 1.8% CuEq MUG24-049 (200m beyond historic drillhole containing 102m @ 1.7% Cu)

  • 31.7m @ 3.5% CuEq MUG24-063 (remains open – only partial assays)

  • o 44.2m @ 1.7% CuEq MUG24-048

  • Four rigs continue drilling underground; Resource update on track for October 2024 as well another resource update in first half CY2025

  • Near mine drilling utilising Down Hole Electro-Magnetics (DHEM) to target new high grade VMS zones underway as well as regional district-scale discovery drilling commencing

  • FireFly remains well-funded for its accelerated growth strategy following the recent highly successful A$65M institutional placement; Firefly also intends to undertake a non-underwritten Share Purchase Plan (SPP) to raise an additional ~A$5M

FireFly Metals Ltd

+61 8 9220 9030 ACN 110 336 733 [email protected] Principal & Registered Office: www.fireflymetals.com.au Level 2/8 Richardson Street West Perth WA 6005

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FireFly Managing Director Steve Parsons said: “These exceptional new results from extensional drilling set the scene for our resource update, which is on track for delivery this month.

”Our recent drilling has confirmed that mineralisation at the Ming underground mine extends a further 650m from the existing Resource and remains open, validating our strategy of delivering rapid, low-cost resource growth via the drill bit.

“With the funds from the recent institutional placement, we are well-placed to fast-track our growth strategy of resource growth and new discovery drilling.

“This concerted drilling effort is intended to allow us to unlock the full size potential of the Green Bay copper-gold project”.

FireFly Metals Ltd (ASX: FFM) is pleased to announce more strong drilling results which further extend the known mineralisation at the Green Bay copper-gold project ahead of the impending resource update.

There are two distinct styles of mineralisation at the Ming underground mine at Green Bay. One comprises the upper copper-gold rich Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (‘VMS’) lenses. This sits above a broad copper stringer zone known as the Footwall Zone (‘FWZ’).

FireFly’s strategy of delivering rapid resource growth via the drill bit is well underway, with four drill rigs operating from the underground exploration drive positioned to test the mineralised system outside the Resource, which currently stands at 39.2Mt @ 2.1% for 811,000t CuEq.[1]

Outstanding drill results have been returned from resource extension drilling targeting both the upper high-grade copper-gold VMS zone and the underlying broad-scale copper FWZ. Key results from the upper VMS zone include 17.8m @ 4.2% CuEq and 22.2m @ 5.1% CuEq.

Thick, consistent mineralisation continues to be discovered in the FWZ, with highlights including 56.8m @ 2.7% CuEq, 31.7m @ 3.5% CuEq and 61.8m @ 1.8% CuEq.

These new results are considered to be highly significant because both the high-grade VMS mineralisation and the broad copper stringer zone have been extended more than 200m beyond the limits of historic exploration drilling, which returned a previous intersection of 102m @ 1.7% Cu.

The mineralisation remains open, and drilling continues to demonstrate the world-class growth potential of the Green Bay copper-gold project.

These new results also confirm the presence of high-grade copper and gold mineralisation in down-hole electromagnetic anomalies identified during the recent geophysical surveys completed by the Company (see ASX release dated 16 September 2024).

1 The Company first announced the foreign estimate for the Green Bay Project on 31 August 2023. The foreign estimate is prepared in accordance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101 and has not been reported in accordance with JORC 2012. A competent person has not done sufficient work to classify the foreign estimates in accordance with the JORC Code and it is uncertain that following evaluation and or further exploration that a foreign estimate will be able to be reported in accordance with the JORC Code. Further information on the foreign estimate is set out in Appendix A.

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The exceptional new extensional results set the scene for significant resource growth at Green Bay, with a Resource update scheduled for later this month followed by another Resource update in second quarter of 2025 on the back of the current 130,000 metre drill program.

The Company intends to accelerate its drilling growth strategy following the recent successful institutional placement of A$65M.

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Figure 1: Long Section through the Green Bay Ming underground mine showing the location of FireFly’s latest drill results from step-out drilling of the high-grade VMS zone and the broad Footwall Zone. Key results from this release are highlighted. Drillhole assays >0.5% copper are shown in red.

About the Drill Results

Drilling at the Ming underground copper-gold mine recommenced following the acquisition of the Green Bay copper-gold project by FireFly in October 2023. In total, the Company has completed 79 drill holes for 37,110m of diamond core to date from underground development.

Assays have been received for the first 68 holes drilled by FireFly. Logging and analysis of the remaining 11 drill holes is ongoing, with details to be reported regularly as results are received.

There are two distinct styles of mineralisation present at the Green Bay Ming Mine, consisting of a series of upper copper-gold rich Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (‘VMS’) lenses underlain by a broad copper stringer zone, known as the Footwall Zone (‘FWZ’).

The Footwall Zone is extensive, with the stringer mineralisation observed over thicknesses of ~150m and widths exceeding 200m. The known strike of the mineralisation defined to date is 1.85km and it remains open down-plunge.

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The new results reported in this release are from holes completed by FireFly from the initial Phase One 750m exploration drive that will ultimately extend to 1,500m of drill drive development.

Development Drive Drilling (from the 805L)

Development of a 1,500m exploration drive continues, with Phase One (750m) completed. Four drill rigs are currently operating underground, with three rigs deployed in the northernmost cross-cuts drilling extensional holes that will be incorporated in the Resource update scheduled for October 2024.

This release contains results from a further 15 drill holes completed from the first two drill platforms completed in the drill drive and from the existing mine development. All holes demonstrate the presence of both VMS and FWZ-style mineralisation, confirming continuity for >700m beyond the current underground workings.

All significant assay results are presented in Appendix B of this release. Significant intersections[2] from Resource drilling completed from the exploration drive include, but are not limited to:

Hole MUG24-042 includes multiple mineralised zones:

  • 2.7m @ 2.32% Cu, 4.9g/t Au, 50.5g/t Ag, 1.09% Zn (6.9% CuEq) from 464.3m (VMS-style)

  • 5.0m @ 1.02% Cu, 2.9g/t Au, 11.2g/t Ag, 0.29% Zn (3.4% CuEq) from 473m (VMS-style)

  • 5.0m @ 0.6% Cu, 3.9g/t Au, 35.6g/t Ag, 1.63% Zn (4.5% CuEq) from 485.3m (VMS-style)

Hole MUG24-049 includes multiple mineralised zones: ~200m down plunge step-out from historic exploration hole R17-025 (102m @ 1.7% Cu)

  • 61.8m @ 1.71% Cu, 0.1g/t Au, 2.0g/t Ag (1.8% CuEq) from 567.3m (FW Stringer-style)

  • 6.3m @ 2.43% Cu, 0.1g/t Au, 2.5g/t Ag (2.6% CuEq) from 596.5m (FW Stringer-style)

  • 13.6m @ 1.34% Cu, 0.2g/t Au, 2.5g/t Ag (1.5% CuEq) from 606.4m (FW Stringer-style)

Hole MUG24-050 includes multiple mineralised zones:

  • 1.8m @ 2.28% Cu, 2.6g/t Au, 15.3g/t Ag, 1.05% Zn (4.7% CuEq) from 87.1m (VMS-style)

  • 3.1m @ 1.72% Cu, 3.3g/t Au, 11.9g/t Ag, 1.01% Zn (4.7% CuEq) from 125.5m (VMS-style)

  • 26m @ 1.52% Cu, 0.1g/t Au, 1.9g/t Ag (1.6% CuEq) from 328m Including 8m @ 2.35% Cu, 0.1g/t Au, 2.8g/t Ag (2.4% CuEq) from 339m (FW Stringer-style)

Hole MUG24-053 includes multiple mineralised zones:

  • 6.0m @ 1.18% Cu, 1g/t Au, 7.9g/t Ag, 0.8% Zn (2.3% CuEq) from 357.6m (VMS-style)

  • 15.6m @ 1.32% Cu, 1.4g/t Au, 10.3g/t Ag, 0.77% Zn (2.8% CuEq) from 372.5m (VMS-style)

  • 10.2m @ 1.77% Cu, 0.2g/t Au, 2.7g/t Ag (2.0% CuEq) from 458m (FW Stringer-style)

Hole MUG24-058 includes multiple mineralised zones:

  • 22.2m @ 2.05% Cu, 3.1g/t Au, 19.6g/t Ag, 1.49% Zn (5.1% CuEq) from 288.9m (VMS-style) o Including: 3.7m @ 5.12% Cu, 5.5g/t Au, 34g/t Ag, 2.02% Zn (10.3% CuEq) from 292.9m; and o 8.1m @ 2.47% Cu, 4.5g/t Au, 27.9g/t Ag, 1.88% Zn (6.8% CuEq) from 303m

  • 56.8m @ 2.5% Cu, 0.1g/t Au, 2.4g/t Ag (2.7% CuEq) from 395.1m (FW Stringer-style)

2 Holes are drilled perpendicular to the mineralisation and approximate true thickness

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o Including: 10.7m @ 5.4% Cu, 0.4g/t Au, 4.9g/t Ag (5.9% CuEq) from 395.1m; and o 35.9m @ 2.27% Cu, 0.1g/t Au, 2.2g/t Ag (2.4% CuEq) from 416m

  • 33.4m @ 1.22% Cu, 0.1g/t Au, 1.4g/t Ag (1.3% CuEq) from 482m (FW Stringer-style)

Hole MUG24-060 includes multiple mineralised zones:

  • 3.4m @ 1.68% Cu, 2.4g/t Au, 14.8g/t Ag, 0.68% Zn (3.9% CuEq) from 191.7m (VMS-style)

  • 12m @ 1.51% Cu, 0.2g/t Au, 1.7g/t Ag (1.7% CuEq) from 298m (FW Stringer-style)

  • 19.9m @ 1.61% Cu, 0.1g/t Au, 1.7g/t Ag (1.7% CuEq) from 331.5m (FW Stringer-style)

  • 11.8m @ 1.77% Cu, 0g/t Au, 1.8g/t Ag (1.8% CuEq) from 369.7m (FW Stringer-style)

  • 10.1m @ 1.82% Cu, 0.4g/t Au, 4.3g/t Ag (2.2% CuEq) from 425m (FW Stringer-style)

Hole MUG24-062 includes multiple mineralised zones:

  • 8.9m @ 1.79% Cu, 0.1g/t Au, 2.1g/t Ag (1.9% CuEq) from 426.8m (FW Stringer-style)

  • 2.9m @ 1.48% Cu, 0.1g/t Au, 1.8g/t Ag (1.6% CuEq) from 462.1m (FW Stringer-style)

  • 10.2m @ 2.13% Cu, 0.1g/t Au, 2.6g/t Ag (2.2% CuEq) from 472.1m (FW Stringer-style)

Hole MUG24-063 (Partial Assays) includes multiple mineralised zones:

  • 17.8m @ 1.84% Cu, 2.2g/t Au, 18.8g/t Ag, 1.3% Zn (4.2% CuEq) from 252.2m (VMS-style)

  • 31.7m @ 3.39% Cu, 0.1g/t Au, 3.4g/t Ag (3.5% CuEq) from 360m (FW Stringer-style)

  • 11.1m @ 2.17% Cu, 0.1g/t Au, 2.1g/t Ag (2.3% CuEq) from 413.7m (FW Stringer-style)

  • 15.8m @ 1.41% Cu, 0.1g/t Au, 1.9g/t Ag (1.5% CuEq) from 450m (FW Stringer-style)

Furthermore, a number of holes were completed from existing mine infrastructure aimed at testing the margins of the known mineralisation within the broad FWZ.

Significant intersections[3] include, but are not limited to:

Hole MUG24-047 includes multiple mineralised zones:

  • 21.2m @ 1.75% Cu, 0.1g/t Au, 2.3g/t Ag (1.9% CuEq) from 114.9m (FW Stringer-style)

  • 11.2m @ 2.78% Cu, 0.1g/t Au, 2.6g/t Ag (2.9% CuEq) from 178m (FW Stringer-style)

  • 8.0m @ 1.74% Cu, 0.3g/t Au, 1.6g/t Ag (2.0% CuEq) from 228m (FW Stringer-style)

Hole MUG24-048

  • 44.2m @ 1.62% Cu, 0.1g/t Au, 1.8g/t Ag (1.7% CuEq) from 248.3m (FW Stringer-style)

Hole MUG24-051

  • 9.1m @ 2.55% Cu, 0.3g/t Au, 3.7g/t Ag (2.8% CuEq) from 149.9m (FW Stringer-style)

Hole MUG24-055 includes multiple mineralised zones:

  • 3.1m @ 1.61% Cu, 0.7g/t Au, 3.1g/t Ag (2.2% CuEq) from 130.4m (FW Stringer-style)

  • 10.7m @ 3.41% Cu, 0.4g/t Au, 4.3g/t Ag (3.8% CuEq) from 152.7m (FW Stringer-style)

Hole MUG24-057 includes multiple mineralised zones:

  • 5.6m @ 1.5% Cu, 0.2g/t Au, 2.3g/t Ag (1.6% CuEq) from 519m (FW Stringer-style)

  • 2m @ 1.52% Cu, 0.2g/t Au, 2g/t Ag (1.7% CuEq) from 529.6m (FW Stringer-style)

3 Holes are drilled perpendicular to the mineralisation and approximate true thickness

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Growth Outlook

The development of the Phase One 750m drill drive has been completed.

Phase Two has now commenced, which consists of a further 1,200m of planned development to enable further step-out resource growth. The owner-operator mining crew have completed 1,488m of lateral development (including ventilation and secondary egress) since the recommencement of underground mining.

Four rigs continue to operate underground with a focus on extensional resource growth drilling.

All assay data to be incorporated in the impending Mineral Resource update has now been received. The revised Mineral Resource Estimate remains on track for delivery during October 2024. Regional exploration drilling will now commence, with airborne geophysical surveys well underway and drill testing over the coming months.

FireFly remains well-funded for its accelerated growth strategy following the recent highly successful A$65M institutional placement; Firefly has also announced its intention to undertake a non-underwritten Share Purchase Plan (‘SPP’) to raise an additional ~A$5M.

Steve Parsons

Media

Managing Director Paul Armstrong FireFly Metals Ltd Read Corporate Phone: +61 8 9220 9030 +61 8 9388 1474

ABOUT FIREFLY METALS

FireFly Metals Ltd (formerly AuTECO Minerals Ltd) (ASX:FFM) is an emerging copper-gold company focused on advancing the high-grade Green Bay Copper-Gold project in Newfoundland, Canada. The Green Bay Copper-Gold Project currently hosts a mineral resource prepared in accordance with Canadian NI 43-101 of 39.2Mt at 2.1% for 811,000t CuEq . The Company has a clear strategy to rapidly grow the copper-gold resource to demonstrate a globally significant copper-gold asset. FireFly has commenced a 130,000m diamond drilling program.

FireFly holds a 70% interest in the high-grade Pickle Crow Gold Project in Ontario. The current Inferred Resource stands at 11.9Mt at 7.2g/t for 2.8Moz gold , with exceptional discovery potential on the 500km[2] tenement holding.

The Company also holds a 90% interest in the Limestone Well Vanadium-Titanium Project in Western Australia.

For further information regarding FireFly Metals Ltd please visit the ASX platform (ASX:FFM) or the Company’s website www.fireflymetals.com.au

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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS

– Foreign Resource Estimate Green Bay Project

The Company first announced the foreign estimate of mineralisation for the Green Bay Project on 31 August 2023. The Company confirms that the supporting information included in the announcement of 31 August 2023 continues to apply and has not materially changed.

Metal equivalents

Metal equivalents for the foreign estimate of mineralisation have been calculated at a copper price of US$8,295/t, gold price of US$1,912/oz and silver price of US$22.59/oz. Individual grades for the metals are set out at Appendix A of this announcement. Copper equivalent was calculated based on the formula CuEq(%) = Cu(%) + (0.74112 x Au(g/t)) + (0.00876 x Ag(g/t).

Metal equivalents for the drilling at the Green Bay Project have been calculated at a copper price of US$8,300/t, gold price of US$2,000/oz, silver price of US$25/oz and zinc price of $2,500/t. Individual grades for the metals are set out at Appendix B of this announcement. Copper equivalent was calculated based on the formula CuEq (%) = Cu(%) + (Au (g/t) x 0.77472) + (Ag (g/t) x 0.00968) + (Zn (%) x 0.3012).

No metallurgical recovery factors have been applied to the in-situ resource nor drill hole results. It is the Company’s view that all elements in the copper equivalent calculation have a reasonable potential to be recovered and sold.

Exploration results

Previously reported exploration results at the Green Bay Project referred to in this announcement were first reported in accordance with ASX Listing Rule 5.7 in FireFly’s ASX releases dated 31 August 2023, 11 December 2023, 16 January 2024, 4 March 2024, 21 March 2024, 29 April 2024, 19 June 2024, 3 September 2024 and 16 September 2024.

– Mineral Resources Estimate Pickle Crow Project

The Mineral Resource Estimate for the Pickle Crow Project referred to in this announcement was first reported in the Company’s ASX release dated 4 May 2023, titled “High-Grade Inferred Gold Resource Grows to 2.8Moz at 7.2g/t”.

Compliance Statements

FireFly confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original announcements and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the original announcements continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Persons’ findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcement.

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COMPETENT PERSONS STATEMENT

The information in this release that relates to new Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Mr Darren Cooke, a Competent Person who is a member of the Australasian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Cooke is a full-time employee of FireFly Metals Ltd and holds securities in FireFly Metals Ltd. Mr Cooke has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr Cooke consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION

This announcement may contain certain forward-looking statements and projections, including statements regarding FireFly’s plans, forecasts and projections with respect to its mineral properties and programs. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this release reflect management’s current beliefs based upon information currently available to management and based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, such forward looking statements/projections are estimates for discussion purposes only and should not be relied upon. They are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors many of which are beyond the control of the Company. The forward-looking statements/projections are inherently uncertain and may therefore differ materially from results ultimately achieved. For example, there can be no assurance that FireFly will be able to confirm the presence of Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves, that FireFly’s plans for development of its mineral properties will proceed, that any mineralisation will prove to be economic, or that a mine will be successfully developed on any of FireFly’s mineral properties. The performance of FireFly may be influenced by a number of factors which are outside the control of the Company, its directors, staff or contractors. The Company does not make any representations and provides no warranties concerning the accuracy of the projections, and disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward looking statements/projects based on new information, future events or otherwise except to the extent required by applicable laws.

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APPENDIX A – Green Bay Copper-Gold Project Mineral Resources

Ming Deposit as at 31 March 2022

MEASURED MEASURED MEASURED INDICATED INDICATED INDICATED INFERRED INFERRED INFERRED TOTAL RESOURCE TOTAL RESOURCE TOTAL RESOURCE
Tonnes Grade Metal Tonnes Grade Metal Tonnes Grade Metal Tonnes Grade Metal
Copper 8.4Mt 1.71% 144kt 15.3Mt 1.85% 284kt 6.4Mt 1.86% 120kt 30.2Mt 1.81% 547kt
Gold 0.5g/t 124koz 0.3g/t 148koz 0.4g/t 79koz 0.4g/t 351koz
Silver 3.6g/t 962koz 2.4g/t 1,164koz 2.6g/t 537koz 2.7g/t 2,664koz

Little Deer Complex (Little Deer & Whalesback Mine) as at 31 December 2021

MEASURED MEASURED MEASURED INDICATED INDICATED INDICATED INFERRED INFERRED INFERRED TOTAL RESOURCE TOTAL RESOURCE TOTAL RESOURCE
Tonnes Grade Metal Tonnes Grade Metal Tonnes Grade Metal Tonnes Grade Metal
Copper - - - 2.9Mt 2.13% 62kt 6.2Mt 1.78% 110kt 9.1Mt 1.90% 172kt
Gold - - - 0.1g/t 9koz 0.1g/t 10koz 0.1 19koz
Silver - - - 3.4g/t 318koz 2.2g/t 430koz 2.6 748koz

TOTAL MINERAL RESOURCES

MEASURED MEASURED MEASURED INDICATED INDICATED INDICATED INFERRED INFERRED INFERRED TOTAL RESOURCE TOTAL RESOURCE TOTAL RESOURCE
Tonnes Grade Metal Tonnes Grade Metal Tonnes Grade Metal Tonnes Grade Metal
Copper 8.4Mt 1.71% 144kt 18.2Mt 1.89% 345kt 12.6Mt 1.82% 230kt 39.2Mt 1.83% 718kt
Gold 0.5g/t 124koz 0.3g/t 157koz 0.2g/t 88koz 0.3 370koz
Silver 3.6g/t 962koz 2.5g/t 1,482koz 2.4g/t 968koz 2.7 3,413koz
  1. FireFly Metals Ltd cautions that mineral resources for the Green Bay Copper-Gold project, incorporating the Ming Deposit and Little Deer Complex, are not reported in accordance with the JORC Code (2012 Edition); resources have been prepared in accordance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101. A competent person has not done sufficient work to classify the foreign estimates in accordance with the JORC Code (2012 Edition) and it is uncertain that following evaluation and or further exploration that a foreign estimate will be able to be reported in according with the JORC Code. Please refer to ASX announcement dated 31 August 2023 for additional technical information relating to the foreign estimate.

  2. Mineral resources have been reported at a 1.0% copper cut-off grade.

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APPENDIX B – Significant Intersection Table

Collar co-ordinates and orientation are listed in the local Ming Mine grid, which is rotated +35 degrees from NAD83 True North. Significant intersections reported are those above a 1% copper cut-off or 0.5g/t gold, and contain a maximum of 6 metres of internal waste. Please refer to the compliance statement for further details on parameters used in the copper equivalent calculation. All results are approximate true thickness.

Hole Number
Easting
Northing
RL
Azi
Dip
Drilled
Length (m)
From
(m)
To
(m)
Width
(m)

Assay
CuEq
%
Cu %
Au g/t
Ag g/t
Zn %
MUG24_042
1197.9
1966.9
-844.7
12
-65
612
464.3
467.0
2.7
2.32
4.9
50.5
1.09
6.90
473.0
478.0
5.0
1.02
2.9
11.2
0.29
3.45
485.3
490.3
5.0
0.60
3.9
35.6
1.63
4.48
564.6
566.6
2.0
1.36
0.3
1.3
0.07
1.65
MUG24_047
1066
1388
-765
183
-28
432
36.5
40.5
4.0
1.01
0.1
1.0
0.02
1.09
50.0
52.0
2.0
1.47
0.1
1.5
0.01
1.55
59.0
67.0
8.0
1.01
0.1
1.0
0.01
1.07
74.0
77.0
3.0
1.48
0.1
1.6
0.01
1.55
84.0
89.0
5.0
1.43
0.1
1.6
0.03
1.54
94.0
96.0
2.0
2.35
0.3
3.1
0.04
2.63
114.9
136.0
21.2
1.75
0.1
2.3
0.03
1.89
178.0
189.2
11.2
2.78
0.1
2.6
0.02
2.88
207.0
209.8
2.8
1.03
0.1
1.8
0.01
1.11
228.0
236.0
8.0
1.74
0.3
1.6
0.01
1.98
263.0
264.0
1.0
1.43
0.1
1.6
0.01
1.50
MUG24_048
996
1248
-610
103
-58
461
6.5
9.4
2.9
1.77
0.8
6.7
0.31
2.56
75.7
77.7
2.0
1.21
0.2
1.6
0.03
1.37
81.7
83.5
1.8
3.51
0.3
4.2
0.13
3.79
204.0
208.0
4.0
1.48
0.1
2.5
0.03
1.57
248.3
292.5
44.2
1.62
0.1
1.8
0.01
1.73

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Hole Number
Easting
Northing
RL
Azi
Dip
Drilled
Length (m)
From
(m)
To
(m)
Width
(m)

Assay
CuEq
%
Cu %
Au g/t
Ag g/t
Zn %
387.9
389.9
2.0
1.86
0.2
4.6
0.01
2.06
MUG24_049
1234
1974
-846
12
-71
671
Including
Including
524.5
526.2
1.7
2.57
0.4
3.2
0.02
2.89
538.3
540.3
2.0
2.95
0.2
3.6
0.01
3.14
567.3
629.0
61.8
1.71
0.1
2.0
0.01
1.79
596.5
602.8
6.3
2.43
0.1
2.5
0.02
2.55
606.4
620.0
13.6
1.34
0.2
2.5
0.03
1.52
640.4
644.0
3.6
1.34
0.2
2.5
0.03
1.52
649.0
651.0
2.0
1.38
0.0
2.3
0.03
1.44
MUG24_050
1217
1720
-826
100
-80
477
Including
87.1
88.9
1.8
2.28
2.6
15.3
1.05
4.73
125.5
128.6
3.1
1.72
3.3
11.9
1.01
4.69
184.0
186.0
2.0
1.04
0.7
5.7
0.64
1.85
328.0
354.0
26.0
1.52
0.1
1.9
0.01
1.59
339.0
347.0
8.0
2.35
0.1
2.8
0.01
2.44
424.7
426.7
2.0
1.29
0.5
2.9
0.02
1.73
MUG24_051
1127
1359
-757
145
-67
345
42.3
45.0
2.7
1.20
0.2
1.6
0.03
1.35
50.0
52.0
2.0
1.66
0.1
2.3
0.02
1.80
125.0
129.0
4.0
1.09
0.1
1.8
0.02
1.17
138.8
142.1
3.3
1.36
0.2
2.5
0.01
1.56
149.9
159.0
9.1
2.55
0.3
3.7
0.02
2.84
209.6
213.0
3.4
1.28
0.1
2.2
0.01
1.39
MUG24_052
996
1248
-610
98
-50
405
No significant Assays – Geophysics Hole
MUG24_053
1200
1965
-839
1
-71
488.1
357.6
363.6
6.0
1.18
1.0
7.9
0.80
2.31
372.5
388.0
15.6
1.32
1.4
10.3
0.77
2.76
443.0
447.0
4.0
1.17
0.1
1.9
0.08
1.26
458.0
468.2
10.2
1.77
0.2
2.7
0.06
1.97
481.4
488.1
6.8
1.32
0.1
1.0
0.05
1.44

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Hole Number
Easting
Northing
RL
Azi
Dip
Drilled
Length (m)
From
(m)
To
(m)
Width
(m)

Assay
CuEq
%
Cu %
Au g/t
Ag g/t
Zn %
MUG24_055
1127
1359
-757
169
-41
315
24.1
25.9
1.8
1.05
0.3
3.1
0.03
1.28
41.8
46.8
5.0
1.50
0.1
2.2
0.03
1.62
55.1
58.1
3.0
1.50
0.2
2.4
0.08
1.68
130.4
133.5
3.1
1.61
0.7
3.1
0.02
2.20
152.7
163.3
10.7
3.41
0.4
4.3
0.01
3.79
MUG24_057
1234
1974
-846
50
-80
633
519.0
524.6
5.6
1.50
0.2
2.3
0.01
1.64
529.6
531.6
2.0
1.52
0.2
2.0
0.01
1.68
MUG24_058
1200
1965
-839
15
-81
623
Including
Including
Including
Including
288.9
311.1
22.2
2.05
3.1
19.6
1.49
5.11
292.9
296.6
3.7
5.12
5.5
34.0
2.02
10.35
303.0
311.1
8.1
2.47
4.5
27.9
1.88
6.82
395.1
451.9
56.8
2.50
0.1
2.4
0.15
2.68
395.1
405.8
10.7
5.40
0.4
4.9
0.35
5.85
416.0
451.9
35.9
2.27
0.1
2.2
0.13
2.41
482.0
515.3
33.4
1.22
0.1
1.4
0.02
1.31
MUG24_060
1223
1924
-842
180
-65
574
191.7
195.1
3.4
1.68
2.4
14.8
0.68
3.89
298.0
310.0
12.0
1.51
0.2
1.7
0.01
1.65
331.5
351.4
19.9
1.61
0.1
1.7
0.02
1.68
369.7
381.5
11.8
1.77
0.0
1.8
0.01
1.82
425.0
435.1
10.1
1.82
0.4
4.3
0.01
2.20
MUG24_062
1234
1974
-846
148
-83
552
405.6
418.6
13.0
1.10
0.1
1.5
0.01
1.16
426.8
435.7
8.9
1.79
0.1
2.1
0.03
1.87
462.1
465.0
2.9
1.48
0.1
1.8
0.01
1.56
472.1
482.2
10.2
2.13
0.1
2.6
0.03
2.23
489.3
491.3
2.0
1.20
0.0
1.6
0.01
1.24
MUG24_063
1200
1965
-839
169
-87
561
(Partial)
252.2
270.0
17.8
1.84
2.2
18.8
1.30
4.16
360.0
391.7
31.7
3.39
0.1
3.4
0.07
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Hole Number
Easting
Northing
RL
Azi
Dip
Drilled
Length (m)
From
(m)
To
(m)
Width
(m)

Assay
CuEq
%
Cu %
Au g/t
Ag g/t
Zn %
413.7
424.7
11.1
2.17
0.1
2.1
0.02
2.28
434.0
442.0
8.0
1.03
0.0
1.2
0.01
1.07
450.0
465.8
15.8
1.41
0.1
1.9
0.02
1.50
MUG24_065
1223
1924
-842
166
-76
15.75
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APPENDIX C – JORC CODE, 2012 EDITION

Table 1

Section 1 - Sampling Techniques and Data (Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections)

Criteria JORC Code explanation JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
Sampling Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut All current drilling conducted at the Ming Mine site
techniques channels, random chips, or specific was completed under the supervision of a
specialised industry standard registered professional geologist as a Qualified
measurement tools appropriate to the Person (QP) who is responsible and accountable
minerals under investigation, such as for the planning, execution, and supervision of all
down hole gamma sondes, or handheld exploration activity as well as the implementation
XRF instruments, etc). These examples of quality assurance programs and reporting.
should not be taken as limiting the All FireFly drilling reported is NQ.
broad meaning of sampling. The following is a summary of the core sampling
Include reference to measures taken to procedure:
ensure sample representivity and the
appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.

All sample collection, core logging, and
specific gravity determinations were
completed by FireFly under the supervision of
Aspects of the determination of a professionally qualified registered geologist.
mineralisation that are Material to the
Public Report.

NQ core was marked for splitting during
logging and is sawn using a diamond core
In cases where ‘industry standard’ work saw with a mounted jig to assure the core is
has been done this would be relatively
simple (eg ‘reverse circulation drilling
cut lengthwise into equal halves. Whole core
sampling was used for BQ grade control core.
was used to obtain 1m samples from
which 3 kg was pulverised to produce a
30 g charge for fire assay’). In other
cases, more explanation may be
required, such as where there is coarse

Half of the cut core is placed in clean
individual plastic bags with the appropriate
sample tag.

QA/QC samples are inserted into the sample
gold that has inherent sampling stream at prescribed intervals.
problems. Unusual commodities or
The samples are then placed in rice bags for
mineralisation types (eg submarine shipment to the offsite laboratory’s facility.
nodules) may warrant disclosure of
The remaining half of the core is retained and
detailed information. incorporated into FireFly’s secure, core library
located on the property.
All FireFly drill analysis was completed at ISO-
certified Eastern Analytical laboratories. The
samples are dried, crushed, and pulverised.
Samples are crushed to approximately -10 mesh
and split using a riffle splitter to approximately 300
g. A ring mill is used to pulverize the sample split to
98% passing -150 mesh. Sample pulps and rejects
are picked up at Eastern by FireFly staff and
returned directly to the Project site. Sample rejects
are securely stored at the FireFly site.
Drilling Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, Holes reported in this release were NQ2 (47.8 mm
techniques open-hole hammer, rotary air blast, diameter).
auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details
(eg core diameter, triple or standard
tube, depth of diamond tails, face-
samplingbit or other type,whether core

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Criteria JORC Code explanation JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
is oriented and if so, by what method,
etc).
Drill sample Method of recording and assessing core
Recoveries are measured via measurement of the
recovery and chip sample recoveries and results core between blocks.
assessed. Core loss is measured as a percentage of
Measures taken to maximise sample recovered length.
recovery and ensure representative
nature of the samples.
Whether a relationship exists between
sample recovery and grade and
whether sample bias may have
occurred due to preferential loss/gain of
fine/coarse material.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have The following steps are completed during the core
been geologically and geotechnically logging procedure:
logged to a level of detail to support Sample security and chain of custody start with
appropriate Mineral Resource the removal of core from the core tube and boxing
estimation, mining studies and of drill core at the drill site.
metallurgical studies. The boxed core remains under the custody of the
Whether logging is qualitative or
quantitative in nature. Core (or costean,
channel, etc) photography.

drill contractor until it is transported from the drill
to the secure onsite core facility.
Core boxes are opened and inspected to ensure
The total length and percentage of the correct boxing and labelling of the core by the drill
relevant intersections logged. contractor.
The drill core is geologically logged,
photographed, and then marked and tagged for
sampling and splitting.
Core logging describes variations in lithology,
alteration, and mineralization.
Data associated with core logging and related
assay results and other downhole information
including orientation surveys are recorded in
Fusion™ by Century System.
Measured parameters include structural
orientation with respect to core axis, lost core as a
percentage of recovered length, and fracture
density which are determined by the intensity and
thickness of mineralization at specific intervals.
Each core sample is assigned a tag with a unique
identifying number. Sample lengths are typically
one metre but can be depending on zone
mineralogy and boundaries.
Sample core that is not mineralized is marked in
1.5 metre lengths.
Wing samples are marked at 0.5 metres and
sampled at the extremities of mineralized intervals
to ensure anomalous grades do not continue into
the surrounding wall rock.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
Sub-sampling If core, whether cut or sawn and All FireFly drilling is NQ2.
techniques and whether quarter, half or all core taken. For NQ diameter the core was sawn in half
sample If non-core, whether riffled, tube following a sample cutting line determined by
preparation sampled, rotary split, etc and whether geologists during logging and submitted for
sampled wet or dry. analysis on nominal 1m intervals or defined by
For all sample types, the nature, quality geological boundaries determined by the logging
and appropriateness of the sample geologist.
preparation technique. Each core sample is assigned a tag with a unique
Quality control procedures adopted for identifying number. Sample lengths are typically
all sub-sampling stages to maximise one metre but can be depending on zone
representivity of samples. mineralogy and boundaries.
Measures taken to ensure that the Sample core that is not mineralized is marked and
sampling is representative of the in-situ sampled in 1.5 metre lengths.
material collected, including for Wing samples are marked at 0.5 metres and
instance results for field sampled at the extremities of mineralized intervals
duplicate/second-half sampling. to ensure anomalous grades do not continue into
Whether sample sizes are appropriate the surrounding wall rock.
to the grain size of the material being For BQ diameter same sampling practice was
sampled. completed except that the whole core was
crushed for the assays.
This sampling technique is industry standard and
deemed appropriate.
Quality of assay The nature, quality and appropriateness
Samples are delivered to the Eastern Analytical
data and of the assaying and laboratory independent accredited laboratory by bonded
laboratory tests procedures used and whether the courier, where the samples are dried, crushed, and
technique is considered partial or total. pulverized. Samples are crushed to approximately
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, -10 mesh and split using a riffle splitter to
handheld XRF instruments, etc, the approximately 300 g. A ring mill is used to
parameters used in determining the pulverize the sample split to 98% passing -150
analysis including instrument make and mesh. Sample pulps and rejects are picked up at
model, reading times, calibrations Eastern Analytical by FireFly staff and returned
factors applied and their derivation, etc. directly to the Project site.
Nature of quality control procedures All results reported in this release were analysed
adopted (eg standards, blanks, by Eastern Analytical in Springdale, NL.
duplicates, external laboratory checks) 34 elements were determined by Inductively
and whether acceptable levels of Coupled Plasma (ICP). A 200mg subsample is
accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and totally dissolved in four acids and analysed by
precision have been established. ICP-OES. Gold assays were determined by fire
assay with atomic adsorption finish.
As part of the QA/QC program duplicate, blank
and Certified Reference Material (CRM) samples
are inserted alternately, one per ten samples.
In addition to the Company QAQC samples
(described earlier) included within the batch the
laboratory included its own CRM’s (Certified
Reference Materials), blanks and duplicates.
Sample assay results continue to be evaluated
through control charts, log sheets, sample logbook
and signed assay certificates to determine the
nature of any anomalies or failures, and failures
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Criteria JORC Code explanation JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
Sample preparation, analytical procedures and
QA/QC used on the property were reviewed by
independent consultants WSP, stating in their
report that sampling practices and QA/QC meet
industry standards and display acceptable levels
of accuracy and precision.
Verification of The verification of significant Where used, original copper assays from the on-
sampling and intersections by either independent or site laboratory facility were compared to results
assaying alternative company personnel. received from Eastern Analytical. No material
The use of twinned holes. variance was noted.
Documentation of primary data, data There are no purpose twinned holes in the dataset
entry procedures, data verification, data but a comparison of the results of different drilling
storage (physical and electronic) generations showed that results were
protocols. comparable.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. All logging data was completed, core marked up,
logging and sampling data was entered directly
into the MX deposit database.
The logged data is stored on the site server
directly.
FireFly is not aware of any adjustments made by
Rambler to the assay data. WSP completed an
independent audit where a representative number
of assay certificates were compared to digital
assay database and no discrepancies were found.
Location of data Accuracy and quality of surveys used to
Drill collars were surveyed by the FireFly mine
points locate drill holes (collar and down-hole survey crew upon completion of the drill program.
surveys), trenches, mine workings and The set-ups for the underground drill collars were
other locations used in Mineral Resource marked by FireFly mine survey crew, and the
estimation. drilling contractor were expected to set up
Specification of the grid system used. properly on line. A FireFly geologist checked the
Quality and adequacy of topographic underground drill set-up during the drilling
control. program to ensure accuracy.
Downhole surveys are completed using a Reflex
EZ-Shot® multi-shot instrument to provide azimuth
and dip reading down the hole. Readings were
collected on a time basis not distance, resulting in
an almost continuous reading downhole. The
Reflex EZ-Shot is calibrated at least once a year to
ensure accuracy of results.
The entire drill campaigns used Reflex EZ-Shot®
single-shot electronic instrument with readings
collected at intervals of approximately every 30 m
downhole plus a reading at the bottom of the hole.
Directional surface holes completed using Devico®
technology.
Survey data was collected in mine gird and in UTM
grid (NAD83 Zone 21).

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Criteria JORC Code explanation JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
Data spacing and
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration
Due to the nature of mineralisation and a mix of
distribution Results. underground and surface drilling the hole spacing
Whether the data spacing, and is highly variable.
distribution is sufficient to establish the Data spacing is considered sufficient to establish
degree of geological and grade geological and grade continuities for mineral
continuity appropriate for the Mineral resource estimation at the Inferred and Indicated
Resource and Ore Reserve estimation category.
procedure(s) and classifications No sample compositing was applied.
applied.
Whether sample compositing has been
applied.
Orientation of Whether the orientation of sampling Underground drill hole orientation was sub-
data in relation to achieves unbiased sampling of possible perpendicular to the mineralisation but variable in
geological structures and the extent to which this is places where low angle drilling to the
structure known, considering the deposit type. mineralisation has been completed in zones
If the relationship between the drilling without suitable drilling platforms.
orientation and the orientation of key
mineralised structures is considered to
have introduced a sampling bias, this
should be assessed and reported if
material.
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample Core was placed in wooden core boxes close to
security. the drill rig by the drilling contractor. The core was
collected daily by the drilling contractor and
delivered to the secure core logging facility on the
Ming Mine site. Access to the core logging facility
is limited to FireFly employees or designates.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of An audit and review of sampling techniques and
sampling techniques and data. data was conducted as part of NI-43-101 resource
estimation by independent consultants WSP in
2018. It is WSP’s opinion that the drilling, sampling
and logging procedures put in place by Rambler
met acceptable industry standards and that the
information can be used for geological and
resource modelling.

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Section 2 - Reporting of Exploration Results (Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections)

Criteria JORC Code explanation JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
Mineral tenement
Type, reference name/number, location FireFly owns a mineral land assembly consisting of
and land tenure and ownership including agreements or one map-staked mineral license (023175M) and
status material issues with third parties such two mining leases (141L and 188L) totalling 955.4
as joint ventures, partnerships, ha and registered in the name of FireFly Metals
overriding royalties, native title interests, Canada Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of
historical sites, wilderness or national FireFly Metals Limited. All of these mineral lands
park and environmental settings. are contiguous and, in some cases, overlapping
The security of the tenure held at the and are located in the area of the former Ming
time of reporting along with any known and Ming West mines. In early 2015 the mineral
impediments to obtaining a license to license 023175M replaced the original license
operate in the area. 014692M by claim reduction as requested by
Rambler. All lands are in good standing with the
Provincial Government, and FireFly is up to date
with respect to lease payments (for leases) and
required exploration expenditure (for licenses).
FireFly holds all the permits required to operate
the Ming Mine.
Exploration done Acknowledgment and appraisal of Ming Mine Early History: Auriferous sulphides and
by other parties exploration by other parties. copper was found in the area in 1905 by Enos
England.
The Main Mine sulphide zone was found in 1935
about 600ft north of the Enos England discovery. In
1940, the Newfoundland government drilled
eighteen diamond drill holes totalling 5,000ft.
An airborne electromagnetic survey was flown
from 1955 to 1956.
The Ming Mine was discovered in 1970 by a
helicopter borne AEM system. A large low grade
stringer type copper deposit was later discovered
in the footwall 300ft to 500ft below the Ming
orebody during mining operations and delineated
by thirty-six diamond drill holes. Mining ceased at
the Ming Mine in 1982 because of low copper
prices.
In 1988, the property was awarded to the Rambler
Joint Venture Group (a Consortium of Teck
Exploration, Petromet Resources Ltd, and
Newfoundland Exploration Company Ltd).
Exploration consisted of ground geophysics and
soil geochemistry, resulting in discovery of the
Ming West deposit. Forty-eight diamond drill holes
(25,534ft) were completed
Altius Minerals Corporation: Under the terms of an
option to purchase agreement with Ming Minerals,
Altius conducted exploration on the Rambler
property in 2001, 2003, and 2004. In 2001, a litho-
geochemical program was initiated to chemically
fingerprint rocks of the hanging wall and footwall
to the sulphide deposits.
Rambler Metals and Mining PLC: Rambler Metals
and Miningis a UK-based companylisted on

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary London’s Alternate Investment Market (AIM). Rambler held a 100% interest in the Ming property and between 2005 and 2023 and conducted a multi-phase diamond drilling program consisting of surface drilling, directional drilling, and underground delineation drilling. A total of 220,704m from 1,365 diamond drill holes were completed by Rambler. Between 2012 and 2022 the Ming mine produced 3Mt at 1.86% Cu and 0.71 Au for total of 55Kt of copper and 68Koz of gold.

  • The Ming mine was placed on care and maintenance in February 2023.

  • In October 2023, AuTECO Minerals Ltd (now FireFly Metals Ltd) acquired the project from administration.

  • FireFly conducted drilling to test down plunge extent of VMS lodes.

  • An underground exploration drive is in progress to allow further drilling at more favorable drill angles.


administration.
FireFly conducted drilling to test down plunge
extent of VMS lodes.
An underground exploration drive is in progress to
allow further drilling at more favorable drill angles.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and The Green Bay project is a Noranda-type
style of mineralisation. Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide (VMS) hosted by
Cambrian-Ordovician metavolcanic and
metasedimentary rocks of the Pacquet Harbour
Group. The style of mineralization, alteration, host
rock, and tectonism most closely resembles other
VMS deposits throughout the world. The deposit
consists of several individual massive sulphide
lens and their underlying stockwork zones. It is
thought that the stockwork zone represents the
near surface channel ways of a submarine
hydrothermal system and the massive sulphide
lens represents the accumulation of sulphides
precipitated from the hydrothermal solutions, on
the sea floor, above and around the discharge
vent. The Ming deposits are polymetallic (Cu, Au,
Ag ± Zn) massive sulphides that occur along the
flank of a felsic dome. The Ming deposits have
undergone strong deformation and upper
greenschist to amphibolite facies metamorphism.
The massive sulphide bodies are now thin and
elongate down the plunge of the regional lineation
(30-35ºNE). Typical aspect ratios of length down-
plunge to width exceed 10:1, and the bodies exhibit
mild boudinage along the plunge. The foot wall
stock work comprises mainly of quartz-sericite-
chlorite schist, which hosts disseminated and
stringer pyrite and chalcopyrite with minor
sphalerite, galena, and pyrrhotite with locally
significant gold contents that could represent a
discordant stockwork stringer feeder zone. The
mineralization is crosscut by younger mafic dykes.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
Drill hole A summary of all information material Refer to Appendix B in this release
Information to the understanding of the exploration
results including a tabulation of the
following information for all Material drill
holes:
o
easting and northing of the drill hole
collar
o
elevation or RL (Reduced Level –
elevation above sea level in meters)
of the drill hole collar
o
dip and azimuth of the hole
o
down hole length and interception
depth
o
hole length.
If the exclusion of this information is
justified on the basis that the
information is not Material and this
exclusion does not detract from the
understanding of the report, the
Competent Person should clearly
explain why this is the case.
Data aggregation
In reporting Exploration Results, All drill hole intersections are reported above a
methods weighting averaging techniques, lower cut-off grade of 1% copper or 0.5g/t gold. A
maximum and/or minimum grade maximum of 6m of internal waste was allowed.
truncations (eg cutting of high grades) For samples of varying lengths a length-weighted
and cut-off grades are usually Material average is applied for the reported intersection.
and should be stated. The formula is (Σ(Cu grade % x sample
Where aggregate intercepts length)/Total Interval Width). The weighted
incorporate short lengths of high-grade average of the intersection must exceed the cut-
results and longer lengths of low-grade off grades stated above. Minimum sampling
results, the procedure used for such interval of 0.5m is enforced. Geological contacts
aggregation should be stated and are enforced in sampling and frequently provide
some typical examples of such boundaries for intersections due to grade
aggregations should be shown in detail. associated with varying lithotypes. Maximum
The assumptions used for any reporting internal dilution of 6m below the cut-off grade is
of metal equivalent values should be incorporated into the reported intersections,
clearly stated. stopping smearing of narrow high grades over
broad distances. Consideration is also given to
potential minimum mining widths as part of the
test for prospects of eventual economic
extraction.
An example of the calculation is from hole
MUG24_060 reported in this release, from 191.7m:
Sample 1: Length - 0.5m; Grade - 1.8% Cu
Sample 2: Length - 0.75m; Grade – 0.08% Cu
Sample 3 Length – 1.05m; Grade – 2.02% Cu
Sample 4: Length – 1.05m; Grade – 2.42% Cu
Sum of Lengths / Intersection width - 3.35m
Intersection grade is:
((0.5x1.8) + (0.75x0.08) + (1.05x2.02) +
(1.05x2.42))/3.35 = 1.68%

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Criteria JORC Code explanation JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
The competent person determined to include of
the 0.75m @ 0.08% Cu in the intersection because
in a mining scenario, it is unlikely that this internal
dilution could be separated.
Metal equivalents for the drilling at the Green Bay
Project have been calculated at a copper price of
US$8,300/t, gold price of US$2,000/oz, silver price
of US$25/oz and zinc price of $2,500/t. Individual
grades for the metals are set out at Appendix B of
this announcement. Copper equivalent was
calculated based on the formula CuEq (%) =
Cu(%) + (Au (g/t) x 0.77472) + (Ag (g/t) x 0.00968)
+ (Zn (%) x 0.3012). No metallurgical recovery
factors have been applied to the in-situ resource
nor drill hole results. It is the Company’s view that
all elements in the copper equivalent calculation
have a reasonable potential to be recovered and
sold.
Relationship These relationships are particularly All intersections reported in the body of this
between important in the reporting of Exploration release are down hole, however approximate the
mineralisation Results. true thickness of mineralisation.
widths and If the geometry of the mineralisation The majority of the drill holes in the database are
intercept lengths with respect to the drill hole angle is drilled as close to orthogonal to the plane of the
known, its nature should be reported. mineralized lodes as possible. A number of drill
If it is not known and only the down hole holes have intersected the mineralisation at high
lengths are reported, there should be a angles.
clear statement to this effect (eg ‘down Only down hole lengths are reported.
hole length, true width not known’).
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with Maps and sections are included in the body of this
scales) and tabulations of intercepts release as deemed appropriate by the competent
should be included for any significant person.
discovery being reported These should
include, but not be limited to a plan view
of drill hole collar locations and
appropriate sectional views.
Balanced Where comprehensive reporting of all All significant assays (above a 1% copper or 0.5g/t
reporting Exploration Results is not practicable, gold cut-off and containing a maximum of 6m of
representative reporting of both low and internal waste) received from the current drill
high grades and/or widths should be program have been reported in Appendix B.
practiced to avoid misleading reporting
of Exploration Results.
Other Other exploration data, if meaningful Appropriate plans are included in the body of this
substantive and material, should be reported release.
exploration data including (but not limited to): geological Underground Downhole Electromagnetics (DHEM)
observations; geophysical survey was completed by Southern Geoscience & Eastern
results; geochemical survey results; bulk Geophysics Ltd
samples – size and method of
treatment; metallurgical test results;
The TX surface loop size was 1km x 1km
bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical See Table 1 Section 1 for further details
and rock characteristics; potential
deleterious or contaminating
substances.

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  • Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary Further work • The nature and scale of planned further • FireFly will be conducting drill testing of additional work (e.g. tests for lateral extensions or mineralisation as well as step out drilling of depth extensions or large-scale stepexisting lodes to further enhance the resources out drilling). quoted in this release. More information is

  • • Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas presented in the body of this report. of possible extensions, including the • Diagrams in the main body of this release show main geological interpretations and areas of possible resource extension on existing future drilling areas, provided this lodes. The Company has commenced mining an information is not commercially exploration drive to enable effective drill testing of sensitive. down plunge extensions.

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