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North Hemlo, our Flagship Ontario project, focuses on discovering Gold (Au), Nickel (Ni), Molybdenum (Mo), and Copper (Cu) within the Hemlo-Schreiber Belt.

North Hemlo (Au, Ni, Mo, Cu) Gold & Metal Exploration & Mining

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A premier exploration asset in a world class district

First Class Metals PLC’s flagship exploration projects

north limb of the world-class Hemlo Greenstone Belt

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This strategic position gives First Class Metals exposure to a proven gold-producing district known for its 

gold (Au), molybdenum (Mo), nickel (Ni), and copper (Cu)

, extending over a 3 km trend (Dead Otter Lake Zone).

Structural mapping and geophysical data confirm 

 nearby through the West Pickle Lake JV with GT Resources.

, with an additional 163 claims (OnGold block).

Fully permitted for exploration, trenching, and stripping, with 

The North Hemlo Project benefits from its proximity to 

, enhancing visibility and technical confidence. This Tier-1 location provides access to 

 — all of which support efficient and responsible exploration.

Broader intercepts (27 m @ 0.43% Ni) suggest potential for 

 and extends onto First Class Metals’ 100%-owned ground, offering future synergies between gold and 

The area is structurally complex with multiple inferred mineralised trends and represents a prime target for gold and base/critical metals.

 (462 claims), recently expanded by 34.5 km² (163 claims) via acquisition of the OnGold block.

: Gold (Au), Molybdenum (Mo), Nickel (Ni), Copper (Cu).

 extend from known prospects (eg Dotted Lake, Fairservice) into the North Hemlo block.

, a new nickel-copper sulphide discovery.

 Antiformal fold structure analogous to the southern limb hosting the Hemlo gold mine.

 A number of potentially  mineralised structures, identified in the recent VLKF survey. However the key target remains  the Dead Otter Lake trend, confirmed through geophysics and sampling.

 A high-resolution magnetic survey of >4,000 line km has identified multiple untested anomalies, particularly at structural intersections.

: The property is fully permitted for exploration, trenching, and stripping, with First Nations consultation completed.

70 channel samples (Fire Assay) and 120+ Photon Assays confirm high-grade gold.

Soil and prospecting data suggests the mineralised footprint is widening.

Why North Hemlo attracts investors worldwide

Fully permitted, large-scale land position with active exploration

Ontario’s established mining infrastructure

The location of First Class Metals' North Hemlo Project, situated approximately 20 kilometers north of Barrick Hemlo, presents several strategic advantages.

This proximity to a well-established mining operation enhances the project's visibility and reinforces its credibility within the mining sector. Being close to Barrick Hemlo, a recognised global leader in the industry, may also provide First Class Metals with access to valuable regional expertise and insights into best practices for exploration and development.

The surrounding infrastructure and resources associated with a major operation like Barrick Hemlo can potentially offer logistical benefits that contribute to the future development of the North Hemlo Project.

Overall, the advantageous location of the North Hemlo Project positions First Class Metals to capitalise on opportunities within the metals exploration sector, aligning with the growing interest in gold exploration and production in the region.

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