First Class Metals

Comprehensive overview of gold, lithium, and rare/ critical metals exploration projects by First Class Metals, a UK-listed junior mining company.

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Sunbeam (Au) Gold Exploration & Mining Project

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At First Class Metals PLC, we follow a disciplined and data-driven exploration strategy — guided by geophysics, structure, and historical results — drilling only when timing and evidence align.

Our approach combines technical expertise with financial prudence to advance Ontario projects efficiently, maximising discovery potential while minimising risk.

Watch our video to learn how this strategy drives sustainable growth and strengthens our position among UK-listed junior mining companies.

First Class Metals PLC holds a diverse portfolio of 

gold and critical metals projects across Ontario, Canada

, strategically positioned within proven and highly prospective geological belts. Each project represents a unique opportunity to expand our resource base and deliver value through disciplined, results-driven exploration.

 offering new district-scale potential — combining exposure to 

gold, nickel, copper, molybdenum, lithium, tantalum, silver, zinc, and lead

The matrix below offers a clear overview of our active and pipeline projects — from 

Geological potential within established mining belts.

Proximity to proven producers and infrastructure.

Capacity to deliver long-term value for investors through discovery and advancement.

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The map below illustrates First Class Metals’ 

 in the east. This corridor lies within some of Canada’s most 

prospective gold and critical metal belts

, underpinned by strong infrastructure and a mining-friendly jurisdiction.

Located along a >3 km trend known as the Dead Otter Au–Mo zone, 

 has returned high-grade samples up to 19.6 g/t Au, along with a new 

 Drill planning and follow-up ground geophysical targeting are underway to further delineate this multi-metal system within one of Ontario’s most mineral-rich corridors.

, Sunbeam hosts three distinct >10 km mineralised structures with modern sampling of up to 

, indicating strong potential for near-surface, high-grade gold zones and 

 Continued drill targeting of the Roy structure, complemented by geochemical and ground geophysics to refine high-priority zones.

Our growing portfolio spans advanced and early-stage assets across Ontario’s most prolific mineral belts. From gold and lithium to nickel and copper, each project strengthens First Class Metals’ position as a leading UK-listed junior mining & exploration company focused on high-impact, responsible discovery.

 has produced soils and boulders grading up to 0.7 g/t Au. Its geological setting mirrors neighbouring deposits, offering strong discovery potential.

 Till sampling, trenching, and stripping programs to advance toward drill readiness.

, providing an established foundation for expansion and grade improvement.

 Resource remodeling and drilling to target high-grade extensions and refine the resource model.

 from surface to drill core, alongside valuable 

 — positioning it within Ontario’s growing lithium corridor.

 Metallurgical testing and property-wide exploration to evaluate broader potential for 

, with recent data suggesting proximity to a 

 Follow-up sampling and further prospecting to define drill targets.

, the Magical project contains float boulders grading up to 

, reinforcing its potential as a gold-bearing structural system.

 Follow-up MMI soil sampling and potential ground geophysics to refine anomaly mapping.

, Sugar Cube lies along the greenstone belt under cover — offering excellent potential for discovery near an established producer.

 VTEM anomaly prioritization to identify drill-ready gold targets.

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