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  "id": 10795537,
  "title": "First Mining Gold at Mining Forum Americas 2026: two-project push",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/first-mining-gold-at-mining-forum-americas-2026-two-project-push",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-29T22:24:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/first-mining-gold-at-mining-forum-americas-2026-twoproject-push-93CH-4923792"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, First Mining Gold (FF) highlighted a two-project strategy centered around Springpole and Duparquet, its key Canadian gold assets, during Mining Forum Americas 2026. Management stated the company is nearing significant permitting milestones and possesses sufficient cash to advance both projects, yet it also faces a lengthy construction phase and substantial funding requirements. Springpole has federal environmental approval, and provincial approval is anticipated by the end of October 2024. The firm holds over CAD 80 million in cash post-recent financing, providing ample resources to progress studies and permits. Duparquet, a major asset still not fully reflected in the share price, was emphasized by management. Springpole's pre-feasibility study indicates robust economics, with a 60% internal rate of return at prevailing gold prices and heightened sensitivity to increased gold prices. The company remains focused on a final investment decision for Springpole in Q1 2028, with various study and permitting stages in between. CEO Dan Wilton described First Mining's evolution from a \"mineral bank\" to a more specialized developer with two flagship projects in Canada. Founded in 2015 by acquiring distressed gold assets, the company now boasts a market value of CAD 1.2 billion to CAD 1.3 billion, encompassing Springpole and Duparquet, which hold over 11 million ounces of gold resources. Other holdings include a 20% stake in Pickle Crow and a 48% share in Seba Mining's Cameron project, valued at CAD 36 million. Wilton emphasized the company's goal of transforming its extensive resource base into development-stage value, acknowledging strong shareholder alignment, with Chair Keith Neumeyer, co-founder of First Majestic Silver, owning around 3% to 3.5% of the company. The stock trades at a market capitalization of $222 million, though InvestingPro data suggests it may be overvalued relative to its fair value estimate. The company claims its projects offer unique leverage to gold prices, with a CAD 230 million after-tax net present value for every $100 move in gold. Springpole, the most advanced asset, is projected to produce more than 300,000 ounces annually, with a life-of-mine gold grade approximately 30% higher than Coté. The project's pre-feasibility study necessitates about CAD 2.1 billion in upfront capital, offering a 60% internal rate of return at current gold prices. The company projects the asset to become one of the largest investments in Northwestern Ontario history, creating thousands of jobs and generating substantial tax revenue.",
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        "published": "2026-09-29T18:47:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Alamos at Mining Forum Americas 2026: cash flow, growth and mine-life focus",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/alamos-at-mining-forum-americas-2026-cash-flow-growth-and-mine-life",
        "published": "2026-09-29T20:57:30.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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