When did First Class Metals PLC announce that the Kerrs deal had closed?

First Class Metals PLC made the announcement on 30 June 2026. It provided an update to the company’s announcement of 15 June 2026 and stated that the Closing conditions had been completed as of that day.

What gold purchase rights does nGRND have under First Class Metals PLC’s Kerrs agreement?

nGRND has a conditional right to acquire all 386,465 ounces of gold covered by the agreement. It has initially agreed to purchase up to 77,293 eligible inventory ounces, described as 20% of the current compliant resource, with a minimum purchase threshold of 60% of the Eligible Ounces within one year.

How much could First Class Metals PLC receive from the initial Kerrs gold purchase?

The initial purchase has an indicative value of US$10.64 Million excluding bonuses, based on a current purchase price of US$138 per ounce. The source says the value is based on spot gold prices, which may fluctuate, and that the consideration agreed is upwards of US$10.64M.

What advance payment will nGRND make to First Class Metals PLC?

nGRND will make an advance deposit payment of US$160,000 to First Class Metals PLC. The payment will be credited against future payments for Eligible Ounces.

Will First Class Metals PLC retain ownership of the Kerrs Gold project?

First Class Metals PLC will retain full ownership of the Kerrs Gold project and title to all underlying mineral claims. FCMC has provided nGRND with a charge under the Canadian Personal Property Security Act and a property charge against the Property to protect nGRND’s rights over purchased Eligible Ounces and future monetisation initiatives involving carbon, biodiversity and ESG attributes.

What warrants will First Class Metals PLC grant to nGRND under the Kerrs agreement?

As of the Closing Date, First Class Metals PLC will grant nGRND 10 million share warrants priced at 5.5p, exercisable within 3 years of Grant, and 10 million share warrants priced at 10p, exercisable within 5 years of Grant.

How long may mining activities not take place at First Class Metals PLC’s Kerrs property?

The agreement envisages a period during which mining activities may not be conducted on the Property for an initial 30 years. It also allows First Class Metals PLC to exit after a Lock-In period of 36 months by providing 24 month prior written notice and paying nGRND an agreed upon make-whole sum.

What additional payments could be generated from First Class Metals PLC’s Kerrs agreement?

An additional bonus payment may be paid by nGRND to FCMC for carbon, biodiversity and ESG attributes generated on the Property by nGRND and any specialist experts it engages. The agreement also covers potential future monetisation of those attributes.

What does First Class Metals PLC say the Kerrs proceeds could fund?

CEO Marc J Sale said the proceeds could strengthen the company’s ability to advance and potentially accelerate exploration on its district scale Sunbeam property, while maintaining exploration on other key properties. He also said the current Kerrs resource review using the higher gold price has the potential to increase inferred ounces and provide guidelines for upgrading confidence.

What does First Class Metals PLC do and where does it trade?

First Class Metals PLC is a UK-listed gold exploration company with exploration assets in Ontario, Canada, and is focused on metals exploration in the province. Its shares trade on the LSE under the ticker LSE: FCM.

How does First Class Metals PLC describe its broader business and Kerrs property?

First Class Metals PLC currently holds 100% ownership of six claim blocks covering over 260km² in northwest Ontario, with a further three blocks under option covering an additional 60km². The Kerrs Gold property is in northeastern Ontario within the Abitibi Greenstone Belt, and the company says it holds a historical inferred resource of approximately 386,000 ounces of gold there.

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First Class Metals confirms Kerrs deal closing with indicative value of US$10.64M

Published Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 04:00 PM

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Company: First Class Metals PLC
Listings: LSE:FCM, OTC:FCMXF
Announcement type: Corporate update
Published: Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 04:00 PM
Source announcement: investegate.co.uk

Key figures
Measure	Figure
Purchase price of each ounce of gold	US$138 per ounce
Potential proceeds, excluding bonuses	US$10.64 Million
Advance deposit payment	US$160,000

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Announcement Summary

First Class Metals PLC (LSE: FCM) confirms Closing under the Agreement with nGRND for the Kerrs Gold project.

The parties completed the Closing conditions required by the executed Agreement on June 30, 2026.
nGRND has a conditional right to acquire all 386,465 ounces; initial purchase is up to 77,293 Eligible Ounces, with 60% minimum within one year.
Based on spot gold prices, which may fluctuate, each ounce is valued at US$138, with potential proceeds excluding bonuses of an indicative total of US$10.64 Million.
nGRND will make an advance deposit payment of US$160,000, credited against future payments for Eligible Ounces.
FCM retains full ownership of Kerrs Gold project and underlying mineral claims; FCMC provided nGRND a charge under the Canadian Personal Property Security Act and against the Property.
FCM will grant nGRND 10 million share warrants at 5.5p, exercisable within 3 years, and 10 million share warrants at 10p within 5 years.

A bonus may cover carbon, biodiversity and ESG attributes generated on the Property. Mining may not occur for an initial 30 years. FCM may exit after a 36-month Lock-In period with 24 months' notice and an agreed make-whole payment.

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First Class Metals PLC announced on 30 June 2026 that the parties had completed the Closing conditions required under its definitive Site Programme and Alternative Land Use Rights Agreement with nGRND Inc. The agreement covers the Kerrs Gold project in Ontario, Canada, which is 100% owned by First Class Metals Canada Inc., a 100% owned subsidiary of First Class Metals PLC.

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Company: First Class Metals PLC
Title: Kerrs Deal closes; Indicative value US$10.64M
Published: Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 04:00 PM
Source site: investegate.co.uk

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