Where is First Class Metals PLC's new gold occurrence located?

The occurrence is approximately 1,100 metres northeast along strike from the historic Roy shafts at the Sunbeam Gold Property. The company said this substantially extends the area of known high-grade gold mineralisation along the interpreted Roy trend.

What assay result did First Class Metals PLC report from the Sunbeam Gold Property?

Gravimetric analysis returned a certified value of 32,100ppm from the visible gold sample. The company also reported that a handheld XRF gave an uncertified value of 2.8% Au, while the laboratory's initial assay reported >5ppm and triggered gravimetric analysis.

How did First Class Metals PLC identify the new visible gold occurrence?

The discovery came from prospecting directed by First Class Metals PLC's evolving geological and geochemical exploration model. That model integrates soil geochemistry, LiDAR interpretation, structural geology and historic exploration data.

What geological features are associated with First Class Metals PLC's new gold discovery?

The gold-bearing outcrop is in an area interpreted as the intersection of the northeast-striking Roy trend and a west-northwest LiDAR structure. The outcrop was predominantly characterised by altered, locally sheared tonalite, and the company reported a coincident Au and Pb soil anomaly in the zone.

What did First Class Metals PLC's CEO say about the discovery?

CEO Marc J. Sale said the visible gold in a grab sample more than a kilometre along strike from the Roy shafts was an uplift of the Roy trend's and the wider Sunbeam property's potential. He also said the discovery validated the company's exploration hypothesis and anticipated further discoveries along the Roy and Pettigrew trends.

What limitation did First Class Metals PLC attach to the reported gold assay?

First Class Metals PLC emphasised that the result came from a small sample mass and should not be extrapolated over any distance. The company said there was insufficient material remaining after the two assays to undertake a further check assay.

What is First Class Metals PLC doing next at the new gold zone?

Prospecting of the new zone is ongoing, and First Class Metals PLC said further assays will be reported when completed. The company also said that further prospecting had produced more visible gold in outcrop.

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

First Class Metals PLC is a UK listed company focused on the discovery of economic metal deposits across exploration properties in Ontario, Canada. It is focused on gold exploration but also has base metals and critical metals exploration projects.

How many exploration properties does First Class Metals PLC own or hold interests in?

First Class Metals PLC currently holds 100% ownership of seven claim blocks covering over 260km² in northwest Ontario, while a further three blocks are under option and cover an additional 60km². The company also has two joint ventures: West Pickle Lake and Zigzag.

Where do First Class Metals PLC shares trade and what is the ticker symbol?

First Class Metals PLC is listed on the LSE, where it listed in July 2022, and the source identifies the company by the ticker symbol FCM.

What are the key terms of First Class Metals PLC's Sunbeam Gold Property ownership?

First Class Metals PLC completed the option to purchase the historical high-grade past-producing Sunbeam gold mine near Atikokan, Ontario, in October 2022, and the Sunbeam property is now 100% owned by the company.

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First Class Metals reports visible gold occurrence at Sunbeam property

Published Wednesday, 07 October 2026, 06:00 AM

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Company: First Class Metals PLC
Listings: LSE:FCM, OTC:FCMXF
Announcement type: Exploration results
Published: Wednesday, 07 October 2026, 06:00 AM
Source announcement: investegate.co.uk

Key figures
Measure	Figure
Gold content	over 30,000 g/t Au (3% gold)
Uncertified value	2.8% Au
Certified value	32,100ppm
Gold / tonne	Roughly 100 ounces equivalent of gold / tonne

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First Class Metals PLC (FCM) reported a visible gold occurrence at its Sunbeam Gold Property in Ontario, Canada.

A grab sample from outcrop returned an analysis confirming gold content of over 30,000 g/t Au (3% gold).
The occurrence is approximately 1,100 metres northeast along strike from the historic Roy shafts, extending known gold mineralization along the interpreted Roy trend.
The discovery followed prospecting directed by FCM’s evolving model, integrating soil geochemistry, LiDAR interpretation, structural geology and historic exploration data.
Marc J. Sale and Emerald Geological Services Project Geologist Brenden Kanan identified more VG in outcrop during a recent project site visit.
Thunder Bay laboratory analysis reported >5ppm; handheld XRF gave uncertified 2.8% Au, while gravimetric analysis certified 32,100ppm.
The company said the result came from a small sample mass, should not be extrapolated over any distance, and had insufficient remaining material for a further check assay.

Prospecting of the new zone is ongoing, and the company said further assays will be reported when completed. The announcement also states that the result equates to roughly 100 ounces equivalent of gold / tonne.

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First Class Metals PLC announced a new visible gold occurrence at its Sunbeam Gold Property in Ontario, Canada. A grab sample from outcrop returned an analysis confirming gold content of over 30,000 g/t Au (3% gold), approximately 1.1 km along strike from the historic Roy shafts.

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Company: First Class Metals PLC
Title: Exploration Model Leads to Exceptional Discovery
Published: Wednesday, 07 October 2026, 06:00 AM
Source site: investegate.co.uk

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