# First Class Metals PLC

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## Company

- Name: First Class Metals PLC
- Listings: LSE:FCM, OTC:FCMXF
- Also known as: First Class Metals
- Website: https://www.firstclassmetalsplc.com

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## Releases

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- 2026-10-07 — [First Class Metals announces OTCID trading start for 7 October](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-announces-otcid-trading-start-for-7-october): First Class Metals PLC has announced that its ordinary shares are scheduled to begin trading on the OTCID Basic Market at 14:30 BST on 7 October 2026.
- 2026-10-07 — [First Class Metals reports visible gold occurrence at Sunbeam property](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-reports-visible-gold-occurrence-at-sunbeam-property): First Class Metals has reported a visible gold occurrence at its Sunbeam Gold Property in Ontario, approximately 1,100 metres northeast of the historic Roy shafts.
- 2026-10-05 — [First Class Metals reports 2026 exploration progress across Ontario properties](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-reports-2026-exploration-progress-across-ontario-properties): First Class Metals has reported exploration progress at Roy, Pettigrew, Sunbeam, Esa, Coco East and its rare earth element properties during the 2026 field season.
- 2026-10-02 — [First Class Metals announces non-binding AI exploration LOI](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-announces-non-binding-ai-exploration-loi): First Class Metals has announced a non-binding LOI to participate in an AI exploration project led by Rosor Exploration under CENGN’s Living Lab initiative.
- 2026-09-29 — [First Class Metals reports Sunbeam exploration progress and conditional Kerrs monetisation agreement](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-reports-sunbeam-exploration-progress-and-conditional-kerrs-monetisation-agreement): First Class Metals reported exploration progress at Sunbeam, completed its Zigzag earn-in and outlined conditional purchase arrangements involving the Kerrs Gold resource.
- 2026-08-17 — [First Class Metals submits application for OTCID share quotation](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-submits-application-for-otcid-share-quotation): First Class Metals PLC has submitted an application to OTC Markets Group for an OTCID quotation as an International Reporting Company.
- 2026-07-17 — [First Class Metals Issues 14,795,000 Share Options to Directors and Senior Management](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-issues-14795000-share-options-to-directors-and-senior-management): First Class Metals plc has issued options over 14,795,000 ordinary shares under its Share Option Plan, with awards made to five directors and senior managers.
- 2026-07-07 — [First Class Metals reports final Roy drill assays from Sunbeam property](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-reports-final-roy-drill-assays-from-sunbeam-property): First Class Metals has reported final assay results from its Roy drilling programme at the Sunbeam property in Ontario, with 11 of 12 holes intersecting the targeted structure.
- 2026-07-06 — [First Class Metals to Host Kerrs Gold Webinar With nGRND](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-to-host-kerrs-gold-webinar-with-ngrnd): First Class Metals will host a live investor webinar with nGRND on 9 July 2026 to discuss their announced agreement involving the Kerrs Gold Project.
- 2026-06-30 — [First Class Metals confirms Kerrs deal closing with indicative value of US$10.64M](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-confirms-kerrs-deal-closing-with-indicative-value-of-us1064m): First Class Metals has completed the closing conditions for its Kerrs Gold agreement with nGRND, covering an initial purchase of up to 77,293 Eligible Ounces.
- 2026-06-15 — [First Class Metals executes binding Kerrs agreement with nGRND](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-executes-binding-kerrs-agreement-with-ngrnd): First Class Metals has executed a binding Site Programme and Alternative Land Use Rights Agreement with nGRND Inc. covering its Kerrs Gold project in Ontario.
- 2026-06-03 — [First Class Metals reports all resolutions passed at AGM](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-reports-all-resolutions-passed-at-agm): First Class Metals PLC has reported that all resolutions were passed at its Annual General Meeting held earlier on 03 June 2026.
- 2026-06-03 — [First Class Metals Says Ontario Asset Transaction Nears Final Stage but Remains Uncompleted](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-says-ontario-asset-transaction-nears-final-stage-but-remains-uncompleted): First Class Metals has agreed material commercial terms for the proposed monetisation of an Ontario asset, but the transaction has not yet completed.
- 2026-06-01 — [First Class Metals completes Zigzag earn-in and takes 80% project interest](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-completes-zigzag-earn-in-and-takes-80-project-interest): First Class Metals has completed the commitments under its Zigzag Option Agreement with Nuinsco Resources, resulting in an 80:20 joint venture for the Ontario project.
- 2026-05-28 — [First Class Metals completes Kerrs Gold option and takes 100% ownership](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-completes-kerrs-gold-option-and-takes-100-ownership): First Class Metals has completed its Kerrs Gold Property option obligations ahead of schedule and is processing the transfer of the claims to its Canadian subsidiary.
- 2026-05-08 — [First Class Metals sets 3 June 2026 date for Annual General Meeting](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-sets-3-june-2026-date-for-annual-general-meeting): First Class Metals PLC has notified shareholders that its Annual General Meeting will take place on 3 June 2026 in Ribchester, Preston.
- 2026-04-30 — [First Class Metals publishes 2025 annual report as exploration remains focused on Ontario assets](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-publishes-2025-annual-report-as-exploration-remains-focused-on-ontario-assets): First Class Metals reported exploration activity across its Ontario portfolio in 2025, including drilling at North Hemlo and follow-up work at Sunbeam.
- 2026-04-23 — [First Class Metals reports provisional 0.3m at 45g/t gold from Roy drilling](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-reports-provisional-03m-at-45gt-gold-from-roy-drilling): First Class Metals has reported initial and provisional assay results from drilling at the Roy prospect on its Sunbeam Property in Ontario, including a 0.3m at 45g/t gold photon assay result from hole...
- 2026-03-26 — [First Class Metals confirms £400,000 WRAP Retail Offer after excess demand](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-confirms-ps400000-wrap-retail-offer-after-excess-demand): First Class Metals will issue 26,315,789 new Ordinary Shares after its WRAP Retail Offer attracted demand multiple times higher than the available allocation.
- 2026-03-23 — [First Class Metals revises £650,000 loan note terms for Sunbeam exploration](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-revises-ps650000-loan-note-terms-for-sunbeam-exploration): First Class Metals has revised the terms of its £650,000 Convertible Loan Note facility, with part converted into equity and the balance subject to a conversion restriction.
- 2026-03-23 — [First Class Metals announces conditional WRAP retail offer of up to £250,000](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-announces-conditional-wrap-retail-offer-of-up-to-ps250000): First Class Metals has announced a conditional retail share offer through Winterflood’s WRAP platform, with applications expected to close at 17.00 on 25 March 2026.
- 2026-03-20 — [First Class Metals approved for OJEP support at Sunbeam Property, subject to conditions](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-approved-for-ojep-support-at-sunbeam-property-subject-to-conditions): First Class Metals PLC has secured approval to participate in Ontario’s Junior Exploration Programme for work at the Sunbeam Property, although funding remains conditional on eligibility, a formal agr...
- 2026-03-17 — [First Class Metals reports additional visible gold at Roy prospect](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-reports-additional-visible-gold-at-roy-prospect): First Class Metals has identified further visible gold in drill core from Roy on the Sunbeam Property, while assay and sampling work continues.
- 2026-03-12 — [Visible gold identified in drill core at First Class Metals’ Roy prospect](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/visible-gold-identified-in-drill-core-at-first-class-metals-roy-prospect): First Class Metals has reported visible gold in core from one hole at the Roy prospect, where drilling has traced a potentially mineralised structure over more than 250 metres of strike.
- 2026-03-02 — [First Class Metals Reports Roy Drilling Progress at Sunbeam Property](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-reports-roy-drilling-progress-at-sunbeam-property): First Class Metals PLC has completed 5 holes for approximately 490m at the Roy prospect on its Sunbeam Property in Ontario, while survey data is being reprocessed and LiDAR remains under review.
- 2026-02-23 — [First Class Metals starts drilling on Roy structure at Sunbeam property](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-starts-drilling-on-roy-structure-at-sunbeam-property): First Class Metals has begun drilling at the Roy structure on its Sunbeam property in Ontario, supported by gold-in-soil anomalies, historic drilling results and ongoing geophysical interpretation.
- 2026-02-20 — [First Class Metals says James Goozee will become largest shareholder after transactions](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-says-james-goozee-will-become-largest-shareholder-after-transactions): First Class Metals says recent transactions involving The 79th GRP Limited have rebalanced its shareholder register, with James Goozee set to become its largest shareholder.
- 2026-02-20 — [Quantuma enters agreement for proposed sale of First Class Metals stake](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/quantuma-enters-agreement-for-proposed-sale-of-first-class-metals-stake): Quantuma Advisory Limited has entered into a share purchase agreement for the proposed sale of approximately 19.0% of First Class Metals PLC.
- 2026-02-20 — [First Class Metals no longer in offer period after Quantuma stake change](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-no-longer-in-offer-period-after-quantuma-stake-change): First Class Metals said the Takeover Panel has confirmed that the company is no longer in an offer period following a change in Quantuma Advisory Limited’s holding.
- 2026-02-20 — [First Class Metals reports North Hemlo gold results below expectations](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-reports-north-hemlo-gold-results-below-expectations): First Class Metals has released an update on North Hemlo drilling, saying initial gold assay results were below expectations for this phase of work.
- 2026-02-19 — [First Class Metals starts drill preparation at Roy structure in Ontario](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-starts-drill-preparation-at-roy-structure-in-ontario): First Class Metals has completed drill mobilisation and begun preparing for drilling at the Roy structure on the Sunbeam Property in Ontario.
- 2026-02-09 — [First Class Metals accelerates conditional share payment for Zigzag Lithium earn-in](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-accelerates-conditional-share-payment-for-zigzag-lithium-earn-in): First Class Metals has elected to bring forward its final share-based payment to Nuinsco under the option agreement for the Zigzag Lithium Property.
- 2026-01-30 — [First Class Metals enters into interest-free loan note agreement for up to £1,000,000](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-enters-into-interest-free-loan-note-agreement-for-up-to-ps1000000): First Class Metals PLC has agreed an interest-free convertible loan note facility with an international investor, with an initial £350,000 tranche expected to be drawn shortly.
- 2026-01-13 — [First Class Metals enters three-year options over two Ontario REE properties](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-enters-three-year-options-over-two-ontario-ree-properties): First Class Metals has entered agreements giving it the option to acquire 100% interests in two rare earth element properties near Atikokan, Ontario, subject to production royalties.
- 2026-01-06 — [First Class Metals Publishes Form 8 Disclosure as Offer Offeree](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-publishes-form-8-disclosure-as-offer-offeree): First Class Metals PLC has disclosed its opening position under Rules 8.1 and 8.2 of the Takeover Code, with the company identified as the offeree.
- 2025-12-23 — [First Class Metals completes maiden drilling programme at North Hemlo](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-completes-maiden-drilling-programme-at-north-hemlo): First Class Metals has completed its maiden drilling programme at North Hemlo in Ontario, with ten diamond drill holes testing targets along the Dead Otter trend.
- 2025-12-19 — [First Class Metals Reports Conditional Potential Disposal of 33.5% Shareholding](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-reports-conditional-potential-disposal-of-335-shareholding): Quantuma and Kroll, administrators of The 79th Grp, are exploring possible sales involving a 33.5% holding in First Class Metals, but no firm offer or completed transaction has been announced.
- 2025-12-10 — [First Class Metals says North Hemlo drilling will resume next week](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-says-north-hemlo-drilling-will-resume-next-week): First Class Metals has completed nine drillholes at the Dead Otter trend in Ontario and plans to resume its paused North Hemlo programme next week.
- 2025-12-01 — [First Class Metals to Attend Resourcing Tomorrow 2025 in London](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-to-attend-resourcing-tomorrow-2025-in-london): First Class Metals will exhibit at Resourcing Tomorrow 2025 in London, where its representatives will present material from three Ontario exploration projects.
- 2025-11-18 — [First Class Metals begins North Hemlo drilling after CLN funding](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-begins-north-hemlo-drilling-after-cln-funding): First Class Metals has mobilised a Rugged Aviation drill rig at North Hemlo in Ontario, with initial work focused on the Dead Otter trend.
- 2025-11-12 — [First Class Metals Enters Into Up to £500,000 Convertible Loan Note Agreement](https://faqsir.com/company/first-class-metals-plc/first-class-metals-enters-into-up-to-ps500000-convertible-loan-note-agreement): First Class Metals has agreed an interest-free convertible loan note facility of up to £500,000 with an international institutional investor, alongside a warrant option linked to the financing.