First Mining Gold Corp. reports developments for a Canadian gold-development portfolio led by the Springpole Gold Project in northwestern Ontario and the Duparquet Gold Project in Quebec's Abitibi region. Company updates commonly address Springpole permitting, environmental assessment materials, feasibility-study work and socio-economic analysis, as well as Duparquet exploration drilling, environmental baseline work and the PEA-stage development profile on the Destor-Porcupine Fault Zone.
News also covers First Mining's project interests and capital actions, including its 20% interest in the Pickle Crow Gold Project through PC Gold, its equity interest in Seva Mining following the completed Cameron Gold Project sale, and shelf prospectus or registration-statement activity tied to financing flexibility.
First Mining Gold (FFMGF) has been added to the MVIS® Global Junior Gold Miners Index (MVGDXJ), the benchmark for the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ), effective at the close of trading on September 18, 2026.
The company expects this inclusion to enhance its visibility with institutional and retail investors, improve trading liquidity, and increase exposure to global capital markets. MVGDXJ includes small‑cap companies that derive at least 50% of revenue or mineral resources from gold or silver. First Mining is advancing its Springpole Gold Project in Ontario, which received federal Environmental Assessment approval in June 2026, and the Duparquet Gold Project in Quebec.
First Mining Gold (FFMGF) reported initial 2026 drill results at the Miroir target on its Duparquet Gold Project in Quebec, including 5.26 g/t Au over 19.55 m in hole DUP26-093. Additional highlighted intercepts include 3.36 g/t Au over 15.8 m in DUP26-095 and 3.43 g/t Au over 28.0 m in DUP26-096, with sub‑intervals up to 21.80 g/t Au over 1.0 m. Hole DUP26-092 returned 3.33 g/t Au over 5.0 m and confirms mineralization to the west and at depth.
The 2026 program targets about 15,000 m of drilling, with 1,553 m reported from 11 holes at Miroir so far. Drilling has extended Miroir’s known strike length from about 150 m to approximately 220 m, and mineralization remains open in all directions. First Mining has also started updating the Duparquet resource model to incorporate 48,000 m of drilling completed since the September 12, 2022 mineral resource estimate.
First Mining Gold (OTCQX: FFMGF) announced a definitive Springpole Project Consultation and Benefits Agreement with Cat Lake First Nation and Lac Seul First Nation for the development of the Springpole Gold Project in northwestern Ontario. The long‑term Project Agreement covers construction, operations and closure, and is framed to respect land, air, water and Anishinaabe culture while providing significant participation and benefits for both Nations.
According to First Mining, the Agreement follows a community‑based Anishinaabe‑led Impact Assessment and includes First Nation involvement in environmental management and monitoring, adaptive management, preferential training and employment, equity participation in the Project’s economic upside, business opportunities, and sharing of financial benefits. The company notes this Agreement provides greater certainty for advancing Springpole toward construction and operation.
First Mining Gold (OTCQX: FFMGF) announced on August 25, 2026 that it has signed a Project Agreement with Slate Falls Nation for the development of the Springpole Gold Project in northwestern Ontario. The agreement outlines collaboration through construction, operations and closure, aiming to minimize environmental impacts while providing direct benefits to Slate Falls.
The Project Agreement provides for Slate Falls participation in environmental management and monitoring, adaptive management, preferential training and employment measures, business opportunities, and sharing of financial benefits, alongside recognition of Anishinaabe culture and cultural safety measures. According to First Mining, Springpole is one of its two main Canadian gold development projects, alongside Duparquet in Quebec.
First Mining Gold (OTCQX: FFMGF) reported second quarter 2026 results for the period ended June 30, 2026, highlighting major permitting, Indigenous partnership, exploration and joint-venture developments across its Canadian gold portfolio.
The company received Federal Environmental Assessment approval for the Springpole Gold Project on June 30, 2026, allowing the project to proceed. It also agreed key terms with Slate Falls Nation to negotiate a final project agreement, and Cat Lake First Nation and Lac Seul First Nation completed an Anishnaabe Led Impact Assessment authorizing Springpole, subject to 35 negotiated terms and a detailed term sheet on benefits and environmental measures.
First Mining and Cat Lake First Nation finalized a landmark agreement to mobilize development of an all-season access road. At Duparquet, the company started its 2026 drilling program and formed a drilling partnership with Indigenous-led Forage Anicinape, following 2025 drilling that showed higher grade gold mineralization in multiple zones.
At Pickle Crow, joint-venture partner Bellavista Resources closed the acquisition of Firefly Metal’s interest and paid $3 million to First Mining, reducing its PC Gold interest from 30% to 20%, which is free carried to a decision to mine. As of June 30, 2026, cash and marketable securities were $40.5 million, the equity investment in Seva Mining was valued at $29 million, and the PC Gold equity interest at $14.3 million.
First Mining (OTCQX: FFMGF) received federal environmental assessment approval for its Springpole Gold Project in northwestern Ontario, allowing the project to proceed. The project is described as one of Canada's largest undeveloped gold resources.
The Decision Statement follows a review process underway since 2018 with input from Indigenous communities, the public and several federal departments. First Mining is advancing post-EA engineering toward construction readiness. Approval includes conditions aligned with the company’s proposed environmental mitigation, monitoring, adaptive management and consultation commitments.
First Mining (OTCQX: FFMGF) entered a Term Sheet Agreement with Slate Falls Nation outlining key terms for a future Project Agreement covering the Springpole Gold Project in northwestern Ontario.
The agreement defines SFN's development parameters, collaborative regulatory and environmental processes, and SFN participation in project design, sustainability, and future financial and business opportunities, subject to final approvals.
First Mining Gold (OTCQX: FFMGF) and Cat Lake First Nation signed a milestone agreement to advance an all-season access road linking Cat Lake to Sioux Lookout via Vermilion River Road.
First Mining committed up to $4 million for permitting, clearing, geotechnical work, and engineering, beginning summer 2026, supporting both regional access and the Springpole Gold Project.
First Mining (OTCQX:FFMGF) announced that Cat Lake First Nation and Lac Seul First Nation have authorized the Springpole Gold Project following completion of an Anishnaabe Led Impact Assessment, subject to 35 negotiated terms in a Term Sheet Agreement.
Conditions cover environmental protection, cultural and socio-economic safeguards, economic participation, and community healing, including revenue sharing, procurement opportunities, and funding for on-the-land healing and addictions treatment. Final authorization depends on converting the Term Sheet into a binding Springpole Project Agreement.
First Mining (OTCQX: FFMGF) reported voting results from its June 9, 2026 annual general meeting in Vancouver. 501,078,315 common shares, or 36.20% of outstanding shares, were represented. Shareholders voted in favour of all items, electing five directors and approving the auditor appointment.