Fireweed Metals Corp (FWZ)

Fireweed Metals Commences 2026 Field ProgramJune 4, 2026 6:00 AM
PR Newswire (Canada) TSXV: FWZ
OTCQX: FWEDF
FSE: M0GVANCOUVER, BC, June 4, 2026 /CNW/ - FIREWEED METALS CORP. ("Fireweed" or the Company") (TSXV: FWZ) (OTCQX: FWEDF) is pleased to announce the launch of its 2026 Field Program, with planned activities across its Mactung, Macpass, and regional infrastructure improvement planning projects. The 2026 program includes approximately 9,500 m of combined diamond and sonic drilling across the two critical metals projects, including up to 7,500 m at Macpass and up to 2,000 m at Mactung. Drilling is now underway at Macpass, with work at Mactung expected to follow.Ian Gibbs, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated "we are very excited to have commenced field operations across multiple critical metals projects. The 2026 Mactung Field program and ongoing engineering studies will continue to inform the updated Mactung Feasibility Study, which is ongoing and scheduled for completion early in 2027. Exploration drilling at Macpass will continue where it left off at the end of the 2025 field season, with the continuation of hole TS25-003, a ~300 m step-out down dip of the inferred resource at Tom South that was suspended in laminated sulphide mineralization at the end of the 2025 field season. We are confident in the prospectivity of the areas surrounding Tom South and Tom East for the discovery of additional high-grade mineralization."2026 Mactung ProgramAs part of the US Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III-supported program announced in December 2024, Fireweed is conducting geotechnical and hydrogeological drilling, which builds on the 2025 program. These activities will support an updated Feasibility Study, which commenced earlier in 2026 and establishes the foundation for future licensing and permitting efforts. Activities include the following:Geological Model Update – Refining the geological and block models to provide a robust basis for mine planning.Hydrogeological Studies – Installing additional groundwater monitoring wells to refine the hydrogeological model for the deposit and proposed infrastructure areas.Geotechnical Site Investigation – Additional drilling geotechnical boreholes and test pits to collect soil, rock, and permafrost data in support of the planned mine and infrastructure development as well as borrow source geotechnical investigations.Historical Core Scanning – Building on the 2025 scanning program to provide comprehensive short wave infrared and multi-element data within the resource area.Additionally, Fireweed plans to continue baseline environmental work across the Mactung project throughout the summer. The Feasibility Study remains on schedule for completion in early 2027 with metallurgical and geometallurgical programs advancing in addition to designs for the mine, processing facilities, and infrastructure.2026 Macpass Field ProgramAt Macpass, Fireweed has initiated an exploration and resource expansion drilling program targeting step-outs around known zinc-lead-silver-gallium-germanium mineralization at Tom South and Tom East. The Company also plans to conduct near-deposit and regional gravity and soil sampling at the Tom and Amax areas in the southeast of the property.2026 Macpass Drill ProgramTom South ~6,000 m—Step out drilling at Tom South will follow up down dip and along strike of high-grade intercepts from 2023 and 2024, and 2025. Initial drilling will finish TS25-003, a 450 m step out down dip of the inferred Tom South resource margin which was paused at the end of 2025 in laminated sulphide mineralization due to seasonal constraints. TS25-003 is 300 m down dip of the notable intercept from 2025 TS25-001D1, 54.28 m (30 m true width2) of 33.23% ZnEq* (18.20% zinc, 13.93% lead, and 161.0 g/t silver).Tom East ~1,500 m—Following the successful imaging of Boundary Zone during the 2024–2025 muon survey, and successful follow up exploration drilling, Fireweed intends to leverage this technology in a near-deposit expansion program targeting the high-grade Tom East area and to deploy muon detectors to generate a comprehensive density image of the subsurface.2026 Macpass Regional ProgramFireweed intends to continue regional exploration efforts on our vast underexplored (~948 km2) land package. Ground gravity surveys, soil sampling and prospecting will target zinc-lead-silver and intrusion related gold targets.Planning for North Canol Infrastructure Improvements Fireweed continues to advance key planning activities associated with the Planning for North Canol Infrastructure Improvements project ("PNCII"), supported by funding through Natural Resources Canada's First and Last Mile Fund, formerly the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund, announced in August 2025. The Company is leading development of preliminary engineering designs for road and transmission infrastructure within the existing North Canol Road corridor, alongside required environmental and socio-economic baseline studies.In 2025, Fireweed completed surveying, LiDAR acquisition, and substantially advanced preliminary engineering design for road upgrades, water crossings, and transmission line infrastructure within the North Canol corridor to Mactung. The Company also initiated a comprehensive program of surface water, aquatic, and wildlife baseline studies, with fisheries, heritage, and borrow source geotechnical investigations ongoing into 2026. Continued engagement with federal, territorial and Indigenous governments is ongoing, with a focus on advancing technical design, refining cost estimates, and preparing for regulatory documents in support of submissions targeted for later in 2026.Qualified Person StatementTechnical information in this news release has been approved by Fireweed Metals VP Exploration, Dr. Jack Milton, P.Geo. (BC), a 'Qualified Person' as defined under National Instrument 43-101. Dr. Milton is not independent of Fireweed for purposes of NI 43-101.About Fireweed Metals Corp. Fireweed is an exploration company focused on unlocking value in a new critical metals district located in Northern Canada. Fireweed is 100% owner of the Macpass District, a large and highly prospective 985 km2 land package. The Macpass District includes the Macpass zinc-lead-silver project and the Mactung tungsten project. A Lundin Group company, Fireweed is strongly positioned to create meaningful value.Fireweed trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol "FWZ", on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol "FWEDF", and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "M0G".Additional information about Fireweed and its projects can be found on the Company's website at FireweedMetals.com and at www.sedarplus.comON BEHALF OF FIREWEED METALS CORP."Ian Gibbs"
President, CEO, and DirectorNeither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.Cautionary StatementsForward Looking StatementsThis news release contains "forward-looking" statements and information ("forward-looking statements"). All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included herein, including, without limitation, statements relating to interpretation of drill results, targets for exploration, potential extensions of mineralized zones, future work plans, the use of funds, and the potential of the Company's projects, are forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "potential", "possible", and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions, or results "will", "may", "could", or "should" occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of Company management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to Company management and reflect the beliefs, opinions, and projections on the date the statements are made. Forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties and accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations include but are not limited to, exploration and development risks, unanticipated reclamation expenses, expenditure and financing requirements, general economic conditions, changes in financial markets, the ability to properly and efficiently staff the Company's operations, the sufficiency of working capital and funding for continued operations, title matters, First Nations relations, operating hazards, political and economic factors, competitive factors, metal prices, relationships with vendors and strategic partners, governmental regulations and oversight, permitting, seasonality and weather, technological change, industry practices, uncertainties involved in the interpretation of drilling results and laboratory tests, and one-time events. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements or beliefs, opinions, projections or other factors, except as required by law.1 For Mactung Mineral Resources, see Fireweed news release dated June 13, 2023 "Fireweed Metals Announces Mineral Resources for the Mactung Project: the Largest High-Grade Tungsten Deposit in the World" and the technical report entitled "NI 43-101 Technical Report, Mactung Project, Yukon Territory, Canada," with effective date July 28, 2023 filed on https://www.sedarplus.ca/. Garth Kirkham, P.Geo. is considered independent of the Company, and a 'Qualified Person' as defined under NI 43-101. Garth Kirkham, of Kirkham Geosystems Limited., is responsible for the Mactung Mineral Resource Estimate.2 True widths for primary intervals are estimated by measuring perpendicular to strike within the short axis of a stratiform wireframe that has been constructed in 3D around the mineralized intercepts at Tom based on assay results, geological logging, stratigraphic correlation, and bedding measurements from oriented core. The massive sulphide mineralization and laminated mineralization at Tom are stratiform (oriented parallel to bedding), therefore the true width, or thickness, of the zone is estimated perpendicular to both the strike and dip direction of bedding. True widths are rounded to the nearest metre for widths over 10 m and to the nearest 0.1 m for widths less than 10 m, as this better reflects the precision of the estimates. True widths should be regarded as approximate as these are derived from an estimation that uses a preliminary interpretation of the geological model.* Zinc equivalent calculations assume metal prices of US$1.40/lb zinc, US$1.10/lb lead, and US$25/oz silver, zinc concentrate recoveries of 89% Zn, 22% Ag, lead concentrate recoveries of 75% Pb, 59% Ag, 0% payability of Ag in zinc concentrate, 85% payability of Zn in zinc concentrate, 94% payability of Ag in lead concentrate, and 95% payability of Pb in lead concentrate. Germanium and gallium were not included in zinc equivalency calculations. The zinc equivalency formula used is: ZnEq% = ((0.56*Ag g/t)+(16.52*Pb%)+(21.32*Zn%))/21.32. The assumptions used in this zinc equivalency calculation are the same as the assumptions used for zinc equivalency in the 2024 Mineral Resource Estimate1.SOURCE Fireweed Metals Corp. Original: Fireweed Metals Commences 2026 Field Program

Fireweed Announces Results from Annual General and Special Meeting of ShareholdersMay 27, 2026 6:00 AM
PR Newswire (Canada) TSXV: FWZ
OTCQX: FWEDF
FSE: 20FVANCOUVER, BC, May 27, 2026 /CNW/ - FIREWEED METALS CORP. ("Fireweed" or the "Company") (TSXV: FWZ) (OTCQX: FWEDF), is pleased to announce the results of voting at its annual general and special meeting of shareholders which was held on May 26, 2026, in Vancouver, BC (the "Meeting"). Full details of all the voting results for the 2026 Meeting are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. A total of 130,128,418 common shares, representing 57.36% of the votes attached to all outstanding shares as at the record date for the Meeting, were represented at the Meeting. All of the matters submitted to the shareholders for approval as set out in the Company's Notice of Meeting and Information Circular dated April 16, 2026, were approved by the requisite majority of votes cast at the Meeting.The nominees for directors were elected as set out in the following table:DirectorVotes For%James Beck122,932,82495.93Jill Donaldson125,321,33597.79Ian Gibbs127,035,52699.13Paul Harbidge128,020,53399.90Peter Hemstead127,298,14999.33Ron Hochstein123,911,24696.69Adam Lundin119,336,38893.12Wojtek Wodzicki122,918,23995.91At the Meeting, shareholders also approved the Company's Stock Option Plan and the appointment of Davidson & Company LLP as auditors of the Company for the ensuing year.About Fireweed Metals Corp.Fireweed is an exploration company focused on unlocking value in a new critical metals district located in Northern Canada. Fireweed is 100% owner of the Macpass District, a large and highly prospective 985 km2 land package. The Macpass District includes the Macpass zinc-lead-silver project and the Mactung tungsten project. A Lundin Group company, Fireweed is strongly positioned to create meaningful value.Fireweed trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol "FWZ", on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol "FWEDF", and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "M0G".Additional information about Fireweed and its projects can be found on the Company's website at FireweedMetals.com and at www.sedarplus.com.ON BEHALF OF FIREWEED METALS CORP."Ian Gibbs"CEONeither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.Cautionary StatementsForward Looking StatementsThis news release contains "forward-looking" statements and information ("forward-looking statements"). All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included herein, including, without limitation, statements relating to interpretation of drill results, targets for exploration, potential extensions of mineralized zones, future work plans, the use of funds, and the potential of the Company's projects, are forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "potential", "possible", and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions, or results "will", "may", "could", or "should" occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of Company management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to Company management and reflect the beliefs, opinions, and projections on the date the statements are made. Forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties and accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations include but are not limited to, exploration and development risks, unanticipated reclamation expenses, expenditure and financing requirements, general economic conditions, changes in financial markets, the ability to properly and efficiently staff the Company's operations, the sufficiency of working capital and funding for continued operations, title matters, First Nations relations, operating hazards, political and economic factors, competitive factors, metal prices, relationships with vendors and strategic partners, governmental regulations and oversight, permitting, seasonality and weather, technological change, industry practices, uncertainties involved in the interpretation of drilling results and laboratory tests, and one-time events. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements or beliefs, opinions, projections or other factors, except as required by law.SOURCE Fireweed Metals Corp. Original: Fireweed Announces Results from Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders

Fireweed Metals Closes Previously Announced $61.5 Million Private PlacementApril 2, 2026 4:05 PM
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FSE: M0GVANCOUVER, BC, April 2, 2026 /CNW/ - FIREWEED METALS CORP. ("Fireweed" or the "Company") (TSXV: FWZ) (OTCQX: FWEDF), is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the "Offering") for aggregate gross proceeds of $61,463,305.







The Offering consisted of the issuance of 14,704,140 common shares of the Company (the "Shares") at a price of $4.18 per Share, including a strategic investment by JX Advanced Metals Corporation ("JX") alongside participation from trusts settled by the late Adolf H. Lundin (the "Lundin Family Trusts"). JX is a global leader in advanced materials and a key participant in the semiconductor supply chain, bringing deep expertise in high-purity materials, including tungsten, and a growing U.S. presence.Highlights14,704,140 Shares issued for aggregate gross proceeds of $61,463,305.JX subscribed for 11,343,294 Shares, representing approximately 5.0% of the Company's issued and outstanding Shares on a non-diluted basis upon closing.Lundin Family Trusts subscribed for 3,360,846 Shares and hold approximately 51,853,509 Shares, representing approximately 22.9% of the Company's issued and outstanding Shares on a non-diluted basis upon closing, maintaining their pro-rata ownership interest.Issue price of $4.18 per share, representing a 9% premium to the March 27, 2026, closing price and a 14% premium to the 10-day volume-weighted average trading price of the Shares on the TSX Venture Exchange for the period ended on such date.In connection with the closing of the Offering, Fireweed and JX entered into an investor rights agreement (the "Investor Rights Agreement"). Pursuant to the Investor Rights Agreement, for so long as JX maintains a certain percentage of the ownership of the issued and outstanding Shares, it is entitled to certain customary investor rights, including anti-dilution, secondment, offtake and participation rights.Proceeds from the Offering will support the advancement of exploration and development activities at the Company's Macpass, Mactung, and Gayna projects located in northern Canada, as well as ongoing planning for regional infrastructure improvements and general working capital and corporate purposes.Related Party TransactionAs the Lundin Family Trust is a "related party" of the Company as defined under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"), their participation in the Offering is considered a "related party transaction" (as defined in MI 61-101). Such participation was exempt from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements under Sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101 as neither the fair market value of the securities acquired by the Lundin Family Trust, nor the consideration for the securities paid by the Lundin Family Trust, exceeded 25% of the Company's market capitalization (as calculated in accordance with MI 61-101).ClosingThe Offering closed on April 2, 2026, including receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including final acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange. All securities issued pursuant to the Offering are subject to a hold period of four months and one day in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws.The securities being offered have not, nor will they be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons in the absence of U.S. registration or an applicable exemption from the U.S. registration requirements. This release does not constitute an offer for sale of securities in the United States.About Fireweed Metals Corp.Fireweed is an exploration company focused on unlocking value in a new critical metals district located in Northern Canada. Fireweed is 100% owner of the Macpass District, a large and highly prospective 985 km2 land package. The Macpass District includes the Macpass zinc-lead-silver project and the Mactung tungsten project. A Lundin Group company, Fireweed is strongly positioned to create meaningful value.Fireweed trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol "FWZ", on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol "FWEDF", and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "M0G".Additional information about Fireweed and its projects can be found on the Company's website at FireweedMetals.com and at www.sedarplus.caON BEHALF OF FIREWEED METALS CORP."Ian Gibbs"CEONeither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.Cautionary StatementsForward Looking StatementsThis news release contains "forward-looking" statements and information ("forward-looking statements"). All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included herein, including, without limitation, statements relating to the Offering and use of proceeds thereof, future work plans, and the potential of the Company's projects, are forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "potential", "possible", and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions, or results "will", "may", "could", or "should" occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of Company management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to Company management and reflect the beliefs, opinions, and projections on the date the statements are made. Forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties and accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations include but are not limited to the inability to enter into definitive agreements, exploration and development risks, unanticipated reclamation expenses, expenditure and financing requirements, general economic conditions, changes in financial markets, the ability to properly and efficiently staff the Company's operations, the sufficiency of working capital and funding for continued operations, title matters, First Nations relations, operating hazards, political and economic factors, competitive factors, metal prices, relationships with vendors and strategic partners, governmental regulations and oversight, permitting, seasonality and weather, technological change, industry practices, uncertainties involved in the interpretation of drilling results and laboratory tests, and one-time events. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements or beliefs, opinions, projections or other factors, except as required by law.SOURCE Fireweed Metals Corp.

Original: Fireweed Metals Closes Previously Announced $61.5 Million Private Placement

Fireweed Metals Announces $61.5 Million Private Placement with Strategic Investment from JX Advanced Metals CorporationMarch 30, 2026 2:30 AM
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FSE: M0GVANCOUVER, BC, March 30, 2026 /CNW/ - FIREWEED METALS CORP. ("Fireweed" or the "Company") (TSXV: FWZ) (OTCQX: FWEDF), is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement to raise gross proceeds of approximately $61.5 million, with participation from strategic investors, including JX Advanced Metals Corporation ("JX") and the Lundin Family Trusts (as defined below). Proceeds from the Offering (as defined below) will support the advancement of exploration and development activities at the Company's Macpass, Mactung, and Gayna projects located in northern Canada, as well as ongoing planning for regional infrastructure improvements and general working capital and corporate purposes.







Ian Gibbs, President and CEO of Fireweed Metals, stated,"JX Advanced Metals has a long track record of partnering with Lundin Group companies, and we are very pleased to further strengthen this relationship through their strategic investment in Fireweed. As a global leader in advanced materials and a key participant in the semiconductor supply chain, JX brings deep expertise in markets where high-purity materials, including tungsten, play an important role in enabling next-generation technologies. Their growing presence in the United States, including a new facility in Mesa, Arizona, further highlights the strategic importance of these materials to the North American industrial base. We believe their investment underscores Fireweed's positioning within a critical supply chain supporting the continued growth of advanced semiconductors and other strategic technologies and industries."Private PlacementThe Company will undertake a non-brokered private placement to raise aggregate gross proceeds of up to $61.5 million (the "Offering"), consisting of up to 14,704,140 common shares of the Company (the "Shares") at a price of $4.18 per Share. The issue price represents a 9% premium to the closing price of the Shares on the TSX Venture Exchange on March 27, 2026, and a 14% premium to the 10-day volume-weighted average trading price of the Shares on the TSX Venture Exchange for the period ended on such date.Strategic Investor ParticipationJX and trusts settled by the late Adolf H. Lundin (the "Lundin Family Trusts") are expected to participate in the Offering.JX is expected to subscribe for approximately 11,343,294 Shares. Upon completion of the Offering, JX is expected to hold approximately 11,343,294 Shares, representing approximately  5.0% of the Company's issued and outstanding Shares on a non-diluted basis, assuming completion of the Offering.The Lundin Family Trusts are expected to subscribe for approximately 3,360,846 Shares of the Company. Upon completion of the Offering, the Lundin Family Trusts are expected to hold approximately 51,853,509 Shares, representing approximately 22.9% of the Company's issued and outstanding Shares on a non-diluted basis, maintaining their pro-rata ownership interest in the Company.Related Party TransactionParticipation by the Lundin Family Trusts in the Offering will constitute a "related party transaction" within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"), as a private entity controlled by the Lundin Family Trusts currently holds more than 10% of the Company's outstanding Shares. The Company expects such participation to be exempt from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 pursuant to Sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) thereof, as neither the fair market value of the securities to be issued to the related party nor the consideration to be paid by the related party will exceed 25% of the Company's market capitalization.ClosingThe Offering is expected to close on or about April 7, 2026, and is subject to execution of definitive agreements and other customary conditions, including receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.All securities issued pursuant to the Offering will be subject to a four-month plus one day hold period under applicable Canadian securities laws.The securities being offered have not been, nor will they be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities in the United States.About Fireweed Metals Corp.Fireweed is an exploration company focused on unlocking value in a new critical metals district located in Northern Canada. Fireweed is 100% owner of the Macpass District, a large and highly prospective 985 km2 land package. The Macpass District includes the Macpass zinc-lead-silver project and the Mactung tungsten project. A Lundin Group company, Fireweed is strongly positioned to create meaningful value.Fireweed trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol "FWZ", on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol "FWEDF", and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "M0G".Additional information about Fireweed and its projects can be found on the Company's website at FireweedMetals.com and at www.sedarplus.caON BEHALF OF FIREWEED METALS CORP."Ian Gibbs"CEONeither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.Cautionary StatementsForward Looking StatementsThis news release contains "forward-looking" statements and information ("forward-looking statements"). All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included herein, including, without limitation, statements relating to the Offering, timing and completion thereof, completion and use of proceeds thereof, insider participation, MI 61-101 exemptions, regulatory approvals, statements relating to future work plans, and the potential of the Company's projects, are forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "potential", "possible", and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions, or results "will", "may", "could", or "should" occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of Company management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to Company management and reflect the beliefs, opinions, and projections on the date the statements are made. Forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties and accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations include but are not limited to, the need for regulatory approvals, the inability to enter into definitive agreements, exploration and development risks, unanticipated reclamation expenses, expenditure and financing requirements, general economic conditions, changes in financial markets, the ability to properly and efficiently staff the Company's operations, the sufficiency of working capital and funding for continued operations, title matters, First Nations relations, operating hazards, political and economic factors, competitive factors, metal prices, relationships with vendors and strategic partners, governmental regulations and oversight, permitting, seasonality and weather, technological change, industry practices, uncertainties involved in the interpretation of drilling results and laboratory tests, and one-time events. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements or beliefs, opinions, projections or other factors, except as required by law.SOURCE Fireweed Metals Corp.

Original: Fireweed Metals Announces $61.5 Million Private Placement with Strategic Investment from JX Advanced Metals Corporation

Fireweed Metals Commences Mactung Tungsten Project Feasibility StudyMarch 9, 2026 6:00 AM
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TSXV: FWZ
OTCQX: FWEDF
FSE: M0GVANCOUVER, BC, March 9, 2026 /CNW/ - Fireweed Metals Corp. ("Fireweed" or the "Company") (TSXV: FWZ) (OTCQX: FWEDF) is pleased to report that it has engaged a team of internationally recognized engineering and technical consultants with extensive project delivery and licensing experience in the Yukon and northern Canada to complete an updated Feasibility Study ("FS") for its 100%-owned Mactung Tungsten Project (Yukon, Canada).  







CEO StatementIan Gibbs, Fireweed President and CEO, stated: "Following our successful 2025 field season, we are engaging best in class consultants to complete an updated Feasibility Study. We are excited to continue advancing Mactung, the world's premier tungsten deposit, unmatched in grade and scale1. We are confident that with the consultants we've engaged, a technically robust FS will be completed early in 2027, to be utilized in further engineering and mine licensing efforts."The FS will build upon extensive historical technical and field work, including the most recent 2025 field program, and will incorporate updated geological, metallurgical, mining, processing, infrastructure, and environmental designs.Consultant AppointmentsThe Company has engaged the following consultants to lead and support the FS:Wood Canada Limited has been appointed as the Lead Study consultant and will be responsible for overall study integration, infrastructure engineering, capital and operating cost estimation, and execution planning. Wood has extensive experience delivering mining and infrastructure projects in remote northern climates, with strong expertise in cold-weather construction, engineering, and logistics.SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd. will lead the Mineral Resource Estimate update and refinements to the geological domains, incorporating over 11,000 metres of 2025 drilling and approximately 40,000 metres of historical data into the new model. Working alongside Fireweed's geology team, SLR brings significant mineral resource modelling and production expertise to deliver the updated estimate.Ausenco Engineering Canada ULC will lead the process plant design, metallurgical testwork program, and flowsheet development and optimization. The team brings extensive global expertise in tungsten processing, a key focus for Fireweed, ensuring the development of a technically robust and reliable flowsheet.Worley Canada Services Ltd. will lead mine design, optimization, planning, and cost estimation. Having been involved in previous studies at Mactung, the team brings deep project familiarity, full study lifecycle experience, and proven mining expertise in northern Canada.Knight Piésold Ltd. will lead geotechnical design of waste and water management structures and provide geomechanical design support for the underground mine. Knight Piésold will apply extensive northern experience to advance designs in alignment with Yukon regulatory requirements through operations and closure.Lorax Environmental Services Ltd. will lead development of the site-wide water balance, feasibility-level groundwater model, and water quality model, supported by their broader hydrogeology, geochemistry, and mine water management mandate. With strong expertise in groundwater characterization, geochemical source terms, and integrated water modelling, Lorax will provide key inputs across the project lifecycle.Work Programs InitiatedIn parallel with consultant mobilization, the Company has already commenced the following key work programs:Block model update, including incorporation of recent drilling results and updated geological interpretationsMine planning and design, prioritizing early extraction of high margin mill feed for processingMetallurgical testwork and geometallurgical program, designed to support process selection, recovery, and variability modellingExecution planning The FS is supported by a Department of War award made via Title III of the U.S. Defense Production Act of 1950 ("DPA Title III") and announced December 2024.Mactung completed its environmental assessment in 2014, and the FS will support mine license applications expected to be submitted in 2027.Qualified Person StatementTechnical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Fireweed Metals VP Exploration, Dr. Jack Milton, P.Geo. (BC), a 'Qualified Person' as defined under Canadian National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101"). Dr. Milton is not independent of the Company in accordance with NI 43-101.About FireweedFireweed is an exploration company focused on unlocking value in a new critical metals district located in Northern Canada. Fireweed is 100% owner of the Macpass District, a large and highly prospective 985 km2 land package. The Macpass District includes the Macpass zinc-lead-silver project and the Mactung tungsten project. A Lundin Group company, Fireweed is strongly positioned to create meaningful value.Fireweed trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol "FWZ", on the OTCQX Best Market under the trading symbol "FWEDF", and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "M0G".Additional information about Fireweed and its projects can be found on the Company's website at FireweedMetals.com and at www.sedarplus.comON BEHALF OF FIREWEED METALS CORP."Ian Gibbs"
CEO & DirectorNeither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.Cautionary StatementsForward Looking StatementsThis news release contains "forward-looking" statements and information ("forward-looking statements"). All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included herein, including, without limitation, statements relating to interpretation of drill results, targets for exploration, potential extensions of mineralized zones, timing of completion of work programs and activities, and the potential of the Company's projects, are forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "potential", "possible", and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions, or results "will", "may", "could", or "should" occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of Company management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to Company management and reflect the beliefs, opinions, and projections on the date the statements are made. Forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties and accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations include but are not limited to, exploration and development risks, unanticipated reclamation expenses, expenditure and financing requirements, general economic conditions, changes in financial markets, the ability to properly and efficiently staff the Company's operations, the sufficiency of working capital and funding for continued operations, title matters, First Nations relations, operating hazards, political and economic factors, competitive factors, metal prices, relationships with vendors and strategic partners, governmental regulations and oversight, permitting, seasonality and weather, technological change, industry practices, uncertainties involved in the interpretation of drilling results and laboratory tests, and one-time events. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements or beliefs, opinions, projections or other factors, except as required by law.Footnotes and References1 References to relative size, grade, and metal content of the Mactung resources and Macpass resources in comparison to other tungsten, zinc, gallium, and germanium deposits elsewhere in the world, respectively, are based on review of the Standard & Poor's Global Market Intelligence Capital IQ database.



SOURCE Fireweed Metals Corp.

Original: Fireweed Metals Commences Mactung Tungsten Project Feasibility Study

Interesting, shortly after the stock hit $1.50 in June of last year -- everyone disappeared
from a post on SI in Aug of last year


I just put a query into deepseek about the stock my godson told me to look at.
great response. I also noted in their news release that they got funding from both the US and Canadian govt last year.
(not for the faint of heart - but i did take a few shares on his reco because he's a certified mineral hound and I'm an inveterate speculator)
My godson told me to look into Fireweed metals [[FWEDF] and their projects Mactung and Macpass. What can you tell me about them?
Of course. It's great that your godson is getting you interested in the investment world. Fireweed Metals is a fascinating and highly speculative story in the mining sector, centered around what could be world-class deposits.


Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know about Fireweed Metals (FWEDF on the OTC, but primarily FWE on the TSX-Venture in Canada).

### Company Overview: Fireweed Metals (TSXV: FWED, OTCQB: FWEDF)
Fireweed is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on advancing two flagship projects in northern Canada: the **Macmillan Pass ("Macpass")** Zinc Project in Yukon and the **Mactung** Tungsten Project, which straddles the Yukon/NWT border.
The company's name is a play on "Fireweed," a hardy plant that is often one of the first to recolonize land after a fire or disturbance—a metaphor for their strategy of reviving these large, historically known projects with modern exploration techniques.
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### 1. The Macmillan Pass ("Macpass") Project (Zinc-Lead-Silver)
This is the company's primary project and the main driver of its value.
* **What it is:** A very large-scale deposit of critical minerals, primarily **zinc**, with significant amounts of lead and silver.
* **Location:** Yukon Territory, Canada (a stable, mining-friendly jurisdiction).
* **The Story:**
* The project was previously explored in the 1970s-80s by a major company (Teck Resources). They defined a large resource but eventually walked away due to low zinc prices and the remote location.
* Fireweed acquired the project and has used modern geology and drilling to not only confirm the old resource but **significantly expand it**, discovering new zones that the previous owners never found.
* They have published a **robust Mineral Resource Estimate** showing it to be one of the largest undeveloped zinc resources in the world.
* **Why it's Exciting:**
* **Scale:** It's huge. The size and grade make it a potential tier-1 asset.
* **Critical Mineral:** Zinc is a critical metal used for galvanizing steel, preventing corrosion. Its supply is facing constraints as major mines close.
* **Exploration Upside:** They are still finding new mineralization. The potential for the resource to grow even larger is a key part of the investment thesis.
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### 2. The Mactung Project (Tungsten)
This acquisition was a game-changer for Fireweed, making them a dominant player in another critical metal.
* **What it is:** One of the **largest and highest-grade tungsten resources in the world**. Historically, it was advanced by a previous company (North American Tungsten) but was never put into production.
* **Location:** On the Yukon/NWT border, right next to their Macpass project, offering potential operational synergies.
* **The Story:**
* Fireweed acquired Mactung for a very low cost after the previous owner went bankrupt.
* It already had a historical resource and even a feasibility study, so it's a very advanced project.
* They are working to update the resource and study to modern standards.
* **Why it's Exciting:**
* **World-Class Asset:** It's not just a good project; it's a globally significant one.
* **Critical & Strategic Metal:** Tungsten is extremely hard, dense, and heat-resistant. It's essential for cutting tools, military applications (armor-piercing rounds), and aerospace. **China currently dominates global tungsten supply** (~80%), so Western governments are highly motivated to develop secure, non-Chinese sources. This gives Mactung immense strategic importance.
* **Synergy:** Being right next to Macpass, they could potentially share infrastructure (e.g., a common road, power, camp), reducing the capital costs for both projects.
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### The Investment Thesis & The Risks
Your godson is likely excited about this stock because of this powerful narrative:
**The Bull Case (The Upside):**
* **Two World-Class Assets:** They own not one, but two projects that are among the best of their kind globally.
* **Critical Minerals Focus:** They are perfectly positioned to benefit from the global push towards secure supply chains for critical minerals.
* **Massive Exploration Potential:** Both projects, especially Macpass, have room to get even bigger through drilling.
* **Takeover Target:** A major mining company might eventually buy Fireweed to get control of these large, strategic assets.
**The Major Risks (The Downside):**
* **Extreme Speculation:** This is not a sure thing. **Fireweed is a pre-revenue exploration company.** It does not mine anything yet. It spends money on drilling and studies; it doesn't make money.
* **Capital Required:** Building mines in a remote part of Canada will cost **billions of dollars**. They will need to raise enormous amounts of money, likely by issuing more shares (which dilutes existing shareholders) or taking on huge debt.
* **Time:** It takes 10-15 years to permit and build a major mine. This is a long-term story, not a get-rich-quick stock.
* **Commodity Prices:** The economics of the projects depend entirely on the future price of zinc and tungsten. If prices crash, the projects may become uneconomical.
* **Execution Risk:** Everything must go right—permitting, engineering, financing, construction. Many things can and do go wrong in mining.
### In a Nutshell for You:
| Aspect | Summary |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Company** | **Fireweed Metals (FWEDF / FWED.V)** |
| **What they do** | Explore for metals; they do **not** mine or sell anything yet. |
| **Main Project** | **Macpass:** A giant zinc deposit in Yukon, Canada. |
| **Second Project**| **Mactung:** A giant, high-grade tungsten deposit next door. |
| **The Opportunity** | Owning two world-class critical mineral deposits that are strategically important. Huge potential for growth or a buyout. |
| **The Reality** | **Extremely high-risk and speculative.** It will need to raise massive amounts of money. Success is many years away and not guaranteed. |
| **For You** | Think of it as a **lottery ticket with better odds.** Only invest money you are fully prepared to lose. It's a fascinating story to follow, but it's vital to understand the risks. |
It's a compelling story that captures why people get excited about mineral exploration: the potential to find and build something huge. Your godson has pointed you towards a company with a truly unique asset portfolio. However, it is crucial to balance that excitement with a clear understanding of the significant risks inherent in junior mining stocks.

See also post which this replies to







Yeesh

Mactung !............Mactung !
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/n-w-t-mactung-tungsten-property-fireweed-1.6480944

How much more can it go

Aww look at that.....




8 sessions later.....

Potentially a (strong) BUY Signal




Tungsten ROCKS !





I mean..........Who DOESN'T need TUNGSTEN for goodness sakes ?


Uh.......HELLO ????




Mind you tho........

That's what I thought about ROAD SALT too - and just look at where THAT one has wound me up at....sheesh

https://bigcharts.marketwatch.com/advchart/frames/frames.asp?show=&insttype=Stock&symb=ca%3Asalt&x=26&y=8&time=100&startdate=7%2F4%2F2021&enddate=7%2F18%2F2025&freq=1&compidx=aaaaa%3A0&comptemptext=&comp=none&ma=1&maval=50+200&uf=0&lf=1&lf2=0&lf3=0&type=2&style=320&size=3&timeFrameToggle=false&compareToToggle=false&indicatorsToggle=false&chartStyleToggle=false&state=11




.

OHTL Under Microscpe = Quite (or perhaps even REAL) compelling.
Mactung










300m mkt cap PWM 150

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Link failed ? Try these
https://www.yukon-news.com/news/yukon-mining-firm-to-buy-tungsten-project-from-nwt-government-7003853

https://www.yukon-news.com/news/yukon-mining-companys-tungsten-project-gets-millions-from-canada-and-us-governments-7710831

https://www.yukon-news.com/search?search=on&q=fireweed+metals

Tungsten IS huge

Now, just who's this tungsten "player" in the Yukon this vid mentions ?
It isn't Almonty
https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=175763917

ha-ha-ha - Here they are https://www.yukon-news.com/news/yukon-mining-companys-tungsten-project-gets-millions-from-canada-and-us-governments-7710831M

Wow - mkt cap = 305 mil ALMONTY = 610M
https://fireweedmetals.com/mactung-project/

https://investorshub.advfn.com/Fireweed-Metals-Corp-FWEDF-40538?_gl=1*1wvvr9d*_gcl_au*MTQ0OTU2NTQyMi4xNzM4NjA3OTA2

Fireweed Metals is pleased to announce the discovery of extensive mineralization at the new Popcorn target within the Macpass Project.



Near-surface zinc and silver mineralization encountered is similar to the vein and breccia mineralization that overprints the massive sulphide at Boundary, presenting an exciting new opportunity.



Key Highlights:

Significant intercepts at Popcorn of near-surface vein and replacement style mineralization, similar in character to Boundary Zone including:
NB24-004 From 10.83 metre (“m”) downhole: 46.03 m at 4.88% zinc and 3.6 grams per tonne (“g/t”) silver, including 24.96 m at 8.27% zinc and 5.3 g/t silver
NB24-002 From 15.75 m downhole: 54.75 m at 3.98% zinc and 3.9 g/t silver, including 8.85 m at 6.13% zinc and 4.4 g/t silver, and also including 19.78 m at 6.71% zinc and 5.9 g/t silver
Mineralization intersected across all seven holes drilled at Popcorn
Located 600 m Northeast from Boundary Zone resource pit-shell, outside of the current Mineral Resource Estimate

A Word from Our Interim CEO, Peter Hemstead:



“Popcorn represents the first exploration success stemming from our regional exploration program this year at Macpass. Identifying near-surface zinc mineralization and defining its continuity less than a kilometre from the pit-shell that constrains the resource at Boundary Zone is significant in establishing Popcorn as an exciting exploration opportunity. In addition to being open in all directions, there is also potential for massive sulphides, similar to the feeder style mineralization seen at Boundary Zone, that we intend to explore in the future.”

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE



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FIREWEED METALS CORP.

March 11, 2024


Vancouver, British Columbia: FIREWEED METALS CORP. (“Fireweed” or the “Company”) (TSXV: FWZ; OTCQX: FWEDF; FSE: M0G) is pleased to announce its upgrade from the OTCQB® Venture Market to the OTCQX® Best Market (“OTCQX”), a top-tier public market in the United States. As of today, Fireweed's common shares are actively trading on OTCQX under the trading symbol "FWEDF." This significant step underscores the Company's commitment to accessibility for U.S. investors, aligning with the high standards set by OTCQX.

Vancouver, British Columbia: FIREWEED METALS CORP. (“Fireweed” or the “Company”) (TSXV: FWZ; OTCQB: FWEDF, formerly Fireweed Zinc Ltd.) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Alex Campbell to the Management Team as Vice President Corporate Development. His role will focus on finding, evaluating, and executing strategic opportunities for the Company.

CEO Statement

Brandon Macdonald, CEO, stated “As Fireweed’s success at our projects has grown, so has strategic interest in the Company and options available to us. Alex’s diverse experience from mining to banking, combined with his passion for our industry, makes him a fantastic addition to the team as we navigate these opportunities. The Fireweed team is very pleased to welcome him as we continue to maximize shareholder value through exploration, development, and potential strategic transactions.”

Alex Campbell Biography

Mr. Campbell is a mining professional with over ten years of combined expertise in South American mining operations, mine finance, and Global Capital Markets. He began his career at Antofagasta Minerals, working at the Los Pelambres copper mine in Chile. Subsequently, he relocated to Colorado to pursue his master’s degree while concurrently working at Resource Capital Funds and the Critical Materials Institute, a U.S. DOE innovation hub focused on the development of secure and resilient supply chains for critical materials crucial to the energy transition. Following this, he spent five years with CIBC’s Mining Investment Banking Team in Vancouver, BC, covering a broad spectrum of mining and royalty companies. Throughout this tenure, he played instrumental roles in executing diverse corporate transactions across various commodities and asset-level stages.

Mr. Campbell holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Engineering (Mining) degree from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, as well as a Master of Science in Mineral and Energy Economics degree from The Colorado School of Mines.

Fireweed intersects 118.0m of 15.1% zinc, 2.8% lead, and 85. 8/t silver, and also 82.5m of 11.9% zinc, 2.2% lead. and 81.2 g/t silver: multiple zones of high grade mineralization in a single drillhole

- Multiple wide, high-grade zones of zinc-lead-silver mineralization have been intersected in a stratiform, laminated to massive sulphide zone at Boundary Zone, part of an extensive sediment-hosted massive sulphide system.
- NB23-007 intersected an upper zone of 82.5 m (15 m true width) of 11.9%, zinc 2.2% lead and 81.2 g/t silver, including 27.03 m (4.9 m true width) of 26.7% zinc, 4.2% lead, and 165.2 g/t silver.
- NB23-007 also intersected a separate, lower zone of 118 m (40 m true width) grading 15.1% zinc, 2.8% lead, and 85.8 g/t silver including 77.07 m (26 m true width) of 18.7% zinc, 3.5% lead, and 101.4 g/t silver.
- NB23-004 intersected 33.43 m (22 m true width) of 8.0% zinc, 2.0% lead, and 59.2 g/t silver, including 13.88 m (9.1 m true width) of 12.6% zinc, 3.7% lead, and 99.4 g/t silver.
- Assays are pending for down-dip, step-out intersections of massive sulphide with intersected thicknesses between 25 m and 140 m, and additional drilling is underway where the zone remains open at depth.

CEO Statement

Brandon Macdonald, CEO, stated, “In our largest field season ever, we continue to hit spectacular grade and widths of mineralization at Boundary Zone. The results from NB23-007 include two intersections which continue to demonstrate the world-class potential of mineralization at Boundary Zone. These results show continuity with, and even eclipse NB22-002, formerly Fireweed’s best-ever drillhole, in terms of grade and length of mineralization.”

Results from the Boundary Feeder Zone Target

Following up on drilling from 2022 and the initial results of the 2023 program which targeted a gap in the drilling between two of Fireweed’s best-ever drillholes at Boundary Zone, NB22-002 and NB22-023 (see Fireweed news releases dated June 22, 2023, November 22, 2022, and March 2, 2023), Fireweed has continued to test the high-grade feeder zone target that is interpreted to occur as at least one stratiform layer within a sediment hosted massive sulphide system. Both the initial results from 2023 as well as those from 2022 intersected very wide, high-grade zones and demonstrate continuity of the mineralized system.


Read more at:
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Fireweed Connects Boundary Main and Boundary West with a High-Grade Feeder Zone

July 26, 2023

Initial results from the first 18 holes of the 2023 program have confirmed the connection between Boundary Main and Boundary West.
These results reveal a continuous mineralized zone of stratiform laminated to massive sulphide in addition to extensive near-surface vein and breccia mineralization.
The Boundary Zone stratiform mineralization has a strike length of over 400 m and has been followed down-dip for at least 350 metres.
This zone is trending to higher grades and greater thicknesses at depth, where it remains open.
NB23-003 intersected 71.89 m of 6.48% zinc, 3.09% lead, 97.8 g/t silver, including 21.96 m of 10.70% zinc, 6.96% lead, and 178.6 g/t silver.
NB23-001 intersected 38.00 m of 9.12% zinc, 1.50% lead, 52.6 g/t silver, including 20.00 m of 15.32% zinc, 2.53% lead, 86.2 g/t silver.
NB23-002 intersected 4.20 m of 18.71% zinc, 0.30% lead, 47.1 g/t silver.

Vancouver, British Columbia: FIREWEED METALS CORP. (“Fireweed” or the “Company”) (TSXV: FWZ; OTCQB: FWEDF) is pleased to report the first assay results from its 2023 exploration at the Macmillan Pass Project, Yukon, and provide an update from its largest ever drill program.

CEO Statement

Brandon Macdonald, CEO, stated “The first results of the season have already been a game-changer for Fireweed, demonstrating the presence of a high-grade layer of massive sulphides and stratiform mineralization feeder system which connects Boundary West and Boundary Main in one single zone which we are now just calling Boundary. We are delighted with the 2023 drill program so far, and we are excited to continue drilling step-outs in and around this potential feeder, as well as the other step-out targets at Boundary, Tom, Jason, and beyond.”

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FIREWEED METALS CORP. is pleased to announce the results of the first metallurgical and ore-sorting test work from Boundary Zone, an emerging zinc discovery at Macmillan Pass, Yukon, Canada.

Vancouver, British Columbia: FIREWEED METALS CORP. (“Fireweed” or the “Company”) (TSXV: FWZ; OTCQB: FWEDF, formerly known as Fireweed Zinc Ltd.) is pleased to announce the results of the first metallurgical and ore-sorting test work from Boundary Zone, an emerging zinc discovery at Macmillan Pass, Yukon, Canada.

Highlights

- Open circuit cleaner flotation tests show up to 97% zinc recovery.
- Zinc concentrates show high grades ranging from 53% to 63% zinc.
- A coarse grind size yields excellent recovery, with up to 99% in rougher tests.
- Three critical minerals are present in concentrates: zinc, germanium, and gallium.
- Selective use of ore sorting only on low-grade material shows promising results for potentially increasing feed grades, decreasing processing costs, and reducing tailings volumes whilst preserving the value in the abundant high-grade zones at Boundary.

CEO Statement

Brandon Macdonald, CEO, stated “The first metallurgical results from Boundary Main are back and show excellent results. The coarse nature of the sphalerite means that a relatively coarse grind size is all that is needed to produce a high-grade zinc concentrate with high recoveries. We have shown that Boundary Zone, like Tom and Jason, can produce high-quality zinc concentrates that we anticipate would be attractive to global markets. High concentrations of germanium and moderate concentrations of gallium in the zinc concentrates highlight the potential for recovery of these critical metals as by-products during the zinc smelting process. Even though we see by far the most potential economic value in the zinc, the addition of germanium and gallium to the mix brings the total of different critical metals present at Boundary Zone to three. This elevates the potential of the Macmillan Pass project to be one of Canada’s leading critical minerals projects.”

Plain Language Summary

Preliminary test work has been carried out on samples from Fireweed’s new zinc discovery at Boundary Zone at the Macmillan Pass project, Yukon. These tests provide an initial impression of how the zinc- and lead-bearing rocks may respond to crushing, grinding, and processing to produce zinc and lead concentrates. The test results are very promising: the rocks have a moderate to moderately high hardness; a reasonably coarse grind size is sufficient to liberate zinc and lead minerals; and high-grade zinc concentrates can be produced from most of the material tested from Boundary Zone with only small amounts of zinc loss during processing.

Lead is only a minor component of the mineralization at Boundary Zone and only samples with appreciable amounts of lead were metallurgically tested with a dedicated lead circuit. Lead test work results were variable and generally poorer than for zinc. With the relatively low lead content of Boundary Zone shown to date, this likely limits the overall economic importance of lead. Likewise, there is limited silver in much of Boundary Zone Main, and the samples showed low silver grades.

This metallurgical testing showed variable results for the limited silver in the material tested, however silver has never been of material economic importance in this zone. Ore sorting is a process where mined material is scanned for various properties, including density and metal concentration, and then sorted to remove waste before milling.

The test work results showed that the low-grade material that surrounds the higher grade zones at Boundary Main has properties which make it suitable for ore sorting, and there exists an exciting possibility of deploying this technology to reduce costs and improve economics at the project. Higher grade zones would likely not be sorted to prevent any losses of the higher-value material during the sorting process. The test work is preliminary in nature, and further testing is required to more accurately predict the behaviour of Boundary Zone material during processing. However, the results suggest metallurgical performance for zinc could be excellent and should not be an impediment in demonstrating reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction.

Read more at:
https://fireweedmetals.com/news/fireweed-announces-positive-metallurgy-from-boundary-zone-macmillan-pass/

Fireweed Commences 2022 Drill Program At Macmillan Pass

Vancouver, British Columbia - 26/07/2022 - FIREWEED METALS CORP. (“Fireweed” or the “Company”) (TSXV: FWZ; OTCQB: FWEDF, formerly known as Fireweed Zinc Ltd.) is pleased to announce the 2022 diamond drilling program has started at the Macmillan Pass zinc-lead-silver Project, Yukon, Canada.
Highlights

- Drilling has begun with plans to complete over 7,000 m using 4 drills
- Two of four drills have started drilling the first holes of the 2022 program
- Three drills will focus on Boundary and Boundary West zones, with the fourth targeting Tom and Jason zones

CEO Statement
Brandon Macdonald, CEO, stated
“We are finally drilling! After a delayed start-up mainly due to a late spring, drilling has begun. The first two of four drills are turning with the final drill arriving at site shortly. Even with the late start we anticipate drilling over 7,000 metres this summer to make it the largest drill program Fireweed has ever carried out at the Project.”


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https://mailchi.mp/fireweedmetals/press-release-6103855?e=59d37eddfe

Tungsten – the other critical metal and a way to play it

July 1, 2022

One key theme at the PDAC convention this year – Canada’s annual mining convention, sponsored by the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada – was the idea of so-called “critical metals”
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All this, and for well over a century the metal was essential to making old fashioned incandescent light bulbs – in fact, General Electric once held a patent on its use for just that purpose.

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Have you figured it out yet? It’s tungsten.

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For now, we’ll skip the deep history and just note again that the key global supplier is China. ‘Nuff said on that, right?

So, is there any tungsten in North America, you may wonder? Well, yes! And I visited a truly remarkable site on a recent trip up to the Yukon.

I’m pleased to report that there’s a superb tungsten deposit in Canada, straddling the border of Yukon and Northwest Territories. It’s called MacTung, located at the very top of a high mountain, running along a glacial-carved ridge.

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This year a company called Fireweed Metals Corp. (TSXV: FWZ; OTCQB: FWEDF) bought the MacTung claims from the government – interesting story; too long to discuss here. But it’s a Fireweed play now.

If you follow such things, Fireweed Metals used to be called Fireweed Zinc, and in fact the company just changed its name in the past couple of weeks.




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FWEDF: effective June 30,2022 Fireweed Zinc Ltd. will change to
Fireweed Metals Corp.:

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Fireweed to Rebrand as ‘Fireweed Metals Corp.’

June 21, 2022

-- to Reflect Its Emergence as a Leading Critical Minerals Company

Vancouver, British Columbia: FIREWEED ZINC LTD. (“Fireweed” or the “Company”) (TSXV: FWZ; OTCQB: FWEDF) is pleased to announce it is rebranding and transitioning with a name change to FIREWEED METALS CORP. Fireweed will now operate as and market itself as Fireweed Metals Corp., but formal adoption of the new name will occur when regulatory approvals are received. Fireweed will continue to trade under the same symbols on stock exchanges (TSXV: FWZ; OTCQB: FWEDF; FSE:20F) and the number of shares outstanding will not change.

The rebranding features a new redesigned website, www.FireweedMetals.com, which launches today. Readers are encouraged to explore the new website which features a new look and new content with enhanced visuals and videos.


For more information goto:
www.FireweedMetals.com.

FIREWEED ZINC MOBILIZES FIELD CREWS FOR $10M DRILL PROGRAM AT MACMILLAN PASS

June 20,2022

Vancouver, British Columbia: FIREWEED ZINC LTD. (“Fireweed” or the “Company”) (TSXV: FWZ; OTCQB: FWEDF; FSE: 20F) is pleased to announce that the first field crews have been mobilized to the Macmillan Pass Property, in Yukon, Canada to prepare for a large 2022 drill program. Significant improvements are being made to the camp to support the four-rig 2022 program. Diamond drilling, core scanning, and a muon tomography survey will begin in the coming weeks after the access road opens.

Highlights

- This will be Fireweed’s largest drill program to date with 8,000 m of diamond drilling planned.
- Two-thirds of the metres will be step-out and infill at Boundary Zone and Boundary West with the remaining metres split between Tom and Jason targeting high-grade step-out and infill holes.
- All 2022 core plus core from previous programs and historical core will be scanned using advanced hyperspectral scanning technology.
- Muon detectors will be deployed at Boundary West to effectively target step-outs and help define the geometry of the recently discovered zones of massive and high-grade laminated sulphide.
- Field crews will also be conducting due diligence and validation work at the adjacent Mactung Tungsten Project in the coming months in preparation for the planned Mineral Resource update and PEA economic study

V.P. Exploration Statement
Gilles Dessureau, V.P. Exploration, stated “We are very excited to start our 2022 season. It will be the largest and most ambitious program ever carried out by Fireweed at the Macmillan Pass Project. We are also excited to use innovative new technologies, such as muon tomography and hyperspectral imaging to guide exploration. The main objectives of the 2022 field program will be to define and expand the known mineralized zones toward an updated mineral resource study this winter followed by an updated preliminary economic study.”

Read more at:
https://mailchi.mp/fireweedzinc/press-release-6097923?e=59d37eddfe

Fireweed Zinc Acquires Mactung Tungsten Project Expands Critical Minerals Portfolio

June 7, 2022

Vancouver, British Columbia: FIREWEED ZINC LTD. (“Fireweed” or the “Company”) (TSXV: FWZ; OTCQB: FWEDF; FSE: 20F) is pleased to announce the signing of a binding Letter of Intent (LOI) for the acquisition of 100% interest in the Mactung Tungsten Project located in Yukon and Northwest Territories, Canada, immediately adjacent to its Macmillan Pass Zinc-Lead-Silver Project.

Highlights:

- Mactung is one of the largest and highest-grade tungsten deposits in the world and one of the few potential sources of scale for this critical metal outside of China.
- Approximately 38,000 m of historic drilling1 outlined a large, high-grade tungsten resource and produced a positive historic feasibility study2.
- Mactung is located within the traditional territories of the Kaska Dena and First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun, and the Sahtú Settlement Area.
- Fireweed hold a right to a 100% interest in the Mactung project through a binding LOI with the Government of the Northwest Territories (“GNWT”).
- The Mactung deposit is 13 kilometres north of Fireweed’s Tom deposit and is also accessible by the North Canol Highway providing potential for future synergies.


Read more at:
https://mailchi.mp/fireweedzinc/press-release-6095859?e=59d37eddfe

Fireweed Drills 6.9% Zinc, 5.0% Lead, and 48.7 g/t Silver over 11.7 m True Width at Tom East

Jan 12,2022

Vancouver, British Columbia: FIREWEED ZINC LTD. (“Fireweed” or the “Company”) (TSXV: FWZ; OTCQB: FWEDF) is pleased to announce further assay results from the 2021 drilling program at the Macmillan Pass project, Yukon, Canada where an infill hole at Tom East (see Maps 1 & 2) encountered high-grade laminated mineralization.


Highlights

Hole TS21-001 intersected 10.41% zinc, 11.58% lead, and 149.9 g/t silver over 7.99 m (true width 2.46 m) within a broader interval of 6.92% zinc, 5.03% lead, and 48.7 g/t silver over 37.99 m (11.70 m true width).
Tom East is the highest-grade deposit on the property and remains open for expansion.
Assay results from the last two holes at Boundary West are pending.

Brandon Macdonald, CEO, stated
“Tom East continues to deliver high-grade results consistent with previous drilling in the area. As we continue to develop the resource, it is highly encouraging that we continue to intersect these wide high-grade zones. These results will be used to guide future drilling, enhance existing geological models, and upgrade the resource. In the coming weeks, we look forward to more drill results from the last two holes at Boundary West.”




Read more at:
https://www.fireweedzinc.com/news-media/news/release/index.php?content_id=253

Fireweed Intersects 16.1 m of 10.4% Zinc and 15.7 g/t Silver in Step-Out at Boundary West

November 3,2021

Vancouver, British Columbia: FIREWEED ZINC LTD. (“Fireweed”) (TSXV: FWZ) is pleased to announce further results from the 2021 drilling program at the Macmillan Pass project, Yukon, Canada. Results from these step-out holes continue to show that Boundary West is growing and expand the known extent of the high-grade laminated zones, massive to semi-massive sulphides, and additional wide zones of vein-hosted mineralization.


Highlights

- Step-out hole NB21-008 intersected a wide zone of mineralization at Boundary West grading 5.41% zinc, 0.19% lead, and 10.5 g/t silver over 73.35 m including 10.39% Zinc, 0.16% Lead and 15.7 g/t Silver over 16.09 m, extending mineralization to depth.
- High-grade laminated mineralization was intersected in NB21-006, NB21-007 and NB21-008, stepping out from the original discovery of this zone earlier in 2021.
- Boundary West remains open at depth, and geological features continue to indicate that higher grade zones may be encountered with additional step-out drilling.

Brandon Macdonald, CEO, stated:

“This year’s drill results from Boundary Zone and Boundary West have clearly demonstrated that our exploration thesis was correct – there is high-grade laminated barite-hosted zinc-lead-silver mineralization as well as zones of massive sulphides and very wide intervals of vein-hosted mineralization at Boundary West. We’ve now discovered all these styles of mineralization and many new zones in a large zinc system at Boundary Zone. The great results in 2021 continue to demonstrate that Boundary Zone is a key piece of the Macmillan Pass project alongside the high-grade deposits at Tom and Jason”.

Read more at:
https://mailchi.mp/fireweedzinc/fireweed-intersects-161-m-of-104-zinc-and-157-gt-silver-in-step-out-at-boundary-west?e=59d37eddfe

Fireweed Intersects 1.54% Copper, 5.42% Zinc, and 5.7 g/t Silver over 2.00 m and 2.35% Zinc, and 4.6 g/t Silver over 203.05 m in Step-Out Hole at Boundary Zone

November 18, 2021

Vancouver, British Columbia: FIREWEED ZINC LTD. (“Fireweed”) (TSXV: FWZ) (FWEDF)) is pleased to announce further results from the 2021 drilling program at the Macmillan Pass project, Yukon, Canada. Results from this step-out hole continue to show that Boundary Zone is growing and expand the known extent of the wide zones of vein-hosted mineralization.


Highlights

- A new, copper-rich style of mineralization was encountered in NB21-005, grading 1.54% copper, 5.42% zinc, 0.04% lead, and 5.6 g/t silver over 2.00 m.
- Step-out hole NB21-005 intersected a wide zone of vein hosted mineralization at Boundary Zone grading 2.35% zinc, 0.01% lead, and 4.6 g/t silver over 203.05 m, extending the mineralized zone to depth.
- The broader 203.05 m intersection included wide higher-grade zones such as 34.45 m of 4.61% zinc, 0.01% lead, and 8.9 g/t silver.

Brandon Macdonald, CEO, stated:
“These intriguing drill results show a new style of mineralization and brings copper into the mix at Boundary Zone. This is an encouraging sign of the system becoming hotter as we continue to expand the known zone of mineralization with more and more step-outs. This is the first discovery of meaningful copper grades in core at the Macmillan Pass project and we are excited to follow up on this new style of copper-zinc mineralization in the coming drill programs”.

Read more at:
https://mailchi.mp/fireweedzinc/fireweed-intersects-154-copper-542-zinc-and-57-gt-silver-over-200-m-and-235-zinc-and-46-gt-silver-over-20305-m-in-step-out?e=59d37eddfe