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Dan Wilton, CEO of First Mining Gold, on Advancing Two of Canada’s Largest Undeveloped Gold Projects | THE Mining Investment Event 2025

Dan Wilton, CEO of First Mining Gold, outlines the company’s clear strategy at THE Mining Investment Event of the North, focusing on two of Canada’s most advanced undeveloped gold projects: Springpole in northwestern Ontario and Du Parquet in Quebec.

Springpole is a large open-pit gold project that completed its pre-feasibility study in 2021, showing strong project economics and is now nearing the end of the environmental assessment process, with a federal decision targeted for December. Meanwhile, Du Parquet hosts a significant resource base and is located in the heart of the Abitibi Gold Belt, along a 19-km stretch of the Porcupine-Destor Fault.

Wilton highlights the company’s deep community and Indigenous engagement, including support for one of the largest Indigenous-led assessments in Canadian mining. With Du Parquet located right within a historic mining town, First Mining is also actively supporting the community through local hiring and sponsorships.


🔑 Key Takeaways:

  • Springpole Project (Ontario):
    ✓ Large-scale open pit project
    ✓ Pre-feasibility study completed in 2021
    ✓ Federal EA decision targeted for December
    ✓ Opportunity to begin construction as early as 2027

  • Du Parquet Project (Quebec):
    ✓ 3.5 Moz M&I + 2.5 Moz Inferred resource
    ✓ Located in the Abitibi Gold Belt along 19 km of the Porcupine-Destor Fault
    ✓ Within a historic mining town, strong local visibility and engagement

  • Community & ESG Leadership:
    ✓ Indigenous-led environmental assessments at Springpole
    ✓ Local hiring and contractor use in both regions
    ✓ Strong relationships with community stakeholders

  • Outlook & Opportunity:
    ✓ Springpole is among the few projects likely to get built before 2030
    ✓ Company is exploring options for financing or partnering
    ✓ Shares trading at a disconnect to project readiness


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