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 2027Du 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 engagementCommunity & ESG Leadership:
✓ Indigenous-led environmental assessments at Springpole
✓ Local hiring and contractor use in both regions
✓ Strong relationships with community stakeholdersOutlook & 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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