Mishkeegogamang First Nation and First Mining Sign Long Term Relationship Agreement for the Development of the Springpole Gold Project
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NEWS RELEASE
Mishkeegogamang First Nation and First Mining Sign Long Term Relationship
Agreement for the Development of the Springpole Gold Project
• Agreement setting out the significant participation of Mishkeegogamang First Nation in the responsibl e
development of the Springpole Gold Project in a way that seeks to minimize impacts on the environment
and provides direct benefits to the community
• Enhanced collaboration on aspects related to the environment, training, employment, business
opportunities, and financial benefits
• Agreement signed following a community-based consultation process
• Commitment to a long -term, mutually beneficial relationship based on respect, inclusion, sustainability
and responsibility
July 3, 2025 – Mishkeegogamang First Nation, Ontario, Canada – Mishkeegogamang First Nation
(“Mishkeegogamang”, or the “First Nation”) and First Mining Gold Corp. (“First Mining” or the “Company”)
(TSX: FF) (OTCQX: FFMGF) (FRANKFURT: FMG) a re proud to announce that they have signed a Long Term
Relationship Agreement (the “Agreement” or “LTRA”) covering the Springpole Gold Project (the “Springpole
Project”, or the “ Project”), located in northwestern Ontario . The Agreement sets out a collaborative
approach for the development of one of Canada’s largest gold resources, through construction, operations,
and closure, in a manner that respects the environment and provides direct benefits to the First Nation.
Merle Loon, Chief of Mishkeegogamang First Nation, stated:
“This agreement is the result of a five -year process of technical review, traditional knowledge study and
relationship building with First Mining. The agreement ensures that Mishkeegogamang’s interests will be
represented in the development and operation of the Springpole Project and will deliver long term value by
creating concrete opportunities for our community and our members. Together with First Mining, we are
shaping the direction of a modern and long-term collaboration that is in keeping with our values.”
Dan Wilton, CEO of First Mining, stated:
“I would like to thank the Mishkeegogamang community and their leadership for the many years of hard work
that they have put into information sharing, understanding and helping us shape and improve the plans for
Springpole. This modern agreement provides clear avenues for Mishkeegogamang’s participation in the
development and operation of the Project from a n environmental, cultural, economic and business
opportunities perspective. We thank the leadership of Mishkeegogmang for their openness, collaboration and
trust and look forward to continuing to advance the Project as long-term partners.”
Following a p rocess agreement signed in 2021 between Mishkeegogamang and First Mining, the LTRA was
negotiated along with a community-based consultation process to ensure that the interests and concerns of
the First Nation were taken into account. The LTRA includes provisions for Mishkeegogamang to take part in
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the Project’s environmental management and monitoring, the implementation of adaptive management and
preferential training and employability measures, equity and participation in the economic upside of the
Project, the promotion of business opportunities during the mine’s construction and operations, as well as
the recognition of Anishnaabe culture and the inclusion of cultural safety measures. The LTRA also sets out
the sharing of financial benefits from the Springpole Project.
About Mishkeegogamang First Nation
The people of Mishkeegogamang Ojibway Nation live in northwestern Ontario, around the area where the
Albany River meets Lake St. Joseph. Today, just over 900 people live on its two reserves, while about 500 live
off the reserve, either on Crown Land or in o ther communities. The traditional territory of the
Mishkeegogamang Ojibway extends to the north, south, east and west, beyond the boundaries of Reserves
63A and 63B. The traditional territory is made up of the communities of the Main Reserve, Bottle Hill, Poplar
Heights, Sandy Road, Doghole Bay, Rat Rapids, Cedar Rapids, Ten Houses, Eric Lake, Ace Lake, Metcalfe,
Pashkokogan, Mile 50, Fitchie Lake, Mile 42, Mile 29, Menako, and the shores of Lake St. Joseph.
Mishkeegogamang changed back to its real name from “Osnaburgh” on November 15, 1993 by Band Council
Resolution.
The Sucker, Loon, Caribou, Sturgeon, and Bear clans are represented among Mishkeegogamang members.
About two-thirds of the people in Mishkeegogamang speak and understand Ojibwe. The language is written
in syllabics, and today it is also written using the English alphabet.
Mishkeegogamang is a signatory to the James Bay Treaty No. 9.
About First Mining Gold Corp.
First Mining is a gold developer advancing two of the largest gold projects in Canada, the Springpole Gold
Project in northwestern Ontario, where we have commenced a Feasibility Study and permitting activities are
on-going with a final Environmental Impact Statement / Environmental Assessment for the project submitted
in November 2024, and the Duparquet Gold Project in Quebec, a PEA-stage development project located on
the Destor-Porcupine Fault Zone in the prolific Abitibi region. First Mining also owns the Cameron Gold Project
in Ontario and a portfolio of gold project interests including the Pickle Crow Gold Project (being advanced in
partnership with Firefly Metals Ltd.) and the Hope Brook Gold Project (being advanced in partnership with Big
Ridge Gold Corp.).
First Mining was established in 2015 by Mr. Keith Neumeyer, founding President and CEO of First Majestic
Silver Corp.
ON BEHALF OF FIRST MINING GOLD CORP.
Daniel W. Wilton
Chief Executive Officer and Director
For further information, please contact:
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Toll Free: 1 844 306 8827 | Email: [email protected]
Paul Morris | Director, Investor Relations | Email: [email protected]
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result in a slowdown or temporary suspension of operations at some or all of the Company's mineral properties as well
as its head office; fluctuations in the spot and forward price of gold, silver, base metals or certain other commodities;
fluctuations in the currency markets (such as the Canadian dollar versus the U.S. dollar); changes in national and local
government, legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments; risks and hazards
associated w ith the business of mineral exploration, development and mining (including environmental hazards,
industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations, pressures, cave -ins and flooding); the presence of laws and
regulations that may impose restrictions on mining; employee relations; relationships with and claims by local
communities, indigenous populations and other stakeholders; availability and increasing costs associated with mining
inputs and labour; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development; title to properties.; and the additional
risks described in the Company’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 202 4 filed with the
Canadian securities regulatory authorities under the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus .ca, and in the
Company’s Annual Report on Form 40-F filed with the SEC on EDGAR.
First Mining cautions that the foregoing list of factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive. When relying on our
forward-looking statements to make decisions with respect to First Mining, investors and others should carefully
consider the for egoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. First Mining does not undertake to update
any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by the Company or on our
behalf, except as required by law.
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The Company is a “foreign private issuer” as defined in Rule 3b -4 under the United States Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, and is eligible to rely upon the Canada- U.S. Multi-Jurisdictional Disclosure System, and is therefore
permitted to prepar e the technical information contained herein in accordance with the requirements of the securities
laws in effect in Canada, which differ from the requirements of the securities laws currently in effect in the United States.
Accordingly, information concer ning mineral deposits set forth herein may not be comparable with information made
public by companies that report in accordance with U.S. standards.
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Technical disclosure contained in this news release has not been prepared in accordance with the requirements of
United States securities laws and uses terms that comply with reporting standards in Canada with certain estimates
prepared in accordance with NI 43-101.
NI 43 -101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators that establishes standards for all public
disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning the issuer’s material mineral projects.