Fireweed Provides Year-End Review of Record-Setting 2023 Accomplishments
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NEWS RELEASE
December 28, 2023 TSXV: FWZ
OTCQB: FWEDF
FSE: M0G
Fireweed Provides Year-End Review of Record-Setting 2023 Accomplishments
Vancouver, British Columbia: FIREWEED METALS CORP. (“Fireweed” or the “Company”)
(TSXV: FWZ; OTCQB: FWEDF; FSE: M0G ) is pleased to provide a review of its record -setting
2023 accomplishments in building the Company and advancing its critical metals projects in
northern Canada.
CEO and Chairman Statement
Brandon Macdonald, CEO, stated “2023 has been another extraordinary and record-breaking
year for Fireweed. The accomplishments are numerous, from drilling our best-ever drill hole at
Macpass to completing the field season safely with zero lost time injuries. We have done this
while demonstrating that prioritizing economic benefit for and respectful engagement with local
indigenous communities not only requires no compromise for the C ompany but also helps
maximize our own outcomes.”
John Robins, Chairman, stated “ We continue to demonstrate the enormous scale of
mineralization in the Macpass region of eastern Yukon which is has emerged now as a truly world-
class metallogenic district. If it wasn’t enough that we control Macpass, a 940 sq km land package
representing over 50 km of strike prospective for zinc-lead-silver deposits, we have now secured
the world’s largest high-grade tungsten deposit next-door in Mactung. I am incredibly proud of our
team for their tireless work this year at our office, in the field, and the many long days on the road.”
2023 Highlights
Macpass Project
• In 2023 Fireweed completed its largest ever program and the biggest exploration program
in the Yukon this year. Over 22,500 m were drilled with step out holes to further delineate
the Boundary Zone and to expand the large Tom and Jason zinc-lead-silver deposits1,2.
• Drill results to date from the 2023 season demonstrated the presence of a high-grade
massive sulphides and stratiform mineralization as well as a high-grade feeder system
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which connects Boundary West and Boundary Main in one single zone, (now simply called
Boundary Zone).
o Drill results in 2023 included the best hole ever drilled at Macpass, NB23-007 with
two intersections: 15 m (true width) of 11.9% Zinc, 2.2% Lead, 81.2 g/t Silver, and
40 m (true width) of 15.1% Zinc, 2.8% Lead, 85.8 g/t Silver.
o Assays pending for 26 of 52 holes drilled: 14 remaining holes from Boundary Zone,
10 holes from the Tom deposit and 2 holes from the Jason deposit with results
expected to be released in early-2024.
• Leveraged emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency and data
interpretation / validation including:
o Automated core cutting
o Automated core scanning
o Directional drilling techniques , in which multiple angled drill holes are initiated at
depth from one primary hole, saved an estimated 1,800 m of drilling compared to
traditional drilling of multiple new holes from surface, achieving a total equivalent
metreage of 24,300 m in 2023.
• Constructed all -season camp facilities, increasing operational capacity and extending
operating window.
Mactung Project
• Finalized acquisition of 100% interest in the 37.6 km 2 Mactung Project located in Yukon
and Northwest Territories, immediately adjacent to the Macpass Project.
• In July 2023, released a Technical Report with an updated mineral resource with a total
of 41.5 Mt Indicated Resource at 0.73% WO 3 and 12.2 Mt Inferred Resource at 0.59%
WO33 making it the world’s largest high-grade resource of the Critical Mineral tungsten*.
• Building on information provided during the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic
assessment process ( completed in 2014), Fireweed c ommenced environmental,
metallurgical and other engineering studies to inform application s for major project
licenses.
• Five holes were drilled to collect metallurgical samples in 2023. The results of the
metallurgical test work are expected in Q1 2024.
Gayna Project
• R eevaluation of the geological model demonstrates the potential for high-grade massive
sulphide zones
• Soil sampling and geophysical work has linked Gayna's geological setting and
mineralization to be similar to that of a reef-margin deposit like Ivanho's high-grade Kipushi
in DRC, Africa
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• The 2022 and 2023 geophysical program s have identified several reef-margin gravity
anomalies in proximity to known showings, soil anomalies and high grade rock samples,
and informed the location of future drill targets.
Sustainability Update
• Environmental management system , including policies , environmental protection and
management plans, and compliance monitoring, implemented in 2023 by onsite
Indigenous environmental monitors.
• To inform mine planning, Fireweed commenced multi-year comprehensive environmental
baseline studies, including 16 unique aquatic and wildlife studies.
• To support 2023 exploration and monitoring activities, approximately 50% of employees
were Yukoners, including about 50 Kaska Nation members ranging in age from 18 to 78.
• Excellent safety performance during l arge drill exploration program with five drills and
compliance and baseline studies with:
o 0 Lost Time Injuries across 127,000 hours worked
o 880 Field-level Risk Assessments
o 21 All-personnel “Safety Sunday” Meetings
• In the past five exploration seasons, about 50% of field program expenditures (supplies,
equipment and services) with Indigenous-affiliated businesses.
• Achieved net zero emissions for 2021 and 2022 through the purchase of offsets , and
installed solar and battery power system for new camp that will be operational in 2024.
• Supported community sporting and cultural events and facilitated in-community training
programs.
Corporate
• Completed a C$16.8 M follow -on financing in September 2023 to support the expansion
of our drilling campaign through the continued support from core shareholders.
• The highly talented and skilled Fireweed Exploration Team lead by VP Geology, Jack
Milton, were recipients of the 2023 H.H. “Spud” Huestis Award from the Association for
Mineral Exploration for their application of progressive and innovative prospecting
techniques and geoscience technologies leading to the discovery of Boundary West and
expansion of significant mineral resources at Macpass.
• Achieved inclusion into the Junior Silver Miners Index on December 15, 2023 in
recognition that Macpass is not just a zinc resource but also contains a large silver
endowment. This inclusion expands our institutional shareholder base and drives a
significant increase in trading liquidity
• Appointed Patrick “Paddy” Downey as our newest Board member: Patrick has over 40
years of international experience in the resource industry and his experience in
engineering, mine-building, and operations helps round out Fireweed’s Board, providing
essential expertise as Fireweed’s projects proceed down the path toward development.
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• Expanded our Management Team:
o Andrew Crook, VP Operations: Andrew has over 10 years of experience in
successfully leading projects from exploration stage through engineering studies,
permitting, and into construction. His skills and experience were instrumental in
executing Fireweed’s largest drill program to date, exceeding 22,500 m.
o Alex Campbell, VP Corporate Development: Alex’s diverse experience from
mining to banking, combined with his passion for the mineral exploration industry,
is an advantageous addition to Fireweed’s management team as we continue to
maximize shareholder value through exploration, development, and potential
strategic transactions.
Qualified Person Statement
Technical information in this news release has been approved by Fireweed Metals CEO, Brandon
Macdonald, P.Geo. (BC), a ‘Qualified Person’ as defined under Canadian National Instrument 43-
101.
About Fireweed Metals Corp. (TSXV: FWZ; OTCQB: FWEDF; FSE: M 0G): Fireweed Metals
Corp. is a Canadian mineral development company focused on sustainably exploring and
developing critical metal projects and creating value for our shareholders, partners, and
stakeholders. Fireweed has three projects located in Canada including the Macpass Project (Zinc-
Lead-Silver), Mactung Project (Tungsten), and Gayna Project (Zinc -Lead-Gallium-Germanium).
Fireweed is well-funded, with a healthy balance sheet. In Canada, Fireweed (TSXV: FWZ) trades
on the TSX Venture Exchange. In the USA, Fireweed (OTCQB: FWEDF) trades on the OTCQB
Venture Market for early stage and developing U.S. and international companies and is DTC
eligible for enhanced electronic clearing and settlement. Investors can find Real-Time quotes and
market information for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com. In Europe, Fireweed (FSE: M0G)
trades on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Additional information about Fireweed and its projects
can be found on the Company’s website at www.fireweedmetals.com and at www.sedarplus.ca
We respectfully acknowledge that Fireweed’s projects are located on the traditional territories of
Indigenous peoples.
ON BEHALF OF FIREWEED METALS CORP.
“Brandon Macdonald”
CEO & Director
Neither 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.
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Cautionary Statements
Forward Looking Statements
This 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, 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.
Investors are cautioned that the drill intersections that are compared to the current Mineral Resources are
not subject to any grade capping, and that grades in mineral resource blocks were calculated based on
interpolation between assay composites that have capped grades. In the current Mineral Resource at Tom
West zinc was capped at 25%, lead was capped at 25%, and silver was capped at 600 g/t; and at Tom East
zinc was capped at 30%, lead capped at 50%, and silver at 600 g/t, as described in Fireweed Technical
Reports1,2. Grades in new holes were compared to a length and bulk density weighted calculated grade
derived from a stack of blocks from the Current Mineral Resource block model perpendicular to the XY
plane of the block model spanning the full thickness of the mineralized zone, located through the mid-point
of the reported new intersection.
Footnotes and References
* References to relative size and grade of the Mactung resources and Macmillan Pass resources in
comparison to other tungsten and zinc deposits elsewhere in the world, respectively, are based on review
of the Standard & Poor’s Global Market Intelligence Capital IQ database.
1: For details and QP statements, see https://www.sedarplus.ca/ Fireweed Technical Report titled “NI 43-
101 Technical Report on the Macmillan Pass Zinc -Lead-Silver Project, Watson Lake and Mayo Mining
Districts Yukon Territory, Canada” filed on https://www.sedarplus.ca/ on February 23, 2018, and Fireweed
News Release dated January 10, 2018.
2: For details and QP statements, see https://www.sedarplus.ca/ Fireweed Technical Report titled “NI 43 -
101 Technical Report Macmillan Pass Project Yukon Territory Canada” filed on https://www.sedarplus.ca/
on July 9, 2018, and Fireweed News Release dated May 23, 2018. This Technical Report includes a
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Preliminary Economic Analysis disclosing an economic analysis of mineral resources that is preliminary in
nature and does not include any mineral reserves. It is equally emphasized that the mineral resources
disclosed within this Technical Report are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic
viability.
3: For details and QP statements, 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/
Contact: Brandon Macdonald
Phone: (604) 646-8361
Email: [email protected]
Figure 1. Project Location Map
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Figure 2. Macpass and Mactung Area Map
Table 1. Compiled Boundary Zone Drill Results Highlights to Date
Drillhole Interval From
(m) To (m)
Interval
Width
(m)
Est. True
Width
(m)
Zinc
(%)
Lead
(%)
Silver
(g/t)
Bulk
Density
(t/m3)
NB23-001 primary 173.00 211.00 38.00 19.0 9.12 1.50 52.6 3.04
NB23-001 including 174.00 194.00 20.00 10.0 15.32 2.53 86.2 3.18
NB23-001 primary 377.00 445.73 68.73 22.5 3.28 0.15 9.1 3.24
NB23-001 including 400.50 418.50 18.00 5.9 6.73 0.06 8.6 2.87
NB23-001 >including 405.00 408.00 3.00 1.0 9.13 0.10 15.6 3.00
NB23-002 primary 224.74 261.00 36.26 N/A 3.31 0.08 10.2 3.03
NB23-002 including* 226.00 230.20 4.20 2.1 18.71 0.30 47.1 3.41
NB23-003 primary 208.00 279.89 71.89 40.0 6.48 3.09 97.8 4.40
NB23-003 including 210.60 258.25 47.65 27.0 8.58 4.29 128.5 4.56
NB23-003 >including 210.60 232.56 21.96 12.0 10.70 6.96 178.6 4.46
NB23-003 >and 241.50 244.50 3.00 1.7 17.50 3.05 134.9 4.68
NB23-004 Primary 267.92 301.35 33.43 22.0 8.00 2.00 59.2 3.57
NB23-004 Including 267.92 281.80 13.88 9.1 12.60 3.70 99.4 4.29
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Drillhole Interval From
(m) To (m)
Interval
Width
(m)
Est. True
Width
(m)
Zinc
(%)
Lead
(%)
Silver
(g/t)
Bulk
Density
(t/m3)
NB23-004 >including 268.80 277.06 8.26 5.4 14.90 4.50 124.8 4.47
NB23-005 Primary 139.75 165.00 25.25 22.0 6.40 0.70 31.9 3.24
NB23-005 >including 150.50 160.00 9.50 8.3 12.20 1.30 66.9 3.65
NB23-006 Primary 102.20 140.90 38.70 N/A 5.60 0.00 6.7 2.83
NB23-006 >including* 121.36 123.46 2.10 N/A 30.70 0.10 38.8 3.62
NB23-007 Primary 170.70 253.20 82.50 15.0 11.90 2.20 81.2 3.15
NB23-007 >including 180.89 207.92 27.03 4.9 26.70 4.20 165.2 3.49
NB23-007 Primary 308.90 426.90 118.00 40.0 15.10 2.80 85.8 4.04
NB23-007 >including 313.70 325.03 11.33 3.8 15.00 3.70 96.1 4.21
NB23-007 >including 332.30 409.37 77.07 26.0 18.70 3.50 101.4 4.00
NB23-008 Primary 242.20 286.90 44.70 N/A 6.50 0.20 9.6 3.48
NB23-008 >including 252.00 268.30 16.30 N/A 10.30 0.20 11.3 3.64
NB23-008 Primary 323.70 359.10 35.40 N/A 5.20 0.10 8.8 3.49
NB23-008 >including 327.50 339.00 11.50 N/A 10.70 0.20 13.5 3.75
NB23-011 Primary 204.50 249.30 44.83 8.5 8.30 1.20 42.9 3.20
NB23-011 Including 204.50 223.30 18.83 3.6 12.20 1.30 63.9 3.50
NB23-011 >Including 208.50 214.50 6.00 1.1 20.70 2.30 107.8 3.50
NB23-012 Primary 223.50 291.30 67.78 41.0 6.30 1.20 52.0 3.90
NB23-012 Including 223.50 279.10 55.57 34.0 7.20 1.40 57.1 3.90
NB23-012 >Including 223.50 234.00 10.52 6.3 12.80 2.30 105.7 3.80
NB23-012 >>Including 225.50 231.00 5.52 3.3 16.70 3.10 136.2 4.00
NB23-012 Primary 320.10 352.40 32.26 N/A 3.00 0.00 5.9 3.00
NB23-012 Including 320.10 328.50 8.36 N/A 4.60 0.10 8.3 3.10
NB23-013 Primary 408.10 437.90 29.77 20.0 2.90 0.30 27.7 4.30
NB23-013 Including 415.50 427.20 11.66 7.8 4.80 0.50 37.0 4.70
NB23-014 Primary 71.10 83.30 12.17 N/A 4.30 1.50 38.3 3.40
NB23-014 Including 78.00 83.30 5.27 N/A 6.70 3.00 66.2 3.30
NB23-014 Primary 149.90 161.40 11.53 N/A 3.20 0.30 9.7 3.30
NB23-015 Primary 124.10 220.00 95.87 N/A 3.20 1.10 18.5 3.10
NB23-015 Including 141.50 176.50 34.98 N/A 6.00 1.90 28.3 3.00
NB23-015 >Including 146.90 157.50 10.63 N/A 10.50 4.90 64.6 3.10
NB23-015 Including 215.70 220.00 4.26 N/A 6.10 4.40 78.6 3.70
NB23-015 Primary 253.90 297.80 43.98 N/A 2.00 0.70 13.1 3.30
NB23-015 Including 274.00 278.00 3.94 N/A 7.00 0.60 14.7 3.10
NB23-016 Primary 135.80 148.60 12.84 N/A 4.50 0.10 8.8 3.60
NB23-016 Primary 332.90 414.20 81.34 35.0 8.50 1.10 47.0 3.70
NB23-016 Including 332.90 405.90 73.02 31.0 9.00 1.10 50.1 3.70
NB23-016 >Including 332.90 337.50 4.62 2.0 12.10 1.40 72.5 4.20
NB23-016 >Including 349.00 399.00 50.04 21.0 10.70 1.30 55.6 3.80