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NEW S RELEASE
Ma rc h 26, 20 25 TS XV: FW Z
OTCQX: FW EDF
FSE: M0 G
F i reweed M etal s Id e n t ifie s Ta rg e ts u s in g M uon Tomography
Vancouver, British Columbia: FIREWEED METALS CORP. (“Fireweed” or the Company”)
(TSXV: FWZ; OTCQX: FWEDF) is pleased to announce the identification of three targets for
further exploration at the Boundary Zone deposit, Macpass, Yukon, utilizing a cutting-edge
multiphysics muon tomography survey with its partner Ideon Technologies.
Highlights
• Three targets identified at Boundary Zone with anomalous modeled density.
• Co-incident gravity anomalies strengthen the target areas.
• Fireweed anticipates drill-testing these targets in 2025.
CEO Statement
Ian Gibbs, CEO, stated, “Technological innovation in mineral exploration will be the key to
discovering the next generation of mineral deposits. We are proud pioneers of integrating
progressive methods such as this downhole muon tomography technique in mineral exploration,
leveraging this industry-leading technology developed by our partners at Ideon. The early results
from the survey have provided some compelling targets that we are excited to test during the
upcoming field season at Macpass.”
Muon Tomography Survey
Commissioned in September of 2024, the muon tomography survey located at the Boundary Zone
deposit within the Macpass project, Yukon, Canada, is the farthest north deployment of downhole
muon detectors in the world and one of the first applications of muon tomography in the greenfield
exploration environment. Three drillholes were completed in PQ diameter (85 mm internal
diameter) between 450 to 600 m in depth facilitating Ideon’s deployment of seven muon detectors
within each drill string. Detectors are sp read apart within each hole for a total of 21 detectors
across the three setups.
Muon tomography functions by detecting the number and arrival direction of sub-atomic particles
called ‘muons’ that are generated at a constant rate by the interaction of cosmic rays and the
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Earth’s atmosphere. These particles penetrate through solid materials such as rock ; however,
they lose energy and are eventually absorbed by these materials. Muons lose energy more
quickly when travelling through denser material, and the count of muons received at a detector
can be equated to the distance and the average density of the material between the detector and
the muon source. By utilizing multiple detectors with different views of the subsurface, the density
of a volume of rock can be estimated through triangulation of the intensity of muons recorded at
different detector locations. The muon data can be inverted into a block model that provides a 3D
estimate of subsurface density that has high resolution and tight spatial constraints of the anomaly
shapes and sizes.
Fireweed are using muon tomography in an effort to detect dense bodies of rock , such as zinc
deposits, that would cause “shadows” to appear in the muon data, where fewer muons are
reaching detectors that are imaging the dense deposits. The very high density of high-grade
massive sulphide bodies observed at Macpass makes these kinds of targets particularly well
suited to detection using muon tomography.
Dr. Jack Milton, VP Geology, stated “Muon tomography is a well-established subject in science,
supported by decades of research but it is now an emerging, field-proven technology for use in
the exploration environment. We are thrilled to be using muon tomography for zinc exploration as
it is the only geophysical method besides gravity surveys that could directly detect these kinds of
deposits at Macpass. We see the potential for muon tomography to provide greater resolution
and greater accuracy in estimating the source of density anomalies compared to more traditional
gravity surveys. Muon tomography can also reliably detect and resolve more subtle density
contrasts at greater depths than gravity surveys , which opens up our search space for zinc
exploration within one of the most prolific zinc -basins on Earth. Furthermore, this new technique
allows us to operate more cost-effectively and decreases our exploration footprint.”
This survey was part of a collaboration involving Fireweed and Ideon under the Subsurface
Intelligence to Unlock Critical Minerals Supply (UCM) project from DIGITAL, Canada’s Global
Innovation Cluster. Fireweed is eligible for up to $1.5 million in cash funding from DIGITAL to
support this project.
Results
After four months of passive imaging at Boundary Zone, the results of the muon survey have
successfully independently detected and modelled volumes of high densities at Boundary Zone
that closely resemble the orientations and spatial constraints of the deposit defined through drilling
and reported in the September 2024 Mineral Resource Estimate.
Fireweed and Ideon have also identified three targets of interest outside of the mineral resource
exhibiting anomalous estimated density: Boundary East, Boundary South, and Boundary North
(Figure 1). These results are preliminary as additional survey data will be collected as the survey
progresses over the next few months.
To assist in targeting, the ground gravity data and the muon data were combined into a single 3D
inversion ( Figure 2). Areas of anomalous density in both surveys corroborate very well and
generated an improved model over the inversion from either dataset alone.
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Figure 1: Three new exploration targets identified by the inversion of preliminary muon data: Boundary East,
Boundary North, and Boundary South. The estimated density in grams per cubic centimetre (g/cm3) is shown relative
to drill holes traces and a vertical projection of the outline of the Boundary Zone open-pit constrained Mineral
Resources1.
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Figure 2: Preliminary inversion of combined muon and gravity survey data with estimated density in grams per cubic
centimetre (g/cm3) for values above 2.92 g/cm3 shown relative to drill holes traces and a vertical projection of the
outline of the Boundary Zone open-pit constrained Mineral Resources1.
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Boundary East:
Corroborated by a co-incident gravity high anomaly, the exploration target on the East side of
Boundary Zone is a near-surface feature that is a high-priority target for testing that occurs above
historical drill testing.
Boundary South:
Entirely untested by drilling, Boundary South is a new, near -surface density anomaly comprising
two distinct signatures with a strike of approximately 400 m.
Boundary North:
Also untested by drilling, Boundary North is a deep density anomaly with a strike of approximately
280 m and could be tested by drillholes of approximately 500 m depth.
Next Steps
Fireweed and Ideon expect to continue imaging at Boundary Zone to further increase the
resolution on these targets. Fireweed and Ideon are also planning to reposition the detectors
within each drill string to gain additional data and triangulation points for the remaining portion of
the survey before the 2025 drilling campaign begins. Constrained inversions are underway – a
process that uses the estimated densities from the blocks in the Mineral Resource Estimate to
constrain well-known parts of the deposit and improves the resolution of other areas within the
model. Following mobilization of the summer drill program, Fireweed plans to test high-priority
targets identified by the muon tomography survey.
Webinar
Fireweed Metals’ Vice President, Geology, Dr. Jack Milon and Ideon’s Co-founder and C hief
Technical Officer, Dr. Doug Schouten will be hosting a webinar on March 27th at 11:00 AM Pacific
Time (PT) to discuss the preliminary res ults of the muon survey and implications for mineral
exploration. Webinar registration can be completed at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__84vc7puRSKyDo4O9NhMpA#/registration
Qualified Person Statement
All technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Fireweed
Metals’ VP Geology, Dr. Jack Milton, P.Geo. (BC), a ‘Qualified Person’ as defined under NI 43-
101. Dr. Milton is not independent of the Company within the meaning of NI 43-101, as he is VP,
Geology of the Company.
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
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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
About Ideon Technologies, Inc. (www.ideon.ai)
Ideon Technologies uses the energy from supernova explosions to image deep beneath the
Earth's surface. A spin -off from TRIUMF (Canada’s particle physics lab), Ideon is a world
pioneer in cosmic-ray muon tomography. By transforming muon data into reliable 3D density
maps, Ideon helps geologists identify, map, characterize, and monitor geological features with
confidence. This reduces risk and cost of traditional methods, while saving time, optimizing
return, and minimizing environmental impact across the mining value chain. In turn, this is
helping accelerate the world's transition to low -impact mining and transform how companies
find the critical minerals required to power the global shift to clean energy – improving peoples’
lives and enhancing economic prosperity.
ON BEHALF OF FIREWEED METALS CORP.
“Ian Gibbs”
CEO
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.
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, targets for exploration, potential extensions of
mineralized zones, geophysical anomalies, future work plans, the use of funds, and the potential of the
Company’s projects, are forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequentl y, 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 r isks, 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
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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, uncertaint ies 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 References
1 For Tom, Jason, End Zone, and Boundary Zone Mineral Resources, see the technical report filed
on https://www.sedarplus.ca/ October 18,2024, entitled “Technical Report for NI 43-101, Macpass Project,
Yukon, Canada”. The effective date of the Mineral Resource is September 4, 2024. SLR Managing Principal
Resource Geologist, Pierre Landry, P.Geo. (BC) is a ‘Qualified Person’ as defined under NI 43- 101. Mr.
Landry is considered to be “independent” of the Company for purposes of NI 43- 101. Mr. Landry, of SLR,
is responsible for the Macpass Mineral Resource Estimate.
Contact: Alex Campbell
Phone: +1 (604) 689-7842
Email: [email protected]