First Mining Gold Reports Reduced Q1 Loss, Boosted by Asset Sales & Option Exercises

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First Mining Gold reported a significantly reduced net loss in Q1 2026, driven by the successful monetization of the Cameron Gold Project and a partial sale of its Pickle Crow stake, bolstering its cash reserves and advancing its project pipeline.

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• Reduced Net Loss

  The net loss for Q1 2026 decreased to $11.0 million, a significant improvement from the $19.1 million loss reported in Q1 2025.

• Cameron Gold Project Sale Completed

  The company completed the sale of its Cameron Gold Project, receiving $5.0 million in cash, an 47.85% equity stake in Seva Mining Corp. (valued at $24.8 million), and a future cash payment of at least $2.0 million. This resulted in a $4.6 million gain on disposal.

• Pickle Crow Stake Reduced & Free Carried

  First Mining Gold received $3.0 million in cash from Bellavista Resources Limited, reducing its ownership in the Pickle Crow Gold Project from 30% to 20%. The remaining 20% interest is now free carried to a decision to mine.

• Strong Cash Position Maintained

  The company ended Q1 2026 with $41.9 million in cash and equivalents, supported by asset sales and $6.6 million from the exercise of options and warrants.

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First Mining Gold reported a significantly reduced net loss for Q1 2026, primarily driven by strategic asset monetizations and a lower fair value loss on its Silver Stream liability. The completion of the Cameron Gold Project sale generated $5.0 million in cash and a substantial 47.85% equity stake in Seva Mining Corp., while the reduction of its Pickle Crow Gold Project stake yielded an additional $3.0 million cash and a free-carried interest. These transactions, combined with $6.6 million from option and warrant exercises, have strengthened the company's cash position and reduced future capital commitments, providing a solid financial foundation for advancing its core Springpole and Duparquet projects. The voluntary extension of the Springpole EA decision date is a minor delay for a stated purpose of Indigenous community engagement.