News Releases
Corporate announcements, drilling updates, and exploration results.
2026
Formation Metals Appoints Mining Finance Icon Terry Salman, C.M. as Senior Strategic Advisor Ahead of Maiden Resource at the N2 Property
Formation Metals has appointed Terry Salman, C.M., founder and Chief Executive Officer of Salman Partners Inc., to its Advisory Board as Senior Strategic Advisor. Mr. Salman will advise the Company on capital markets strategy, financing structure and corporate development as it advances the N2 Property toward a maiden mineral resource estimate.
Formation Metals Intersects 0.98 g/t Au over 95.6 Metres Starting 7 Metres Below Surface, Including 3.14 g/t Au over the First 10 Metres, Extending the A-Zone Up to 50 Metres North at N2
N2-26-033, drilled north of the A-Zone, returned 0.98 g/t Au over 95.6 metres from 8.4 metres downhole (7.1 metres vertical), including 3.14 g/t Au over the first 10.0 metres, extending the A-Zone's northern auriferous horizon 25 metres north over the upper 100 metres of the hole and up to 50 metres north at depth. The horizon remains open to the north.
Formation Metals Extends A-Zone 200 Metres to the South and Identifies a New Vein Set, Returning 2.53 g/t Au over 11.8 Metres and 1.41 g/t Au over 20.6 Metres at the Advanced N2 Property
Southward step-out N2-26-15A returned 2.53 g/t Au over 11.8 metres and 1.41 g/t Au over 20.6 metres, extending the A-Zone 200 metres south and identifying a previously unidentified vein set. The mineralized envelope widens from approximately 100 metres across strike to more than 300 metres, and remains open.
Formation Metals Extends A-Zone 200 Metres West of Historic Resource into Previously Undrilled Ground, Returning 1.05 g/t Au over 31 Metres at the Advanced N2 Gold Project
First step-out drilling 200 metres west of the A-Zone's historical boundary returned 1.05 g/t Au over 31 metres in N2-26-021 and 1.34 g/t Au over 12.5 metres in N2-26-022, extending the A-Zone into previously undrilled ground at the N2 Gold Project in Quebec.
Formation Metals Announces Closing of Upsized $22.4 Million Non-Brokered Private Placement to Increase Drill Program to 75,000 Metres
Closed an upsized non-brokered private placement for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $22.4 million through the issuance of 49,821,291 units across two tranches. Working capital is now ~$31M with zero debt. The Company intends to expand its on-going 30,000 metre drill program to 75,000 metres at the flagship N2 Gold Project.
Formation Metals Announces Upsize of Non-Brokered Offering of up to $22 Million to Increase Drill Program to 75,000 Metres
$22M upsize of the non-brokered private placement, driven by strong investor demand with the order book remaining oversubscribed. Upon closing, the Company intends to increase its 2026-2027 drill program to a fully funded 75,000 metres at the flagship N2 Gold Project.
Formation Metals Announces Non-Brokered Offering of up to $15 Million Fully Allocated
$15M non-brokered private placement now fully allocated. Strong investor response. Capital will fund the upsize of the 2026 drill program at N2 to 50,000 metres. Expected close in the coming weeks, subject to customary closing conditions.
Formation Metals Announces Non-Brokered Offering of up to $15 Million to Increase 2026 Drill Program to 50,000 Metres
Up to $15M non-brokered private placement (HD, FT, Charity FT, Quebec Charity FT units). Upon closing, the Company intends to increase its 2026 drill program to a fully funded 50,000 metres at the flagship N2 Gold Project. Expected to close on or about May 13, 2026.
Formation Metals Expands Potential Width of A-Zone Through 400 Metre Step-Out; Fully Funded 30,000 Metre Drill Program to Continue Along Strike
Visible gold intersected in drillhole N2-26-24, a 400-metre step-out south of the A-Zone northern corridor. Observations suggest A-Zone mineralization may extend significantly further south. Assays pending.
Formation Metals Appoints Veteran Geologist and Mining Executive Michael Dehn to the Board of Directors; Commences Fully Funded 15,000 Metre Extensional Drill Program at the Advanced N2 Gold Project
Michael Dehn, former Senior Geologist at Goldcorp Red Lake and Executive Chairman of Total Metals Corp., joins the Board. Extensional drilling commenced across 5 km of strike at N2.
Formation Metals Intersects 1.8 g/t Au over 21.9 Metres East of 1.75 g/t Au over 30.4 metres at the Advanced N2 Gold Project: Drilling Confirms 300 Metre Continuity Within 5 Kilometres of Mineralized Strike
New Phase 1 drill results at the N2 Gold Project trace mineralization across 300 metres of strike on the A-Zone. N2-25-006 returned 1.8 g/t Au over 21.9 m; N2-25-009 returned 1.37 g/t Au over 24.0 m; N2-25-004 returned 0.83 g/t Au over 40.4 m.
Formation Metals to Host Live Investor Webinar on the N2 Gold Project to Discuss Phase 1 Drill Results, including 1.75 g/t Au over 30.4 Metres, and Maiden Resource Estimate Following Fully Funded 30,000-Metre Program
Formation Metals will host a live investor webinar on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT (1:00 PM EDT / 7:00 PM CEST), featuring President & CEO Deepak Varshney, P.Geo.
Formation Metals Intersects 0.95 g/t Au over 61.1 Metres, including 1.68 g/t Au over 26.5 Metres at the Advanced N2 Gold Project; Bulk-Tonnage Gold Target Identified with 8 Kilometres of Strike to Explore
N2-25-007: 1.3 g/t Au over 22.2 metres beginning at 139.9 metres downhole, 121.2 metres vertical. Highlight interval includes 2.36 g/t Au over 10.5 metres.
Formation Metals Appoints Roger Rosmus to Newly Established Advisory Board
Vancouver, British Columbia / February 19, 2026 – Formation Metals Inc. (“Formation” or the “Company”) (CSE:FOMO) (FSE:VF1) (OTCQB:FOMTF), a North American mineral exploration company focused on advancing high-potential...
Formation Metals Drills 1.75 g/t Au over 30.4 Metres Including 3.51 g/t Au over 10.5 Metres at the Advanced N2 Gold Project
N2-25-005: 0.91 g/t Au over 42.3 metres beginning at 14.0 metres downhole, 9.9 metres vertical. Highlight intervals include 2.04 g/t Au over 8.1 metres and 1.31 g/t Au over 11.4 metres.
Formation Metals Mobilizes Second Rig to Accelerate 14,000 Metre Drill Program at its Advanced N2 Gold Project
Vancouver, British Columbia / January 29, 2026 – Formation Metals Inc. (“Formation” or the “Company”) (CSE:FOMO) (FSE:VF1) (OTCQB:FOMTF), a North American mineral acquisition and exploration company, is pleased to announ...
Formation Metals to Commence Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate Inclusive of Nearly 70,000 Metres of Drilling Following Completion of Ongoing Phase 1 Drill Program at the Advanced N2 Gold Project
Estimate to Incorporate New Drilling Results and Extensive Historical Data, Targeting Significant Resource Growth
Formation Metals Expands Phase 1 Drill Program to 14,000 Metres at its Advanced N2 Gold Project
The Company is undertaking a fully funded 30,000 metre drill program at its flagship N2 Gold Project in Quebec, host to a global historic resource of ~871,000 ounces comprised of 18 Mt grading 1.4 g/t Au (~810,000 oz Au)...
2025
Formation Metals Further Validates Open Pit Potential at N2 Gold Project: Intersects Over 100 Metres of Near Surface Target Mineralization in Three New Drillholes
Significant mineralized sections were intercepted in N2-25-006, N2-25-009 and N2-25-011 drilled in the “A” zone, where the Company is targeting a multi-million ounce conceptual open-pit resource; the Company’s maiden dri...
Formation Metals Intercepts 152.9 and 208.8 metres of Target Mineralization Near Surface at the Advanced N2 Gold Project, Strengthening Open Pit Model
Significant mineralized sections have been intercepted within N2-25-003 and N2-25-008, drilled in the “A” and “RJ” zones. Formation is presently undertaking the first drill campaign at N2 since 2008, when Agnico drilled...
Formation Metals Intercepts Strong Mineralization Including Visible Gold at the Advanced N2 Gold Project
Visible gold observed in two of the first thirteen drill holes including within a 30.8 metre interval drilled in the “A” and “RJ” zones. Formation is presently undertaking the first drill campaign at N2 since 2008, when...
Formation Metals Closes Second Tranche of its Private Placement for Aggregate Proceeds of $8.46M, Increases Drill Program to 30,000 Metres at the Advanced N2 Gold Project
Vancouver, British Columbia / October 31, 2025 – Formation Metals Inc. (“Formation” or the “Company”) (CSE:FOMO) (FSE:VF1) (OTCQB:FOMTF), a North American mineral acquisition and exploration company, is pleased to announ...
Formation Metals Closes $8.26M First Tranche of its Private Placements, Fully Funding 20,000 Metre Drill Program at the Advanced N2 Gold Project
Formation has closed $8,262,389.48 in gross proceeds, fully funding its planned 20,000 metre total multi-phase drill program at its flagship N2 Gold Project in Quebec, host to a global historic resource of ~870,000 ounce...
Formation Metals Announces Upsize to Previously Announced LIFE Offering and Private Placement of Units to $8.6 Million
Formation has planned a 20,000 metre total multi-phase drill program at its flagship N2 Gold Project in Quebec, host to a global historic resource of ~870,000 ounces comprised of 18 Mt grading 1.4 g/t Au (~809,000 oz Au)...
Formation Metals Announces $6,000,000 Private Placement is Fully Allocated
Formation has planned a 20,000 metre total multi-phase drill program at its flagship N2 Gold Project in Quebec, host to a global historic resource of ~870,000 ounces comprised of 18 Mt grading 1.4 g/t Au (~809,000 oz Au)...
Formation Metals Announces $6,000,000 Private Placement
Formation has planned a 20,000 metre total multi-phase drill program at its flagship N2 Gold Project in Quebec, host to a global historic resource of ~870,000 ounces comprised of 18 Mt grading 1.4 g/t Au (~809,000 oz Au)...
Formation Metals Commences Fully Funded 10,000 Metre Drill Program at the Advanced N2 Gold Project
Formation has commenced a fully funded 10,000 metre multi-phase drill program at its flagship N2 Gold Project near Matagami, Quebec, host to a global historic resource of ~870,000 ounces comprised of 18 Mt grading 1.5 g/...
Formation Metals Receives Final Permits, Mobilizes to Site to Begin 10,000 Metre Drill Program at the Advanced N2 Gold Project
Vancouver, British Columbia / September 22, 2025 – Formation Metals Inc. (“Formation” or the “Company”) (CSE:FOMO) (FSE:VF1) (OTCQB:FOMTF), a North American mineral acquisition and exploration company, is pleased to anno...
Formation Metals Finalizes Team for Fully Funded 10,000 Metre Drill Program at the Advanced N2 Gold Project, Prepares to Commence Drilling
Formation has planned a 20,000 metre multi-phase drill program at its flagship N2 Gold Project near Matagami, Quebec, host to a global historic resource of ~870,000 ounces comprised of 18 Mt grading 1.4 g/t Au (~809,000...
Formation Metals Mobilizes to Site in Preparation for Near-Term Fully Funded 10,000 Metre Drill Program at the Advanced N2 Gold Project; Closes Final Tranche, Increasing Exploration Budget to ~$5.7M
Formation has planned a 20,000 metre multi-phase drill program at its flagship N2 Gold Project near Matagami, Quebec, host to a global historic resource of ~870,000 ounces comprised of 18 Mt grading 1.4 g/t Au (~809,000...
Formation Metals Closes $2.33M at up to $0.50/Unit Increasing Exploration Budget to
Formation Metals Closes $2.33M at up to $0.50/Unit Increasing Exploration Budget to ~$5.1M, Expands Maiden Drill Program at the N2 Gold Project to Fully Funded 10,000 Metres Highlights: • Formation has planned a...
Formation Metals Files 30-Day Notice for the Commencement of the 20,000 Metre Multi-Phase Drill Program for the Advanced N2 Gold Project
Formation has filed its 30-day notice with the responsible municipal authorities for its upcoming 2025 exploration activities.
Formation Metals Retains StratExplo to Manage 20,000 Metre Multi-Phase Drill Program for the Advanced N2 Gold Project
Vancouver, British Columbia / June 6, 2025 – Formation Metals Inc. (“Formation” or the “Company”) (CSE:FOMO) (FSE:VF1) (OTCPK:FOMTF), a North American mineral acquisition and exploration company, is pleased to announce t...
Formation Metals Announces 20,000 Metre Multi-Phase Drill Program for the Advanced N2 Gold Project
Vancouver, British Columbia / May 20, 2025 – Formation Metals Inc. (“Formation” or the “Company”) (CSE:FOMO) (FSE:VF1) (OTCPK:FOMTF), a North American mineral acquisition and exploration company, is pleased to announce p...
Formation Metals Advances 2025 Drilling Program with ATI Application for N2 Property
Vancouver, British Columbia / May 16, 2025 – Formation Metals Inc. (“Formation” or the “Company”) (CSE:FOMO), a North American mineral acquisition and exploration company, is pleased to announce that it has formally subm...
Formation Metals Begins Trading on the OTCQB Venture Market
Vancouver, British Columbia / May 15, 2025 – Formation Metals Inc. (“Formation” or the “Company”) (CSE:FOMO), a North American mineral acquisition and exploration company, is pleased to announce that the Company’s common...
Formation Metals Receives Form 211 Clearance; Anticipates Uplisting on the OTCQB Shortly to Expand US Investor Outreach Following Acquisition of Historical 877,000 Oz Gold N2 Property
Vancouver, British Columbia / May 13, 2025 – Formation Metals Inc. (“Formation” or the “Company”) (CSE:FOMO), a North American mineral acquisition and exploration company, is pleased to announce that its submission of Fo...
Formation Metals Unlocks Copper-Zinc Potential at the N2 Gold Deposit with Insights from Revaluation of Historic Drill Core
Base metal assays: the N2 Project drill core reanalysis indicates elevated copper and zinc grades, suggesting base metal potential at the project.
Formation Metals Announces Appointment of Adrian Smith to Advisory Committee
Vancouver, British Columbia / May 1, 2025 – Formation Metals Inc. (“Formation” or the “Company”) (CSE:FOMO), a North American mineral acquisition and exploration company, is pleased to announce that the appointment of Mr...
Formation Metals Commences Permitting for Fully Funded 5,000 Metre Drill Program at
Formation Metals Commences Permitting for Fully Funded 5,000 Metre Drill Program at the N2 Gold Property to Build on 877,000 oz Historical Gold Resource Vancouver, British Columbia / April 22, 2025 – Formation Metals Inc...
Formation Metals Deepak Varshney to Be Featured on Radius Research's Pitch, Deep Dive and
Formation Metals Deepak Varshney to Be Featured on Radius Research's Pitch, Deep Dive and Q&A Webinar on April 16th, 2025 to Discuss the N2 Gold Property with a Historical 877,000 oz Gold Resource Vancouver, British Colu...
Formation Metals Announces Marketing Agreements Following Acquisition of the N2 Property in
Formation Metals Announces Marketing Agreements Following Acquisition of the N2 Property in Quebec with a Historical 810,000 oz Gold Resource Vancouver, British Columbia / March 6, 2025 – Formation Metals (“Formation” or...
Formation Metals Announces Completion of Warrant Incentive Program
Formation Metals Announces Completion of Warrant Incentive Program Vancouver, British Columbia / January 31, 2025 – Formation Metals Inc. (CSE: FOMO) (“Formation Metals” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that, fur...
Formation Metals Announces Completion of First Payment
Formation Metals Announces Completion of First Payment Pursuant to Property Option Agreement Vancouver, British Columbia / January 24, 2025 – Formation Metals (the “Company”) (CSE:FOMO), a North American mineral acquisit...
Formation Metals Announces Acquisition of N2 Property in Quebec's Casa Berardi Gold Trend,
Formation Metals Announces Acquisition of N2 Property in Quebec's Casa Berardi Gold Trend, Highlighting 810,000 oz Historical Gold Resource Vancouver, British Columbia / January 16, 2025 – Formation Metals (“Formation” o...
2024
Formation Metals Announces Extension of Warrant Incentive Program
Formation Metals Announces Extension of Warrant Incentive Program Vancouver, British Columbia / December 30, 2024 – Formation Metals Inc. (CSE: FOMO) (“Formation Metals” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that, fur...
Formation Metals Announces Warrant Incentive Program
Formation Metals Announces Warrant Incentive Program Vancouver, British Columbia / December 2, 2024 – Formation Metals Inc. (CSE: FOMO) (“Formation Metals” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the implementation of a...
Formation Metals Inc. Announces CSE Listing
Formation Metals Inc. Announces CSE Listing Vancouver, British Columbia / October 16, 2024 – Formation Metals Inc. (“FMI” or “Formation Metals”) is pleased to announce that the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) ha...
2023
Formation Metals Announces Closing of Non-Brokered Private Placement
Formation Metals Announces Closing of Non-Brokered Private Placement and Debt Settlement Vancouver, British Columbia / November 7, 2023 – Formation Metals Inc. (the “Company” or “Formation Metals”) is pleased to announce...
Formation Metals Files Updated NI 43-101 Technical Report
Formation Metals Files Updated NI 43-101 Technical Report Vancouver, British Columbia / October 11, 2023 – Formation Metals Inc. (“FMI” or “Formation Metals”) announces that it has filed a National Instrument 43-101 comp...
Formation Metals Inc. Announces Closing of Plan of Arrangement
Formation Metals Inc. Announces Closing of Plan of Arrangement with Usha Resources Ltd. Vancouver, British Columbia / April 26, 2023 – Formation Metals Inc. (“FMI” or “Formation Metals”) is pleased to announce that the s...