Formation Metals Inc. (CSE: FOMO) has entered a decisive phase at its flagship N2 Gold Project in Quebec’s Abitibi Greenstone Belt. With the first batch of assay results expected “shortly”, the company has simultaneously stepped on the accelerator by mobilizing a second drill rig to site, underscoring management’s confidence in what is being encountered in the core.
This combination of imminent assay news and an expanded drilling footprint is no coincidence. It reflects a project that is behaving exactly as hoped: Wide, shallow mineralization showing strong visual continuity, a robust treasury to support aggressive execution and a clear strategic objective to deliver a maiden NI 43-101 compliant resource as quickly and efficiently as possible.
This Is What Scale Looks Like
To date, FOMO has completed 16 drill holes totaling 4,743 m as part of Phase-1 of its 14,000 m drill program within a fully funded 30,000 m campaign.
While assays are still pending, the visual results are already telling a coherent story. Mineralization is consistently shallow, wide and continuous. These are precisely the attributes required for a bulk-tonnage open-pit style gold deposit.
Several holes have intercepted extensive intervals of target mineralization starting near surface, including more than 200 m in one hole and over 160 m in another. Notably, the majority of completed holes have intersected mineralization within the first 25 m downhole and many have returned cumulative mineralized intervals exceeding 80 m.
Equally important, the style of mineralization being observed, intense quartz-carbonate veining with associated sulphides, is directly comparable to material that has historically produced long gold intercepts at N2. This geological continuity provides confidence that upcoming assays are likely to be representative rather than anomalous.
When the Geology Delivers, You Add Rigs
Phase-1 of the program, comprising 14,000 m, is designed to do much more than simply confirm historical data. It aims to tighten drill spacing in key near-surface areas, test down-dip extensions, step out along strike beyond known resource limits and collect representative material for confirmatory metallurgical work.
With a second rig, FOMO can pursue these objectives in parallel across the A Zone and RJ Zones, covering more than 8 km of strike. This materially accelerates the pace at which the company can both de-risk known mineralization and evaluate multiple discovery targets along the broader N2 corridor.
The stated goal is to incorporate nearly 70,000 m of drilling into a maiden mineral resource estimate targeted for Q3 2026.
“Momentum continues to build at N2. Drilling at the A-Zone is progressing well, and we are very encouraged by what we are seeing in the core to date. Given the visual continuity of mineralization, accelerating Phase 1 with a second rig was an easy decision to make and we look forward to sharing updates as we progress with our winter campaign.”
Deepak Varshney, CEO of Formation Metals Inc., in today's news-release.
Bottom Line
With assays imminent, 2 drill rigs turning and a clearly articulated path toward a maiden resource, FOMO is executing exactly as a well-funded junior is expected to.
The company is converting historical potential into modern compliant data while simultaneously expanding the scale of the system.
If upcoming assay results confirm what the core is already suggesting, N2 could rapidly transition from an advanced exploration project into a serious open-pit development candidate in one of the world’s best gold jurisdictions.
The near term may provide the first hard data points in what looks increasingly like a pivotal year for FOMO.
Company Details
Formation Metals Inc.
#1245 – 300 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC, V6C 1V4 Canada
Phone: +1 778 899 1780
Email: info@formationmetalsinc.com
www.formationmetalsinc.com
CUSIP: 34638F / ISIN: CA34638F1053
Shares Issued & Outstanding: 96,377,458
Canada Symbol (CSE): FOMO
Current Price: 0.465 CAD (01/28/2026)
Market Capitalization: 45 Million CAD
Germany Symbol / WKN: VF1/ A3D492
Current Price: 0.286 EUR (01/29/2026)
Market Capitalization: 28 Million EUR
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Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: The expectation that pending assay results from the ongoing Phase-1 drill program may confirm the presence, continuity and grade of mineralization at the N2 Project; the interpretation that the thickness, continuity and shallow depth of mineralization observed to date may support the potential for a conceptual open-pit gold resource; the potential for the Company’s fully funded multi-phase 30,000 m drill program to expand known mineralized envelopes across multiple zones, contribute to the delineation of a future NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate, or support subsequent resource updates; the possibility that continued drilling, structural interpretation, geophysical surveys and modelling may identify additional mineralized corridors, extensions at depth or higher-grade domains; the expectation that a maiden mineral resource estimate targeted for Q3 2026 may represent a meaningful de-risking milestone relevant to strategic or corporate development interest; and statements regarding broader gold market conditions that may influence project economics, financing conditions, investor sentiment or potential strategic outcomes. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, interpretations, assumptions and beliefs as of the date of publication and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Key risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: Exploration and geological risk: Mineral exploration is inherently speculative. The presence of visually identified mineralization, alteration, sulphides or visible gold does not guarantee the presence of economically significant gold grades. Pending assay results may return lower-than-expected grades, narrower mineralized intervals or inconsistent results. Mineralization may not be continuous along strike or at depth as currently interpreted and geological models may change with additional drilling. Sampling, assay and QA/QC risk: Descriptions of mineralization in this article are based on geological interpretation and visual observations and do not replace laboratory assay results. Coarse-gold effects, sampling bias, analytical variability, QA/QC issues, laboratory capacity constraints or delays in assay turnaround may affect the reliability, timing or interpretation of results. Historical estimate and data verification risk: The N2 Project contains historical mineral resource estimates that are not compliant with current NI 43-101 standards as well as extensive historical drilling. There is no assurance that historical estimates will be verified, reproduced or converted into current mineral resources or reserves. Verification work may reveal differences in grade, tonnage, geometry, metallurgical response or continuity that materially alter project interpretation. Mineral resource estimate risk: Any maiden mineral resource estimate prepared under NI 43-101 will be subject to key assumptions and interpretive parameters including geological modelling, domaining, cut-off grade selection, density assumptions, metallurgical recovery, compositing, variography, search parameters and other geostatistical inputs. Mineral resource estimates are inherently uncertain and may change with new data, revised assumptions or updated modelling. Conceptual development risk: Any references to a conceptual open-pit resource, bulk-tonnage scenarios or potential development pathways are conceptual in nature. Key parameters such as strip ratio, metallurgy, geotechnical conditions, hydrology, environmental constraints, permitting requirements and economic thresholds may not be established at this time. Future drilling and technical studies may determine that the project is not suitable for open-pit mining or economic development. Permitting, regulatory, Indigenous consultation and community risk: Exploration activities are subject to permitting, regulatory approvals, environmental requirements and consultation with Indigenous groups and local communities. Delays, additional conditions, regulatory changes or consultation challenges could materially affect timelines, costs, access and the scope of exploration activities. Commodity price and macroeconomic risk: The potential economic relevance of the N2 Project is sensitive to gold prices, which are volatile and influenced by macroeconomic conditions beyond the Company’s control. Declines in gold prices may negatively affect project economics, investor sentiment, financing conditions and potential strategic interest. Financing and liquidity risk: While the current drill program is described as fully funded, additional exploration, resource delineation, metallurgical work and any future development studies will require additional capital. Future financing may not be available on acceptable terms, if at all and may result in dilution to existing shareholders. Operational risk: Exploration activities may be impacted by weather, seasonal limitations, equipment availability, contractor performance, labour constraints, supply-chain disruptions, access conditions, health and safety incidents or unforeseen technical challenges that could affect costs and timelines. Environmental and title risk: Exploration and potential development activities may encounter environmental liabilities or unforeseen impacts requiring mitigation or remediation. Mineral titles and permits, while believed to be in good standing, may be subject to disputes, overlapping land uses, third-party claims or changes in land access regulations. Strategic and M&A risk: Any references to potential strategic interest, partnerships, joint ventures, acquisitions or corporate transactions are speculative. There is no assurance that the N2 Project will attract strategic partners or acquirers regardless of exploration success, resource definition or market conditions. Market volatility risk: The Company’s share price may be subject to significant volatility unrelated to exploration results, driven by broader market conditions, macroeconomic factors, sector sentiment and the liquidity constraints typical of junior exploration companies. Caution to readers: Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially due to the risks and uncertainties described above and in Formation Metals Inc.’s public disclosure filings. Mineralization in similar rocks or nearby deposits is not necessarily indicative of mineralization on the Company’s properties. Historical work and data have not necessarily been independently verified and should not be relied upon as current. Surface sampling, where referenced, does not necessarily correlate with drilling results and only indicates potential for mineralization that may or may not be confirmed by drilling.
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