Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 14, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is New Found Gold Corp (NFGC) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, New Found Gold Corp passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates New Found Gold Corp (NFGC) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 14, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/NFGC
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Well clear of the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding NFGC
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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New Found Gold Corp
$1.61
Market Cap: 394.8M
Screened on a market cap of 492.9M
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About New Found Gold Corp
New Found Gold Corp. operates as a mining exploration company, primarily engaged in identifying, acquiring, and investigating mineral properties, with a specific emphasis on gold deposits. Its operations span the Canadian provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Ontario. The company holds 100% ownership of two significant projects: The Queensway project, located near Gander, Newfoundland, which covers an extensive 151,030 hectares through 86 mineral licenses and 6,041 claims. The Lucky Strike project, an 11,684-hectare site situated in Kirkland Lake, Ontario. Established in 2016, the firm was originally known as Palisade Resources Corp. before officially changing its name to New Found Gold Corp. in June 2017. Its corporate headquarters are located in Vancouver, Canada.
Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Gold
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% limit.
- Income from prohibited sources is over the 5% limit.
Screened under AAOIFI Standard 21. The exact figure behind this is part of Pro; the failing check and its limit are always free.
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Compliance History
Not Halalnow
since Jun 2026
Halal
until the change above
Not Halal
until the change above
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.
Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.