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Ximen Mining Corp Water Retention Plan Next Step for Kenville Mine Project
Kenville Mine Construction Timeline Advances as Water Retention Engineering Nears Approval

Executive Summary
- Ximen Mining Corp. is advancing the Kenville mine project toward construction of a new underground decline.
- Engineering and environmental consultants are coordinating the design for water retention works at the site.
- The completed design requires approval from the Ministry of Energy and Critical Minerals to satisfy Mines Act permit requirements prior to construction.
- Consultants conducted a site visit last week (relative to May 8, 2026) to coordinate technical input for the completion of the water retention works design.
- This follows the April 9, 2026 announcement where two water licences were received under the Water Sustainability Act, clearing a key pre-construction condition.
Material Impact
- The news represents incremental progress on the Kenville Gold Mine project rather than a fundamental shift in valuation drivers.
- It confirms that the company is adhering to its previously stated timeline (April 2026 announcement indicated "final stretch" before breaking ground).
- No new capital raising, resource expansion, or production start dates are announced; therefore, immediate financial impact is negligible.
- The requirement for Ministry approval on water retention works introduces a minor permitting risk window but does not constitute a negative surprise given the prior licensing success.
- Compared to the October 2025 Brett Project drilling results (79.2 g/t Au), this news lacks the exploration upside potential that previously drove material positive sentiment, focusing instead on operational execution.
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Company Overview
- Company: Ximen Mining Corp., focused on gold exploration and development in British Columbia, Canada.
- Flagship Project (Kenville): Located near Nelson, BC. Currently in pre-construction phase targeting an underground decline to access gold-bearing quartz veins west and south of the historic mine.
- Secondary Project (Brett): Located in Vernon, BC. Recent drilling (Oct 2025) confirmed high-grade mineralization (79.2 g/t Au over 0.55m) in the West Zone.
- Development Stage: Kenville is transitioning from permitting to construction; Brett remains in exploration/permitting phase for expansion.
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