Ximen Mining Advances Kenville Mine Development with Robotic LiDAR Surveying - Nelson BC

Executive Summary

• Ximen Mining Corp. is advancing engineering and design work at its Kenville gold mine project in southeastern B.C., utilizing robotic LiDAR technology to efficiently and safely map historic underground tunnels.
• The company has completed initial foundational investigations and water retention plan assessments to prepare for the construction of a new underground decline.
• The planned decline will provide direct access to multiple gold-bearing quartz veins previously identified by surface drilling around the historic mine site.

Key Details

• Project Location: Kenville mine project, historic Nelson mining camp, southeastern British Columbia.
• Surveying Technology: LiDAR surveying of historic mine tunnels is being conducted using a robotic dog to gather underground data efficiently and safely.
• Engineering & Design: Ongoing engineering design work is underway at the mine site.
• Site Assessments:
• Initial site visit completed by a consulting engineer for required foundation investigation.
• Additional site assessment completed by the design engineer for the water retention plan.
• Project Objective: Preparation for construction of a new underground decline.
• Target Mineralization: The new decline will provide access to multiple gold-bearing quartz veins indicated by previous surface drilling around the historic Kenville gold mine.
• Technical Compliance: Dr. Mathew Ball, P.Geo., VP Exploration, reviewed and approved all technical information as a Qualified Person under NI 43-101.

Notable Quotes

• Christopher R. Anderson, CEO: "At Ximen, we are committed to bringing practical new technologies into the exploration and mine-development field, and the use of robotic LiDAR surveying at Kenville is a good example of that approach. This technology allows our team and consultants to gather important underground data efficiently and safely as we continue preparing for the planned new decline. Kenville is a historic gold mine with modern potential, and we remain focused - like a dog with a bone - on advancing the project methodically, responsibly and with the benefit of the best tools available."