Callinex Mines Inc. Receives $150,000 Grant and Additional Exploration Permits for Point Leamington Project, Newfoundland

Core Insights - Callinex Mines Inc. has received a grant of up to $150,000 from the Newfoundland and Labrador Junior Exploration Assistance (JEA) Program for its Point Leamington Project, which is 100% owned by the company [2][8] - The company has also secured additional exploration permits for the Point Leamington Project, which includes a significant resource of gold, copper, zinc, and silver [2][4] - The rapid approval of permits, granted just two weeks after submission, highlights Newfoundland's reputation as a mining-friendly jurisdiction [3][8] Company Developments - The JEA grant will support Callinex's 2025 exploration plans, focusing on critical minerals and expanding the resource base of the Point Leamington Deposit [3][6] - The Point Leamington Project has an Indicated Mineral Resource of 5.0 million tonnes grading 2.5 g/t AuEq, totaling 402,000 ounces AuEq, and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 13.7 million tonnes grading 2.24 g/t AuEq, totaling 986,500 ounces AuEq [4][8] - The planned exploration campaign will utilize a two-year exploration permit for ground geophysics and diamond drilling, along with newly approved permits for surface field exploration [5][8] Industry Context - The JEA Program's financial support and efficient permitting process reflect Newfoundland and Labrador's commitment to fostering exploration and development of critical mineral resources [6][8] - Callinex Mines is positioned in one of the richest VMS and Gold Districts in Canada, enhancing its potential for significant mineral discoveries [9]