Germanium Mining Corp. Joins National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)

Core Viewpoint - Germanium Mining Corp. has been accepted as a new member of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), which supports collaboration to enhance U.S. national security and the defense industrial base [1][3]. Company Developments - The CEO of Germanium Mining Corp., Mario Pezzente, stated that the membership reflects the company's commitment to aligning its critical minerals strategy with national security priorities and supply chain resilience [3]. - The company plans to engage with NDIA's membership to participate in discussions that support secure access to strategic materials [3]. - An exploration team has been dispatched to the historical Azure Ridge mine in Nevada, with an update on exploration activities expected soon [3]. Exploration Activities - The Azure Ridge Historical Mine, previously known as the Bonelli Mine, has not been active since its last reported production in 1918 [4]. - The mine features five adits totaling approximately 377 feet, one shallow shaft about 11 feet deep, and various surface pits [4]. - A 1994 study identified anomalous values of germanium, gallium, gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, and cobalt in the Azure Ridge deposit [5]. Geological Insights - The mineralization at Azure Ridge is characterized as fault-controlled, carbonate-hosted, and interpreted as Kipushi-type mineralization [5]. - Mineralized rock has been observed over an area approximately 5,000 feet long, with structures reaching thicknesses of up to 9 feet [7]. Future Plans - The company is conducting a reconnaissance and maiden exploration program led by veteran geologist William Feyerabend, focusing on geological questions related to germanium-gallium-bearing systems [7]. - There are plans to prepare a NI 43-101 technical report on the Azure Ridge mine, reviewing historical information and evaluating its relevance within the North American critical minerals supply chain [8]. - The company is also evaluating submissions to U.S. federal and state authorities for potential support programs related to critical minerals development [9].