Germanium Mining Corp Plans Work Program for Drill Targeting at its Lac Du Km 35 Germanium Property

Core Viewpoint - Germanium Mining Corp. is advancing its exploration program at the Lac Du Km 35 Germanium Property in Québec, aiming to unlock its full germanium potential through modern geological tools and systematic work [2][3]. Company Overview - Germanium Mining Corp. is a publicly traded mineral exploration company focused on discovery-stage mineral properties in North America and is a member of various mining and defense associations [11]. Property Details - The Lac Du Km 35 Property features the Faribault Shear Zone (FSZ), which has not been extensively explored since its discovery in 1998. The Laganière germanium showing within the property has reported a value of 0.02% (186 ppm) germanium, the highest in Québec [3][4]. - The property is strategically located near a cluster of electromagnetic anomalies that have not been tested, which will be a focus for the company [4]. Planned Work Program - A modern magnetic and electromagnetic airborne survey will be conducted over the entire property to identify the FSZ and potential additional shear zones, which may serve as conduits for hydrothermal fluids [5]. - Following the survey, a comprehensive outcrop sampling and assaying program is planned for Summer 2026, with the aim of verifying features of interest [6]. - The first priority area for exploration is a 6 km x 2.5 km section along the FSZ, which includes the Laganière showing and the electromagnetic anomalies [7]. Market Context - Germanium is a critical metal with growing applications in electronics, solar technology, and optics, and is currently priced over US$5,000 per kilogram due to export restrictions from China, the largest producer [8][9].