Germanium Mining Corp. Begins Exploration at Azure Ridge Historical Mine

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — January 5, 2026 — Leads & Copy — GERMANIUM MINING CORP. has commenced field exploration and reconnaissance at its Azure Ridge Historical Mine in Nevada. The team, led by geologist William “Bill” Feyerabend and Amazona Enterprises, will focus on the property’s critical mineral potential, particularly germanium and gallium.

The work program will be guided by historical sampling carried out by the US Bureau of Mines (“USBM”) and US Geological Survey (“USGS”). The program includes detailed site reconnaissance, geological observations, and selective rock sampling intended to improve the Company’s understanding of mineralization styles and priority target areas.

Chief Executive Officer Mario Pezzente said the deployment marks the start of the company's ambitions for 2026 after the recent acquisition. He added that this maiden exploration effort is the critical first step toward the preparation of an NI 43-101 technical report and unlocking the broader potential of the Azure Ridge Historical Mine, located in Nevada, one of the world’s most highly regarded mining jurisdictions according to the Fraser Institute.

The reconnaissance program will consist of a short-duration field examination utilizing a small field team and appropriate equipment. The planned work is structured to address key geological questions related to host rock characteristics, structural controls, and mineralizing processes, including those relevant to germanium–gallium–bearing systems, and to assist the Company in refining its exploration strategy for this critical minerals–focused project.

The Company plans to continue working with Amazona on the preparation of a planned NI 43-101 Technical Report and technical overview of the Azure Ridge Historical Mine. This work is expected to include a review of available historical information, regional and property-scale geological context, and the results of planned field activities, with an emphasis on evaluating the property’s potential relevance within the North American critical minerals supply chain, including germanium and gallium.

Additionally, Germanium Mining is evaluating future multi-agency submissions to relevant U.S. federal and State authorities regarding potential support programs focused on critical minerals development. These initiatives may include studies related to historical mine infrastructure, site conditions, and the potential refurbishment of the Azure Ridge Historical Mine, subject to further technical evaluation, regulatory review, and funding considerations.

The Azure Ridge Historical Mine, formerly the Bonelli Mine, last reported production in 1918. Early development on the property includes five adits totaling approximately 377 feet in length, one shallow shaft approximately 11 feet deep, two open cuts, and ten surface pits. Since its brief period of historical production, the property has remained largely inactive.

The USBM previously reported that the Azure Ridge deposit consists of fault-controlled, carbonate-hosted copper–zinc–lead–cobalt–germanium–gallium mineralization, interpreted as Kipushi-type (carbonate replacement) style mineralization. A 1994 study by the USGS and the USBM included a sampling program of 43 samples at Azure Ridge. The results identified anomalous values of germanium, gallium, copper, lead, zinc, and cobalt.

According to the study, mineralized rock was observed sporadically over an area approximately 5,000 feet in length, with mineralized structures reaching thicknesses of up to approximately 9 feet in outcrop.

William Feyerabend, CPG, an independent Consulting Geologist and a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the disclosure in this news release for consistency with NI 43-101 reporting requirements.

Mario Pezzente
CEO & Director
Phone: 604-717-6605
Corporate e-mail: info@germaniummining.com

Source: Germanium Mining Corp.