Ximen Mining Conceptual Mine Model & Underground Exploration Plan for Its 100% Owned Brett Epithermal Gold Project - Vernon BC

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / January 10, 2023 / Ximen Mining Corp. (TSXV:XIM)(FRA:1XMA)(OTCQB:XXMMF) (the "Company" or "Ximen") announces that it is proceeding with its plan to do underground mine exploration development at its Brett Property, located near Vernon in southern British Columbia.

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Perspective view of Brett conceptual mine model. New development (blue) will extend from old workings (orange). Also shown are diamond drill holes and assays greater than or equal to 3.0 grams per tonne gold.

The proposed development program includes:

• excavation of diamond drill stations in the existing drift,
• a 50 meter cross-cut from the exiting drift with a drill station,
• 200 meter drift parallel to the Main Zone, with stub drifts into the zone
• drill stations in the new drift, and
• a 50 metre cross-cut and diamond drill station from the new drift.

The new mine development will provide access for underground drilling and explore the Main Zone to the northwest. This development will follow the Main Zone and provide points from which to test parallel structures by underground diamond drilling. It is anticipated that this program will result in definition of mineralized zones for underground bulk sampling. A permit application for the work has been submitted and is now in the early stage of review. The Ministry has requested the Company to provide the following:

• Metal Leaching / Acid Rock Drainage Plan including results from initial sampling
• Water Management Plan
• Reclamation and Closure Plan
• Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
• Invasive Plant Management Plan
• Bat Management Plan
• Wildlife Management Plan
• Geotechnical

Mine design by Professional Engineer, including a refuge station

Ground Control Management Plan by Professional Engineer

Clarification and details of rehabilitation of underground workings

Plans and sections, along with a cost estimate, for the proposed final portal closure

Mine Waste Dump design and management plan

The Company has committed to provide the requested plans and information.

The Brett epithermal gold property is located west of Vernon, in southern B.C. Surface exploration at the project has been delayed over recent years first due to the pandemic and then due to access issues resulting from wildfire and flooding events. Airborne magnetic and LIDAR surveys were the only activities conducted recently.