Germanium Mining Corp. Maiden Exploration and Reconnaissance Program at Azure Ridge Historical Mine Nevada, USA

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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA –TheNewswire - JANUARY 5, 2026 – GERMANIUM MINING CORP.(“GERMANIUM MINING”, “GMC”, OR THE “COMPANY”) (CSE: GMC;OTCQB: EMSKF; FSE: 1I30)  is pleased toannounce that a team led by veteran geologist William “Bill”Feyerabend, CPG and Amazona Enterprises (“Amazona”) hasbeen deployed to commence field exploration and reconnaissance programat the Company’s Azure Ridge Historical Mine (“Azure Ridge”), amulti-metal germanium-gallium-gold-silver-zinc project in Nevada,USA.

The work program is designed to support the Company’sgeological advancement of the property’s critical mineral potential,with a particular focus on germanium and gallium guided by thehistorical sampling carried out by the US Bureau of Mines(“USBM”) and US Geological Survey (“USGS”)1. The programincludes detailed site reconnaissance, geological observations, andselective rock sampling intended to improve the Company’sunderstanding of mineralization styles and priority targetareas.

Mario Pezzente, chief executiveofficer, commented: “Thedeployment of our technical team to Azure Ridge marks the start to ourambitions for 2026 following the recent acquisition. This maidenexploration effort is the critical first step toward the preparationof an NI 43-101 technical report and unlocking the broader potentialof the Azure Ridge Historical Mine, located in Nevada, one of theworld’s most highly regarded mining jurisdictions according to theFraser Institute.”

The reconnaissance program is expected to consist of ashort-duration field examination utilizing a small field team andappropriate equipment. The planned work is structured to address keygeological questions related to host rock characteristics, structuralcontrols, and mineralizing processes, including those relevant togermanium–gallium–bearing systems, and to assist the Company inrefining its exploration strategy for this critical minerals–focusedproject.

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

Additionally, the Company is evaluating futuremulti-agency submissions to relevant U.S. federal and Stateauthorities in connection with potential support programs focused oncritical minerals development. These initiatives may include studiesrelated to historical mine infrastructure, site conditions, and thepotential refurbishment of the Azure Ridge Historical Mine, subject tofurther technical evaluation, regulatory review, and fundingconsiderations.

About the Historical Azure RidgeMine

The Azure Ridge Historical Mine, formerly known as theBonelli Mine, last reported production in 1918. Early development onthe property includes five adits totaling approximately 377 feet inlength, 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, Western Field Operations Center, previouslyreported that the Azure Ridge deposit consists of fault-controlled,carbonate-hosted copper–zinc–lead–cobalt–germanium–galliummineralization, interpreted as Kipushi-type (carbonate replacement)style mineralization. As part of a 1994 study conducted by the USGSand the USBM, a sampling program comprising 43 samples was completedat Azure Ridge. The results identified anomalous values of germanium,gallium, copper, lead, zinc, and cobalt.

According to the study, mineralized rock was observedsporadically over an area approximately 5,000 feet in length, withmineralized structures reaching thicknesses of up to approximately 9feet in outcrop.3

Data Verification

Historical information referenced in this release hasbeen reviewed against available reports; however, such data cannot beindependently verified to current NI 43-101 standards and aretherefore considered supportive for exploration guidance only.The Company cautions that past results orproduction from properties in proximity to The Company may notnecessarily be indicative of mineralization on the Company’sproperties.

Qualified Person

Mr. William Feyerabend, CPG, an independent ConsultingGeologist and a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument43-101, has reviewed and approved the disclosure in this news releasefor consistency with NI 43-101 reporting requirements.

About Germanium MiningCorp.

Germanium Mining Corp. is a publicly traded mineralexploration company focused on the exploration and advancement ofdiscovery-stage mineral properties in top tier mining jurisdictionsacross North America. Germanium Mining Corp is a member of the NevadaMining Association.

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ON BEHALF OF THEBOARD

   Mario Pezzente

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            CEO& Director

For more informationon Germanium Mining Corp. please contact:

Phone: 604-717-6605
Corporate e-mail:info@germaniummining.com
Website: www.germaniummining.com
Corporate Address: 2905– 700 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V7Y1C6

FORWARD-LOOKINGSTATEMENTS

This news release containsforward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements ofhistorical fact that address activities, events, or developments thatthe Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in thefuture are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements inthis news release include, but are not limited to, statementsregarding the intended use of proceeds of the Offering and othermatters regarding the business plans of the Company. Theforward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations based on information currentlyavailable and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties thatmay cause outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in theforward-looking statements including that the Company may use theproceeds of the Offering for purposes other than those disclosed inthis news release; adverse market conditions; and other factors beyondthe control of the Company. Although the Company believes that theassumptions inherent in the forward-looking statements are reasonable,forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performanceand, accordingly, undue reliance should not be put on such statementsdue to their inherent uncertainty. Factors that could cause actualresults or events to differ materially from current expectationsinclude general market conditions and other factors beyond the controlof the Company. The Company expressly disclaims any intention orobligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whetheras a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except asrequired by applicable law.

The Canadian Securities Exchange(operated by CNSX Markets Inc.) has neither approved nor disapprovedof the contents or accuracy of this press release.

1 https://pubs.usgs.gov/bul/1730e/report.pdf

2 https://www.birdandhike.com/Hike/GoldButte/AzureMine/_AzureMine.htm

3 https://pubs.usgs.gov/bul/1730e/report.pdf

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