Generation Minin - GENMF STOCK NEWS

Generation Mining (GENMF) has announced positive results from its updated Feasibility Study for the Marathon Copper-Palladium Project in Northwestern Ontario. The study reveals robust economics with an after-tax NPV6% of $1.07 billion, IRR of 28%, and a 1.9-year payback period based on 3-year trailing average metal prices.

The project requires initial capital of C$992 million and features life-of-mine all-in sustaining costs of US$2.05/CuEq lb. Over its approximately 13-year mine life, the project expects average annual production of 42 Mlbs copper, 168 koz palladium, 38 koz platinum, 12 koz gold, and 240 koz silver.

The project will create over 800 jobs during construction and 400 direct permanent jobs during operations. It is fully permitted for construction federally and awaiting final approval from the Government of Ontario.

Generation Mining (TSX:GENM, OTCQB: GENMF) has secured all three outstanding approvals under the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act (LRIA) from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources for water management infrastructure construction at its Marathon Copper-Palladium Project in Northwestern Ontario.

The company now awaits just one final permit - the Environmental Compliance Approval – Industrial Sewage Works (ECA-ISW) from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, which is expected in the coming months. Once received, the Marathon Project will have obtained all key permits required to begin construction.

Generation Mining (GENMF) has secured two important permits for its Marathon Copper-Palladium Project in Northwestern Ontario: a Permit to Take Water (PTTW) from MECP for the construction phase and one of four Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act (LRIA) permit approvals from MNR for water management infrastructure.

The company has also completed the aerial Endangered Species Act (ESA) permit-required Boreal Woodland Caribou survey, covering 5,500km of flight-lines. The survey, conducted in February, included Indigenous community members and confirmed Caribou populations on the Slate Islands, though none were spotted on the mainland.

The project is in the final stages of obtaining remaining permits, including additional LRIA approvals and Environmental Compliance Approval for water discharge. These final permits are expected in the coming months, completing all key approvals required for construction.

Generation Mining (TSX:GENM, OTCQB: GENMF) announced that Chief Operating Officer Drew Anwyll will depart the company effective February 28, 2025. His responsibilities will be transferred to existing members of Gen Mining's technical team. Anwyll, who joined in March 2020, was instrumental in advancing the Marathon Project through feasibility studies and environmental impact assessment.

The project will continue to be advanced by key team members including Paul Murphy, VP Projects, who brings 35 years of construction and engineering experience from roles at G Mining Services, Centerra Gold, and IAMGOLD, and Ruben Wallin, VP Sustainability, who has previous experience with Placer Dome, De Beers Canada, Barrick, Osisko, and Detour Gold.

Generation Mining (TSX:GENM, OTCQB: GENMF) has announced the passing of Paul Murphy, who served as the company's Lead Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee. Murphy, who joined the board in 2019, was also a member of the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

Murphy had an extensive career in the resource sector, serving as a Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP from 1981 to 2010, where he was National Mining Leader from 2004 to 2010. His experience included roles as Executive Vice President Finance and CFO at Guyana Goldfields (2010-2019), CFO at G2 Goldfields (2020-2021), and CFO at GPM Metals (2012-2018). At the time of his passing, he was also Chairman of Alamos Gold and a Director of Collective Mining.

Generation Mining has completed optimization work on its Marathon Palladium-Copper Project, achieving significant improvements. The optimized mine plan delivers an additional 78,000 ounces of palladium, 34,000 ounces of platinum, and 2 million pounds of copper in the first three years, generating estimated additional payable revenues of $190 million. The initial capital estimate has been reduced by $89 million to $961 million, despite industry-wide inflationary pressures. The project now shows improved economics with a 26% after-tax IRR and 2.1-year after-tax payback period.

Generation Mining (TSX:GENM, OTCQB: GENMF) has announced that its subsidiary, Generation PGM Inc., has been awarded up to $771,000 from the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF), pending final due diligence. This funding will be used to advance transportation infrastructure for the Marathon Copper-Palladium Project in Ontario.

The company plans to complete engineering and design work and feasibility studies for road and rail links to support the movement of copper concentrates from the project to smelters in Canada and Europe. Specific plans include upgrading a 5-kilometre site access road, developing a new 4-kilometre access road, and creating a transload facility for concentrate transfer.

With all federal approvals obtained and only three outstanding provincial permits expected by year-end, the company aims to support construction activities in 2025.

Generation Mining (TSX:GENM, OTCQB: GENMF) has received the Fisheries Act Authorization (FAA) for its Marathon Palladium-Copper Project. This represents the final federal approval needed to begin construction. The FAA, issued by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, approves the company's plan to mitigate impacts on fish and fish habitat during project development.

The authorization specifically allows for the construction of the tailings storage facility and water management structures essential for the project. With this approval, Gen Mining now awaits three remaining provincial approvals from Ontario's environmental and natural resources ministries, expected in the coming months. Once received, the project will have all key government permits required for construction.

Generation Mining (TSX:GENM, OTCQB: GENMF) has received federal approval for amendments to Schedule 2 of the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations for its Marathon Palladium-Copper Project. This approval allows for the construction of specific water management structures and operation of key infrastructure. The regulatory amendment was published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, on July 31, 2024.

The company expects to receive the remaining provincial and federal approvals and permits required for construction in the coming months. The Marathon Project is positioned as one of the most advanced critical mineral projects in Canada, supporting economic growth and providing socio-economic benefits for Indigenous and local communities. The project has been designed to ensure sustainable development, incorporating best practices in environmental and social governance.