• Ximen Mining targets early November 2026 portal work at British Columbia's Kenville Gold Mine, versus its previous end-October target.
• The revised timing reflects final site preparations and outstanding permit preconditions, including explosives storage and use authorization.
• Site infrastructure, primary equipment and a startup crew are in place; construction remains conditional on establishing explosives and site safety protocols.
• Discussions on non-dilutive funding and development funding alternatives continue, with no definitive agreement signed.

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