Blue Moon Awards Mining Contract for the Construction of the Portal and Exploration Decline for Its Blue Moon Mine in Mariposa County, California
Blue Moon Metals (OTCQB:BMOOF) has awarded a contract to Small Mine Development (SMD) for the construction of a portal and exploration decline at its Blue Moon VMS deposit in Mariposa County, California. The project marks a crucial development step, enabling underground mineral exploration activities and future studies.
The construction will begin in Q3-Q4 2025, with completion expected by Q3-2026. The project will create at least 20 local jobs through direct mine employment and contractors. The underground access will facilitate infill drilling, exploration, geological studies, rock mechanics analysis, and metallurgical testing, ultimately supporting a mine commercialization decision.
Blue Moon Metals (OTCQB:BMOOF) ha assegnato un contratto a Small Mine Development (SMD) per la costruzione di un portale e di una galleria esplorativa presso il deposito VMS Blue Moon nella contea di Mariposa, California. Il progetto rappresenta una fase fondamentale di sviluppo, che consentirà attività di esplorazione mineraria sotterranea e studi futuri.
I lavori inizieranno nel terzo-quarto trimestre 2025 e si prevede il completamento entro il terzo trimestre 2026. Il progetto creerà almeno 20 posti di lavoro locali tra impiego diretto in miniera e appaltatori. L'accesso sotterraneo faciliterà perforazioni di riempimento, esplorazione, studi geologici, analisi della meccanica delle rocce e test metallurgici, supportando infine la decisione di commercializzazione della miniera.
Blue Moon Metals (OTCQB:BMOOF) ha adjudicado un contrato a Small Mine Development (SMD) para la construcción de un portal y una galería de exploración en su depósito VMS Blue Moon en el condado de Mariposa, California. El proyecto representa un paso crucial en el desarrollo, permitiendo actividades de exploración mineral subterránea y estudios futuros.
La construcción comenzará en el tercer-cuarto trimestre de 2025, con finalización prevista para el tercer trimestre de 2026. El proyecto generará al menos 20 empleos locales a través de empleo directo en la mina y contratistas. El acceso subterráneo facilitará perforaciones de relleno, exploración, estudios geológicos, análisis de mecánica de rocas y pruebas metalúrgicas, apoyando finalmente la decisión de comercialización de la mina.
Blue Moon Metals (OTCQB:BMOOF)는 캘리포니아 마리포사 카운티에 위치한 Blue Moon VMS 광상에서 포털 및 탐사 갱도 건설을 위해 Small Mine Development(SMD)와 계약을 체결했습니다. 이 프로젝트는 지하 광물 탐사 활동과 향후 연구를 가능하게 하는 중요한 개발 단계입니다.
건설은 2025년 3분기~4분기에 시작되어 2026년 3분기까지 완료될 예정입니다. 이 프로젝트는 직접 광산 고용과 계약자를 통해 최소 20개의 지역 일자리를 창출할 것입니다. 지하 접근은 충전 시추, 탐사, 지질 연구, 암석 역학 분석 및 야금 시험을 용이하게 하여 궁극적으로 광산 상용화 결정에 기여할 것입니다.
Blue Moon Metals (OTCQB:BMOOF) a attribué un contrat à Small Mine Development (SMD) pour la construction d'un portail et d'une descenderie d'exploration sur son gisement VMS Blue Moon dans le comté de Mariposa, en Californie. Ce projet constitue une étape clé du développement, permettant des activités d'exploration minérale souterraine et des études futures.
La construction débutera au 3e-4e trimestre 2025, avec une achèvement prévu d'ici le 3e trimestre 2026. Le projet créera au moins 20 emplois locaux grâce à l'emploi direct en mine et aux sous-traitants. L'accès souterrain facilitera les forages de comblement, l'exploration, les études géologiques, l'analyse de la mécanique des roches et les tests métallurgiques, soutenant en fin de compte la décision de commercialisation de la mine.
Blue Moon Metals (OTCQB:BMOOF) hat einen Auftrag an Small Mine Development (SMD) für den Bau eines Portals und eines Erkundungsstollens bei der Blue Moon VMS-Lagerstätte im Mariposa County, Kalifornien, vergeben. Das Projekt stellt einen wichtigen Entwicklungsschritt dar, der unterirdische Mineralexplorationsaktivitäten und zukünftige Studien ermöglicht.
Der Bau beginnt im 3. bis 4. Quartal 2025 und soll bis zum 3. Quartal 2026 abgeschlossen sein. Das Projekt wird mindestens 20 lokale Arbeitsplätze durch direkte Bergbau-Beschäftigung und Auftragnehmer schaffen. Der unterirdische Zugang erleichtert Auffüllbohrungen, Exploration, geologische Studien, Gesteinsmechanikanalysen und metallurgische Tests und unterstützt letztlich die Entscheidung zur Kommerzialisierung der Mine.
- Contract awarded for crucial portal and decline construction, enabling underground access
- Project will create at least 20 local employment opportunities
- Minimal surface footprint demonstrates environmental responsibility
- Underground access will accelerate path to mine commercialization decision
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TORONTO, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Moon Metals Inc. (“Blue Moon” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MOON; OTCQB: BMOOF), is pleased to announce the award of a contract to Small Mine Development, L.L.C. (“SMD”) for the construction of a portal and decline to enable underground mineral exploration activities at the Blue Moon volcanogenic massive sulphide (“VMS”) deposit (the “Project”), located in Mariposa County, California. This construction work represents a significant step forward for the Project’s development, as the portal and decline will provide access for infill and exploration drilling, and allow for further studies and investigations related to geology, rock mechanics, underground mining conditions, and metallurgical test work and ultimately to a mine commercialization decision.
Blue Moon undertook a formal request for proposal (“RFP”) process (see April 15, 2025 news release) to select a mining contractor, from which several proposals were received. SMD ultimately provided a proposal that was consistent with the Company’s Project objectives for Health & Safety, local employment, cost, schedule, and performance, making them a clear choice for the award of this contract.
The CEO of Blue Moon, Christian Kargl-Simard stated:
"The award of this contract represents a major step forward in the development of the critical metals related Blue Moon Mine. The ability to access the orebody from underground will greatly accelerate the Company’s plans towards a mine commercialization decision, and the minimal footprint at surface allows us to do so in a very responsible manner – both physically and environmentally. We are proud to have SMD as a partner on this significant milestone.”
Execution planning and additional engineering work to support construction will commence immediately, followed by the start of portal development in Q3-Q4 of this year. The exploration decline is expected to be complete by Q3-2026 and will include an underground exploration drilling campaign along with the aforementioned additional study work. This initial construction work is expected to generate at least 20 local employment opportunities directly with the mine and through SMD and their subcontractors. The Company is committed to supporting the economic and social development of the local and regional communities.
Qualified Persons
The technical and scientific information of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Dustin Small, P.Eng., a non-Independent Qualified Person, as defined by NI 43-101.
About Blue Moon
Blue Moon is advancing 3 brownfield polymetallic projects, including the Nussir copper-gold-silver project in Norway, the NSG copper-zinc-gold-silver project in Norway and the Blue Moon zinc-gold-silver-copper project in the United States. All 3 projects are well located with existing local infrastructure including roads, power and historical infrastructure. Zinc and copper are currently on the USGS and EU list of metals critical to the global economy and national security. More information is available on the Company’s website (www.bluemoonmetals.com).
About Small Mine Development (SMD)
Small Mine Development builds and operates America's underground mines. SMD’s mission is to be the leader in safe, productive and innovative mining solutions. They specialize in underground, hardrock mining and advance projects from exploration, through engineering, development, production mining, and, ultimately, closure.
For further information:
Blue Moon Metals Inc.
Christian Kargl-Simard
CEO and Director
Phone: (416) 230 3440
Email: christian@bluemoonmetals.com
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