Mawson Reports Strong Pro-Mining Sentiment in Finnish Social Survey
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NEWS RELEASE July 19, 2022
Mawson Reports Strong Pro-Mining Sentiment in Finnish Social Survey
Vancouver, Canada — Mawson Gold Limited (“Mawson”) or (the “Com pany”) (TSX:MAW) (Frankfurt:MXR)
(PINKSHEETS: MWSNF) announces the results of an independent survey into mining sent iment across Finland, and of
the local municipality where Mawson’s 18,000 ha 100% owned-Rajapalot gold-cobalt project in northern Finland is located.
Highlights:
The researchers concluded “that Finns value domestic mining, want to keep mining in Finland, and
consider the jobs created as a result are important”
Rajapalot’s local community Ylito rnio recorded a more favouribl e sentiment towards all mining
issues surveyed than the Finnish average (Figure 1)
EU and Finnish self-sufficiency were among the themes that garn ered most support within
Ylitornio, and Finland as a whole
o Rajapalot is Europe’s 7th largest cobalt resource
Strong majority believe “Finland should work more systematicall y to increase investment in the
processing of mining products”
Mining sentiment in Finland has improved across the board since the 2021 survey (Figure 2)
Results confirm a separate EU funded survey which found only 16% of local respondents disagreed
with the statement that “mining in my home region is a positive thing”
Mr. Fairhall, CEO, states “We feel privileged to have strong support of the local communities within which we
work. This survey reiterates overwhelmingly that mining is desi red and welcomed in our local community. It
also highlights the EU’s self-su fficiency weaknesses, and the p opular view that Finland should do more to
support domestic mining. As Europe’s 3 rd largest gold resource and 7 th largest cobalt resource, Rajapalot is
well placed to support Finland and the EU’s ambitions.
I want to thank our local team, led by our local Managing Director Ms Noora Ahola, for their dedication, hard
work and integrity, which has earned the support we see here in this survey.”
In April 2022 independent market research firm Taloustutkimus conducted a study investigating the opinions of the Finnish
population about mining related issues. The survey highlights popular support for mining across Finland, with the results of
Rajapalot’s local municipality Ylitornio recording above average sentiment across the suite of mining issues surveyed. The
results are shown in Figure 1.
A similar survey was conducted in 2021 and shows a comparative improvement in mining sentiment within Finland in the
past year (Figure 2).
Survey Background
The sample was formed by random sampling from the register of the Digital and Population Information Agency (Bisnode).
The interviews were carried out between 7 and 16 April 2022 cen trally from the supervised telephone interview center of
Taloustukkima. 45 interviewers trained by Taloustuikma took par t in the interview work. A total of n= 100 people from
Ylitornio responded to the survey, and n = 1003 across Finland as a whole. A demographic breakdown of respondents is
provided in Figure 3. Taloustutkimus conducted the survey in co mpliance with ISO 20252 standard for market research,
and the basic rules of the research field jointly published by European Society for Opinion and Marketing Research (ESOMAR)
and the International Chamber of Commerce. The survey was commissioned by FinnMin.
The 2020 survey referenced was conducted by the EU funded Horizon 2020 New Exploration Technologies, consisting of a
postal questionnaire on a representative random sample sent to Ylitornio (n= 600) and southern parts of Rovaniemi (n=
300) in March-April 2020, and had a response rate of 28.5% (n = 257).
About Mawson Gold Limited (TSX:MAW, FRANKFURT:MXR, OTCPINK:MWSNF)
Mawson Gold Limited is an exploration and development company. Mawson has distinguished itself as a leading Nordic Arctic exploration
company with its 100% owned flagship Rajapalot gold-cobalt project in Finland, and right to earn into the Skellefteå North gold project
in Sweden. Mawson also owns 60% of Southern Cross Gold Ltd (ASX:SXG) which in turn owns three high-grade, historic epizonal goldfields
covering 470 km2 in Victoria, Australia.
On behalf of the Board,
"Ivan Fairhall”
Ivan Fairhall, Director and CEO
Further Information
www.mawsongold.com
1305 – 1090 West Georgia St., Vancouver, BC, V6E 3V7
Mariana Bermudez (Canada), Corporate Secretary, +1 (604) 685 9316
Forward-Looking Statement
This news release contains forward-looking statements or forwar d-looking information within the meaning of applicable securiti es laws
(collectively, "forward-looking statements"). All statements he rein, other than statements of h istorical fact, are forward-loo king
statements. Although Mawson believes that such statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove
to be correct. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as: believe, expect, anticipate, intend, estimate, postulate,
and similar expressions, or are those, which, by their nature, refer to future events. Mawson cautions investors that any forward-looking
statements are not guarantees of future results or performance, and that actual results may differ materially from those in fo rward-
looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to: capital and other costs varying significantly from estimates;
changes in world metal markets; changes in equity markets; ability to achieve goals; that the political environment in which the Company
operates will continue to support the development and operation of mining projects; the threat associated with outbreaks of viruses and
infectious diseases, including the novel COVID-19 virus; risks related to negative publicity with respect to the Company or th e mining
industry in general; reliance on a single asset; planned drill programs and results varying from expectations; unexpected geol ogical
conditions; local community relations; dealings with non-govern mental organizations; delays in operations due to permit grants ;
environmental and safety risks; and other risks and uncertainti es disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" in Mawson's most recent
Annual Information Form filed on www.sedar.com. While these fac tors and assumptions are considered reasonable by Mawson, in light
of management’s experience and perception of current conditions and expected developments, Mawson can give no assurance that such
expectations will prove to be correct. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may
be required by applicable securities laws, Mawson disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether
as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise.
Figure 1: Survey Results for Ylitornio (bars showing Ylitornio scores, with green and black lines showing comparison of
Ylitornio to Finland ‘agree’ scores)
Figure 2: 2022 results vs 2021 results showing sentiment stable or improvement on every metric
Figure 3: Demographic structure of the respondent group