LaFleur Minerals Commissions PEA Study to Support Gold Production Restart in Abitibi Region

LaFleur Minerals Inc. has taken a significant step toward restarting gold production by commissioning global environmental consultant Environmental Resources Management to conduct a Preliminary Economic Assessment for its vertically integrated operation in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt. The PEA will provide technical expertise for evaluating the company's core assets, including the fully permitted Beacon Gold Mill and nearby Swanson Gold Deposit located just 60 kilometers away in Val-d'Or. This assessment represents a crucial milestone for the gold explorer transitioning to near-term producer status in Canada's largest gold-producing district.

The company's vertically integrated resource foundation includes complete ownership of the Beacon Gold Mill, nearby exploration operations, and a fully permitted tailings storage facility. This integrated approach positions LaFleur to efficiently process mineralized material from the Swanson Gold Deposit while maintaining operational control throughout the production chain. The company's recent fully subscribed equity offering and additional planned financing opportunities are expected to provide the necessary capital for launching gold production, which is anticipated to begin early next year.

Exploration activities are already underway at the substantial 18,304-hectare Swanson site, where diamond drilling has revealed high-grade, near-surface intercepts. The company plans to conduct definition drilling through "twinning" techniques to provide confident updated mineral resource confirmation. These drilling results, combined with the upcoming PEA findings, will help validate the economic viability of restarting operations at the Beacon Gold Mill using mineralized material from the Swanson Gold Deposit.

The Abitibi Greenstone Belt location provides significant advantages as one of the world's most productive gold regions, with established infrastructure and mining expertise. LaFleur's strategic positioning within this prolific district, combined with its vertically integrated assets, creates a compelling opportunity for near-term gold production. Investors can access the latest news and updates relating to the company through its newsroom at https://ibn.fm/LFLRF. The PEA study conducted by Environmental Resources Management will deliver critical support for the planned restart, underscoring the strong potential of the Quebec operation as LaFleur advances toward production status.