LaFleur Minerals Files NI 43-101 Technical Report Supporting Swanson Gold Project PEA

LaFleur Minerals Inc. has announced the filing of an independent NI 43-101 technical report supporting its preliminary economic assessment for the Swanson Gold Deposit and Beacon Gold Mill in Québec's Abitibi Gold Belt. The report outlines a vertically integrated mine-to-mill strategy and a potential restart of gold production, representing a significant step forward for the company's development plans in this historically productive mining region.

The preliminary economic assessment highlights include a 65% after-tax internal rate of return, a C$101 million net present value at a 5% discount rate, and all-in sustaining costs of US$1,569 per ounce. These financial metrics demonstrate the project's potential economic viability, particularly when leveraging existing infrastructure that reduces initial capital requirements. The company's strategy involves staged expansion, beginning with the development of the Swanson Gold Project and utilizing the nearby Beacon Gold Mill for processing operations.

The Swanson Gold Project covers approximately 18,304 hectares and includes several prospects rich in gold and critical metals previously held by established mining companies. LaFleur has consolidated a large land package along a major structural break that hosts multiple gold deposits and showings, creating a district-scale opportunity. The project's accessibility by road enhances its development potential, allowing direct access to several nearby gold mills including the company's own Beacon Gold Mill, which is capable of processing over 750 tonnes per day.

As the company advances engineering, drilling and permitting activities toward a potential production decision, the NI 43-101 technical report provides independent validation of the project's economic assumptions and geological models. The filing represents a regulatory milestone that increases transparency for investors and stakeholders while demonstrating the company's commitment to following industry-standard reporting practices. Additional information about the company is available through their newsroom at http://ibn.fm/LFLRF.

The broader implications of this development extend beyond LaFleur Minerals to the Québec mining sector generally, as successful project advancement could stimulate additional investment in the Abitibi Gold Belt region. The vertically integrated approach combining mining operations with milling capacity represents a strategic model that could be replicated by other junior mining companies seeking to develop projects in established mining districts with existing infrastructure.