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MiningNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Gold prices have surged to record and near-record levels in recent months as persistent inflation concerns, geopolitical uncertainty and strong central-bank demand continue to drive investor interest in the precious metal. Major financial institutions have raised their outlook for bullion, with some analysts forecasting significantly higher prices over the next few years as global debt levels rise and economic volatility persists. In this environment, gold developers and emerging producers are working to strengthen their asset bases and accelerate projects that can respond to strong market conditions. Among those is LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (Profile), which has taken several notable steps to advance its position within Québec’s prolific Abitibi Gold Belt. The company recently released a positive Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) for its Swanson Gold Project sourcing mineralized material from its nearby gold mill, confirmed strong drilling results that reinforce the deposit’s growth potential and continued advancing refurbishment work at its fully permitted Beacon Gold Mill. Together, these developments reflect LaFleur’s strategy of combining exploration success with existing infrastructure as it works toward restarting gold production and strengthening its foothold in a rising gold market. LaFleur joins a strong group of operators in the gold space, including Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE: B) (TSX: ABX), Cartier Resources Inc. (TSX.V: ECR), Seabridge Gold Inc. (TSX: SEA) (NYSE: SA) and Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE: WPM) (TSE: WPM.CA).

• LaFleur hits major catalyst with March 2026 positive Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) on the proposed development of the Swanson Gold Deposit, leveraging the company’s 100%-owned Beacon Gold Mill.
• The PEA shows strong economics with C$101 million NPV (5%), 65% IRR and rapid 1.8‑year payback at a relatively low C$31 million CAPEX, outlining a capital-efficient, low-complexity mine-to-mill development pathway with strategic CN rail access near Val-d’Or, supporting a scalable, high-return gold production profile.
• Swanson remains the exploration and development engine behind LaFleur’s strategy, reinforced by a refurbished gold mill only 60 kilometers away about to restart production.
• While the PEA and drilling program were advancing the geological and economic case, LaFleur was also progressing toward restarting gold pour at its Beacon Gold Mill.
• Beacon is more than just a processing plant; the mill is fully permitted, wholly owned and already physically in place, with a design capacity of 750 tonnes per day, with optionality to scale to more than 3,000 tonnes per day longer term.
• LaFleur strengthened its financial position after closing C$7.8 million end of last year as it moves towards restarting gold production and shifts into revenue generation.

For further information about LaFleur Minerals, please visit the LaFleur Profile.

Qualified Person Statement – All scientific and technical information contained in the LaFleur Minerals Market Awareness Profile (“MAP”) has been reviewed and approved by Louis Martin, P.Geo. (“OGQ”), Exploration Manager and Technical Advisor of the company and considered a Qualified Person for the purposes of NI 43-101.

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