LaFleur Minerals Provides Swanson Gold Deposit and Beacon Mill Restart Update to Produce Gold and Announces Investor Call on June 5

Core Viewpoint - LaFleur Minerals is advancing its Swanson Gold Project and the Beacon Gold Mill restart, aiming for cash flow generation by early 2026 through extensive exploration and development efforts [1][2][5]. Exploration and Development Plans - The company plans to complete at least 5,000 meters of diamond drilling at the Swanson Gold Project starting in June, with over 50 promising drilling targets identified [5][21]. - Recent exploration has yielded high-grade gold assay results, including 11.7 g/t Au from a grab sample at Jolin, and several new potential gold targets have been identified [5][6][18]. - A bulk sampling program is being planned to extract up to 100,000 tonnes of surface material for processing at the Beacon Mill once operational [5][37]. Beacon Gold Mill Restart - The estimated cost to restart the Beacon Gold Mill is between C$5-6 million, with a timeline of 6 to 8 months for repairs and maintenance [5][7]. - The company anticipates achieving full production at the Beacon Mill by early 2026, with initial production expected by the end of 2025 [5][7]. - LaFleur Minerals is in advanced discussions with institutional and private equity groups for funding the mill's restart and exploring non-dilutive funding options [5][7]. Strategic Developments - Peter Espig has joined LaFleur Minerals as a Strategic Advisor, bringing extensive experience in capital markets and project funding [8][9]. - The company is planning a site visit for prospective investors and will host a management update call on June 5, 2025 [12]. Resource Estimates - The Swanson Gold Deposit hosts an indicated mineral resource estimate of 2,113,000 tonnes at an average grade of 1.8 g/t gold, containing approximately 123,400 ounces of gold [38]. - An inferred mineral resource estimate is 872,000 tonnes at an average grade of 2.3 g/t gold, containing approximately 64,500 ounces of gold [38]. Geological and Technical Insights - Geological reconnaissance and soil sampling have identified gold-enriched areas, with significant results from various sampling methods [14][15][16]. - An Induced Polarization (IP) geophysics survey has identified several anomalies that may indicate gold-rich mineralization, with plans for follow-up drilling on selected targets [17][19]. Project Overview - The Swanson Gold Project spans approximately 16,600 hectares and includes several gold-rich prospects, enhancing its development potential due to its proximity to the Beacon Gold Mill [37][40].