MTI(US:MTX) Newsfileยท2025-07-09 12:00Core Viewpoint - LaFleur Minerals has engaged Bumigeme Inc. to conduct a valuation report on its Beacon Gold Mill, aiming to facilitate funding and restart operations in the Abitibi gold belt, Canada's largest gold-producing region [1][2]. Group 1: Valuation Report Purpose - The Valuation Report will assess the replacement value of the Beacon Gold Mill and tailings storage facility (TSF) to support the company's near-term re-launch plan for processing mineralized material [2]. - The report will highlight the mill's status as a fully permitted processing facility, which has undergone over $20 million in upgrades by its previous operator in 2022 [2]. - It will also evaluate the costs associated with rehabilitating the mill and TSF, as well as the expenses to permit and construct a similar facility today [2]. Group 2: Strategic Importance - Completion of the Valuation Report is expected to clarify the company's intrinsic value to investors and potential partners, enhancing its ability to monetize production in the current market [3]. - The report will support the company's financing initiatives to secure debt and equity terms for the mill restart, with a comprehensive plan requiring minimal repairs and maintenance [4]. - The independent valuation is seen as an opportunity to emphasize the company's foundational value to current shareholders and potential partners [5]. Group 3: Market Positioning - Analysts at J.P. Morgan Research project gold prices to reach $4,100 per ounce in 2026, positioning LaFleur Minerals to capitalize on high gold prices and investor demand for near-term gold producers in secure jurisdictions [6]. - The company is focused on developing district-scale gold projects in the Abitibi Gold Belt, with significant potential for long-term value [9]. - The Beacon Gold Mill is capable of processing over 750 tonnes per day and is being considered for processing mineralized material from the Swanson Gold Project and custom milling for other nearby projects [9].