LaFleur Minerals Targets 2026 Gold Production Restart with Strategic Mill Operations

LaFleur Minerals Inc., a Canadian exploration and near-term gold producer, anticipates 2026 to be its most significant year yet as it prepares to restart gold production at its wholly owned Beacon Gold Mill. The company's strategy focuses on leveraging its vertically integrated operations while offering milling capacity to other productive miners in the region, positioning itself to benefit from gold prices exceeding $4,000 per ounce.

The company is advancing its district-scale Swanson Gold Project in Québec's prolific Abitibi Gold Belt while progressing toward the restart of operations at its Beacon Gold Mill. LaFleur's approach combines exploration and eventual bulk sampling at its Swanson Gold property to provide mineralized material for processing at its nearby mill facility. This dual strategy of developing its own resources while serving other miners through its milling capacity distinguishes LaFleur from other junior mining companies in the competitive gold sector.

LaFleur plans to activate its flagship operation in the Abitibi Gold Belt in early 2026, sourcing material from the Swanson Gold Project and processing it through the company's de-risked 750-ton capacity Beacon Gold Mill. The mill is fully permitted and refurbished, with detailed information available at https://ibn.fm/OYz5V. This timing aligns with the company's completion of a Preliminary Economic Assessment targeted for early 2026, which will provide critical data for operational planning and investment decisions.

The company's announcement comes during a period of strong gold market fundamentals, with prices reaching record levels above $4,000 per ounce this year amid rising global demand. LaFleur's strategy to restart production positions it to capitalize on these favorable market conditions while contributing to regional economic activity in Québec's mining sector. The availability of milling capacity to surrounding productive miners addresses infrastructure needs in the region while creating additional revenue streams for the company beyond its own mining operations.

Investors and industry observers can access the latest news and updates relating to LaFleur Minerals through the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/LFLRF. The company's scientific and technical information has been reviewed and approved by Louis Martin, P.Geo., Exploration Manager and Qualified Person, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. As gold continues to demonstrate strength as a strategic commodity and investment asset, LaFleur's planned 2026 production restart represents a significant development in Canada's mining landscape with implications for regional employment, infrastructure utilization, and investor opportunities in the precious metals sector.