LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) is advancing its near-term gold production strategy through a value-accretive acquisition in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt. The company has secured a 100% interest in the McKenzie East Gold Project, a 1,781-hectare property comprising 46 mineral claims contiguous to Fresnillo plc's McKenzie Break Project. This acquisition expands LaFleur's total land package in the prolific Val-d'Or mining district to over 21,000 hectares, building on its flagship Swanson Gold Project.
The McKenzie East project lies approximately 15 kilometers northeast of LaFleur's Beacon Gold Mill, a key asset the company plans to restart later this quarter. The mill, initially targeting 750 metric tons per day (TPD), is expected to ramp up to 1,250 TPD within its first year of operation. LaFleur's strategy centers on a mine-to-mill platform, using both Swanson and McKenzie East as potential feedstock sources. The company has been conducting exploratory drilling at Swanson, where results have revealed broad, continuous zones of gold mineralization, supporting the potential for a sustainable supply chain.
Louis Martin, P.Geo., Exploration Manager and Technical Advisor, has reviewed the scientific and technical information in this release as a Qualified Person under NI 43-101. The acquisition underscores LaFleur's commitment to consolidating high-quality assets in the Abitibi region, one of Canada's most productive gold belts. The McKenzie East project's proximity to the mill and its geological setting enhance the company's ability to generate revenue through low-cost, high-margin production.
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