LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) is positioning itself as a near-term gold producer as it prepares to restart gold production at its wholly owned Beacon Gold Mill in Val d'Or, Quebec, during the second quarter of 2026. The company's strategy combines the scalable Swanson Gold Deposit with the fully permitted Beacon mill, located in the prolific Abitibi greenstone belt. A recently completed Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) underscores the project's potential for rapid payback and strong returns, with an after-tax internal rate of return of 65% and a net present value (5% discount) of C$101 million, based on current gold prices.
The PEA highlights capital efficiency, leveraging the existing mill infrastructure to minimize upfront costs. The Beacon mill, which is fully permitted, can process both ore from the Swanson deposit and third-party feed, providing operational flexibility. LaFleur also updated its mineral resource estimate in 2024, increasing indicated resources by 30% to over 160,000 ounces of contained gold, with an additional 66,000 ounces in the inferred category. These resources form the foundation for the PEA's production plan.
LaFleur's assets are situated in the established Val d'Or mining camp, offering access to skilled labor and equipment suppliers. The company's management emphasizes that the project's straightforward development path reduces technical risk. The PEA envisions an open-pit and underground operation feeding the Beacon mill, with a rapid payback period that could enable early cash flow generation. The analysis also considers potential upside from exploration beyond the current resource boundaries, as the Swanson deposit remains open along strike and at depth.
Investors should note that the PEA is based on certain assumptions, including metal prices, operating costs, and recoveries, which may vary. The company has engaged qualified persons to oversee technical disclosures, with Louis Martin, P.Geo., serving as the Qualified Person under NI 43-101. LaFleur's newsroom provides further updates at https://ibn.fm/LFLRF.
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