LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) has expanded its project holdings in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt, a prolific gold-producing region in Québec. The company acquired 27 mineral claims totaling approximately 701 hectares adjacent to its McKenzie East Project, bringing its total land position to more than 23,100 hectares across 490 claims. This acquisition adds ground containing a historical Maruska gold showing, which LaFleur plans to explore through data compilation, drilling, and other exploration activities.
The expansion is part of LaFleur's broader district-scale strategy in a region with strong infrastructure and access to mining resources. The company is also refurbishing its 100%-owned Beacon Gold Mill, which is expected to restart operations in the coming months. Initially, the mill will process existing stockpiles and potentially material from its Swanson Gold Project. The Beacon Gold Mill is capable of processing over 750 tonnes per day and is being considered for processing mineralized material from Swanson and for custom milling operations for other nearby gold projects.
LaFleur recently released the results of a positive Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Swanson Gold Project, which is approximately 19,214 hectares in size and includes several prospects rich in gold and critical metals. The project is accessible by road, allowing direct access to several nearby gold mills. The company's mission is to advance mining projects with a focus on the PEA-stage Swanson Gold Project and the Beacon Gold Mill, which have significant potential to deliver long-term value.
The combination of expanded land holdings, exploration opportunities, and planned mill operations supports LaFleur's position in the Abitibi Gold Belt. The company's efforts are detailed in a recent article, which can be viewed at https://ibn.fm/l2gQn. For more information about LaFleur Minerals, visit the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/LFLRF.
