LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) has announced the appointments of Marc Ducharme as Vice President of Exploration and Mike Petrina as Vice President of Mining Operations, signaling the company's commitment to advancing its Swanson Gold Project and restarting its Beacon Gold Mill in Quebec's Abitibi Gold Belt. The appointments come as the company seeks to execute a mine-to-mill strategy aimed at transitioning toward gold production.
Marc Ducharme brings extensive experience in mineral discovery and development, having previously served in leadership roles at Probe Gold before its $770 million acquisition by Fresnillo. His expertise is expected to drive exploration efforts at the Swanson Gold Project, which encompasses approximately 19,214 hectares and includes several gold and critical metals prospects. Mike Petrina, with a background in mine operations and development, most recently worked on advancing the Novador project. His role will focus on operational leadership as the company prepares for a near-term restart of the Beacon Gold Mill, which has a capacity of over 750 tonnes per day and is being considered for processing mineralized material from Swanson as well as custom milling for other nearby gold projects.
The appointments are part of LaFleur's strategy to strengthen its technical and operational capabilities. The company recently released the results of a positive Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Swanson Gold Project and the planned restart of the Beacon Gold Mill, as detailed in a press release dated March 3, 2026. The PEA highlights the project's potential to deliver long-term value, supported by the mill's processing capacity and the project's accessibility by road, which allows direct access to several nearby gold mills.
LaFleur Minerals is focused on developing district-scale gold projects in the Abitibi Gold Belt near Val-d'Or, Quebec. The Swanson Gold Project has been consolidated from properties previously held by Monarch Mining, Abcourt Mines, and Globex Mining, and includes the Swanson, Bartec, and Jolin gold deposits. 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 together have significant potential to generate value.
The addition of Ducharme and Petrina is expected to enhance the company's ability to accelerate exploration and move closer to production. As LaFleur progresses its development plans, the market will be watching for updates on the Swanson Gold Project and the restart timeline for the Beacon Gold Mill. For more information, visit the company's newsroom at http://ibn.fm/LFLRF.
