June 25, 2025 -- InvestorsHub NewsWire -- via NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Gold’s
remarkable surge — driven by an unstable U.S. fiscal policy and
rising inflation — has propelled prices beyond the historic
US$3,300 per ounce threshold in early 2025 and sparked even more
bullish outlooks. Many experts are forecasting gold prices reaching
as high as US$4,000 within the next 12 to 18 months. Against this
backdrop, gold-focused stocks and Canadian producers are in the
spotlight, offering investors significant leverage to rising gold
prices within a jurisdiction recognized for its high-quality
deposits and operational stability. Among
these, LaFleur
Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR)
(OTCQB: LFLRF)
(FSE: 3WK0)
(Profile) distinguishes itself
with a fully permitted gold mill located in Canada’s most
productive gold region, a strategic advantage that supports both
near-term production and meaningful exposure to the ongoing gold
rally. LaFleur is committed to becoming a respected presence in the
world of other quality gold-mining operations,
including Amex
Exploration Inc. (TSX.V: AMX) (OTC:
AMXEF), Troilus
Gold (TSX: TLG) (OTC: CHXMF), West
Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX.V: WRLG) (OTCQB:
WRLGF) and Ascot
Resources Ltd. (TSX: AOT) (OTCQX: AOTVF).
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Gold-related equities — especially those linked to Canadian
producers — are capturing increased investor attention.
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LaFleur Minerals is positioning itself as a near-term gold producer
with a strategic foothold in Québec’s world-class Abitibi Gold
Belt.
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The company is rapidly emerging as a standout in the junior gold
sector, largely due to the momentum behind its Swanson Gold
Project.
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LaFleur Minerals is preparing to significantly enhance its
operational capabilities through the restart of the fully permitted
and modernized Beacon Gold Mill.
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Climbing Prices
As confidence in U.S. fiscal policy continues to wane and
inflationary pressures mount, gold has surged to US$3,200 per ounce
in early 2025, with many analysts viewing this as the beginning of
a sustained rally. Some forecasts now anticipate prices climbing to
US$4,000 in the near future. The rapid escalation from US$2,500 to
US$3,000 in just 210 days—the fastest on record—underscores the powerful
momentum driving this historic run in the gold market.
Major financial institutions are adjusting their outlooks
accordingly. Goldman Sachs now projects gold will reach US$3,700 by the
end of 2025 and hit US$4,000 by mid-2026. Similarly, JPMorgan is forecasting a rise to
US$4,000, crediting robust central bank activity that has seen net
gold purchases averaging around 710 tonnes each quarter.
In light of these developments, gold-related equities — especially
those linked to Canadian producers — are capturing increased
investor attention. Their strong correlation to rising gold prices
and operations within a politically stable, resource-rich
jurisdiction make them attractive in today’s market. Among
these, LaFleur Minerals stands out with its fully
permitted and recently upgraded Beacon Gold Mill, strategically
located in one of Canada’s most prolific gold-producing areas. This
combination gives investors a unique opportunity to access
near-term production potential while capturing upside from gold’s
ongoing rally.
Establishing a Strategic Foothold
LaFleur Minerals is positioning itself as a near-term gold producer
with a strategic foothold in Québec’s world-class Abitibi Gold
Belt. The company holds 100%-owned assets and is focused on
generating near-term cash flow, led by the advancement of its
flagship Swanson Gold Deposit. This advanced-stage project has seen
more than 36,000 meters of historical drilling and offers strong
development possibilities supported by a sizable and growing
resource base.
A cornerstone of LaFleur’s path to production is its fully
permitted Beacon Gold Mill, which the company acquired in 2024.
Located only 50 kilometers from the Swanson Project, the mill
underwent approximately US$20 million in upgrades by its previous
owner and boasts a processing capacity exceeding 750 tonnes per
day. It is currently being readied for a restart by the end of
2025.
With Beacon Mill in place, LaFleur is uniquely positioned to
process its own future ore while also tapping into additional
revenue streams by offering custom milling services to nearby gold
projects, which are plentiful in the area. This level of vertical
integration represents a major milestone in LaFleur’s evolution,
transforming the company from an exploration-focused operator into
a near-term gold producer with significant growth potential in a
Tier 1 mining jurisdiction.
Emerging as a Standout
LaFleur Minerals is rapidly emerging as a standout in the junior
gold sector, largely due to the momentum behind its Swanson Gold
Project. The deposit hosts a NI 43-101-compliant
mineral resource of 2.113 million tonnes grading 1.8 g/t gold in
the Indicated resource category, totaling 123,400 ounces, along
with 872,000 tonnes at 2.3 g/t gold in the Inferred resource
category, representing 64,500 ounces. These updated figures reflect
an 8% increase in Indicated ounces and an impressive 626% surge in
Inferred ounces compared to earlier estimates, underscoring the
project’s strong growth potential.
In addition, LaFleur has plans to initiate a robust diamond
drilling campaign in Q3 2025, targeting a minimum of 5,000 meters
across several high-priority zones within the Swanson property. The
goal is to expand the resource base significantly, with a
longer-term objective of defining over one million ounces of
gold.
At the same time, the company has begun the permitting process for
an up-to-100,000-tonne surface bulk sample from the Swanson
deposit. The material, with an estimated average grade of 1.89 g/t
gold, can be upgraded through concentration to optimize shipping
and processing economics, representing approximately 6,350 ounces,
or about 3% of the current resource. This bulk sample will be processed at
the nearby Beacon Mill, with the initiative expected to
generate early revenue, provide essential metallurgical insights,
and support further economic assessment of the project.
Offering a Unique Advantage
LaFleur Minerals is preparing to
significantly enhance its operational capabilities through the
restart of the fully permitted and modernized Beacon Gold Mill,
located near Val-d’Or, Québec. Acquired in late 2024 through
Canada’s CCAA process from Monarch Mining, the Beacon Mill positions LaFleur to process
ore from its Swanson Gold Project while also offering custom
milling services to nearby gold deposits, a unique advantage in a
resource-rich region.
Situated in the heart of the Abitibi Gold Belt, the Beacon Mill
benefits from a prime location in Val-d’Or, surrounded by more than 100
historical and active gold mines. This close proximity supports
efficient ore transport and positions LaFleur to accelerate its
bulk sampling and ramp up to full-scale processing. These steps are
central to the company’s plan to advance Swanson into production
and generate meaningful cash flow into 2026.
The mill was obtained through an arm’s length asset purchase
agreement. The transaction was financed with CA$250,000 in cash and
CA$850,000 in equity, with court approval received in October 2024.
Monarch had suspended operations in September 2022, when gold
traded in the CA$1,800/ounce range, maintaining the mill in care
and maintenance after contributing CA$20 million in
refurbishments. The facility features a Merrill-Crowe
cyanidation circuit, a 27.5 m × 69 m processing building, extensive
water and tailings basins, and robust electrics driven by a 4,000
kVA transformer.
Earlier this year, LaFleur initiated a detailed restart strategy
using ABF Mines and environmental consultants to conduct site
inspections, develop a parts inventory, and complete geotechnical
and tailings storage facility assessments; the company plans to
return the mill to full operation by early 2026. Restart costs are expected to be in the
CA$5–6 million range over a six- to eight-month period, with
an aim to begin processing mineralized
content by the end of 2025 and generating initial annual production
of up to 30,000 ounces. This path to production highlights the
low-risk, low-restart cost factor and immense upside potential as
the LaFleur pivots years ahead of other players in the region.
The timing of this effort is particularly advantageous. With gold
trading at around US$3,300 per ounce, the economics of near-term
production are highly favorable. The Beacon Mill gives LaFleur a
strong competitive edge, enabling a rapid shift from explorer to
producer while supporting regional collaboration through custom
milling partnerships. Beyond its own bulk sampling plans, Beacon’s
750-plus tonnes-per-day capacity creates opportunities for
third-party processing or toll milling agreements, which could
further strengthen LaFleur’s cash flow and solidify its role within
the local mining ecosystem.
From an investor perspective, the Beacon Mill stands out as a
valuable strategic asset. It offers LaFleur scalability, reduced
development timelines, and operational flexibility not typically
available with new mill builds, which often require three to five
years of permitting and significant capital outlay. The synergy
between the Beacon Mill and the Swanson deposit highlights
LaFleur’s vertically integrated model—one that not only enhances
project economics but also sets the company firmly on a near-term
path to production in a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction. The ability to
expand Beacon’s capacity using future cash flow, without undergoing
another lengthy permitting cycle, adds yet another layer of
long-term upside for shareholders.
From Exploration to Production
LaFleur’s well-defined roadmap — from the finalization of its asset
acquisition in October 2024 to detailed restart planning and
permitting efforts in Q1 and Q2 of 2025, leading to anticipated
production by early 2026 — demonstrates a disciplined and strategic
execution plan that positions the company as a compelling near-term
gold producer with significant upside potential. This deliberate
approach supports LaFleur’s broader objective of combining
systematic resource expansion through focused drilling with
infrastructure-driven production enabled by its nearby fully
permitted mill. Continued exploration efforts, including airborne
geophysics, induced polarization (“IP”) surveys, and geochemical
sampling, have already revealed more than 50 new drill
targets—further paving the way for meaningful resource growth.
Through this integrated model, LaFleur is strategically positioned
to evolve from an exploration-focused company into a producing gold
operation. By early 2026, the company expects to process bulk
sample material from the Swanson Gold Project at the Beacon Mill
and initiate the facility’s restart, an effort that will begin
generating revenue to help support ongoing development. Once
operating at full capacity, the mill has the potential to deliver
annual production of over 20,000 ounces of gold.
In the current gold environment — characterized by record-high
prices and strong investor interest in stable, low-risk
jurisdictions — LaFleur differentiates itself through its
combination of scalable assets, established infrastructure and a
sustainable path to production. The company’s unique positioning,
with both near-term cash flow potential and long-term exploration
upside, makes it an attractive option for investors looking to gain
exposure to a well-managed, forward-thinking gold development
story.
Making Strategic Moves
As gold continues its record-setting climb and market forecasts
push expectations toward the US$4,000 per-ounce mark, mining
companies across the spectrum are seizing the opportunity to
advance projects and strengthen their operational readiness. From
exploration-stage players to near-term producers and royalty-backed
developers, the sector is responding to elevated investor interest
and favorable commodity prices with strategic moves aimed at
long-term value creation.
Amex Exploration Inc. (TSX.V: AMX) (OTC:
AMXEF) has announced an updated Mineral Resource
Estimate (“MRE”) indicating a significant increase for the gold
resource at its Perron Project. According to the company, the
MRE shows an increase in contained ounces as well as grade. “The
high-grade, continuous nature of the Champagne Zone, in particular,
puts Amex in a unique position with exceptional flexibility for the
development of the project, which will be analyzed in detail for an
updated PEA,” stated Amex Exploration president, CEO and director
Victor Cantore. “This Mineral Resource Estimate demonstrates the
team’s ability to identify and grow the Perron Project into a
world-class gold asset. . . . In today’s gold price environment,
these ounces are extremely lucrative, however, are also highly
resilient to fluctuations in gold prices, and I expect our upcoming
PEA to reflect very positive economics.”
Troilus Gold (TSX: TLG) (OTC: CHXMF) recently
provided an update on the progress of basic and
detailed engineering at its copper-gold Troilus Project, led by
engineering partner BBA Inc. based in Montreal, Quebec. The company
noted that a dedicated team of approximately 45 full-time engineers
and specialists has been advancing key workstreams on schedule as
the project moves forward on the path to construction readiness. To
date, a comprehensive review of the May 2024 Feasibility Study has
been completed; key trade-off studies have been conducted, which
resulted in design improvements to support scalability, operational
robustness and energy efficiency; and the optimized main process
flowsheet was finalized on schedule, supporting the broader
detailed engineering timeline.
West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX.V: WRLG) (OTCQB:
WRLGF) announced that its board of directors has
approved management’s recommendation to immediately restart
the Madsen Mine, which the company acquired in June
2023. “We have pushed hard for two years to accomplish that feat
and now, with major infrastructure projects complete and our bulk
sample having delivered mined tonnes and gold grade aligned with
modeled expectations, our approach has been validated, and we are
ready to mine on a continual basis,” said West Red Lake Gold Mines
president and CEO Shane Williams. “This restart decision is a major
milestone that has been achieved by systematically derisking the
technical, operating, and funding requirements of a sustainable
high-grade gold operation at Madsen.”
Ascot Resources Ltd. (TSX: AOT) (OTCQX:
AOTVF) recently provided an update of its
activities related to the restart of operations at its Premier Gold
Project, located in northwestern British Columbia. In April, the
company closed the second and final tranche of its private
placement financing, providing key funding for mine and
infrastructure development. That development is set to include
increased power to allow for expanded equipment operations,
including the purchase of a 4160v transformer for the Premier
Northern Lights workings and additional camp space, and an increase
in camp capacity to support the restart. “With the additional power
capacity and camp space, Ascot anticipates that its mining
contractor, Procon Mining and Tunnelling, will be positioned to
increase productive operation,” the company stated.
Whether through expanded mineral resources, detailed engineering
advancements, full-scale mine restarts or infrastructure
development, these savvy companies exemplify the momentum building
across the gold sector. Each is leveraging unique assets and timely
decision-making to capitalize on current market conditions, with a
clear focus on scalability, production readiness and operational
efficiency. As the price of gold remains historically high,
investors are keeping a close watch on those poised to translate
today’s bullish market into sustained performance and long-term
returns.
For more information, visit LaFleur
Minerals Inc.
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