June 23rd 2025 - InvestorsHub NewsWire -- Via NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Gold’s
meteoric rally, fueled by waning confidence in U.S. fiscal policy
and soaring inflation, has not only pushed prices past the historic
US$3,300 per ounce mark in early 2025 but also opened the door to
even more ambitious forecasts. Some analysts now predict a climb to
US$4,000 within the next 12 to 18 months. With this in mind,
gold-focused equities and Canadian gold producers are gaining
renewed attention for offering high leverage to rising bullion
prices within a stable jurisdiction known for quality deposits and
operational reliability. Among these, LaFleur
Minerals Inc. (CSE:LFLR)
(OTCQB:LFLRF)
(FSE:3WK0) (Profile) stands out with its
fully permitted gold mill situated in Canada’s most prolific
gold-producing region — a combination that aligns perfectly with
today’s market demands, providing investors both near-term
production potential and exposure to the upside of surging gold.
LaFleur Minerals is laser focused on positioning itself as a strong
contender in a space known for quality gold-mining operations,
including Barrick
Mining Corporation (NYSE: B) (TSX: ABX), Royal
Gold (NASDAQ: RGLD), Nicola
Mining (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB:
HUSIF) and ESGold
Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF).
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Gold-focused stocks, particularly those tied to Canadian producers,
are drawing fresh interest for their strong leverage to rising gold
prices and their presence in a secure, resource-rich jurisdiction
known for dependable operations.
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LaFleur Minerals is an emerging near-term producer strategically
positioned in Québec’s prolific Abitibi Gold Belt — Canada’s
largest gold-producing region.
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The company is gaining attention in the junior gold space due to
its Swanson Gold Project, which hosts the advanced resource-stage
Swanson gold deposit.
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LaFleur Minerals is on the cusp of transforming its operational
footprint with the restart of the fully refurbished and permitted
Beacon Gold Mill and producing gold at Canadian dollar costs.
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A Dramatic Rise
Driven by declining trust in U.S. fiscal policy and rising
inflation, gold’s rapid ascent has propelled prices up to US$3,200
per ounce level as of early 2025, and many believe this is just the
beginning. Projections now suggest gold could reach US$4,000 soon.
The dramatic rise from US$2,500 to US$3,000 in only 210
days, marking the fastest increase of its kind
on record, highlights the strength and momentum behind the ongoing
gold rally.
Leading financial institutions are raising their gold price
projections, with Goldman Sachs forecasting a rise to US$3,700 by the end of 2025 and
reaching US$4,000 by mid-2026. JPMorgan is also predicting gold
will hit the US$4,000 mark, attributing this expected increase to
strong central bank demand, which is averaging approximately 710
tonnes in net purchases each quarter.
With this in mind, gold-focused stocks — particularly those
tied to Canadian producers — are drawing fresh interest for their
strong leverage to rising gold prices and their presence in a
secure, resource-rich jurisdiction known for dependable operations.
Standing out among these producers is LaFleur Minerals, which owns the fully
permitted and recently refurbished Beacon Gold Mill located in
Canada’s most productive gold region and mining town. This
strategic positioning offers investors a compelling mix of
near-term production readiness and exposure to the continued upside
of a bullish gold market.
From Explorer to Producer
LaFleur Minerals is an emerging near-term producer strategically
positioned in Québec’s prolific Abitibi Gold Belt. With 100%-owned
assets and a focus on near-term cash flow, LaFleur is advancing its
flagship Swanson Gold Deposit, an advanced resource-stage property
with more than 36,000 meters of historical drilling and strong
development potential.
In addition, a key component to LaFleur’s near-term production
strategy is its fully permitted and recently acquired Beacon Gold
Mill. The mill is located just 50 kilometers from the Swanson
Project. Purchased in 2024 following approximately US$20 million in
upgrades by its previous owner, the Beacon Mill has a processing
capacity of more than 750 tonnes per day and is being prepared for
restart by the end of this year.
The mill positions LaFleur to not only process its own ore from its
Swanson Gold Project but also generate revenue through custom
milling of nearby gold deposits, which the region is flush with.
This vertical integration marks a significant shift for LaFleur,
from an explorer to a near-term gold producer in a tier 1 mining
jurisdiction with considerable upside potential.
Drilling and Permitting
LaFleur Minerals is quickly gaining attention in the junior gold
space due to its Swanson Gold Project. The Swanson deposit hosts an NI
43-101-compliant resource of 2.113?million tonnes at 1.8?g/t gold,
containing 123,400 ounces in the Indicated category, plus 872,000
tonnes at 2.3?g/t gold for 64,500 ounces in the Inferred category.
These figures represent an 8% increase in Indicated ounces and a
remarkable 626% increase in Inferred ounces compared to past
estimates, highlighting the property’s compelling upside.
Looking ahead, LaFleur will launch a significant diamond drilling
campaign in Q3?2025, comprising a minimum of 5,000 meters of
diamond drilling at several promising gold targets at the Swanson
Gold Project with the goal to increase resources to more than one
million ounces of gold.
In parallel, LaFleur has commenced permitting for a substantial
100,000-tonne surface bulk sample from the Swanson gold deposit,
averaging an estimated grade of 1.89?g/t gold, which can be
concentrated to higher grade for shipping and milling economics,
equating to roughly 6,350 ounces, or about 3% of the
current resource. With samples being processed at the
nearby Beacon Mill, this initiative is aimed at generating early
cash flow, delivering vital metallurgical data and advancing
the project’s economic evaluation.
Near-Term Gold Production
LaFleur Minerals is on the cusp of
transforming its operational footprint with the restart of the
fully refurbished and permitted Beacon Gold Mill near Val-d’Or,
Québec. Purchased from Monarch Mining under Canada’s CCAA process
in late 2024, this strategically located processing plant differentiates LaFleur by allowing
the company to process its own Swanson Gold Project material and
deliver custom milling services to nearby deposits.
The Beacon Mill is nestled within the Abitibi
Gold Belt in Val-d’Or, Quebec, which hosts more than 100 historical
and active mines in close proximity. The mill’s location positions
it perfectly for efficient ore transport, enabling LaFleur to
fast-track bulk sample processing and full-scale ore milling, which
is especially vital as the company advances toward bulk sample
permitting and eventual mining at Swanson, with intent to generate
meaningful cash flow by year-end into 2026.
Acquired 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 restoration. 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.
In early 2025, LaFleur initiated a detailed restart program 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 could not be better. With gold prices reaching
US$3,200/oz, the economics of near-term production are compelling.
This asset gives LaFleur a competitive head start, potentially
placing it at least five years ahead of peers still in exploration
mode. The Beacon Mill metamorphoses LaFleur into a producer,
offering a pathway to revenue, regional cooperation through custom
milling agreements and derisked operational scaling.
In addition to processing bulk sample material, the mill’s capacity
opens doors to third-party contracts. This potential stream of
incremental revenue would not only improve cash flow but also
enhance relationships with nearby exploration companies and
communities.
From an investor’s standpoint, the strategic value of Beacon seems
clear. The facility offers economies of scale, redevelopment of an
existing asset and immediate scalability without the typical delays
associated with permitting greenfield mill sites. It also
complements the Swanson resource. The interconnection of project
and mill underscores a vertically integrated model that enhances
project economics and puts the company on a production trajectory
in a tier 1 jurisdiction. In addition, having a fully permitted
Beacon Gold Mill offers LaFleur an amazing opportunity to expand
the Beacon Gold Mill to higher capacity using cash flow from
current gold production without having to go through the permitting
processes that any new mill would require, involving three to five
years in permitting processes and costs.
Integrated Strategy, Key Transition
LaFleur’s clear timeline — from asset closing in October 2024 to
restart planning and permitting in Q1–Q2 2025, toward anticipated
production in early 2026 — reflects a highly structured execution
strategy that positions the company as a potential near-term gold
producer with robust upside. LaFleur’s methodical approach aligns
with its broader strategy: blend resource growth via systematic
drilling with infrastructure-led delivery through an adjacent mill.
Ongoing exploration, including airborne geophysics, IP surveys and
geochemical sampling, has also identified more than 50 new drill
targets, laying groundwork for resource expansion.
This integrated strategy positions LaFleur to make the key
transition from explorer to producer. By mid-2025, the company aims
to process the Swanson bulk sample at Beacon and commence mill
restart, generating initial revenues and funding further
development. Once full-scale operations begin, production could yield over 30,000–40,000
ounces per annum, given the mill’s capacity.
In today’s gold market, which is marked by elevated prices and
investor focus on low-risk jurisdictions, LaFleur stands out for
its balance of scalability, infrastructure and sustainability. Its
dual promise of exploration upside and near-term value capture via
bulk sampling and mill access makes it appealing to investors
seeking exposure to a responsibly managed and strategically
advanced gold project.
Quality Gold Operations
As gold prices continue their historic rally and investor interest
intensifies, leading companies across the mining sector are making
bold moves to capitalize on favorable market conditions. From
global producers ramping up output to royalty firms securing
high-potential assets and juniors advancing exploration and
development, these gold-focused entities are strategically
positioned to deliver value.
Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE: B) (TSX:
ABX) is advancing its global portfolio of
gold assets. The company reported that its gold
production of 758,000 ounces was “at the top end of guidance,” with
the “the average realized gold price for the quarter of $2,898 per
ounce, up 40% from the prior year, support[ing] stronger margins
despite ongoing expansion work at Pueblo Viejo and planned
maintenance at Nevada Gold Mines — initiatives that will position
both mines for a stronger output next quarter and the rest of the
year.” In addition, Barrick president and CEO Mark Bristow noted
that Barrick has significantly advanced several key growth
projects.
Royal Gold (NASDAQ: RGLD) is
reporting that its wholly owned subsidiary, RGLD Gold AG, has entered into a gold purchase
agreement and a separate net smelter return royalty agreement for
all metals produced from the Warintza Project in southeastern
Ecuador for total cash consideration of US$200 million. Warintza is
indirectly owned and operated by Solaris Resources Inc. The
strategic acquisition of the stream and royalty will provide Royal
Gold shareholders exposure to a world-class resource with long life
and large-scale production potential as well as a project with an
accelerated development timeline operated by an experienced team
and significant long-term growth potential from large areas of
interest.
Nicola Mining (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB:
HUSIF) has received a multiyear, area-based
exploration permit that allows the company to conduct extensive
exploration on its wholly owned Treasure Mountain Silver Project, a fully
permitted silver mine in British Columbia. The company also has
received a 10-year mining lease extension for Treasure
Mountain under its M-239 permit. The extension, which is valid
through April 26, 2032, and receipt of the MYAB permit positions
the company to leverage both mining and exploration options.
Treasure Mountain consists of an historic underground silver mine
with a resource estimate in accordance with CIM definition
standards and exploration upside to the north and west of the
historic mine.
ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB:
ESAUF) a fully permitted, preproduction gold and
silver company, is reporting that with concentrate testing
underway, Humphrey Spirals installed, and major data releases
imminent, the company is entering a pivotal month of
execution. With construction now steadily advancing, the company
confirms the successful installation of the Humphrey Spirals, which
is a core component of the gravity separation circuit that will be
used to process historical tailings and recover gold, silver and
mica concentrate at its Montauban location. “This milestone
establishes the foundation for the plant’s initial production
throughput, with equipment capable of supporting up to 1,000 tonnes
per day (“TPD”),” the company stated.
These developments reflect the strength and adaptability of the
gold mining sector as companies at every stage and level — from
exploration to production — take decisive steps to expand
resources, enhance operational capacity and position themselves for
long-term growth. With gold prices holding near record highs, these
strategic advancements underscore the sector’s readiness to
capitalize on the current market and deliver continued value to
shareholders.
For more information about LaFleur Minerals, visit LaFleur
Minerals Inc.
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