The MiningNewsWire Podcast

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Revealing sit-downs with executives shaping the future of the global mining industry.

  1. Jun 5

    AI’s Power Crisis Is Accelerating a Potential $2.5 Trillion Hydrogen Market

    This article has been disseminated on behalf of MAX Power Mining Corp. and may include a paid advertisement. AINewsWire Editorial Coverage: Artificial intelligence is no longer constrained by software innovation alone. The next major bottleneck in the global AI race is rapidly becoming electricity, as hyperscale data centers consume power at levels few existing grids were designed to support. According to the International Energy Agency, worldwide data-center electricity consumption is projected to roughly double by 2030 to approximately 945 terawatt-hours, while AI-optimized data centers could more than quadruple their power consumption over the same period. In practical terms, compute demand is scaling far faster than new grid capacity can be built. At the same time, global attention is increasingly turning toward geologic hydrogen, a naturally occurring underground energy source that advocates believe could play a major role in the transition away from fossil fuels. Within this rapidly advancing sector, MAX Power Mining Corp. (OTC: MAXXF) (CSE: MAXX) (Profile) has emerged as a leading public natural hydrogen company globally and has already confirmed the first subsurface natural hydrogen system in North America at its Lawson Project in Saskatchewan. As AI data center expansion accelerates global electricity demand, MAX Power is advancing commercial evaluation of natural hydrogen as a potential source of off-grid scalable clean baseload power for next-generation AI and distributed infrastructure systems, while leveraging AI-assisted exploration through its proprietary MAXX LEMI platform. With these efforts, MAX Power joins other companies that are leading the way forward in the AI space, including Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE: TSM). Disclosure: This does not represent material news, partnerships, or investment advice. MAX Power Mining Corp. is now moving beyond initial discovery and into commercial evaluation of what may become one of the world’s earliest scalable natural hydrogen systems. One of the most important developments occurring within the natural hydrogen sector is the transition from isolated geological discoveries toward structured development pathways. MAX Power’s Lawson discovery is increasingly being viewed not as an isolated geological event but as part of a much larger basin-scale system, extending across Saskatchewan’s 475-kilometer Genesis Trend. An important aspect of the Lawson discovery is the presence of unusually strong helium concentrations alongside natural hydrogen. MAX Power is developing MAXX LEMI, the company’s AI-assisted exploration platform designed to improve targeting precision and support scalable natural hydrogen discovery. To read the full publication, visit: https://ibn.fm/s0Tjq For more information about MAX Power Mining Corp., please visit the MAX Power Mining profile. To receive SMS alerts from AINewsWire, text “AI” to 888-902-4192 (U.S. Mobile Phones Only) For more information, please visit www.AINewsWire.com

    24 min
  2. Jun 5 ·  Video

    AI’s Power Crisis Is Accelerating a Potential $2.5 Trillion Hydrogen Market [Video Edition]

    This article has been disseminated on behalf of MAX Power Mining Corp. and may include a paid advertisement. AINewsWire Editorial Coverage: Artificial intelligence is no longer constrained by software innovation alone. The next major bottleneck in the global AI race is rapidly becoming electricity, as hyperscale data centers consume power at levels few existing grids were designed to support. According to the International Energy Agency, worldwide data-center electricity consumption is projected to roughly double by 2030 to approximately 945 terawatt-hours, while AI-optimized data centers could more than quadruple their power consumption over the same period. In practical terms, compute demand is scaling far faster than new grid capacity can be built. At the same time, global attention is increasingly turning toward geologic hydrogen, a naturally occurring underground energy source that advocates believe could play a major role in the transition away from fossil fuels. Within this rapidly advancing sector, MAX Power Mining Corp. (OTC: MAXXF) (CSE: MAXX) (Profile) has emerged as a leading public natural hydrogen company globally and has already confirmed the first subsurface natural hydrogen system in North America at its Lawson Project in Saskatchewan. As AI data center expansion accelerates global electricity demand, MAX Power is advancing commercial evaluation of natural hydrogen as a potential source of off-grid scalable clean baseload power for next-generation AI and distributed infrastructure systems, while leveraging AI-assisted exploration through its proprietary MAXX LEMI platform. With these efforts, MAX Power joins other companies that are leading the way forward in the AI space, including Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE: TSM). Disclosure: This does not represent material news, partnerships, or investment advice. MAX Power Mining Corp. is now moving beyond initial discovery and into commercial evaluation of what may become one of the world’s earliest scalable natural hydrogen systems. One of the most important developments occurring within the natural hydrogen sector is the transition from isolated geological discoveries toward structured development pathways. MAX Power’s Lawson discovery is increasingly being viewed not as an isolated geological event but as part of a much larger basin-scale system, extending across Saskatchewan’s 475-kilometer Genesis Trend. An important aspect of the Lawson discovery is the presence of unusually strong helium concentrations alongside natural hydrogen. MAX Power is developing MAXX LEMI, the company’s AI-assisted exploration platform designed to improve targeting precision and support scalable natural hydrogen discovery. To read the full publication, visit: https://ibn.fm/s0Tjq For more information about MAX Power Mining Corp., please visit the MAX Power Mining profile. To receive SMS alerts from AINewsWire, text “AI” to 888-902-4192 (U.S. Mobile Phones Only) For more information, please visit www.AINewsWire.com

    24 min
  3. May 19

    The MiningNewsWire Podcast featuring Robert Price, CEO of Greenland Energy Company (NASDAQ: GLND)

    IBN Announces Latest Episode of The MiningNewsWire Podcast featuring Robert Price, CEO of Greenland Energy Company AUSTIN, Texas, May 19, 2026 – via IBN – IBN, a multifaceted communications organization engaged in connecting public companies to the investment community, is pleased to announce the release of the latest episode of The MiningNewsWire Podcast as part of its sustained effort to provide specialized content distribution via widespread syndication channels. The MiningNewsWire Podcast features revealing sit-downs with executives who are shaping the future of the global mining industry. The latest episode features Robert Price, CEO of Greenland Energy Company (NASDAQ: GLND), an energy company focused on Greenland's Jameson Land Basin. To begin the interview, Price discussed Greenland Energy’s recent financing and its fully funded drilling program in the Jameson Land Basin. “We went through a de-SPAC process and just raised $70 million… Our project is fully funded to drill two wells in Greenland. The wells are at 70 degrees latitude — the same latitude as Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, discovered by ARCO in the 60s and 70s. ARCO identified our 2-million-acre position as its number one prospect after Prudhoe Bay and spent over $275 million on seismic programs, building an airport and a seaport, but oil prices cratered and they never drilled the well. We’ve reprocessed that seismic with modern techniques, and our independent engineering report suggests an upside of over 13 billion barrels of oil. We’re drilling our first two wells this year.” Join IBN’s Stuart Smith for a conversation with Robert Price, CEO of Greenland Energy, as he discusses the company’s fully funded Arctic drilling campaign, the geological foundation of the Jameson Land Basin and the operational milestones expected through 2026. To hear the whole podcast and subscribe for future episodes, visit https://podcast.miningnewswire.com The latest installment of The MiningNewsWire Podcast continues to reinforce IBN’s commitment to the expansion of its robust network of brands, client partners, followers and the growing IBN Podcast Series. For more than 20 years, IBN has leveraged this commitment to provide unparalleled distribution and corporate messaging solutions to 500+ public and private companies. To learn more about IBN’s achievements and milestones via a visual timeline, visit: https://IBN.fm/TimeLine About Greenland Energy Company Greenland Energy Company is an exploration-stage oil and gas company focused on responsibly exploring and seeking to develop Greenland's hydrocarbon resources, with an emphasis on the Jameson Land Basin in East Greenland. The company's primary mission is to unlock the frontier hydrocarbon potential of the Jameson Land Basin, an approximately 2-million-acre onshore licensed area, through the application of modern exploration technologies. The company is preparing to execute the first modern onshore drilling campaign in the region, currently planned for 2026. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.GreenlandEnergyCo.com About IBN For more information, please visit https://www.InvestorBrandNetwork.com Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: http://IBN.fm/Disclaimer Forward-Looking Statements This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on current expectations and assumptions concerning future events or future performance of the company. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. In evaluating such statements, prospective investors should review carefully various risks and uncertainties identified in this release and matters set in the company's SEC filings. These risks and uncertainties could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Corporate Communications IBN Austin, Texas www.InvestorBrandNetwork.com 512.354.7000 Office Editor@InvestorBrandNetwork.com

    23 min
  4. May 19 ·  Video

    The MiningNewsWire Podcast featuring Robert Price, CEO of Greenland Energy Company (NASDAQ: GLND) [Video Edition]

    IBN Announces Latest Episode of The MiningNewsWire Podcast featuring Robert Price, CEO of Greenland Energy Company AUSTIN, Texas, May 19, 2026 – via IBN – IBN, a multifaceted communications organization engaged in connecting public companies to the investment community, is pleased to announce the release of the latest episode of The MiningNewsWire Podcast as part of its sustained effort to provide specialized content distribution via widespread syndication channels. The MiningNewsWire Podcast features revealing sit-downs with executives who are shaping the future of the global mining industry. The latest episode features Robert Price, CEO of Greenland Energy Company (NASDAQ: GLND), an energy company focused on Greenland's Jameson Land Basin. To begin the interview, Price discussed Greenland Energy’s recent financing and its fully funded drilling program in the Jameson Land Basin. “We went through a de-SPAC process and just raised $70 million… Our project is fully funded to drill two wells in Greenland. The wells are at 70 degrees latitude — the same latitude as Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, discovered by ARCO in the 60s and 70s. ARCO identified our 2-million-acre position as its number one prospect after Prudhoe Bay and spent over $275 million on seismic programs, building an airport and a seaport, but oil prices cratered and they never drilled the well. We’ve reprocessed that seismic with modern techniques, and our independent engineering report suggests an upside of over 13 billion barrels of oil. We’re drilling our first two wells this year.” Join IBN’s Stuart Smith for a conversation with Robert Price, CEO of Greenland Energy, as he discusses the company’s fully funded Arctic drilling campaign, the geological foundation of the Jameson Land Basin and the operational milestones expected through 2026. To hear the whole podcast and subscribe for future episodes, visit https://podcast.miningnewswire.com The latest installment of The MiningNewsWire Podcast continues to reinforce IBN’s commitment to the expansion of its robust network of brands, client partners, followers and the growing IBN Podcast Series. For more than 20 years, IBN has leveraged this commitment to provide unparalleled distribution and corporate messaging solutions to 500+ public and private companies. To learn more about IBN’s achievements and milestones via a visual timeline, visit: https://IBN.fm/TimeLine About Greenland Energy Company Greenland Energy Company is an exploration-stage oil and gas company focused on responsibly exploring and seeking to develop Greenland's hydrocarbon resources, with an emphasis on the Jameson Land Basin in East Greenland. The company's primary mission is to unlock the frontier hydrocarbon potential of the Jameson Land Basin, an approximately 2-million-acre onshore licensed area, through the application of modern exploration technologies. The company is preparing to execute the first modern onshore drilling campaign in the region, currently planned for 2026. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.GreenlandEnergyCo.com About IBN For more information, please visit https://www.InvestorBrandNetwork.com Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: http://IBN.fm/Disclaimer Forward-Looking Statements This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on current expectations and assumptions concerning future events or future performance of the company. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. In evaluating such statements, prospective investors should review carefully various risks and uncertainties identified in this release and matters set in the company's SEC filings. These risks and uncertainties could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Corporate Communications IBN Austin, Texas www.InvestorBrandNetwork.com 512.354.7000 Office Editor@InvestorBrandNetwork.com

    23 min
  5. Apr 21

    The MiningNewsWire Podcast featuring CEO of ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF), Gordon Robb

    This news release has been disseminated on behalf of ESGold Corp. and may include paid advertising.  AUSTIN, Texas, April 21, 2026 – via IBN – IBN, a multifaceted communications organization engaged in connecting public companies to the investment community, is pleased to announce the release of the latest episode of The MiningNewsWire Podcast as part of its sustained effort to provide specialized content distribution via widespread syndication channels.  The MiningNewsWire Podcast features revealing sit-downs with executives who are shaping the future of the global mining industry. The latest episode features Gordon Robb, CEO of ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF), a development-stage company committed to acquiring, exploring, and developing high-quality mineral properties worldwide.  To begin the interview, Robb described ESGold as a differentiated story within the junior mining sector, centered on near-term production and internally funded growth at its Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Quebec.  “ESGold is a very unique story in the junior mining space,” he said. “We are focused on tailings to cash. We are a near-term producer focused on driving revenue to fund further exploration of the Montauban project… We have a million metric tons of material on surface that needs to be processed, and we’re currently building out our facility so we’re operational and generating cash flow while simultaneously expanding the exploration package.”  Join IBN’s Stuart Smith for a conversation with Gordon Robb, CEO of ESGold, as he discusses the company’s near-term production strategy, exploration plans at Montauban and the milestones expected to shape its progress in 2026.  To hear the whole podcast and subscribe for future episodes, visit https://podcast.miningnewswire.com  The latest installment of The MiningNewsWire Podcast continues to reinforce IBN’s commitment to the expansion of its robust network of brands, client partners, followers and the growing IBN Podcast Series. For more than 20 years, IBN has leveraged this commitment to provide unparalleled distribution and corporate messaging solutions to 500+ public and private companies.  To learn more about IBN’s achievements and milestones via a visual timeline, visit: https://IBN.fm/TimeLine  About ESGold Corp.  ESGold Corp. is a fully permitted, fully funded, pre-production mining company advancing a scalable clean mining model across North and South America. The company's flagship Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Quebec is under construction with operations anticipated in 2026. With a dual-track strategy of cash flow today and discovery tomorrow, ESGold is building a platform for clean, sustainable growth and long-term shareholder value.  For more information, visit the company’s website at www.ESGold.com  About IBN  IBN consists of financial brands introduced to the investment public over the course of 20+ years. With IBN, we have amassed a collective audience of millions of social media followers. These distinctive investor brands aim to fulfill the unique needs of a growing base of client-partners. IBN will continue to expand our branded network of highly influential properties, leveraging the knowledge and energy of specialized teams of experts to serve our increasingly diversified list of clients.  Through our Dynamic Brand Portfolio (DBP), IBN provides: (1) access to a network of wire solutions via InvestorWire to reach all target markets, industries and demographics in the most effective manner possible; (2) article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ news outlets; (3) Press Release Enhancement to ensure maximum impact; (4) full-scale distribution to a growing social media audience; (5) a full array of corporate communications solutions; and (6) total news coverage solutions.  For more information, please visit https://www.InvestorBrandNetwork.com  Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: http://IBN.fm/Disclaimer  Forward-Looking Statements  This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on current expectations and assumptions concerning future events or future performance of the company. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. In evaluating such statements, prospective investors should review carefully various risks and uncertainties identified in this release and matters set in the company's SEC filings. These risks and uncertainties could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.  Corporate Communications  IBN  Austin, Texas  www.InvestorBrandNetwork.com  512.354.7000 Office  Editor@InvestorBrandNetwork.com

    16 min
  6. Apr 21 ·  Video

    The MiningNewsWire Podcast featuring CEO of ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF), Gordon Robb [Video Edition]

    This news release has been disseminated on behalf of ESGold Corp. and may include paid advertising.  AUSTIN, Texas, April 21, 2026 – via IBN – IBN, a multifaceted communications organization engaged in connecting public companies to the investment community, is pleased to announce the release of the latest episode of The MiningNewsWire Podcast as part of its sustained effort to provide specialized content distribution via widespread syndication channels.  The MiningNewsWire Podcast features revealing sit-downs with executives who are shaping the future of the global mining industry. The latest episode features Gordon Robb, CEO of ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF), a development-stage company committed to acquiring, exploring, and developing high-quality mineral properties worldwide.  To begin the interview, Robb described ESGold as a differentiated story within the junior mining sector, centered on near-term production and internally funded growth at its Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Quebec.  “ESGold is a very unique story in the junior mining space,” he said. “We are focused on tailings to cash. We are a near-term producer focused on driving revenue to fund further exploration of the Montauban project… We have a million metric tons of material on surface that needs to be processed, and we’re currently building out our facility so we’re operational and generating cash flow while simultaneously expanding the exploration package.”  Join IBN’s Stuart Smith for a conversation with Gordon Robb, CEO of ESGold, as he discusses the company’s near-term production strategy, exploration plans at Montauban and the milestones expected to shape its progress in 2026.  To hear the whole podcast and subscribe for future episodes, visit https://podcast.miningnewswire.com  The latest installment of The MiningNewsWire Podcast continues to reinforce IBN’s commitment to the expansion of its robust network of brands, client partners, followers and the growing IBN Podcast Series. For more than 20 years, IBN has leveraged this commitment to provide unparalleled distribution and corporate messaging solutions to 500+ public and private companies.  To learn more about IBN’s achievements and milestones via a visual timeline, visit: https://IBN.fm/TimeLine  About ESGold Corp.  ESGold Corp. is a fully permitted, fully funded, pre-production mining company advancing a scalable clean mining model across North and South America. The company's flagship Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Quebec is under construction with operations anticipated in 2026. With a dual-track strategy of cash flow today and discovery tomorrow, ESGold is building a platform for clean, sustainable growth and long-term shareholder value.  For more information, visit the company’s website at www.ESGold.com  About IBN  IBN consists of financial brands introduced to the investment public over the course of 20+ years. With IBN, we have amassed a collective audience of millions of social media followers. These distinctive investor brands aim to fulfill the unique needs of a growing base of client-partners. IBN will continue to expand our branded network of highly influential properties, leveraging the knowledge and energy of specialized teams of experts to serve our increasingly diversified list of clients.  Through our Dynamic Brand Portfolio (DBP), IBN provides: (1) access to a network of wire solutions via InvestorWire to reach all target markets, industries and demographics in the most effective manner possible; (2) article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ news outlets; (3) Press Release Enhancement to ensure maximum impact; (4) full-scale distribution to a growing social media audience; (5) a full array of corporate communications solutions; and (6) total news coverage solutions.  For more information, please visit https://www.InvestorBrandNetwork.com  Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: http://IBN.fm/Disclaimer  Forward-Looking Statements  This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on current expectations and assumptions concerning future events or future performance of the company. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. In evaluating such statements, prospective investors should review carefully various risks and uncertainties identified in this release and matters set in the company's SEC filings. These risks and uncertainties could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.  Corporate Communications  IBN  Austin, Texas  www.InvestorBrandNetwork.com  512.354.7000 Office  Editor@InvestorBrandNetwork.com

    16 min
  7. Mar 18

    Record Gold Prices Reshape Opportunities for Emerging Producers

    This article has been disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals Inc. and may include a paid advertisement. MiningNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Gold prices have surged to record and near-record levels in recent months as persistent inflation concerns, geopolitical uncertainty and strong central-bank demand continue to drive investor interest in the precious metal. Major financial institutions have raised their outlook for bullion, with some analysts forecasting significantly higher prices over the next few years as global debt levels rise and economic volatility persists. In this environment, gold developers and emerging producers are working to strengthen their asset bases and accelerate projects that can respond to strong market conditions. Among those is LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (Profile), which has taken several notable steps to advance its position within Québec’s prolific Abitibi Gold Belt. The company recently released a positive Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) for its Swanson Gold Project sourcing mineralized material from its nearby gold mill, confirmed strong drilling results that reinforce the deposit’s growth potential and continued advancing refurbishment work at its fully permitted Beacon Gold Mill. Together, these developments reflect LaFleur’s strategy of combining exploration success with existing infrastructure as it works toward restarting gold production and strengthening its foothold in a rising gold market. LaFleur joins a strong group of operators in the gold space, including Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE: B) (TSX: ABX), Cartier Resources Inc. (TSX.V: ECR), Seabridge Gold Inc. (TSX: SEA) (NYSE: SA) and Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE: WPM) (TSE: WPM.CA). LaFleur hits major catalyst with March 2026 positive Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) on the proposed development of the Swanson Gold Deposit, leveraging the company’s 100%-owned Beacon Gold Mill. The PEA shows strong economics with C$101 million NPV (5%), 65% IRR and rapid 1.8‑year payback at a relatively low C$31 million CAPEX, outlining a capital-efficient, low-complexity mine-to-mill development pathway with strategic CN rail access near Val-d’Or, supporting a scalable, high-return gold production profile. Swanson remains the exploration and development engine behind LaFleur’s strategy, reinforced by a refurbished gold mill only 60 kilometers away about to restart production. While the PEA and drilling program were advancing the geological and economic case, LaFleur was also progressing toward restarting gold pour at its Beacon Gold Mill. Beacon is more than just a processing plant; the mill is fully permitted, wholly owned and already physically in place, with a design capacity of 750 tonnes per day, with optionality to scale to more than 3,000 tonnes per day longer term. LaFleur strengthened its financial position after closing C$7.8 million end of last year as it moves towards restarting gold production and shifts into revenue generation.   For further information about LaFleur Minerals, please visit the LaFleur Profile. Qualified Person Statement – All scientific and technical information contained in the LaFleur Minerals Market Awareness Profile (“MAP”) has been reviewed and approved by Louis Martin, P.Geo. (“OGQ”), Exploration Manager and Technical Advisor of the company and considered a Qualified Person for the purposes of NI 43-101.   MNW is where breaking news, insightful content and actionable information converge. To receive SMS alerts from MiningNewsWire, text “BigHole” to 888-902-4192 (U.S. Mobile Phones Only) For more information, please visit https://www.MiningNewsWire.com Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the MiningNewsWire website applicable to all content provided by MNW, wherever published or republished: https://www.MiningNewsWire.com/Disclaimer

    22 min
  8. Mar 18 ·  Video

    Record Gold Prices Reshape Opportunities for Emerging Producers [Video Edition]

    This article has been disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals Inc. and may include a paid advertisement. MiningNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Gold prices have surged to record and near-record levels in recent months as persistent inflation concerns, geopolitical uncertainty and strong central-bank demand continue to drive investor interest in the precious metal. Major financial institutions have raised their outlook for bullion, with some analysts forecasting significantly higher prices over the next few years as global debt levels rise and economic volatility persists. In this environment, gold developers and emerging producers are working to strengthen their asset bases and accelerate projects that can respond to strong market conditions. Among those is LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (Profile), which has taken several notable steps to advance its position within Québec’s prolific Abitibi Gold Belt. The company recently released a positive Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) for its Swanson Gold Project sourcing mineralized material from its nearby gold mill, confirmed strong drilling results that reinforce the deposit’s growth potential and continued advancing refurbishment work at its fully permitted Beacon Gold Mill. Together, these developments reflect LaFleur’s strategy of combining exploration success with existing infrastructure as it works toward restarting gold production and strengthening its foothold in a rising gold market. LaFleur joins a strong group of operators in the gold space, including Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE: B) (TSX: ABX), Cartier Resources Inc. (TSX.V: ECR), Seabridge Gold Inc. (TSX: SEA) (NYSE: SA) and Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE: WPM) (TSE: WPM.CA). LaFleur hits major catalyst with March 2026 positive Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) on the proposed development of the Swanson Gold Deposit, leveraging the company’s 100%-owned Beacon Gold Mill. The PEA shows strong economics with C$101 million NPV (5%), 65% IRR and rapid 1.8‑year payback at a relatively low C$31 million CAPEX, outlining a capital-efficient, low-complexity mine-to-mill development pathway with strategic CN rail access near Val-d’Or, supporting a scalable, high-return gold production profile. Swanson remains the exploration and development engine behind LaFleur’s strategy, reinforced by a refurbished gold mill only 60 kilometers away about to restart production. While the PEA and drilling program were advancing the geological and economic case, LaFleur was also progressing toward restarting gold pour at its Beacon Gold Mill. Beacon is more than just a processing plant; the mill is fully permitted, wholly owned and already physically in place, with a design capacity of 750 tonnes per day, with optionality to scale to more than 3,000 tonnes per day longer term. LaFleur strengthened its financial position after closing C$7.8 million end of last year as it moves towards restarting gold production and shifts into revenue generation.   For further information about LaFleur Minerals, please visit the LaFleur Profile. Qualified Person Statement – All scientific and technical information contained in the LaFleur Minerals Market Awareness Profile (“MAP”) has been reviewed and approved by Louis Martin, P.Geo. (“OGQ”), Exploration Manager and Technical Advisor of the company and considered a Qualified Person for the purposes of NI 43-101.   MNW is where breaking news, insightful content and actionable information converge. To receive SMS alerts from MiningNewsWire, text “BigHole” to 888-902-4192 (U.S. Mobile Phones Only) For more information, please visit https://www.MiningNewsWire.com Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the MiningNewsWire website applicable to all content provided by MNW, wherever published or republished: https://www.MiningNewsWire.com/Disclaimer

    22 min

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Revealing sit-downs with executives shaping the future of the global mining industry.