LaFleur Minerals Engages Leading Executive Search Firm to Recruit Senior Mining Executive as Company Advances Toward Gold Production

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR, OTCQB: LFLRF, FSE: 3WK0) (“LaFleur Minerals” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has engaged The Bedford Consulting Group Inc. (“Bedford”), a leading North American executive search and talent advisory firm, to support the recruitment of a senior mining executive. This strategic appointment comes at a pivotal stage as the Company advances toward the restart of gold production at its 100%-owned Beacon Gold Mill in Québec. The recruitment initiative reflects LaFleur’s transitions from an exploration-stage company toward a production-focused gold company, and underscores the Company’s commitment to strengthening leadership capacity to execute on its growth strategy, optimize operations, and deliver shareholder value.