TSX Venture Exchange: ABI.V Abcourt Announces the Appointment of Loïc Bureau as Chief Operating Officer
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TSX Venture Exchange: ABI.V
Abcourt Announces the Appointment of Loïc Bureau as Chief Operating Officer
Rouyn- Noranda, Canada, January 13, 202 6 – Abcourt Mines Inc. (“Abcourt” or
the “Corporation”) (TSX Venture: ABI) (OTCQB: ABMBF) is pleased to announce the
appointment of Mr. Loïc Bureau, as Chief Operating Officer of Abcourt, effective immediately. Mr.
Bureau is resigning today from the Board of Directors of Abcourt Mines to dedicate himself fully
to the Corporation’s operational activities.
Loïc Bureau is a trilingual engineer, a graduate of Polytechnique Montréal in geological
engineering, and has over twenty years of experience in mining operations management,
executive leadership and corporate governance, both in Canada and internationally.
He previously served as General Manager at Pershimco Resources Inc., where he was
responsible for operations and budget management in Canada, Mexico, and Panama. His
mandate included operational performance, financial discipline, and strategic team alignment.
Following this appointment, Mr. Bureau joined the Mineral Technology Department at Cégep de
l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue. This transition allowed him to deepen and broaden his technical
expertise across all disciplines related to the mining sector, while active ly contributing to the
training of the next generation.
Alongside his career in education, Mr. Bureau served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of
Pershimex Resources, where he led the company's strategic direction at numerous levels,
culminating in the successful merger with Abcourt Mines.
Loïc Bureau, Chief Operating Officer, stated: “I am pleased to join the Abcourt Mines team and to
actively contribute to the execution of the Corporation’s operational plan. The recent return to
production of the Sleeping Giant mine represents a significant strategic milestone, and the timing
is right for me to fully dedicate myself to achieving our operational and financial objectives, with a
view to creating sustainable value for the benefit of the Corporation and its shareholders.”
Pascal Hamelin, President and CEO, stated: “I am very pleased to welcome Loïc to the Abcourt
operations team. 2026 will be a very exciting year for Abcourt and Loïc's arrival on the team will
be a significant asset to our growth and the start of production at the Sleeping Giant Mine.
Furthermore, I would also like to thank Loïc for his past years as Chairman of the Board of
Directors of Abcourt. His organizational skills greatly benefited the Corporation during this period.
Finally, I welcome Mr. Noureddine Mokaddem as the new Chairman of the Board. His vision for
growth aligns perfectly with our objectives at the Sleeping Giant Mine and with our exploration
projects in Abitibi. We have all the necessary elements to make Abcourt Mines a success in
2026.”
Update on the agreement with Glencore
On December 22, 2025, Abcourt Mines issued a press release presenting a summary of binding
terms with Glencore AG for a senior debt financing of up to US$30 million and a production
purchase agreement. The parties progress towards a final agreement in the coming days.
ABOUT ABCOURT MINES INC.
Abcourt Mines Inc. is a gold producer and a Canadian exploration corporation with strategically
located properties in northwestern Québec, Canada. Abcourt owns the Sleeping Giant mill and
mine and the Flordin property, where it concentrates its activities.
For further information, please visit our website at www.abcourt.ca, and consult our filings under
Abcourt's profile on www.sedarplus.ca, or contact:
Pascal Hamelin
President and CEO
T: (819) 768-2857
Dany Cenac Robert
Investor Relations
T: (514) 722-2276
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