Centurion Appoints Dr. Dennis Lapoint as President and Director
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CENTURION APPOINTS DR. DENNIS LAPOINT AS PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR
Vancouver, B.C., April 01 2026 – CENTURION MINERALS LTD. (TSX-V: CTN) (“Centurion” or the “Company”)
is pleased to announce that Dr. Dennis LaPoint, Ph.D., P.Geo has been appointed as President and a member
of the Company’s Board of Directors.
Dr. LaPoint brings over 26 years of experience working in Suriname, where he led a geological team that was
responsible for the discovery of the Merian Mine, now owned and operated by Newmont Corporation.
Additionally, as Regional Exploration Manager for Cambior/Iamgold, Dr. LaPoint played a significant role in
expanding and identifying mineral resources beyond the boundaries of the Rosebel, Suriname mine
concession (now owned and operated by Zijin).
He has authored numerous NI 43 -101 technical reports related to projects in Suriname, demonstrating his
expertise and compliance with Canadian reporting standards. In addition to his technical contributions, Dr.
LaPoint has provided advisory and management services for a variety of stakeholders, including private
investors, concession holders, junior mining companies, and the state mining company, further supporting
the successful development of mineral projects in the region. In Guyana, as VP Exploration for Omai Gold
Mines, he developed the exploration program that is currently leading to positive mineral resource
developments. He was most recently Executive Vice President of Exploration and Business Development
for Sranan Gold and was directly responsi ble for sourcing the exploration projects that Sranan currently
holds.
He has previously acted as a director for other Canadian listed companies. In North Carolina, he was
appointed by the Governor of the State to serve on the Board that licenses Geologists and also serves on the
National Organization of State Boards (ASBOG) on the Council of Examiners.
"The Board of Directors is very pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. LaPoint to Centurion," stated
David Tafel, CEO. "His extensive local relationships and in-depth technical expertise in Suriname and the
Guiana Shield will contribute positively to Centurion’s future growth potential."
About Centurion Minerals Ltd.
Centurion Minerals Ltd. is a Canadian-based company with a focus on precious mineral asset exploration and
development in the Americas.
“David G. Tafel”
CEO and Director
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David Tafel
604-484-2161
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