LAURION Announces Engagement of Oak Hill Financial for Investor Relations and Capital Markets Advisory Services
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LAURION Announces Engagement of Oak Hill Financial for Investor
Relations and Capital Markets Advisory Services
Toronto, Ontario – June 2, 2025 – LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: LME)
(“LAURION” or the “ Corporation”) is pleased to announce the engagement of
Oak Hill Financial Inc. (“Oak Hill”) to provide investor relations and capital markets
advisory services.
Under the terms of the engagement, Oak Hill will work closely with LAURION’s
management to raise the Corporation’s profile within the investment community.
Oak Hill will provide strategic investor relations support , including the
development of investor materials, strategic engagement with brokers and
institutional investors, and the provision of monthly progress reports to LAURION
detailing engagement activities and feedback from the investment community.
“Oak Hill brings deep expertise and a robust network of high -net-worth brokers
and institutional investors,” said Cynthia Le Sueur -Aquin, President and CEO of
LAURION. “We look forward to leveraging their capabilities to further enhance
awareness of LAURION’s value proposition and to broaden our investor base as
we continue working to advance our flagship Ishkõday Project. The engagement
of Oak Hill complements the ongoing efforts of Doug Vass of Integral Wealth
Management ( i.e. LAURION’s market maker) and US Capital Global Partners
(“USCGP”), who all continue to play pivotal roles in assisting LAURION with
advancing its corporate and financing strategies. Oak Hill’s focus on investor
relations and capital markets advisory services is designed to augment these
existing efforts by expanding the Corporation’s access to a broader base of
brokers, institutional investors and strategic capital sources. LAURION prides itself
on assembling a team of best-in-class third-party specialists, each bringing unique
expertise that aligns with the Corporation’s evolving needs. This complementary
approach continues to enhance shareholder v alue while positioning the
Corporation to explore potential transactions and strategic opportunities that are
expected to benefit stakeholders.”
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In connection with this engagement, the Corporation and Oak Hill have entered
into a n advisory services agreeme nt (the " Agreement"), pursuant to which,
among other things, Oak Hill has agreed to provide certain investor relations
services in accordance with Policy 3.4 - Investor Relations, Promotional and
Market-Making Activities (“Policy 3.4”) of the TSX Venture Exchange (the " TSXV").
The Agreement is effective June 2, 2025 until June 30, 2025 (the “Initial Term”), and
may be extended by LAURION on a month- to-month basis, in its sole discretion.
The Agreement may be terminated in any of the following circumstances: (i)
following the Initial Term, the Agreement may be terminated by either party at
any time, for any reason, with five days’ prior written notice to the other party; (ii)
the Agreement may be terminated by mutual consent of the parties at any time;
and (iii) the Agreement may be terminated by either party immediately if the
other party is winding up, becomes subject to bankruptcy proceedings or
materially breaches the Agreement and fails to remedy such breach within 60
days of receiving a formal request to remedy.
In consideration for Oak Hill ’s services, LAURION will pay Oak Hill a cash advisory
fee of $10,000 (plus HST) on the effective date of the Agreement (June 2, 2025). If
LAURION elects to extend the Agreement beyond the Initial Term , LAURION will
pay an additional cash advisory fee of $10,000 (plus HST) every month thereafter,
until the Agreement is terminated. The Corporation will also issue 250,000 stock
options to Oak Hill at a n exercise price of $0.40 per common share. The options
will vest in equal tranches of 25% every three months over a 12 -month period
following the date of grant , in compliance with the Corporation’s stock option
plan and Policy 3.4.
The Agreement does not contain any performance factors. Oak Hill and the
Corporation are unrelated and unaffiliated entities. LAURION’s engagement of
Oak Hill and the granting of stock options, as contemplated in the Agreement
and summarized above, remain subject to TSXV approval and compliance with
applicable regulatory requirements.
About Oak Hill Financial Inc.
Oak Hill is a leading provider of investor relations and capital markets advisory
services, supporting companies in enhancing visibility, credibility and
engagement within the investment community. Oak Hill also provides third party
marketing services for asset managers looking to access the Canadian CIRO retail
brokerage market. Oak Hill’s office is located at 2 Bloor Street, Suite 2900, Toronto,
Ontario, M4W 3E2.
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About LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc.
The Corporation is a mid -stage junior mineral exploration and development
company listed on the TSXV under the symbol LME and on the OTCPINK under the
symbol LMEFF. LAURION now has 273, 644,904 outstanding shares, of which
approximately 73.6% are owned and controlled by insiders who are eligible
investors under the “Friends and Family” categories.
LAURION's emphasis is on the exploration and development of its flagship project,
the 100% owned mid-stage 57 km2 Ishkõday Project, and its gold-rich polymetallic
mineralization. LAURION’s chief priority remains maximizing shareholder value. A
large portion of the Corporation’s focus in this regard falls within the scope of its
mineral exploration activities and more specifically, advancing the Ishkõday
Project.
A consequence of LAURION’s success and advancement over the past several
years is that the Corporation has become positioned as an acquisition target for
appropriate potential acquirors. Accordingly, the Corporation’s Board of
Directors is aware that possible strategic alternatives and transactional
opportunities may arise and/or could be procured in the short or medium terms.
The Corporation will promptly issue a press release if any material change occurs.
In the meanwhile, LAURION will continue to work towards advancing the Ishkõday
Project while exploring opportunities and potential transactions that are
strategically beneficial to the Corporation and its shareholders.
LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc.
Cynthia Le Sueur-Aquin – President and CEO
Tel: 1-705-788-9186
Fax: 1-705-805-9256
Douglas Vass - Investor Relations Consultant
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.LAURION.ca
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Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains forward -looking statements, which reflect the Corporation’s current
expectations regarding future events including with respect to LAURION's business, operations and
condition, management's objectives, strategies, beliefs and intentions, the Corporation’s ability to
advance the Ishkõday Project, the nature, focus, timing and potential results of the Corporation’s
exploration activities, Oak Hill’s ability to heighten capital market awareness and understanding
of LAURION, raise the Corporation’s profile within the investment community or achieve any of the
other aforementioned potential or anticipated benefits that may be derived from the
Corporation’s engagement of Oak Hill, statements regarding the Corporation’s exploration or
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consideration of any possible transactions and strategic opportunities that may arise and/or could
be procured in the future with respect to the Corporation, as well as the potential outcome(s) of
this process and/or the Corporation’s engagement of USCGP, the possible impact of any potential
transactions referenced herein on the Corporation or any of its stakeholders, and the ability of the
Corporation to identify and complete any potential acquisitions, mergers, financings or other
transactions referenced he rein, and the timing of any such transactions. The forward -looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties, including risks relating to the Corporation failing to
obtain the requisite regulatory (including the TSXV) approvals and the engagement of Oak Hill on
the terms described herein. Actual events and future results, performance or achievements
expressed or implied by such forward -looking statements could differ materially from those
projected herein including as a result of a change in the trading pr ice of the common shares of
LAURION, the interpretation and actual results of current and future exploration activities, changes
in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, future prices of gold and/or other metals,
possible variations in grade or recovery rates, failure of equipment or processes to operate as
anticipated, the failure of contracted parties to perform, labor disputes and other risks of the
mining industry, delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing or in the completio n of
exploration, as well as those factors disclosed in the Corporation’s publicly filed documents.
Investors should consult the Corporation’s ongoing quarterly and annual filings, as well as any
other additional documentation comprising the Corporation’s public disclosure record, for
additional information on risks and uncertainties relating to these forward-looking statements. The
reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward -looking statements. Subject to applicable law,
the Corporation disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the
policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this
release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or
disapproved the information contained herein.