LAURION Celebrates 65 Years on the TSX Venture Exchange – Honouring the Past, Advancing the Future
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LAURION Celebrates 65 Years on the TSX Venture Exchange –
Honouring the Past, Advancing the Future
Toronto, Ontario – April 17, 2025 – LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc. (TSXV: LME, OTCPINK: LMEFF)
(“LAURION” or the “ Corporation”) is proud to celebrate a defining milestone: 65 years of
continuous listing on the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”), dating back to its original listing
on April 17, 1945.
Founded in 1945 under an early predecessor name, eventually evolving into LAURION Mineral
Exploration Inc., the Corporation has continually adapted, survived market downturns, and
seized on opportunities for strategic renewal. The TSXV, in parallel, has grown from its grassroots
mining roots, including the consolidation of legacy exchanges like the Alberta and Vancouver
Stock Exchanges, to become a globally recognized platform for entrepreneurial growth.
As of late 2023, the TSXV is home to over 1,600 listed companies, and has facilitated the raising
of hundreds of billions of dollars in equity capital across its history , driving investment into
exploration, innovation, and opportunity across Canada and globally.
This milestone not only reflects LAURION’s resilience but also symbolizes the enduring spirit of
the Canadian exploration indust ry, cultivated through generations of prospectors, pioneers,
and visionaries. Together with the TS XV – whose origins stem from the consolidation of
Canada’s regional exchanges into a globally recognized launchpad for discovery and
innovation – LAURION has grown into a mid -stage exploration company advancing one of
Ontario’s prospective gold-polymetallic projects.
“To stand as one of the TSX V’s longest-listed companies is an extraordinary honour,” said
Cynthia Le Sueur-Aquin, President and CEO of LAURION. “It reflects not only our staying power
but also the shared belief among our stakeholders – investors, First Nations and other partners,
and service providers – that we are building something special at Ishkõday.”
LAURION’s Ishkõday Project, located near Beardmore, Ontario, represents a rare convergence
of scale, structural complexity, and mineral endowment, with a district -scale footprint of 57
km², proximal infrastructure, and year-round access.
To date, LAURION has completed 447 diamond drill holes totalin g 90,358 metres, delineating
over 22 mineralized structures within a 6 km x1.8 km corridor that remains open at depth and
along strike. The NI 43-101 Technical Report , titled “Ishkõday Gold Project, Northern Ontario,
Canada”, as prepared by Maxime Dupéré B. Sc., P. Geo., with an effective date October 26,
2023, and filed on SEDAR+ on February 15, 2024, outlined the Ishkõday Project’s exploration
potential at 22.5 to 45 million tonnes, with an average grade range of 0.11 g/t to 8.67 g/t gold,
underscoring both the scale and variability of this mineralized system. In addition to this mineral
potential, the Ishkõday Project hosts a gold-bearing surface stockpile – a remnant of historical
operations at the Sturgeon River Mine – offering excellent near -term potential for gold
generation. LAURION is currently advancing the Advanced Exploration Permit (AEP) to support
bulk sampling and potential early-stage production activities.
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In seeking to further unlock shareholder value, LAURION is conducting a structure d strategic
review in partnership with US Capital Global, a leading private financial group. This process
involves evaluating a variety of potential strategic transactions and opportunities, including,
without limitation, a possible joint venture or disposition.
“We believe that o ur relationship with US Capital Global positions us for strategic success,”
added Ms. Le Sueur-Aquin. “Together, we are pursuing long-term outcomes that align with our
vision of responsibly unlocking value for shareholders.”
From its earliest roots in the mid -20th century to its current position as a mid-stage exploration
company, LAURION’s journey is defined by commitment, collaboration, and adaptability.
“We honour the generations of shareholders, geologists, prospectors, First Na tions, service
providers, and strategic partners who have supported LAURION’s mission,” said Ms. Le Sueur-
Aquin. “Their legacy fuels our work, and their trust inspires our next chapter. We remain
committed to advancing the Ishkõday Project and positioning LAURION to capitalize on
strategic opportunities that may arise in the future.”
For more information regarding the Corporation’s engagement of US Capital Global, please
refer to LAURION’s news releases dated August 20, 2024 and April 14, 2025.
The Corporation looks forward to continuing its disciplined exploration efforts and advancing
its long-term growth strategy.
Qualified Person
The technical contents of this release were reviewed and approved by Jean -Philippe
Paiement, PGeo, MSc, a consultant to LAURION, and a qualified person as defined by National
Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
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 273,494,904 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 km 2 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
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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 Corporat ion’s
exploration, drilling and prospecting activities in 2025 and beyond, including the Corporation’s planned
activities for the Ishkõday Project for the remainder of 2025, and the statements regarding the
Corporation’s strategic review process and the potential outcome(s) of this strategic review process, and
the Corporation’s engagement of the above -referenced financial advisory firm, approval of any
transactions resulting from the strategic review process, 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
herein, and the timing of any such transactions . The forward -looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties. 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 price of the common shares of LAURION, the TSX V or any other applicable
regulator not providing its approval for any of the potential transactions referenced herein , the
interpretation and actual results of current 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 5 anticipated, the failure of contracted p arties to
perform, labor disputes and other risks of the mining industry, delays in obtaining governmental approvals
or financing or in the completion 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. All sample values are from grab
samples and channel samples, which by their nature, are not necessarily representative of overall grades
of mineralized areas. Readers are cautioned to not place undue reliance on the assay values reported
in this press release.
NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICE PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED
IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR
ACCURACY OF THE CONTENT OF THIS NEWS RELEASE.