TomaGold appoints Jean Lafleur, P. Geo., as Vice President, Exploration
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TSXV: LOT
TomaGold appoints Jean Lafleur, P. Geo., as
Vice President, Exploration
Montreal, Québec, January 13, 2025 ‒ TOMAGOLD CORPORATION (TSXV: LOT) (“TomaGold” or the
“Corporation”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean Lafleur, P. Geo., as Vice President,
Exploration. Mr. Lafleur replaces André Jean, who recently retired.
“We are very pleased to welcome Jean to the TomaGold team,” said David Grondin, President and CEO of
TomaGold. “Jean has an outstanding track record in both the management and development of mining
projects around the world, as well as large strategic financings. He also has an excellent knowledge of the
Chibougamau Mining Camp, where most of our mining projects are located, which will contribute to the
future success of our projects.”
“I would also like to thank André for the many years he has given to TomaGold and the discoveries he has
made with us, including the discovery of the high-grade Monster Lake gold deposit, now owned by
IAMGOLD. Over the next few weeks, André will ensure the transition to TomaGold's new technical
management team,” added Mr. Grondin.
Jean is a professional geologist with 45 years of experience in geology and mineral exploration nationally
in Canada and internationally in the USA, Mexico, Latin America, Ireland, Spain and Africa. He has been a
C-suite executive for small cap junior exploration companies over the years leading towards successful
exploration programs in Quebec and Ontario, in Mexico and Africa. Jean remains active as a technical,
management and financing consultant with junior explorers since the early 2000s through his private geo-
consultancy firm. His expertise also includes corporate and project valuations, audits, and reporting;
exploration program planning, execution and reporting; and research and investment presentations across
Canada, the US and Europe. He holds B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Geology from the University of Ottawa
and was active as an exploration geologist early in his career with trend setters Newmont, Falconbridge,
Dome Mines and Placer Dome. Jean successfully led exploration teams in the search for precious and base
metals, nickel and PGE’s, uranium, and iron; and he brings a proven track record in leadership skills,
strategic planning and mineral exploration leading to discovery. Jean is currently a mineral exploration
consultant/contractor at Appian Advisory LLP, Explo-Logik Inc., and Dolomite International.
About TomaGold
TomaGold Corporation (TSXV: LOT) is a Canadian mineral exploration company engaged in the acquisition,
assessment, exploration and development of gold, copper, rare earth elements and lithium projects.
Contact:
David Grondin
President and Chief Executive Officer
(514) 583-3490
www.tomagoldcorp.com
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