Mr. George Salamis reports
INTEGRA APPOINTS CLIFFORD LAFLEUR AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, ADDING SIGNIFICANT MINE OPERATIONAL EXPERTISE AND TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES TO EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Clifford Lafleur has been appointed to the position of chief operating officer and will join Integra Resources Corp. in April, 2025. The addition of Mr. Lafleur marks a significant milestone for Integra as the company accelerates its transformation into a growth-focused precious metal producer in the Great basin of the United States.
Mr. Lafleur is a seasoned mining engineer with more than 25 years of operational and executive experience and a successful record of mine development, operations and optimization. Most recently, Mr. Lafleur played a key role in the growth and success at Silvercrest Metals Inc., ultimately leading to the company's $1.7-billion sale to Coeur Mining Inc. Mr. Lafleur joined Silvercrest in 2021 and served as senior vice-president of operations, overseeing the development, ramp-up and operational success of Las Chispas mine in Mexico. Prior to joining Silvercrest, Mr. Lafleur served as director of mineral resource management and mine engineering at Torex Gold Resources for four years. Mr. Lafleur led technical teams in the generation of technical studies, including resources and reserves, life-of-mine planning, reconciliation, and strategic planning, while also setting professional standards for mine engineering and mine geology departments. In addition, Mr. Lafleur led the design and supported operations in the build of Torex's El Limon Guajes underground mine. Mr. Lafleur is a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario and holds a bachelor's degree in mining engineering from Laurentian University.
Mr. Lafleur, incoming COO of Integra, commented: "I am excited to be joining the talented Integra team at a unique inflection point for the company. There are several catalysts on the horizon to add value and significant growth, including optimization of the cash-flowing Florida Canyon mine, as well as technical studies, development and permitting milestones for DeLamar and Nevada North. It is an excellent time to be active in the prolific Great basin area of the U.S., and I look forward to executing on the company's strategy of optimization and project advancement to help grow Integra into a premier U.S.-focused precious metals producer."
George Salamis, president, chief executive officer and director of Integra, commented: "Integra's rapid growth, fuelled by the recent acquisition of the Florida Canyon mine, requires strong leadership and operational expertise. Cliff's hands-on mining experience and deep understanding of mine optimization will be critical in unlocking value at Florida Canyon while also driving disciplined development at DeLamar and Nevada North. Cliff's addition strengthens our ability to deliver sustained production, maximize efficiency and ultimately generate shareholder returns. We are thrilled to welcome Cliff to the Integra team at this pivotal time for the company."
As COO, Mr. Lafleur will play a vital role in shaping the next phase of growth for Integra, focusing on several key areas:
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Technical leadership: together with the senior executive team and Integra board, lead all operational and technical decision making across Integra's portfolio spanning production, development and exploration; build a strong operational team and implement best practices to support the company's strategy of becoming a leading United States-focused precious metal producer;
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Operational execution at Florida Canyon: working with the mine management team, drive performance at Florida Canyon through strategic mine optimization, cost discipline, operational efficiency and production enhancements to ensure long-term sustainable cash flow generation;
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Maximize value of development portfolio: leveraging deep expertise in mine building and commissioning, spearhead technical efforts at DeLamar and Nevada North, and leading the two development-stage projects through advanced technical studies, development and construction; immediately provide executive-level oversight of the continuing feasibility study for DeLamar, which is expected to be completed mid-2025;
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Strategic capital allocation: ensure that cash flow generated from Florida Canyon is strategically deployed to maximize shareholder value across Integra's portfolio, back into the mining operation itself, as well as development activities and continuing growth initiatives.
The company plans to release its formal 2025 operating and cost guidance mid-2025, allowing Mr. Lafleur time to on-board and familiarize himself with the Florida Canyon site and operations team, and properly assess the continuing mine optimization studies.
About Integra Resources
Corp.
Integra is a growing precious metal producer in the Great basin of the western United States. Integra is focused on demonstrating profitability and operational excellence at its principal operating asset, the Florida Canyon mine, located in Nevada. In addition, Integra is committed to advancing its flagship development-stage heap leach projects: the past-producing DeLamar project located in southwestern Idaho and the Nevada North project located in western Nevada. Integra creates sustainable value for shareholders, stakeholders and local communities through successful mining operations, efficient project development, disciplined capital allocation, and strategic mergers and acquisitions, while upholding the highest industry standards for environmental, social and governance practices.
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