Canadian miner LaFleur Minerals has announced it will acquire the McKenzie East gold project, in Val-d’Or, Québec, from fellow Canadian miner First Atlas Resources Corporation for a consideration of C$30 000 and 175 000 shares. The acquisition expands LaFleur’s portfolio in a prominent gold producing region near its existing operations. The McKenzie East project comprises 46 mineral claims covering about 1 780 ha. The project is contiguous with the McKenzie Break Gold deposit owned by London-listed precious metals producer Fresnillo. LaFleur plans to undertake systematic, aggressive exploration to define gold ... (full story)