{"id":829663,"date":"2025-03-25T16:13:49","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T20:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/integra-appoints-clifford-lafleur-as-chief-operating-officer-adding-significant-mine-operational-expertise-and-technical-capabilities-to-executive-leadership-team\/"},"modified":"2025-03-25T16:13:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T20:13:49","slug":"integra-appoints-clifford-lafleur-as-chief-operating-officer-adding-significant-mine-operational-expertise-and-technical-capabilities-to-executive-leadership-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/integra-appoints-clifford-lafleur-as-chief-operating-officer-adding-significant-mine-operational-expertise-and-technical-capabilities-to-executive-leadership-team\/","title":{"rendered":"INTEGRA APPOINTS CLIFFORD LAFLEUR AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, ADDING SIGNIFICANT MINE OPERATIONAL EXPERTISE AND TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES TO EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n <\/span>, March 25, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ – Integra Resources Corp. (“Integra” or the “Company”) <\/b>(TSXV: ITR) (NYSE American: ITRG) is pleased to announce that Clifford Lafleur<\/span> has been appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) and will join the Company in April 2025<\/span>. The addition of Mr. Lafleur marks a significant milestone for Integra as the Company accelerates its transformation into a growth-focused precious metals producer in the Great Basin of the United States<\/span> (“U.S.”).<\/p>\n

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Mr. Lafleur is a seasoned mining engineer with more than 25 years of operational and executive experience and a successful track record of mine development, operations, and optimization. Most recently, Mr. Lafleur played a key role in the growth and success at SilverCrest Metals Inc. (“SilverCrest”), ultimately leading to the company’s $1.7 billion<\/span> 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 the Las Chispas Mine in Mexico<\/span>. Prior to joining SilverCrest, Mr. Lafleur served as Director of Mineral Resource Management and Mine Engineering at Torex Gold Resources (“Torex”) 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 Limo\u0301n Guajes underground mine. Mr. Lafleur is a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario<\/span> and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering from Laurentian University<\/span>.<\/p>\n

\n Mr. Lafleur, incoming COO of Integra commented<\/b>: “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.”<\/p>\n

\n George Salamis, President, CEO and Director of Integra commented<\/b>: “Integra’s rapid growth, fueled 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.”<\/p>\n

As COO, Mr. Lafleur will play a vital role in shaping the next phase of growth for Integra, focusing on several key areas:<\/p>\n