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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purecore Metals Inc. (CSE: PURE) (FSE: J8Y) (“Purecore” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Dennis LaPoint as Technical Advisor to the Company. Dr. LaPoint is a career geologist with more than 45 years of experience in mineral exploration and the mining industry.
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Dr. Lapoint’s Technical Background Includes:
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- Uranium exploration and evaluation across the United States and Canada
- Development of geological models for uranium deposits in the Colorado Plateau
- Extensive precious- and base-metal exploration experience across North America, South America, Central America, and Europe
- Discovery of the Merian gold mine in Suriname, which hosts an inventory of more than 13 million ounces of gold
- Senior technical, management, and advisory roles with public and private mining companies
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Peter Berdusco, President and CEO of Purecore, commented:
“We are very pleased to welcome Dr. LaPoint to PureCore as a Technical Advisor. Dennis brings more than four decades of geological and mineral exploration experience across uranium, precious metals, and base metals. His discovery record, technical expertise, and experience in frontier exploration will be a valuable asset as PureCore continues to evaluate and advance high-potential critical mineral opportunities.”
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Biography
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Dr. LaPoint brings decades of experience generating, advancing, and managing early-stage mineral exploration projects, with a strong focus on discovery in frontier and geologically complex environments.
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He began his career in uranium exploration with Plateau Resources, where he led frontier programs and evaluated uranium prospects and deposits across the United States and Canada. His work in ore controls and sedimentary-rock analogues helped establish him as a leader in developing new geological models for uranium deposits in the Colorado Plateau.
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Beyond uranium, Dr. LaPoint has led and managed precious- and base-metal exploration programs across the United States, Suriname, Belize, Panama, and Serbia. He also discovered the Merian gold mine in Suriname, which hosts an inventory of more than 13 million ounces of gold.
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Throughout his career, Dr. LaPoint has held senior technical and executive roles with public and private companies, including Vice President of Exploration, Project Manager, and Chief Operating Officer. He has also advised the State Mining Company of Suriname and has been appointed by two North Carolina Governors to serve on the state board responsible for licensing geologists.
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Dr. LaPoint holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa, a master’s degree from the University of Montana, and a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Colorado, where his doctoral research focused on sedimentary copper deposits.
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About Purecore Metals Inc.
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Purecore Metals Inc. (CSE: PURE) is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on advancing the materials that power modern energy systems and emerging technologies. The Company is building a critical minerals portfolio aligned with long-term trends across the energy, technology, and defense sectors, with a strategy centered on high-impact opportunities and disciplined execution.
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For further information, interested parties are encouraged to visit the Company’s website at www.purecoremetals.com, contact the Company by email at [email protected], or by phone at 1.877.844.4661.
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