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Midland Appoints Jean-François Larivière as Vice President Exploration

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Midland Appoints Jean-François Larivière as Vice President Exploration. (2026, September 29). Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/globenewswire/midland-appoints-jean-fran-ois-larivi-re-as-vice-president-exploration/article_0fc7cec9-8150-5020-a928-7429c6b8397e.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-09-29 · by GlobeNewswire, Inc.

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Midland Exploration Inc. has appointed Jean-François Larivière as Vice President Exploration, effective September 29, 2026. Larivière, with nearly 25 years of experience in mineral exploration and a background in metallogenist studies from Université du Québec à Montréal, will lead Midland’s exploration activities. Gino Roger, the company's president and CEO, highlighted Larivière’s extensive knowledge of Midland’s projects and strategic priorities as key factors for his promotion.
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Midland Exploration Inc., a Canadian mining company based in Montreal, has appointed Jean-François Larivière as its new Vice President of Exploration. Larivière, who holds a B.Sc. and Ph.D. from the Université du Québec à Montréal, brings nearly 25 years of mineral exploration experience to the role. He has been working with Midland for over 15 years in various capacities including project geologist and chief geologist since 2023. His expertise spans across diverse geological settings such as the James Bay and Abitibi regions, Grenville, and Labrador Trough areas. Gino Roger, President and CEO of Midland, expressed satisfaction with Larivière's promotion due to his extensive contributions to the company’s exploration efforts.

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Exploration GLOBE NEWSWIRE MONTREAL Midland Midland Exploration Inc.

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Midland GPE · 15× Jean-François Larivière PERSON · 3× Exploration ORG · 2× Gino Roger PERSON · 2× CONSOREM ORG · 1× GLOBE NEWSWIRE ORG · 1× MONTREAL GPE · 1× Midland Exploration Inc. ORG · 1× the Ordre des géologues du Québec ORG · 1× the Université du Québec à Montréal ORG · 1×

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Forward-looking statements include statements relating to management expectations regarding the conclusion of additional agreements in regard to newly acquired properties, and other estimates and statements that describe Midland’s future plans, objectives or goals, including words to the effect that Midland or management expects a stated condition or result to occur.
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🔮 Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
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Midland Appoints Jean-François Larivière as Vice President Exploration · assertive framing

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Midland Exploration Inc. (“Midland”) (TSX-V: MD) is pleased to announce that Mr. Jean-François Larivière has been appointed Vice President Exploration. asserted
Larivière → announce → ?
Jean-François Larivière holds a B.Sc. with Honours in Earth Science, with a concentration in Economic Geology, as well as a Ph.D. in Mineral Resources from the Université du Québec à Montréal. asserted
Larivière → hold → Montréal
With nearly 25 years of experience in mineral exploration, he is also an active member of the Ordre des géologues du Québec and has served on CONSOREM’s scientific management committee since 2013. asserted
he → serve → 2013
With his metallogenist background, he has worked at Midland as a project geologist and a specialist in 3D modelling, GIS data processing and information technology for 15 years. asserted
he → work → years
He has worked on the Company’s projects in the James Bay and Abitibi regions, in the Grenville and the Labrador Trough, which has given him the opportunity to work in a variety of geological settings. asserted
which → work → settings
Gino Roger, President and CEO of Midland, stated: “We’re very pleased to appoint Jean-François Larivière to the position of Vice President Exploration. asserted
We → state → Exploration
During his many years with Midland, Jean-François has progressively risen through the ranks of our exploration team, before taking up this leadership role today. asserted
François → rise → role
This path has allowed him to acquire in-depth knowledge of our projects, our working methods and our strategic priorities, all while developing a solid understanding of Midland’s culture, rooted in scientific diligence, collaboration, innovation and value creation through exploration. asserted
him → allow → exploration
His diverse experience, technical expertise and intimate knowledge of our organization make him a natural choice to lead our exploration activities and accompany Midland through the next stages of its development. asserted
him → make → development
About Midland Midland targets the mineral potential of Quebec to make the discovery of new deposits of gold and critical metals. asserted
Midland → target → gold
Midland is proud to count on reputable partners such as Rio Tinto Exploration Canada Inc., BHP Canada Inc., Centerra Gold Inc., Barrick Mining Corporation, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, Wallbridge Mining Company Ltd, Fresnillo plc, Electric Elements Mining Corp., SOQUEM Inc., Nunavik Mineral Exploration Fund, and Abcourt Mines Inc. asserted
Midland → count → plc
Midland prefers to work in partnership and intends to quickly conclude additional agreements in regard to newly acquired properties. asserted
Midland → prefer → properties
Management is currently reviewing other opportunities and projects to build up Midland’s portfolio and generate shareholder value. asserted
Management → review → value
For further information, please consult Midland’s website or contact: Gino Roger, President and Chief Executive Officer Tel.: 450 420-5977 Fax: 450 420-5978 Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. asserted
term → consult → release
This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (together, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable securities laws. asserted
release → contain → laws
Forward-looking statements include statements relating to management expectations regarding the conclusion of additional agreements in regard to newly acquired properties, and other estimates and statements that describe Midland’s future plans, objectives or goals, including words to the effect that Midland or management expects a stated condition or result to occur. asserted
condition → look → effect
All statements, other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking statements. asserted
statements → look → facts
Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. uncertain
results → look → statements
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, without limitation, changes in general economic conditions and conditions in the financial markets, changes in demand and prices for minerals, failure to obtain the requisite permits and approvals from government bodies and third parties, regulatory and governmental policy changes (laws and policies) and those risks set out in Midland’s public documents, including in each management discussion and analysis, filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com. uncertain
results → cause → www.sedarplus.com
Although Midland believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. asserted
events → believe → frames
Except where required by applicable law, Midland disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. asserted
Midland → require → information
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