Abcourt Appoints a New Director and Grants Stock Options
Press Release
Rouyn-Noranda, Canada, April 29, 2026 – Abcourt Mines Inc. (“Abcourt” or the “Corporation”) (TSX Venture: ABI) (OTCQB: ABMBF) is pleased to welcome Ms. Amélie Rouleau to its board of directors (the “Board”), effective immediately. Ms. Rouleau fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Loic Bureau in January 2026.
Amélie Rouleau is a public affairs and strategic engagement executive with over 18 years of experience in the mining and metallurgical sector. She has held key roles within Glencore, notably at the Raglan Mine and in North American copper operations, where she contributed to integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into business decision-making. Recognized for her leadership in complex, high-visibility environments, she has deep expertise in government relations, stakeholder management, and social acceptability. She is particularly noted for her ability to develop sustainable collaborative approaches with Indigenous communities, especially Inuit. Ms. Rouleau has also played a strategic role in managing sensitive situations, including environmental and public health issues, as well as in establishing multi-stakeholder governance mechanisms that promote informed and sustainable decision-making.
Stock Option Plan Amendment and Option Grant
The Board has approved an amendment to the Corporation’s Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”) to increase the maximum number of common shares of the Corporation that may be issued upon the exercise of options under the Plan to 119,026,226 common shares (representing approximately 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Corporation). The Plan amendment remains subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange”) and the approval of the Corporation’s shareholders at the next annual and general meeting of shareholders.
The Board has also granted a total of 51,600,000 stock options under the Plan to certain directors, officers, employees and consultants, including 23,500,000 options to directors and members of senior management. The options are valid for a period of 5 years, at an exercise price of $0.10 per common share. The options will be exercisable only upon shareholder approval of the Plan amendment, and will vest as to 20% upon such approval and then 20% each year from the first anniversary date of the grant of the stock options.
Appointment of Marc Boudreault as Strategic Advisor
The Corporation is also pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Marc Boudreault as strategic advisor to the Corporation. Mr. Boudreault has nearly 40 years of experience advising mining companies, including in connection with the sourcing and execution of mining financings. In 1995, Mr. Boudreault joined forces with the Semafo Mining team and supported the company’s formation and early financing efforts as it grew into a highly successful company, reaching a market capitalization of approximately C$3.6 billion. In his role as strategic advisor, Mr. Boudreault will support the Corporation’s strategic positioning and assist in identifying investment and financing opportunities.
ABOUT ABCOURT MINES INC.
Abcourt Mines Inc. is a Canadian gold development company with properties strategically located in northwestern Québec, Canada. Abcourt owns the Sleeping Giant mine and mill where it focuses its development activities, as well as the exploration Flordin property.
For more information about Abcourt Mines Inc., please visit our website at www.abcourt.ca and view our filings under Abcourt’s profile on www.sedarplus.ca
Pascal Hamelin
President and CEO
T: (819) 768-2857
E: phamelin@abcourt.com
Dany Cenac Robert
VP, Communications and Corporate Development Relations
T: (514) 722-2276, post 456
E: ir@abcourt.com
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