ESAUF ) Releases Up to date Preliminary Financial Evaluation (PEA)

Examine Demonstrates Sturdy Economics and Clear Path to Manufacturing at
Montauban

After-tax NPV 5% of C$24.27M and IRR of 60.3%; pre-tax NPV 5% of
C$44.53M and 105.1% IRR underscore strong economics with payback
in lower than two years from permitted, near-term manufacturing

Vancouver, BC –(Investorideas.com Newswire) Breaking Gold Inventory
Information – ESGold Corp. (“ESGold” or
the “Firm”) (CSE: ESAU
) (
OTCQB: ESAUF
) ( FSE: Z7D) introduced as we speak the outcomes of its
up to date Preliminary Financial Evaluation (“PEA”) for the
Montauban Gold-Silver Venture in Quebec1, underscoring the
Firm’s place as a pre-production gold miner with near-term
cash-flow and discovery upside.

The up to date research highlights a big enhance in venture
economics, together with a
60.3% after-tax inside fee of return (IRR) and a
internet current worth (NPV) of C$24.27 million, based mostly on metals pricing
assumptions of US$2,900/oz gold and US$31.72/oz silver. These inputs
stay beneath present spot costs, offering upside leverage in
as we speak’s market.

The up to date PEA confirms Montauban’s transformation right into a
manufacturing asset with low capex, high-margin tailings reprocessing,
and the infrastructure in place to realize first manufacturing within the
near-term.

Importantly, ESGold advantages from greater than C$20 million in tax-loss
carry forwards, that are anticipated to considerably offset taxable
revenue through the first three years of manufacturing, enhancing
early-stage free money move.

Up to date PEA Highlights (All quantities CAD until in any other case
said)

• 
  After-Tax NPV (5%): C$24.27 million




• After-Tax IRR: 60.3%




• Payback Interval: Lower than two years




• Pre-Tax NPV (5%): C$44.53 million




• Pre-Tax IRR: 105.1%




• Whole LOM Income: C$103.73 million




• 
  CapEx: C$18.81 million (incl. contingency, proprietor & EPCM); Preliminary direct CapEx: C$17.44 million




• LOM Working Price: C$32.57 million




• Mine Life: 4 years




• Gold Restoration: 92% | Silver Restoration: 77%




• Gold Worth Assumption: US$2,900/oz




• Silver Worth Assumption: US$31.72/oz




• Alternate Charge: 1.45 CAD/USD

The PEA base case consists of mica at US$300/t and associated tonnage
assumptions; implied mica income is derived inside the mannequin. 

Obtain the Up to date PEA Report
https://esgold.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ESGold_2025-09-03_Montauban_2025_PEA_Report.pdf.

The up to date Preliminary Financial Evaluation (PEA), ready in
accordance with Nationwide Instrument 43-101 – Requirements of
Disclosure for Mineral Initiatives, replaces the Firm’s earlier
2023 PEA, which reported a base-case after-tax NPV (5%) of C$6.99
million and an IRR of 23.4%, as disclosed within the technical report
dated March 1, 2023, out there on SEDAR+.

“This PEA is a milestone for ESGold and a validation of our
technique,” stated Gordon Robb, CEO of ESGold. “A 60%
after-tax IRR, sub-two-year payback, and low preliminary capex are the
hallmarks of a venture constructed to generate money move rapidly whereas
limiting dilution and execution danger. Simply as essential, our totally
permitted standing and building progress scale back the timeline from
paper to pour. With commissioning preparations underway and a strong
exploration pipeline, anchored by an upcoming 3D mannequin and up to date
deep imaging to ~1,200 metres, we see a transparent runway to first
manufacturing by year-end and significant progress past it. We’re
excited, aligned, and targeted on delivering.”

Exploration Potential

ESGold is advancing a district-scale view of Montauban. A consolidated
3D geological mannequin, integrating 2015 VTEM, historic work, and new
ANT deep-imaging—is nearing completion. Thebeforehand carried out ambient noise tomography (ANT)
survey
has traced key buildings to ~1,200 m depth, materially deeper than
earlier scope, indicating potential for mineralized zones beneath and
past traditionally labored areas.

VMS methods generally happen in clusters, the rising structural
framework helps the potential for extra lenses exterior the
present footprint. Damaged Hill–fashion traits noticed at
Montauban, together with mineralogy and complicated structural overprints,
reinforce the interpretation of a broader, multi-lens system typical
of high-grade VMS districts. This workstream enhances
ESGold’s near-term manufacturing plan whereas opening blue-sky progress
throughout the camp. 

Why this Issues to Shareholders

The up to date PEA delivers an impartial validation of
Montauban’s economics, lowering venture danger by quantifying
capital wants, margins, and payback whereas confirming a sensible path
from building to operations. Coupled with full permits and
late-stage web site work, it strengthens ESGold’s place to safe
funding on extra beneficial phrases.

Certified Particular person & Report Authors

The scientific and technical data on this information launch has been
reviewed and accredited by John Langton, M.Sc., P.Geo., an impartial
Certified Particular person as outlined by Nationwide Instrument 43-101 –
Requirements of Disclosure for Mineral Initiatives. The 2025 PEA was
authored by John Langton, M.Sc., P.Geo. with contributions from
Goldminds Geoservices (GMG), Laboratoire LTM Inc., and EnviroMine
Conseils AB Inc.

Be aware 1: The financial evaluation comprising the up to date PEA Report
is preliminary in nature and consists of inferred mineral assets
which might be thought of too speculative geologically to have the
financial concerns utilized to them that may allow them to be
categorized as mineral reserves, and there’s no certainty that the
reported preliminary financial evaluation shall be realized. The
reported mineral assets will not be mineral reserves and don’t
display financial viability.

About ESGold Corp.

ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU | OTCQB: ESAUF | FSE: Z7D) is a totally
permitted, pre-production gold and silver mining firm on the
forefront of scalable clear mining and exploration innovation. With
confirmed experience in Quebec, the Firm is advancing its Montauban
Gold-Silver Venture towards near-term manufacturing whereas unlocking
long-term worth by way of strategic redevelopment, trendy discovery
instruments, and sustainable useful resource restoration. Montauban, situated 80 km
west of Quebec Metropolis, represents a blueprint for cash-flow-generating
legacy web site redevelopment throughout North America. 

For extra data, please contact ESGold Corp. at
+1-888-370-1059 or go to
esgold.com
for extra assets, together with a French model of this press
launch, previous information releases, a 3D mannequin of the Montauban processing
plant, media interviews, and opinion-editorial items.

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For additional data or to attach straight, please attain out to
Gordon Robb, CEO of ESGold Corp. at
gordon@esgold.com or name
250-217-2321.

On behalf of the Board of Administrators
ESGold Corp.
Paul Mastantuono
Chairman & COO
information@esgold.com
+1-888-370-1059

Cautionary Be aware Concerning Ahead-Trying Data
This information launch incorporates “forward-looking
data” inside the which means of relevant Canadian securities
legal guidelines, together with statements relating to future manufacturing, money move,
exploration outcomes, venture economics, and allowing.
Ahead-looking data is predicated on affordable assumptions that
administration believes are present however contain recognized and unknown dangers
and uncertainties which will trigger precise outcomes to vary materially.
These dangers are detailed within the Firm’s public filings on
SEDAR+. Readers are cautioned to not place undue reliance on such
statements. ESGold disclaims any obligation to replace or revise any
forward-looking data, besides as required by legislation.

Neither the Canadian Securities Alternate nor its Regulation
Companies Supplier accepts duty for the adequacy or
accuracy of this launch

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