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GoldQuest Accelerates Growth Strategy with Appointment of New VP of Exploration

Management Changes

GoldQuest Accelerates Growth Strategy with

Appointment of New VP of Exploration

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 8, 2025) - GoldQuest Mining Corp. (TSXV: GQC) is

pleased to announce the appointment of Leandro Sastre as Vice President of Exploration. Leandro

brings extensive expertise in mineral exploration, with a deep understanding of the geology of the

Dominican Republic, making him a valuable addition to the GoldQuest leadership team.

Luis Santana, CEO of GoldQuest Mining Corp., commented:

"We are thrilled to welcome Leandro to

GoldQuest. His extensive international experience, particularly in the Dominican Republic, will be

instrumental in advancing our exploration strategy this year and beyond. Leandro's background with

Barrick Gold and other major mining projects will significantly enhance our progress at Romero and

guide the 2025 exploration program in the Tireo Belt."

Leandro Sastre is a highly accomplished geologist with 23 years of experience in the international

mining sector. He has successfully led exploration teams across Latin America, including in the

Dominican Republic, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Guyana, working on projects spanning all stages of

development.

Most recently, Leandro served as Vice President of Exploration for Latin America and the Asia-Pacific

region at Barrick Gold Corporation, where he oversaw exploration activities across multiple continents,

including three world-class mines and several early-stage projects. His previous roles include Mineral

Resource and Technical Services Manager at Barrick's Veladero Mine, Geology Manager, and Senior

Geologist at Austral Gold Limited, among other key leadership positions.

Leandro holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the National University of Salta, Argentina, a

Graduate Degree in Mineral Economics from the University of Chile and completed the Management

Development Program at the University of Miami, USA. He is a Qualified Person (QP) under CIM

guidelines and a Competent Person under the JORC Code. He is also a Fellow of the Society of

Economic Geologists) and a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists.

About GoldQuest

GoldQuest is a Canadian based mineral exploration and development company with projects in the

Dominican Republic. GoldQuest is traded on the TSX-V under the symbol GQC and in Frankfurt/Berlin

with symbol M1W. The Company is well funded to carry out the exploration programs reported in this

release and to advance the development of its Romero gold/copper discovery, also located in the Tireo

Formation of the Dominican Republic.

Additional information can be viewed at the Company's website

www.goldquestcorp.com

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On Behalf of the Board of Directors of GoldQuest Mining Corp.,

"Luis Santana"

Director & CEO

Neither the 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 news

release.

Forward-looking statements:

Statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking information

that involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this news

release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the Company's plans and exploration

programs for its mineral properties, including the timing of such plans and programs, and the expected

contributions of Leandro Sastre as Vice President of Exploration. In certain cases, forward-looking

statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "has proven", "expects" or "does not

expect", "is expected", "potential", "likelihood", "appears", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates",

"forecasts", "at least", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of

such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "should",

"might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved".

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may

cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from

any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking

statements. Such risks and other factors include, among others, risks related to uncertainties inherent in

drill results and the estimation of mineral resources; commodity prices; changes in general economic

conditions; market sentiment; currency exchange rates; the Company's ability to continue as a going

concern; the Company's ability to raise funds through equity financings; risks inherent in mineral

exploration; risks related to operations in foreign countries; future prices of metals; failure of equipment

or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labor disputes and other risks of the mining industry;

delays in obtaining governmental approvals; government regulation of mining operations; environmental

risks; title disputes or claims; limitations on insurance coverage and the timing and possible outcome of

litigation. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could affect the

Company and may cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in

forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as

anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will

prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in

such statements. Accordingly, do not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. All statements

are made as of the date of this news release and the Company is under no obligation to update or alter

any forward-looking statements except as required under applicable securities laws. Forward-looking

statements are based on assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable, including

expectations regarding mineral exploration and development costs; expected trends in mineral prices

and currency exchange rates; the accuracy of the Company's current mineral resource estimates; that

the Company's activities will be in accordance with the Company's public statements and stated goals;

that there will be no material adverse change affecting the Company or its properties; that all required

approvals will be obtained and that there will be no significant disruptions affecting the Company or its

properties.

For further information, please contact:

Luis Santana, Chief Executive Officer

1 (809) 224-0629

[email protected]

Daniel G. McIntyre, Investor Relations

1 (604) 488-9818

[email protected]

Toll Free at 1 (866) 218-6894

To view the source version of this press release, please visit

https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/247716