GoldQuest Appoints Dennis Kwong as Chief Financial Officer
GoldQuest Appoints Dennis Kwong as Chief
Financial Officer
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 15, 2026) -
GoldQuest Mining Corp. (TSXV:
GQC)
(OTCQX: GDQMF)
("GoldQuest" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of
Dennis Kwong,
CFA, CPA, as
Chief Financial Officer
of the Company, effective September 15
th
,
2026.
Mr. Kwong is a senior mining finance and corporate development executive with extensive experience in
capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, project financing, strategic development and corporate
finance.
Most recently, Mr. Kwong served as Chief Financial Officer of Florida Canyon Gold Inc., where he
assisted in the spinout and public listing of the company as part of the business combination between
Argonaut Gold and Alamos Gold. He subsequently played a key role in the strategic sale process that
resulted in the sale of Florida Canyon Gold's Mexican business to Heliostar Metals and the merger of
Florida Canyon Gold with Integra Resources.
Prior to Florida Canyon Gold, Mr. Kwong spent approximately 15 years with Centerra Gold, where he
held positions including Executive Vice President, Business Development; Vice President, Business
Development and Exploration; and Vice President, Business Development. During his tenure, he led or
played a key role in numerous strategic initiatives and transactions, including Centerra's US$1.1 billion
acquisition of Thompson Creek Metals, its C$310 million acquisition of AuRico Metals and the
acquisition of the Goldfield Project in Nevada.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Kwong held senior business development positions with Xstrata Nickel,
Falconbridge and Noranda. His experience included helping structure and execute the financing plan for
the US$3.9 billion Koniambo nickel project in New Caledonia, as well as supporting major corporate and
strategic initiatives involving Falconbridge and Noranda.
Mr. Kwong holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
designations.
Luis Santana, CEO of GoldQuest, commented:
"We are very pleased to welcome Dennis to GoldQuest at an important stage in the Company's
development. Dennis brings extensive experience across mining finance, capital markets, project
financing and transactions, further strengthening our management team.
His experience across leading mining companies, complex project financings and strategic initiatives
will be particularly valuable as we strengthen our financial capabilities, uphold our corporate governance,
and support the Company's long-term strategic positioning in the country."
Mr. Kwong succeeds Paul Robertson, who has served as Chief Financial Officer of GoldQuest since
2010. The Company would like to thank Mr. Robertson for his many years of dedicated service and
valuable contributions to GoldQuest and wishes him continued success in his future endeavours.
About GoldQuest
GoldQuest Mining Corp. is a Canadian exploration and development company with strong participation
from Dominican investors, focused on the responsible exploration and development of its gold and
copper projects in the Dominican Republic.
Additional information can be viewed at the Company's website
www.goldquestcorp.com
.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors of GoldQuest Mining Corp.,
"Luis Santana"
Director & CEO
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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 regarding the Company's areas of focus and the
merits of the Company's mineral properties. In certain cases, forward-looking statements can be
identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "potential",
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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
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