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GoldQuest Commences ESIA for Romero Project and Engages Adelaide Capital for Investor Relations

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GoldQuest Commences ESIA for Romero

Project and Engages Adelaide Capital for

Investor Relations

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 15, 2025) -

GoldQuest Mining Corp.

(TSXV:

GQC) ("GoldQuest" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the formal commencement of the

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment ("ESIA") for its 100%-owned Romero gold-copper project

in the Dominican Republic.

In July 2025, GoldQuest conducted seven community meetings across the project area and related

surrounding communities close to Romero, with approximately 400 local residents participating. These

sessions provided a transparent and inclusive forum to share project information, listen to community

concerns, and gather early input to inform the assessment process.

The ESIA work plan has been developed in alignment with the Terms of Reference (ToR) issued by the

Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MIMARENA) of the Dominican Republic. To support

future access to international financing and uphold best practices, the ESIA is also being designed to

meet internationally recognized standards, including the IFC Performance Standards, the Equator

Principles, and guidelines from the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM).

This robust approach contributes to the advancement of several United Nations Sustainable

Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 8 (Decent Work and

Economic Growth), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and

SDG 15 (Life on Land).

"The launch of the ESIA marks a fundamental milestone for Romero," said Luis Santana, CEO of

GoldQuest. "By aligning with both national and international frameworks, and by engaging meaningfully

with our local communities from the outset, we are laying the groundwork for a transparent and

sustainable development path."

Investor Relations Partnership

GoldQuest also announces that it has partnered with Adelaide Capital ("Adelaide"), a leading investor

relations and capital markets advisory firm, to provide investor relations and consulting services to the

Company.

Adelaide is a full-service investor relations firm that brings a unique and powerful perspective and a re-

engineered investor relations business model. Adelaide will work closely with GoldQuest to develop and

deploy a comprehensive capital markets program, which includes assisting with non-deal roadshows,

virtual campaigns, social media, conferences and assisting with investor communication. In exchange for

Adelaide's services, and pursuant to an investor relations consulting agreement (the "IRA"), the

Company has agreed to pay a monthly fee of C$10,000 for a six-month term in addition to the grant of

50,000 stock options (the "Options") to Adelaide under the Company's omnibus incentive plan (the

"Plan"). Subject to the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange") and the terms and

conditions of the Plan, the Options will have an exercise price of C$0.72 and shall expire five years from

the date of issuance and shall vest in four equal proportions every three months after the grant date for a

period of 12 months. The IRA is subject to approval by the Exchange. Adelaide is principally owned by

Deborah Honig and is an arm's length company based in Toronto, Ontario. Adelaide is a full-service

investor relations and social media firm that specializes in small-cap growth companies. As of the date

hereof, Adelaide does not have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the Company or its securities.

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 on 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

.

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 ESIA, the merits of the Company's

Romero Project, the funding of the Company, the Company's plans and exploration programs for its

mineral properties, including the timing of such plans and programs, the Company's belief that

Dominican Republic authorities will support the development of the Romero gold-copper project, the

services to be provided by Adelaide, and the approval of the IRA by the Exchange. 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", "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 the design and

completion of the ESIA; risks related to the Exchange approval of the IRA and the services to be

provided pursuant to the IRA; 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]

Deborah Honig, Investor Relations

1 (647) 203-8793

[email protected]

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

https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/262613