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

Core Viewpoint - GoldQuest Mining Corp. has officially commenced the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for its 100%-owned Romero gold-copper project in the Dominican Republic, marking a significant milestone for the project [1][5]. Group 1: ESIA and Community Engagement - The ESIA work plan aligns with the Terms of Reference issued by the Dominican Republic's Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MIMARENA) and aims to meet international standards such as the IFC Performance Standards and the Equator Principles [3]. - In July 2025, GoldQuest held seven community meetings with approximately 400 local residents to share project information and gather input for the assessment process [2]. - The ESIA approach supports several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG 6), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), and Climate Action (SDG 13) [4]. Group 2: Investor Relations Partnership - GoldQuest has partnered with Adelaide Capital for investor relations and consulting services, which includes developing a comprehensive capital markets program [5][6]. - The agreement with Adelaide includes a monthly fee of C$10,000 for six months and the grant of 50,000 stock options with an exercise price of C$0.72, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval [6].