ESGold Completes Montauban Mill Building Construction and Moves Toward Production Readiness

Core Insights - ESGold Corp. has completed the main mill building at the Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Quebec, marking a significant milestone towards production [1][2][6] - The company is now transitioning to equipment procurement and installation, moving into the commissioning phase [2][4][5] - ESGold anticipates first gold and silver production from Montauban in 2026 [5] Facility Completion - The mill building structure, concrete flooring, and interior divisions are fully completed, including the on-site gold room and laboratory for metallurgical testing [2][3] - The completion of the facility allows ESGold to focus on sourcing and installing processing equipment necessary for the Merrill Crowe circuit [4] Equipment Procurement - ESGold has initiated procurement of processing equipment, including clarifying tanks, filtration units, and vacuum systems [4] - The company plans to move into system integration and commissioning once all components are received [4] Exploration Planning - ESGold's geological team is finalizing a comprehensive 3D geological model for the Montauban district, which will guide future exploration and drilling [7] - The model integrates various data types to refine drill targets and identify deeper mineralized structures [7] Economic Assessment - The Updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) indicates a robust economic outlook with an after-tax NPV (5%) of C$24.27 million and an after-tax IRR of 60.3% [10] - The project is expected to have a payback period of less than two years from the start of production, highlighting strong project economics [10] Strategic Positioning - ESGold is well-positioned to transition from construction to commissioning, with funding secured and construction complete [8] - The company aims to create a long-term platform for growth and value creation for shareholders [6][12]