ESGold Confirms Merrill Crowe Circuit as Optimal Processing Path at Montauban Gold-Silver Project

ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) reported that metallurgical work at its fully permitted Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Quebec has validated the Company's processing strategy for all site feedstock, including railway tailings, confirming the Merrill Crowe closed circuit as the optimal processing path. Gravity separation tests showed concentrate grades were insufficient for direct gold and silver pouring, leading to confirmation that all material will be processed through the Merrill Crowe system during the final construction phase. The results, supervised by Edmond St-Jean, P.Eng., and analyzed by ALS Global in Val-d'Or, de-risk equipment procurement and support ongoing mill construction, which is ahead of schedule.

This metallurgical confirmation represents a significant milestone for the project's development timeline. By establishing the Merrill Crowe circuit as the definitive processing method, ESGold can proceed with confidence in equipment selection and facility design. The company also noted continued infrastructure expansion, including the gold room and laboratory, and completion of advanced 3D geological modeling to guide an expanded exploration program. These developments collectively advance the project toward production readiness while minimizing technical uncertainties.

The validation of the processing path has broader implications for the project's economic viability and environmental footprint. The Merrill Crowe method, a well-established cyanide-based precipitation technique, offers efficient recovery rates for gold and silver from various feedstock types. This confirmation allows ESGold to optimize its capital expenditure planning and streamline operational preparations. The company's progress can be followed through its official communications available at https://ibn.fm/ESAUF, which provides ongoing updates about project developments and corporate announcements.

With mill construction progressing ahead of schedule and metallurgical uncertainties resolved, ESGold positions itself for accelerated project advancement. The combination of confirmed processing methodology, expanding infrastructure, and advanced geological modeling creates a solid foundation for the project's next development phases. These technical validations reduce execution risks and enhance the project's attractiveness to stakeholders and potential partners, moving ESGold closer to its production objectives at the Montauban property located 80 kilometers west of Quebec City.