ESGold Corp. Launches Major 70 km² Geological Survey at Montauban Project

ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) has commenced a second-phase Ambient Noise Tomography survey covering approximately 70 km² at its Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Québec, marking the largest geological investigation in the property’s 110-year history. This expanded program represents a seven-fold increase from the company’s initial 10 km² ANT survey completed in 2025, which supported development of an integrated 3D geological model imaging mineralized architecture to approximately 900 metres in depth and outlining at least two kilometres of strike length that remained open at the survey boundaries.

The significance of this expanded survey lies in its potential to transform understanding of the Montauban property's mineral potential. Results from the expanded survey are expected to refine high-priority step-out drill targets and guide a focused spring 2026 drilling program aimed at evaluating the broader district-scale volcanogenic massive sulphide potential at Montauban. This systematic approach represents a strategic shift from traditional exploration methods to advanced geophysical techniques that can image subsurface structures without invasive drilling.

The timing of this survey is particularly important as ESGold Corp. advances its flagship Montauban Gold-Silver Project toward anticipated production in 2026. The company's dual-track strategy of pursuing both near-term cash flow and long-term discovery positions this expanded geological investigation as a critical component of its growth plan. By employing Ambient Noise Tomography technology across such an extensive area, the company aims to identify previously unrecognized mineralized zones that could significantly expand the project's resource base.

For investors and stakeholders, this expanded survey represents a methodical approach to resource development that could have substantial implications for the project's valuation and long-term viability. The ability to image mineralized architecture to approximately 900 metres in depth across 70 km² provides unprecedented geological data that could reveal district-scale mineralization patterns. This comprehensive investigation comes at a crucial juncture as the company prepares for production while simultaneously exploring the property's full potential.

The broader implications extend beyond ESGold Corp. to the mining industry's adoption of advanced exploration technologies. The success of this expanded survey could demonstrate the effectiveness of Ambient Noise Tomography for large-scale mineral exploration, potentially influencing exploration strategies across the mining sector. As the company continues to develop its clean mining model across North and South America, the results from this survey will inform not only the Montauban project but also the company's approach to exploration at its other properties.