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YORK, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As gold
surges to record highs above $3,000+ per ounce in May 2025 — outpacing the S&P 500, NASDAQ and
even bitcoin—Wall Street's focus is shifting. With
U.S. debt-to-GDP now exceeding 120% and real interest rates still
historically negative, gold has reaffirmed its role as the market's
most reliable hedge. But for institutional investors, bullion and
ETFs aren't enough anymore. What they want now is leverage,
scalability and cash flow. That's why the spotlight is turning
toward a new class of near-term gold producers: companies with
clean balance sheets, high internal rates of return (IRR) and
operational models designed to scale and generate recurring revenue
— companies like ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB:
ESAUF) (Profile). With central banks buying more gold
than ever and financial markets hungry for sustainable exposure to
the yellow metal, the next wave of institutional capital is hunting
for precisely the kind of scalable, cash-flow-driven opportunity
that ESGold offers. With its focus on offering investors a viable
pathway to include gold in their portfolios, ESGold joins an elite
group of companies — including BHP Group Limited (NYSE:
BHP), Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE: B) (TSX: ABX),
Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE: AEM) and Wheaton Precious
Metals (NYSE: WPM) — that are committed to being leaders in the
mining space.
- ESGold is based on a replicable growth model, built
for scale and designed to overcome the high failure rate among
junior miners.
- With funding in place, the company has begun on-site
construction and assembly at Montauban.
- ESGold remains laser focused on achieving its dual-track
strategy: near-term gold and silver production paired with
district-scale exploration.
- Amid this forward momentum, ESGold remains constantly
committed to clean-processing initiatives.
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A Clear Path to Near-Term Production
"The best place to go if your faith in the [U.S.] dollar
diminishes is gold as a reserve currency," stated billionaire hedge
fund manager John Paulson
(https://ibn.fm/Rl86S). Forecasting that central bank gold buying
and global trade tensions are likely to push bullion prices to near
$5,000 an ounce by 2028, Paulson is
confident that "gold will increase its position in the world."
Paulson is not alone in his thinking. Historically a popular
asset that investors often use as a hedge against various economic
and market risks, gold continues to be a viable option for savvy
investors in today's fragile economic setting. However, many retail
and institutional investors are looking past large caps and ETFs,
turning instead to permitted, low-capex production stories with
built-in scalability.
The problem? The gold mining space is inundated with exploration
and development stories, but most are stuck in endless exploration
or bloated development cycles. Wall Street is tired of the "drill
and pray" model; smart investors are hunting for permitted projects
(derisked), visible production timelines, clean capital structures,
tight floats and replicable growth models.
Enter ESGold Corporation, a preproduction resource company on a
clear path to near-term gold and silver production. ESGold
represents the very opportunity that gold-focused minds want. The
company is based on a replicable growth model, built for scale and
designed to overcome the high failure rate among junior miners. The
company sets itself apart by adopting a business model focused on
revitalizing underutilized historic mining sites with existing
infrastructure.
This strategy translated into reduced capital expenditure by
leveraging existing infrastructure and minimizing the need for
substantial new investments, as well as lower operational risks as
established sites often come with known geological data, reducing
exploration uncertainties. With more than 500,000 legacy mine
sites in the United States and
10,000-plus mines in Canada
(https://ibn.fm/GZ339), there are more than enough opportunities
for growth and expansion.
ESGold is targeting only the most economically viable and
strategically located projects — those with existing
infrastructure, high-value tailings or clear pathways to near-term
production. This selective, data-driven approach allows ESGold to
scale responsibly, deploying capital into projects that offer the
highest potential returns with the lowest development risk.
Fully Funded, Fully Permitted
Earlier this year, ESGold closed on C$3.45 million financing earmarked to advance its
Montauban Project toward production (https://ibn.fm/bDtNB). This
successful closing marked a pivotal point for the company,
providing the necessary capital to initiate mill circuit
construction and mobilize the final phase of development at
Montauban. Located in Quebec,
Montauban is a past-producing gold-silver mine with surface and
underground mineralization and more than 900,000 tons of historical
tailings.
Unlike many juniors still chasing permits and timelines, ESGold
and its Montauban Project is fully permitted for gold and silver
production. This derisks the path to revenue, placing the company
among the few in the junior space with near-term operational
visibility. With the regulatory groundwork already complete,
delays, dilutions and permitting risks are reduced, and ESGold can
move toward production.
"This financing represents a major inflection point for
the company," said ESGold president Brad
Kitchen, who noted that the financing supports the company's
broader strategy to become one of Canada's next gold and silver mining producers
through near-term production and long-term district-scale
exploration. "With construction and processing circuit assembly now
advancing, we are delivering on our commitment to build a scalable,
profitable mining operation in one of the best jurisdictions in the
world."
Moving Decisively Forward
With much of the funding in place, ESGold has already begun
on-site construction and assembly at Montauban, a key milestone
that moves the company into the execution phase of its accelerated
production strategy, targeting near-term cash flow within the next
six months (https://ibn.fm/G1Ub4). The construction and
mobilization stage is expected to last about a month. According to
the company, this is the final major phase of infrastructure
development before production begins, transforming Montauban from a
legacy mine site into one of Canada's next active gold and silver
operations.
"This is the moment we've been working toward — breaking ground
and moving decisively toward gold and silver production," said
Kitchen. "Our team, contractors and stakeholders are aligned and
energized to deliver on our strategy. We are building a clean,
scalable and modern operation that reflects the new era of mining
in Quebec. With production
targeted for Q4, Montauban is on track to become a model for
sustainable redevelopment of legacy mines."
At current gold and silver prices, this operation is expected to
deliver robust margins, giving ESGold the rare opportunity to
self-fund exploration, acquisitions and growth while protecting
shareholder equity.
Achieving Dual-Track Strategy
Following completion of the construction and assembly phase,
ESGold plans to immediately advance into the next phase of mill
circuit installation and commissioning. With permits in hand,
infrastructure in place and funding secured, ESGold remains laser
focused on achieving its dual-track strategy: near-term gold and
silver production paired with district-scale exploration.
ESGold will begin with reprocessing tailings. According to the
company, the Montauban property presents a unique opportunity to
transform legacy tailings into valuable resources using modern
milling techniques while also restoring the environment
(https://ibn.fm/Dpuwe). The company plans to start at the Anacon
Lead 1 tailings site, which will be reprocessed and fully
remediated as part of ESGold's commitment to responsible mining. In
addition, the company is evaluating four other tailings sites as
potential sources of modern mill feed, maximizing resource
efficiency and sustainability.
ESGold's vision extends beyond reprocessing. The company
believes that underlying hard-rock mineralization,
previously mined, holds untapped potential. Through modern
systematic exploration, the company plans to build a long-term
resource base, ensuring a continuous supply of mill feed after
tailings have been fully processed. ESGold projects initially
processing 150,000 tonnes of ore annually, with expectations of
scaling up to 300,000 tonnes.
With that in mind, the company recently completed an internal
review of its 2015 VTEM survey data and historic drill database,
which confirms the presence of a large-scale geophysical anomaly in
the southwestern portion of the Montauban project
(https://ibn.fm/MVHiS). This area has not been drill tested, and
ESGold has identified the zone as a high-priority target for future
exploration.
To validate this potential, ESGold is also finalizing a
comprehensive 3D geological model, the first in the project's
110-year history. This model will integrate 2015 VTEM and TMI data;
more than 950 historical drill holes and 18,000-plus Au, Ag
and Zn assays; structural interpretation from geophysical and
geological mapping; and data from an ANT (Ambient Noise Tomography)
survey data. The ANT survey, which has been tested to 800 meters in
imaging depth, is expected to provide key insight in determining
the true scale and continuity of the southwestern anomaly, as well
as additional zones of interest.
"The southwest anomaly represents a technically interesting and
previously untested zone at Montauban," said Kitchen. "While our
primary focus remains on advancing toward near-term production, the
evolving geophysical model and recent land expansion are beginning
to reveal a much broader opportunity. With a growing dataset,
disciplined exploration approach and a pathway to self-funded
discovery, ESGold is well positioned to pursue both production and
the longer-term potential of the Montauban system."
Because ESGold's initial revenue is coming from tailings
reprocessing, exploration isn't the only driver of valuation, it's
the upside. That means the company can grow its resource base
without being forced to finance through dilution at every drill
stage, a rarity in the junior market.
Committed to Sustainability
Amid this forward momentum, ESGold remains constantly committed
to clean-processing initiatives. The company recently reported
results of testing that assessed the applicability of the Dundee
Sustainable Technologies CLEVR Process(TM), a noncyanide,
environmentally friendly, gold-recovery technology, on legacy
tailings material from the Montauban Project
(https://ibn.fm/mp0gE). The technology is designed to enhance
recovery rates and minimize environmental impact, an approach that
is solidly aligned with Quebec's
strong support for mining innovation and sustainability. It also
positions the company to benefit from government grants for clean
extraction and remediation.
Results of the testing indicate high gold-recovery potential
using the CLEVR Process, with gold recovery of more than
90.9%, following an oxidation pretreatment process. The
company noted that the results provide preliminary insights into
the applicability of this technology at the Montauban Project. The
company anticipates further studies to confirm economic
feasibility.
"We don't just talk about sustainability; we aggressively pursue
it," Kitchen noted. "ESGold is advancing a cleaner future for
mining by collaborating with industry leaders and academic
institutions to transform extraction technologies. Our initiatives
aim to balance environmental stewardship with economic returns,
setting a new standard for mining innovation."
Redefining the Future
ES Gold joins an array of forward-thinking companies in the
mining space dedicated to proving that sustainability and
shareholder performance are not mutually exclusive. These industry
leaders are integrating environmental stewardship with strong
financial policies, innovative technology and savvy business
strategies to set a new standard for the mining sector.
BHP Group Limited (NYSE: BHP) just announced that it
has established its first industry AI Hub (https://ibn.fm/dlI4j).
The company noted that the hub is located in Singapore and is designed "to accelerate
digital transformation and AI adoption in the mining and resources
sector." The company said the hub will "focus on solving BHP
enterprise-wide challenges using AI technologies to improve safety
and lift productivity. Once established . . . the hub of BHP AI
specialists will look at further integration of data-driven
decisions, intelligence and automation into the company's core
operations."
Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE: B) (TSX: ABX), a
sector-leading gold and copper producer, just released its 2024
sustainability report, which reinforces the company's strong
position in the mining space "by driving economic growth, enabling
social progress and protecting the environment"
(https://ibn.fm/UDqBt). Titled "Beyond the Horizon," the report
provides an overview of the company's transformation from its 2019
merger "to becoming a leader in responsible mining, underscoring
its commitment to sustainability-driven growth, community
empowerment and environmental stewardship, focused on long-term
value creation and measurable outcomes."
Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE: AEM), a Canadia-based and led
senior gold mining company and the third largest gold producer in
the world, recently completed the acquisition of 100% of the
outstanding common shares of O3 Mining "pursuant to the
amalgamation of O3 Mining and Agnico Eagle Abitibi Acquisition
Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Agnico Eagle, making O3 Mining
a wholly owned subsidiary of Agnico Eagle" (https://ibn.fm/WnXO6).
O3 Mining is a gold explorer and mine developer in Québec, adjacent
to Agnico Eagle's Canadian Malartic mine. Its principal asset is
the Marban Alliance project, which the company has advanced over
the last five years to the cusp of its next stage of development,
with the expectation that the project will deliver long-term
benefits to stakeholders (https://ibn.fm/MjpBs).
Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE: WPM), one of the world's
premier precious metals streaming company, was named to this
year's Corporate Knights' Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations
list (https://ibn.fm/rAxxC). The list recognizes companies
that are focused on responsible behavior and sustainable revenue
generation. "We are proud to be recognized for our commitment to
excellence in ESG practices both in our own offices and alongside
our mining partners, who have a strong track record in responsible
mining," said Randy Smallwood,
Wheaton president and CEO. "We have an incredible team at Wheaton
and are advancing our work with mining partners to deliver the
commodities our society needs."
As global demand for critical resources, particularly
gold, continues to rise, the need for responsible, effective mining
practices has never been greater. The companies that successfully
balance sustainability with strong shareholder returns are not only
meeting today's challenges—they're shaping the future of the
industry.
For further information about ESGold Corporation, please visit
ESGold Profile
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