Vancouver, BC — May 25, 2026 — ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU | OTCQB: ESAUF | FSE:
Z7D) (“ESGold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has engaged the services of
ICP Securities Inc. (“ICP”) to provide automated market making services to the Company,
including use of its proprietary algorithm, ICP Premium™, in compliance with the policies of the
Canadian Securities Exchange and applicable laws.
“As ESGold continues to advance toward production and expand its shareholder base, we
believe it is important that our market presence reflects the underlying progress being made by
the Company,” said Gordon Robb, Chief Executive Officer of ESGold. “With the rise of
algorithmic and high-frequency trading across the public markets, smaller public companies can
be exposed to rapid trading activity that may amplify volatility, create short-term pricing
inefficiencies, and cause the market to temporarily disconnect from the fundamentals of the
business. By engaging ICP, we are taking a proactive step to support more orderly trading,
improve quote quality, and help mitigate temporary imbalances in the supply and demand of our
shares. This is part of our broader commitment to improving transparency, liquidity, and long-
term value creation for ESGold shareholders.”
ICP will be paid a monthly fee of C$7,500, plus applicable taxes. The agreement between the
Company and ICP was signed with a start date of May 22, 2026 (the “Agreement”).The initial
term of the Agreement is for four (4) months (the “Initial Term”) and shall be automatically
renewed for subsequent one (1) month terms (each month called an “Additional Term”) unless
either party provides at least thirty (30) days written notice prior to the end of the Initial Term or
an Additional Term, as applicable. There are no performance factors contained in the
Agreement and no stock options or other compensation in connection with the engagement. ICP
and its clients may acquire an interest in the securities of the Company in the future.
ICP is an arm’s length party to the Company and its market making activities will be used
primarily to correct temporary imbalances in the supply and demand of the Company’s listed
shares. ICP will be responsible for the costs it incurs in buying and selling the Company’s
shares, and no third party will be providing funds or securities for the market making activities.
ABOUT ICP SECURITIES INC.
ICP Securities Inc. is a Toronto based CIRO dealer-member that specializes in automated
market making and liquidity provision, as well as having a proprietary market making algorithm,
ICP Premium™, that enhances liquidity and quote health. Established in 2023, with a focus on
market structure, execution, and trading, ICP has leveraged its own proprietary technology to
deliver high quality liquidity provision and execution services to a broad array of public issuers
and institutional investors.
About ESGold Corp.
ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU | OTCQB: ESAUF | FSE: Z7D) is a fully permitted, fully funded,
pre-production mining company advancing a scalable clean mining model across North and
South America. The Company’s flagship Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Quebec is under
construction with production anticipated in 2026. With a dual-track strategy of cash flow today
and discovery tomorrow, ESGold is building a platform for clean, sustainable growth and long-
term shareholder value.
For more information, please contact ESGold Corp. at +1-888-370-1059 or visit esgold.com for
additional resources, including a French version of this press release, past news releases, a 3D
model of the Montauban processing plant, media interviews, and opinion-editorial pieces.
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For further information please contact ir@esgold.com or 604-885-1348, or to connect directly,
please reach out to Gordon Robb, CEO of ESGold Corp. at gordon@esgold.com or 250-217-
2321.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Gordon Robb
Chief Executive Officer & Director
info@esgold.com
+1-888-370-1059
Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable
Canadian securities laws, including statements regarding metallurgical recoveries, project
economics, construction timelines, and exploration potential. Forward-looking information is
based on reasonable assumptions believed to be current but involves known and unknown
risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. Historical data
referenced herein is not current, has not been independently verified by ESGold, and should
not be relied upon for investment decisions. ESGold disclaims any obligation to update or
revise forward-looking information except as required by law.
These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future
events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered
reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant operational, business,
economic and regulatory uncertainties and contingencies. These assumptions include, among
other things: ICP’s market making services and results, conditions in general economic and
financial markets; accuracy of assay results; geological interpretations from drilling results,
timing and amount of capital expenditures; performance of available laboratory and other
related services; future operating costs; the historical basis for current estimates of potential
quantities and grades of target zones; the availability of skilled labour and no labour related
disruptions at any of the Company’s operations; no unplanned delays or interruptions in
scheduled activities; all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals for operations
are received in a timely manner; the ability to secure and maintain title and ownership to
properties and the surface rights necessary for operations; and the Company’s ability to
comply with environmental, health and safety laws. The foregoing list of assumptions is not
exhaustive.
The Company cautions the reader that forward-looking statements involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results and
developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements contained in this news release and the Company has made assumptions and
estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation:
the timing and content of work programs; results of exploration activities and development of
mineral properties; the interpretation and uncertainties of drilling results and other geological
data; receipt, maintenance and security of permits and mineral property titles; environmental
and other regulatory risks; project costs overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses;
availability of funds; failure to delineate potential quantities and grades of the target zones
based on historical data; general market and industry conditions; and those factors identified
under the caption “Risks Factors” in the Company’s continuous disclosure documents filed on
SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com.
Forward-looking statements are based on the expectations and opinions of the Company’s
management on the date the statements are made. The assumptions used in the preparation
of such statements, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to
be imprecise and, as such, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statements were made. The
Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements
included in this news release if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances
should change, except as otherwise required by applicable law.
Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accept
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.