Mr. Paul Mastantuono reports

ESGOLD ENGAGES ATRIUM RESEARCH CORPORATION

Esgold Corp. has engaged the services of Atrium Research Corp., a leading company sponsored research firm. Atrium will publish various research reports on the company based on publicly available information, industry data and discussions with management of the company. Atrium will also host three recorded interviews with the management team of the company to present the investment case in an interview format. In exchange for its research services, Atrium will receive cash compensation in the amount of $12,000 per quarter and these services will be provided for 12 months beginning on Dec. 15, 2025. Atrium and the company are arm's-length parties, and neither Atrium nor its insiders hold any shares or options to purchase shares in the capital of the company. The engagement with Atrium is subject to regulatory and Canadian Securities Exchange approval.

About Esgold Corp.

Esgold is a fully permitted, fully financed, preproduction 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. Esgold is also advancing a joint venture in Colombia, validating one of South America's most prolific gold regions for tailings reprocessing and systematic exploration. 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.

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