Mr. Gordon Robb reports

ESGOLD CORP. ENGAGES ICP SECURITIES FOR AUTOMATED MARKET MAKING SERVICES

Esgold Corp. has engaged the services of ICP Securities Inc. 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 pro-active step to support more orderly trading, improve quote quality, and help mitigate temporary imbalances in the supply and demand for 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 $7,500, plus applicable taxes. The agreement between the company and ICP was signed with a start date of May 22, 2026. The initial term of the agreement is for four months (the initial term) and shall be automatically renewed for subsequent one-month terms unless either party provides at least 30-day written notice prior to the end of the initial term or an additional term, as applicable. There is 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 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. 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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