| GoldQuest Accelerates Growth Strategy with Appointment of New VP of Exploration 
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 April 08, 2025 9:00 AM EDT | Source:  GoldQuest Mining Corp.
 
 Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 8, 2025) -  GoldQuest Mining Corp. (TSXV: GQC) is pleased to announce the  appointment of Leandro Sastre as Vice President of Exploration. Leandro  brings extensive expertise in mineral exploration, with a deep  understanding of the geology of the Dominican Republic, making him a  valuable addition to the GoldQuest leadership team.
 
 Luis Santana, CEO of GoldQuest Mining Corp., commented: "We  are thrilled to welcome Leandro to GoldQuest. His extensive  international experience, particularly in the Dominican Republic, will  be instrumental in advancing our exploration strategy this year and  beyond. Leandro's background with Barrick Gold and other major mining  projects will significantly enhance our progress at Romero and guide the  2025 exploration program in the Tireo Belt."
 
 Leandro Sastre  is a highly accomplished geologist with 23 years of experience in the  international mining sector. He has successfully led exploration teams  across Latin America, including in the Dominican Republic, Argentina,  Chile, Peru, and Guyana, working on projects spanning all stages of  development.
 
 Most recently, Leandro served as Vice President of  Exploration for Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region at Barrick  Gold Corporation, where he oversaw exploration activities across  multiple continents, including three world-class mines and several  early-stage projects. His previous roles include Mineral Resource and  Technical Services Manager at Barrick's Veladero Mine, Geology Manager,  and Senior Geologist at Austral Gold Limited, among other key leadership  positions.
 
 Leandro holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from  the National University of Salta, Argentina, a Graduate Degree in  Mineral Economics from the University of Chile and completed the  Management Development Program at the University of Miami, USA. He is a  Qualified Person (QP) under CIM guidelines and a Competent Person under  the JORC Code. He is also a Fellow of the Society of Economic  Geologists) and a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists.
 
 About GoldQuest
 
 GoldQuest  is a Canadian based mineral exploration and development company with  projects in the Dominican Republic. GoldQuest is traded on the TSX-V  under the symbol GQC and in Frankfurt/Berlin with symbol M1W. The  Company is well funded to carry out the exploration programs reported in  this release and to advance the development of its Romero gold/copper  discovery, also located in the Tireo Formation of the Dominican  Republic.
 
 Additional information can be viewed at the Company's website  www.goldquestcorp.com.
 
 On Behalf of the Board of Directors of GoldQuest Mining Corp.,
 
 "Luis Santana"
 
 Director & CEO
 
 Neither  the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that  term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts  responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
 
 Forward-looking statements:
 
 Statements  contained in this news release that are not historical facts are  forward-looking information that involves known and unknown risks and  uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this news release include,  but are not limited to, statements with respect to the Company's plans  and exploration programs for its mineral properties, including the  timing of such plans and programs, and the expected contributions of  Leandro Sastre as Vice President of Exploration. In certain cases,  forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as  "plans", "has proven", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected",  "potential", "likelihood", "appears", "budget", "scheduled",  "estimates", "forecasts", "at least", "intends", "anticipates" or "does  not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases  or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could",  "would", "should", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved".
 
 Forward-looking  statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other  factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements  of the Company to be materially different from any future results,  performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking  statements. Such risks and other factors include, among others, risks  related to uncertainties inherent in drill results and the estimation of  mineral resources; commodity prices; changes in general economic  conditions; market sentiment; currency exchange rates; the Company's  ability to continue as a going concern; the Company's ability to raise  funds through equity financings; risks inherent in mineral exploration;  risks related to operations in foreign countries; future prices of  metals; failure of equipment or processes to operate as anticipated;  accidents, labor disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays  in obtaining governmental approvals; government regulation of mining  operations; environmental risks; title disputes or claims; limitations  on insurance coverage and the timing and possible outcome of litigation.  Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that  could affect the Company and may cause actual actions, events or results  to differ materially from those described in forward-looking  statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or  results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no  assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as  actual results and future events could differ materially from those  anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, do not place undue reliance  on forward-looking statements. All statements are made as of the date  of this news release and the Company is under no obligation to update or  alter any forward-looking statements except as required under  applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements are based on  assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable, including  expectations regarding mineral exploration and development costs;  expected trends in mineral prices and currency exchange rates; the  accuracy of the Company's current mineral resource estimates; that the  Company's activities will be in accordance with the Company's public  statements and stated goals; that there will be no material adverse  change affecting the Company or its properties; that all required  approvals will be obtained and that there will be no significant  disruptions affecting the Company or its properties.
 
 For further information, please contact:
 
 Luis Santana, Chief Executive Officer
 1 (809) 224-0629
 lsantana@goldquestcorp.com
 Daniel G. McIntyre, Investor Relations
 1 (604) 488-9818
 dmcIntyre@goldquestcorp.com
 
 Toll Free at 1 (866) 218-6894
 
 
  SOURCE:  GoldQuest Mining Corp. |