ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) has announced the appointment of Pierre-Marc Gagnon, P.Eng., as operations director for its Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Québec. Gagnon brings extensive experience in underground and open-pit mining, exploration, drilling, and project development, having held operational roles with major mining companies such as Agnico Eagle Mines, Newmont, and G.E.T.T. Gold.
In his new role, Gagnon will support site execution, contractor coordination, technical planning, and operational readiness as ESGold advances the fully permitted Montauban Project toward construction and future production. The company stated that this appointment reflects its continued focus on strengthening its Québec-based operations team while advancing construction and site preparation activities at Montauban.
ESGold also announced the grant of 25,000 restricted share units to Gagnon, bringing his total RSU awards to 150,000, subject to approval by the Canadian Securities Exchange. The move aligns with the company's strategy to retain key talent as it progresses toward production.
The Montauban project is ESGold's flagship asset, and the company is positioning itself as a fully permitted, pre-production mining entity with a scalable clean mining model across North and South America. Production is anticipated in 2026, and the company is executing a dual-track strategy of generating cash flow while pursuing further discoveries.
The appointment of a seasoned operations director is a critical step in de-risking the project's development timeline. Gagnon's experience with industry leaders like Agnico Eagle and Newmont suggests that ESGold is prioritizing operational excellence and safety as construction activities ramp up. For investors, this signals that the company is building a strong execution team capable of delivering on its milestones.
ESGold Corp. is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ESAU and on the OTCQB under ESAUF. More information is available in the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/ESAUF. The full press release can be accessed at https://ibn.fm/gaNi7.
