Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 4, 2026) - GoldQuest Mining Corp. (TSXV: GQC) (OTCQX: GDQMF) ("GoldQuest" or the "Company") acknowledges recent public demonstrations related to mining activities in San Juan, Dominican Republic, and reiterates its commitment to the responsible and transparent development of the Romero Project.

The Company respects the right of stakeholders to express their views and remains committed to open and constructive dialogue with communities, authorities, and other stakeholders.

The Romero Project is advancing through the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment ("ESIA") in accordance with the Terms of Reference issued by the Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales, and aligned with international standards, including those of the International Finance Corporation.

To further strengthen transparency, GoldQuest is working with the Academia de Ciencias de la República Dominicana as an independent observer of the ESIA process, providing additional technical oversight and assurance to the public.

GoldQuest will continue working closely with Dominican authorities, including the Ministerio de Energía y Minas, and local stakeholders to ensure that concerns are addressed as part of the permitting process.

Luis Santana, Chief Executive Officer of GoldQuest, commented:

"We remain committed to advancing Romero responsibly, in full compliance with Dominican regulations and international standards. We will continue engaging openly with stakeholders to ensure the project is developed in a transparent and inclusive manner."

The Company believes that a well-designed, responsibly managed project can contribute positively to the Dominican Republic's economic and social development.

About GoldQuest

GoldQuest Mining Corp. is a Canadian exploration and development company with strong participation from Dominican investors, focused on advancing its gold and copper assets in the Dominican Republic. The Company has a Board of Directors and management team with prior experience developing and operating a mine in the country.

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 advancement through the ESIA process, working with the Academia de Ciencias de la República Dominicana and continuing work with the Dominican authorities, including the Ministerio de Energía y Minas, and local stakeholders. In certain cases, forward‐looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "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.

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Source: GoldQuest Mining Corp.