ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) announced the delivery of a propane-fired tilting furnace to its Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Québec, marking another milestone in the company's construction and commissioning preparation activities. The furnace, designed for high-temperature melting applications and capable of handling up to 150 kilograms of metal, will form part of the project's onsite precious metals handling and doré pouring infrastructure alongside previously delivered processing equipment, including Humphrey spirals and shaker tables.
The company said the furnace is expected to support future onsite melting and doré production once Montauban enters operations, complementing its planned gold and silver recovery circuit that includes Merrill-Crowe processing. ESGold continues to advance installation and integration of key processing components, development of precious metals handling infrastructure and gold room preparations as it works toward commissioning at the fully permitted project.
The Montauban Gold-Silver Project is ESGold's flagship asset, located in Québec, and is under construction with production anticipated in 2026. The company is a fully permitted, fully funded, pre-production mining company advancing a scalable clean mining model across North and South America. 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.
This announcement follows the company's broader progress in developing the project's processing infrastructure. For more details on the delivery, view the full press release at https://ibn.fm/YxfVL. The latest news and updates relating to ESAUF are available in the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/ESAUF.
The receipt of the tilting furnace is a significant step toward operational readiness, as it enables the company to produce doré bars onsite, reducing reliance on third-party smelters and potentially improving project economics. The furnace's capacity of 150 kilograms allows for efficient batch processing of the project's anticipated gold and silver concentrates. Combined with the previously delivered spirals and shaker tables, which are used for gravity separation, the furnace completes a key part of the processing chain.
ESGold's focus on commissioning the Montauban project aligns with its strategy to generate near-term cash flow while pursuing exploration upside. The project's fully permitted status reduces regulatory risk and positions the company to move rapidly toward production. As ESGold continues to install and integrate processing components, market participants will watch for further milestones, including the completion of the gold room and the start of commissioning activities.
