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.
This development is significant for investors as it demonstrates tangible progress toward production at the Montauban project, which is expected to begin in 2026. The receipt of the tilting furnace, along with other equipment like Humphrey spirals and shaker tables, indicates that ESGold is methodically building out the necessary infrastructure to process gold and silver onsite. The company's dual-track strategy of cash flow today and discovery tomorrow aims to create sustainable growth and long-term shareholder value.
The Montauban Gold-Silver Project is fully permitted and fully funded, reducing some of the typical risks associated with mine development. ESGold's focus on clean mining models across North and South America positions it in a growing segment of the industry that emphasizes environmental responsibility. The company's stock is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ESAU and trades on the OTCQB market under ESAUF.
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