GoldQuest Reaffirms Commitment to Responsible Development of the Romero Project

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.