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.
According to the company, the Montauban Gold-Silver Project is fully permitted and funded, with production anticipated in 2026. The receipt of the tilting furnace follows the earlier delivery of other processing equipment, indicating steady progress toward operational readiness. The furnace’s capacity to handle up to 150 kilograms of metal positions the project to efficiently process doré bars onsite, reducing the need for off-site refining and potentially lowering costs.
The development is significant for ESGold as it transitions from a development-stage company to a pre-production miner. The company has emphasized a dual-track strategy of generating cash flow while pursuing further discoveries. With the furnace and other equipment now on site, the company is closer to achieving its goal of becoming a producing miner. Investors and stakeholders will be watching for further updates on commissioning timelines and production milestones.
For more details on the announcement, the full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/YxfVL. Additional news and updates regarding ESGold can be found in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/ESAUF.
