{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"132727","rtpr_id":"nGNX5mfM4g","ticker":"ESAU","exchange":"","all_tickers":["ESAU"],"title":"ESGold Engages i2i Marketing Group for Investor Awareness and Digital Marketing Services","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-09-01T13:04:00.101Z","article_body":"VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ESGold Corp.\n(CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) (FSE: Z7D) (the “Company” or “ESGold”) is\npleased to announce that it has entered into a media services agreement (the\n“i2i Agreement”) dated September 1, 2026 with i2i Marketing Group, LLC\n(“i2i”) to expand the Company’s investor awareness and digital marketing\ninitiatives.\n\nUnder the terms of the i2i Agreement, i2i will provide ESGold with a range of\nmarketing and awareness services, including social media management, content\ncreation and distribution, digital marketing, digital advertising, and email\ndistribution across popular platforms, together with other marketing services\nas agreed upon by the Company and i2i.\n\nThe Company has agreed to an initial media budget of US$300,000, for a term\ncommencing on September 1, 2026 until the initial budget is fully expended. No\nsecurities will be issued to i2i as compensation under the i2i Agreement.\n\nThe engagement comes as ESGold enters a pivotal phase of activity at its\nMontauban Gold-Silver Project. With strong gold markets supporting the sector,\nthe Company intends to increase its market visibility and communicate upcoming\nmilestones to a broader investment audience.\n\nGordon Robb, CEO of ESGold Corp., commented: “As ESGold advances toward\nproduction and prepares to begin its upcoming exploration drilling program at\nMontauban, we believe it is important that our investor outreach evolves\nalongside the Company. Our engagement with i2i will help us communicate these\nimportant milestones to a broader North American investment audience and\nensure investors have a clear understanding of both Montauban’s near-term\nproduction potential and its longer-term exploration opportunity.”\n\nThe i2i campaign is expected to coincide with several important developments\nat Montauban, including the start of the Company’s upcoming exploration\ndrilling program and the continued delivery and installation of major\nprocessing equipment at the mill. ESGold believes the expanded investor\nawareness program will help ensure that these operational and exploration\nmilestones are communicated effectively as the Company advances to its next\nstage of development.\n\nThe services under the i2i Agreement will be provided on behalf of i2i by\nKailyn White and Joseph Grubb. i2i may be contacted at contact@i2illc.com or\nat 1107 Key Plaza, Suite 222, Key West, Florida, 33040.\n\ni2i and its principals are arm’s length to the Company and do not have any\ndirect or indirect interest, in the Company or its securities, nor any right\nto acquire such an interest.\n\nAbout ESGold Corp.\n\nESGold Corp.\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=HQhlOvNlTvojImdzOFOASDsQl3bxKOm__nly5zrQhO74WHkog_2AW1SOR5mgQsa6Ap3-H9UZfChMuI5soxH1Tw==)\n(CSE: ESAU | OTCQB: ESAUF | FSE: Z7D) is a fully permitted, fully funded,\npre-production mining company advancing a scalable clean mining model across\nNorth and South America. The Company’s flagship Montauban Gold-Silver\nProject in Quebec is under construction. With a dual-track strategy of cash\nflow today and discovery tomorrow, ESGold is building a platform for clean,\nsustainable growth and long-term shareholder value.\n\nFor more information, please contact ESGold Corp. at +1-888-370-1059 or visit\nesgold.com\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=zm7f906Puk7U1gXmdeDe9pdY0RNbulCPlSXbhYEVPMrIiIxayaBGxYsJcv6car7HMhyHTu7Y1jK1CRyTTs-FqQ==)\nfor additional resources, including a French version of this press release,\npast news releases, a 3D model of the Montauban processing plant, media\ninterviews, and opinion-editorial pieces.\n\nStay connected by following us on X\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=DNcCpwC8_eDc3G--cW3HaekKJnHpzPHSkp270uMGO1bgCzqd4LB-kjGJFjTj8_PWytUgVlmthx-3oNxGlGWw9Q5GFn3ogcL7Oxt6Z-2kbd3tBdU1-wB_igyg57f0LsBi)\n(formerly Twitter), LinkedIn\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=0ts6RsbwoZsEhOMRis5WZawa_FEp-kn-FP-sdGEO-sK8IBuFvhdd3pFm7XNZo4pEAK11jBKsm7dtcPpJXDZaMXPIwnaVTMF3QE0iedVofAhdKe2CqNqTL8Y-S-B4a_eYtO-8zkTuK00HQCQFw9lcmg==),\nand joining our Telegram channel\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=U1Udn8Et-dveIrSTTYLpwjHaGcz09PO85J1n2P1D0Grd3O-G4qaFh0RjoWB_YJpiJKyEo4pPugyS6TZNk65AmyoOxpXlR0bcn72VEVOaN7o=).\n\nFor further information on the Company please contact:\nEmail: ir@esgold.com or info@esgold.com or gordon@esgold.com\nPhone:604-885-1348 or 1-888-370-1059 or 250-217-2321\n\nOn behalf of the Board of Directors of ESGold Corp.\n\nGordon Robb\n\nChief Executive Officer & Director\n\nForward Looking Statements\n\nThis news release contains “forward-looking information” within the\nmeaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, including statements regarding\nthe metallurgical recoveries, project economics, construction timelines and\nequipment deliverables, and exploration activities and potential.\nForward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions believed to be\ncurrent but involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause\nactual results to differ materially. Historical data referenced herein is not\ncurrent, has not been independently verified by ESGold, and should not be\nrelied upon for investment decisions. ESGold disclaims any obligation to\nupdate or revise forward-looking information except as required by law.\n\nThese forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current views with\nrespect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of\nassumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently\nsubject to significant operational, business, economic and regulatory\nuncertainties and contingencies. These assumptions include, among other\nthings: the i2i Agreement and services thereunder, construction timelines and\nexploration activities at the Montauban Project, the ANT-based 3D geological\nmodel, its results and interpretation of the same, conditions in general\neconomic and financial markets; accuracy of assay results; geological\ninterpretations from drilling results, timing and amount of capital\nexpenditures; performance of available laboratory and other related services;\nfuture operating costs; the historical basis for current estimates of\npotential quantities and grades of target zones; the availability of skilled\nlabour and no labour related disruptions at any of the Company's operations;\nno unplanned delays or interruptions in scheduled activities; all necessary\npermits, licenses and regulatory approvals for operations are received in a\ntimely manner; the ability to secure and maintain title and ownership to\nproperties and the surface rights necessary for operations; and the Company's\nability to comply with environmental, health and safety laws. The foregoing\nlist of assumptions is not exhaustive.\n\nThe Company cautions the reader that forward-looking statements involve known\nand unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual\nresults and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied\nby such forward-looking statements contained in this news release and the\nCompany has made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of\nthese factors. Such factors include, without limitation: the timing and\ncontent of work programs; results of exploration activities and development of\nmineral properties; the interpretation and uncertainties of drilling results\nand other geological data; receipt, maintenance and security of permits and\nmineral property titles; environmental and other regulatory risks; project\ncosts overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses; availability of funds;\nfailure to delineate potential quantities and grades of the target zones based\non historical data; general market and industry conditions; and those factors\nidentified under the caption \"Risks Factors\" in the Company's continuous\ndisclosure documents filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com.\n\nForward-looking statements are based on the expectations and opinions of the\nCompany's management on the date the statements are made. The assumptions used\nin the preparation of such statements, although considered reasonable at the\ntime of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, readers are\ncautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements,\nwhich speak only as of the date the statements were made. The Company\nundertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements\nincluded in this news release if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or\nother circumstances should change, except as otherwise required by applicable\nlaw.\n\nNeither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider\naccept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/fe4f6003-541c-41a6-9dcd-1ddf7dd6a0c0)\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nGNX5mfM4g","title":"ESGold Engages i2i Marketing Group for Investor Awareness and Digital Marketing Services","author":"Globe Newswire","ticker":"ESAU","created":"2026-09-01T13:04:00.101Z","tickers":["ESAU"],"exchange":"","article_body":"VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ESGold Corp.\n(CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) (FSE: Z7D) (the “Company” or “ESGold”) is\npleased to announce that it has entered into a media services agreement (the\n“i2i Agreement”) dated September 1, 2026 with i2i Marketing Group, LLC\n(“i2i”) to expand the Company’s investor awareness and digital marketing\ninitiatives.\n\nUnder the terms of the i2i Agreement, i2i will provide ESGold with a range of\nmarketing and awareness services, including social media management, content\ncreation and distribution, digital marketing, digital advertising, and email\ndistribution across popular platforms, together with other marketing services\nas agreed upon by the Company and i2i.\n\nThe Company has agreed to an initial media budget of US$300,000, for a term\ncommencing on September 1, 2026 until the initial budget is fully expended. No\nsecurities will be issued to i2i as compensation under the i2i Agreement.\n\nThe engagement comes as ESGold enters a pivotal phase of activity at its\nMontauban Gold-Silver Project. With strong gold markets supporting the sector,\nthe Company intends to increase its market visibility and communicate upcoming\nmilestones to a broader investment audience.\n\nGordon Robb, CEO of ESGold Corp., commented: “As ESGold advances toward\nproduction and prepares to begin its upcoming exploration drilling program at\nMontauban, we believe it is important that our investor outreach evolves\nalongside the Company. Our engagement with i2i will help us communicate these\nimportant milestones to a broader North American investment audience and\nensure investors have a clear understanding of both Montauban’s near-term\nproduction potential and its longer-term exploration opportunity.”\n\nThe i2i campaign is expected to coincide with several important developments\nat Montauban, including the start of the Company’s upcoming exploration\ndrilling program and the continued delivery and installation of major\nprocessing equipment at the mill. ESGold believes the expanded investor\nawareness program will help ensure that these operational and exploration\nmilestones are communicated effectively as the Company advances to its next\nstage of development.\n\nThe services under the i2i Agreement will be provided on behalf of i2i by\nKailyn White and Joseph Grubb. i2i may be contacted at contact@i2illc.com or\nat 1107 Key Plaza, Suite 222, Key West, Florida, 33040.\n\ni2i and its principals are arm’s length to the Company and do not have any\ndirect or indirect interest, in the Company or its securities, nor any right\nto acquire such an interest.\n\nAbout ESGold Corp.\n\nESGold Corp.\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=HQhlOvNlTvojImdzOFOASDsQl3bxKOm__nly5zrQhO74WHkog_2AW1SOR5mgQsa6Ap3-H9UZfChMuI5soxH1Tw==)\n(CSE: ESAU | OTCQB: ESAUF | FSE: Z7D) is a fully permitted, fully funded,\npre-production mining company advancing a scalable clean mining model across\nNorth and South America. The Company’s flagship Montauban Gold-Silver\nProject in Quebec is under construction. With a dual-track strategy of cash\nflow today and discovery tomorrow, ESGold is building a platform for clean,\nsustainable growth and long-term shareholder value.\n\nFor more information, please contact ESGold Corp. at +1-888-370-1059 or visit\nesgold.com\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=zm7f906Puk7U1gXmdeDe9pdY0RNbulCPlSXbhYEVPMrIiIxayaBGxYsJcv6car7HMhyHTu7Y1jK1CRyTTs-FqQ==)\nfor additional resources, including a French version of this press release,\npast news releases, a 3D model of the Montauban processing plant, media\ninterviews, and opinion-editorial pieces.\n\nStay connected by following us on X\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=DNcCpwC8_eDc3G--cW3HaekKJnHpzPHSkp270uMGO1bgCzqd4LB-kjGJFjTj8_PWytUgVlmthx-3oNxGlGWw9Q5GFn3ogcL7Oxt6Z-2kbd3tBdU1-wB_igyg57f0LsBi)\n(formerly Twitter), LinkedIn\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=0ts6RsbwoZsEhOMRis5WZawa_FEp-kn-FP-sdGEO-sK8IBuFvhdd3pFm7XNZo4pEAK11jBKsm7dtcPpJXDZaMXPIwnaVTMF3QE0iedVofAhdKe2CqNqTL8Y-S-B4a_eYtO-8zkTuK00HQCQFw9lcmg==),\nand joining our Telegram channel\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=U1Udn8Et-dveIrSTTYLpwjHaGcz09PO85J1n2P1D0Grd3O-G4qaFh0RjoWB_YJpiJKyEo4pPugyS6TZNk65AmyoOxpXlR0bcn72VEVOaN7o=).\n\nFor further information on the Company please contact:\nEmail: ir@esgold.com or info@esgold.com or gordon@esgold.com\nPhone:604-885-1348 or 1-888-370-1059 or 250-217-2321\n\nOn behalf of the Board of Directors of ESGold Corp.\n\nGordon Robb\n\nChief Executive Officer & Director\n\nForward Looking Statements\n\nThis news release contains “forward-looking information” within the\nmeaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, including statements regarding\nthe metallurgical recoveries, project economics, construction timelines and\nequipment deliverables, and exploration activities and potential.\nForward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions believed to be\ncurrent but involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause\nactual results to differ materially. Historical data referenced herein is not\ncurrent, has not been independently verified by ESGold, and should not be\nrelied upon for investment decisions. ESGold disclaims any obligation to\nupdate or revise forward-looking information except as required by law.\n\nThese forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current views with\nrespect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of\nassumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently\nsubject to significant operational, business, economic and regulatory\nuncertainties and contingencies. These assumptions include, among other\nthings: the i2i Agreement and services thereunder, construction timelines and\nexploration activities at the Montauban Project, the ANT-based 3D geological\nmodel, its results and interpretation of the same, conditions in general\neconomic and financial markets; accuracy of assay results; geological\ninterpretations from drilling results, timing and amount of capital\nexpenditures; performance of available laboratory and other related services;\nfuture operating costs; the historical basis for current estimates of\npotential quantities and grades of target zones; the availability of skilled\nlabour and no labour related disruptions at any of the Company's operations;\nno unplanned delays or interruptions in scheduled activities; all necessary\npermits, licenses and regulatory approvals for operations are received in a\ntimely manner; the ability to secure and maintain title and ownership to\nproperties and the surface rights necessary for operations; and the Company's\nability to comply with environmental, health and safety laws. The foregoing\nlist of assumptions is not exhaustive.\n\nThe Company cautions the reader that forward-looking statements involve known\nand unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual\nresults and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied\nby such forward-looking statements contained in this news release and the\nCompany has made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of\nthese factors. Such factors include, without limitation: the timing and\ncontent of work programs; results of exploration activities and development of\nmineral properties; the interpretation and uncertainties of drilling results\nand other geological data; receipt, maintenance and security of permits and\nmineral property titles; environmental and other regulatory risks; project\ncosts overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses; availability of funds;\nfailure to delineate potential quantities and grades of the target zones based\non historical data; general market and industry conditions; and those factors\nidentified under the caption \"Risks Factors\" in the Company's continuous\ndisclosure documents filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com.\n\nForward-looking statements are based on the expectations and opinions of the\nCompany's management on the date the statements are made. The assumptions used\nin the preparation of such statements, although considered reasonable at the\ntime of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, readers are\ncautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements,\nwhich speak only as of the date the statements were made. The Company\nundertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements\nincluded in this news release if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or\nother circumstances should change, except as otherwise required by applicable\nlaw.\n\nNeither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider\naccept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/fe4f6003-541c-41a6-9dcd-1ddf7dd6a0c0)\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-09-01T13:04:00.140374612Z","server_sent_at_ms":1788267840140},"received_at":"2026-09-01T13:04:00.225Z","source_url":"https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/09/01/3354259/0/en/esgold-engages-i2i-marketing-group-for-investor-awareness-and-digital-marketing-services.html"},"analysis":{"id":"121624","press_release_id":"132727","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Metals & Mining","sector":"Materials"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"operations_update","narrative":"ESGold Corp. has hired i2i Marketing Group to manage digital marketing and investor awareness initiatives, effective September 1, 2026.\n\nThe agreement carries an initial media budget of US$300,000 and specifies that no securities will be issued to i2i as compensation.\n\nThis engagement aligns with the upcoming exploration drilling program and mill equipment installation at the company's Montauban Gold-Silver Project.","sentiment":"neutral","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Routine marketing engagement for micro-cap miner."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"initial_media_budget_usd":300000}},"quotedText":"As ESGold advances toward production and prepares to begin its upcoming exploration drilling program at Montauban, we believe it is important that our investor outreach evolves alongside the Company.","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Gordon Robb","role":"CEO"},{"name":"Kailyn White","role":"i2i Principal"},{"name":"Joseph Grubb","role":"i2i Principal"}],"products":["Montauban Gold-Silver Project"],"companies":[{"name":"ESGold Corp.","ticker":"ESAU"},{"name":"i2i Marketing Group, LLC","relationship":"service provider"}],"dollarAmounts":[{"amount":"US$300,000","context":"initial media budget"}]},"materialImpact":{"score":1,"reasoning":"Routine engagement of a marketing firm for investor awareness using a fixed cash budget; no immediate impact on operations or financial statements beyond the expenditure."},"tickerRelevance":{"others":[],"primary":"ESAU"},"globalImportance":5,"audienceRelevance":10,"eventTypeSecondary":[],"importanceComponents":{"tickerTier":"micro-cap","eventGravity":"vendor_agreement_marketing","sectorWeight":"materials"}},"event_type":"operations_update","event_type_secondary":null,"sentiment":"neutral","material_impact_score":1,"narrative":"ESGold Corp. has hired i2i Marketing Group to manage digital marketing and investor awareness initiatives, effective September 1, 2026.\n\nThe agreement carries an initial media budget of US$300,000 and specifies that no securities will be issued to i2i as compensation.\n\nThis engagement aligns with the upcoming exploration drilling program and mill equipment installation at the company's Montauban Gold-Silver Project.","key_figures":{"customDimensions":{"initial_media_budget_usd":300000}},"named_entities":{"people":[{"name":"Gordon Robb","role":"CEO"},{"name":"Kailyn White","role":"i2i Principal"},{"name":"Joseph Grubb","role":"i2i Principal"}],"products":["Montauban Gold-Silver Project"],"companies":[{"name":"ESGold Corp.","ticker":"ESAU"},{"name":"i2i Marketing Group, LLC","relationship":"service provider"}],"dollarAmounts":[{"amount":"US$300,000","context":"initial media budget"}]},"model_name":"glm-4.7","prompt_hash":"sha256:727b4b9429a443af","schema_hash":"sha256:05005c02d9cffac9","created_at":"2026-09-01T16:11:15.859Z","global_importance":5,"audience_relevance":10,"importance_components":{"tickerTier":"micro-cap","eventGravity":"vendor_agreement_marketing","sectorWeight":"materials"}},"durationMs":307089,"modelName":"glm-4.7"}}