Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 5, 2026) - GoldQuest Mining Corp. (TSXV: GQC) (OTCQX: GDQMF) ("GoldQuest" or the "Company") wishes to provide an update regarding recent public statements made by the President of the Dominican Republic concerning the Romero Project. The Company notes that the government has announced a temporary halt to activities related to the Romero Project in response to public concerns.