GoldQuest Named to the 2026 TSX Venture 50

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GoldQuest Mining Corp (OTCQX: GDQMF) was named to the 2026 TSX Venture 50, recognizing top performers on TSX Venture Exchange. During 2025 GoldQuest reported a 538% share price increase and 669% market-cap growth, placing it among the top 50 of 1,500+ issuers.

The recognition highlights investor interest and progress advancing the Romero Project.

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• Share price +538% during 2025
• Market capitalization +669% during 2025
• Ranked among Top 50 out of more than 1,500 TSXV issuers

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 18, 2026) - GoldQuest Mining Corp. (TSXV: GQC) (OTCQX: GDQMF) ("GoldQuest" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a 2026 Top 50 Company by the TSX Venture Exchange.

The TSX Venture 50™ is an annual ranking of the top-performing companies on TSX Venture Exchange over the last year. Companies are ranked based on three equally-weighted criteria of one-year share price appreciation, market capitalization growth, and Canadian consolidated trading value.

During 2025, GoldQuest's share price increased by 538% and its market capitalization grew by 669%. The 2026 TSX Venture 50™ highlights the top 50 performers among more than 1,500 TSX Venture Exchange issuers.

Luis Santana, CEO of GoldQuest Mining Corp., commented: "We are honoured to be recognized as a 2026 TSX Venture 50™ company. This milestone reflects the strength of the GoldQuest team, our continued progress in advancing the Romero Project, and the strong support of our stakeholders, including our Dominican shareholders. We remain focused on responsibly unlocking Romero's value for the benefit of all stakeholders."

Andrew Creech, President, TSX Venture Exchange commented: "The 2026 TSX Venture 50 reflects a clear inflection point for early-stage finance, with a return of liquidity and capital that reinforces Canada's position as a world-leading centre for resource discovery, strategic innovation, and scale. This yearʼs ranking underscores the vital role TSXV plays in channeling capital to the mining sector and serving as the primary growth pipeline for the next generation of global mineral supply." More details can be found at: http://tsx.com/venture50.

About GoldQuest

GoldQuest Mining Corp. is a Canadian exploration and development company with strong participation from Dominican investors, focused on advancing its gold and copper assets in the Dominican Republic. The Company has a Board of Directors and management team with prior experience developing and operating a mine in the country.

Additional information can be viewed at the Company's website www.goldquestcorp.com.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors of GoldQuest Mining Corp.,

"Luis Santana"

Director & CEO

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

Forward‐looking statements:

Statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts are forward‐looking information that involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Forward‐looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the merits of the Company's mineral properties, the Company's plans for its mineral properties, and the Company's focus on unlocking Romero's value for the benefit of all stakeholders. In certain cases, forward‐looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "potential", "likelihood", "appears", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "aims", "forecasts", "at least", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "should", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved".

Forward‐looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward‐looking statements. Such risks and other factors include, among others, risks related to uncertainties inherent in drill results and the estimation of mineral resources; commodity prices; changes in general economic conditions; market sentiment; currency exchange rates; the Company's ability to continue as a going concern; the Company's ability to raise funds through equity financings; risks inherent in mineral exploration; risks related to operations in foreign countries; future prices of metals; failure of equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labor disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals; government regulation of mining operations; environmental risks; title disputes or claims; limitations on insurance coverage and the timing and possible outcome of litigation. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could affect the Company and may cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward‐looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward‐looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, do not place undue reliance on forward‐looking statements. All statements are made as of the date of this news release and the Company is under no obligation to update or alter any forward‐looking statements except as required under applicable securities laws. Forward‐looking statements are based on assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable, including expectations regarding mineral exploration and development costs; expected trends in mineral prices and currency exchange rates; the accuracy of the Company's current mineral resource estimates; that the Company's activities will be in accordance with the Company's public statements and stated goals; that there will be no material adverse change affecting the Company or its properties; that all required approvals will be obtained and that there will be no significant disruptions affecting the Company or its properties.

For further information, please contact:

Luis Santana, Chief Executive Officer
1 (809) 224-0629
lsantana@goldquestcorp.com

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/283916

FAQ

What does GoldQuest being named to the 2026 TSX Venture 50 mean for GDQMF shareholders?

It signals strong market performance and investor interest in GDQMF over the past year. According to the company, the ranking reflects a 538% share price rise and 669% market-cap growth during 2025, highlighting heightened liquidity and visibility on TSXV for shareholders.

What specific 2025 performance metrics qualified GoldQuest for the 2026 TSX Venture 50 listing?

GoldQuest qualified via large one-year gains in price and market value. According to the company, 2025 produced a 538% share price increase and a 669% growth in market capitalization, two of the three equally weighted TSXV Venture 50 criteria.

How many companies are considered for the TSX Venture 50 and where does GoldQuest rank among them?

The TSX Venture 50 selects the top 50 performers from the exchange pool. According to the company, GoldQuest is among the top 50 out of more than 1,500 TSXV issuers based on 2025 performance metrics.

Will the TSX Venture 50 recognition affect GoldQuest's plans for the Romero Project (GDQMF)?

The recognition may increase visibility and access to capital but does not change project plans directly. According to the company, the ranking reflects progress advancing the Romero Project and stakeholder support, reinforcing focus on responsibly unlocking Romero's value.

Where can investors find official details about the TSX Venture 50 listing for GoldQuest (GDQMF)?

Official ranking details are published by the TSX Venture Exchange on its Venture 50 page. According to the company, additional information is available at the TSX Venture 50 website for verification of GoldQuest's 2026 placement.