GoldQuest Mining Corp. (TSXV: GQC | OTCQX: GDQMF) has announced the appointment of Dennis Kwong, CFA, CPA, as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective September 15, 2026. Kwong brings decades of senior mining finance experience, including roles at Centerra Gold, Florida Canyon Gold, and several major Falconbridge and Noranda initiatives. The appointment signals a strengthening of GoldQuest's financial leadership as the Dominican Republic-focused gold and copper exploration company advances its development strategy. Investors may be watching how the new executive team shapes the company's capital markets and project financing approach.

Key Points

  • GoldQuest Mining Corp. (TSXV: GQC | OTCQX: GDQMF) is a Canadian gold and copper exploration company operating in the Dominican Republic.
  • Dennis Kwong, CFA, CPA, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer effective September 15, 2026.
  • Kwong previously served as CFO of Florida Canyon Gold and spent approximately 15 years at Centerra Gold in senior business development roles.
  • Investors may watch how Kwong's capital markets and project financing expertise influences GoldQuest's strategic development activities.

Dennis Kwong's Extensive Mining Finance Background

Kwong's career spans senior roles across major mining organisations. Most recently, he served as CFO of Florida Canyon Gold, where the release states he assisted in its spinout and public listing as part of the Argonaut Gold and Alamos Gold business combination, and later supported the sale of Florida Canyon Gold's Mexican business to Heliostar Metals and its merger with Integra Resources. Prior to that, Kwong spent approximately 15 years at Centerra Gold, holding executive vice president and vice president roles focused on business development and exploration.

Major Transactions Kwong Helped Execute at Centerra Gold

During his tenure at Centerra Gold, the announcement states Kwong led or played a key role in significant transactions, including Centerra's US$1.1 billion acquisition of Thompson Creek Metals, its C$310 million acquisition of AuRico Metals, and the acquisition of the Goldfield Project in Nevada. Earlier in his career, at Xstrata Nickel, Falconbridge, and Noranda, he helped structure and execute the financing plan for the US$3.9 billion Koniambo nickel project in New Caledonia, highlighting his experience with large-scale, complex project financings.

Paul Robertson Departs After More Than 15 Years as GoldQuest CFO

Kwong succeeds Paul Robertson, who has served as GoldQuest's Chief Financial Officer since 2010. The company acknowledged Robertson's long tenure and valuable contributions, stating it wishes him continued success. CEO Luis Santana commented that Kwong's appointment comes at an important stage in the company's development and that his experience in mining finance, capital markets, and strategic transactions will support GoldQuest's financial capabilities, corporate governance, and long-term strategic positioning in the Dominican Republic.