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2月前
Blue Gold Enhances Operational Leadership with Appointment of Industry Veteran Gustavo Gomes as COO and EVP, MiningApril 21, 2026 8:30 AM
ACCESS NewswireNEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 21, 2026 / Blue Gold Limited (Nasdaq:BGL) ("Blue Gold" or the "Company"), a next-generation gold exploration, development and mining company, today announced the appointment of Gustavo (Gus) Gomes as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, Mining.Gomes brings more than four decades of global mining leadership experience, spanning operations, project development, and large-scale asset optimization across multiple commodities and jurisdictions. He has held senior executive roles at leading global mining companies, including BHP Billiton Limited, Rio Tinto and ArcelorMittal S.A. with a proven track record of delivering operational excellence, scaling complex assets, and driving value through disciplined execution."We are very pleased to welcome Gus to Blue Gold as we prepare to commence mining operations," said Andrew Cavaghan, Chief Executive Officer of Blue Gold. "His depth of experience across the full mining value chain - from exploration and project development through to large-scale operations - will be critical as we move toward production readiness and execution."Gomes most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of the Ambatovy nickel and cobalt joint venture, one of the world's largest integrated mining and refining operations, where he led a workforce of approximately 8,000 and oversaw significant improvements in operational performance and balance sheet strength. Prior to that, he held senior leadership roles at Vale, S.A. where he was responsible for global iron ore operations, and at ArcelorMittal S.A., where he served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for its iron ore and coal division, overseeing a global portfolio of mining assets.Earlier in his career, Gomes held key leadership roles at MMG Limited, including President of Minera Las Bambas in Peru, where he led the successful commissioning and rapid ramp-up of one of the world's largest copper operations, achieving full-scale production in record time. He also held senior operational and project roles at BHP Billiton Limited and Rio Tinto, contributing to the development and optimization of major mining operations globally."I am excited to join Blue Gold at such an important stage in its development," said Gomes. "The Company is preparing itself to scale both through acquisition of operational mining assets, as well as through its efforts to settle the arbitration dispute in Ghana. I look forward to working with the team to advance these assets responsibly, efficiently, and with a strong focus on operational excellence and stakeholder alignment."Enhancing Operational Execution and Production ReadinessGomes' appointment, initially in a part time capacity, underscores Blue Gold's focus on building a world-class operating platform to support the advancement of its mining assets. His experience leading large-scale, multi-jurisdictional operations and delivering complex projects is expected to strengthen the Company's execution capabilities as it progresses toward production and long-term value creation.About Blue Gold LimitedBlue Gold Limited (Nasdaq:BGL) is a next-generation gold exploration, development and mining company focused on acquiring and aggregating high-potential mining assets across strategic global jurisdictions. The Company's mission is to unlock untapped value in the gold sector by combining disciplined resource acquisition with innovative monetization models, including asset-backed digital instruments. Blue Gold is committed to responsible development, operational transparency, and leveraging modern financial technologies to redefine how gold is produced, accessed, and owned in the 21st century.Blue Gold prioritizes growth, sustainable development, and transparency in all our business practices. We believe that our commitment to responsible mining will enable us to create value for our shareholders while minimizing our environmental footprint.??Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are current only as of the date of this press release. Each of these forward-looking statements involves risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed or implied in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: general economic or political conditions; negative economic conditions that could impact Blue Gold Limited and the gold industry in general; reduction in demand for Blue Gold Limited's products; changes in the markets that Blue Gold Limited targets; and any change in laws applicable to Blue Gold Limited or any regulatory or judicial interpretation. As a result, we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements included in this press release will prove to be accurate or correct. These and other important factors and risks are discussed in Blue Gold Limited's shell company report on Form 20-F, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on July 1, 2025, and other filings with the SEC. In light of these risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, the future performance or events described in the forward-looking statements in this press release might not occur. Accordingly, you should not rely upon forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results, and we do not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law, we do not undertake any obligation to, and will not, update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. For more information regarding Blue Gold Limited, please visit https://bluegoldltd.com/.No Offer or SolicitationThis press release shall not constitute a solicitation of a proxy, consent, or authorization with respect to any securities. This press release shall also not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any states or jurisdictions in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption.For Further Information Contact:
Dave Gentry
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BGL@redchip.comSOURCE: Blue Gold LimitedView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Blue Gold Enhances Operational Leadership with Appointment of Industry Veteran Gustavo Gomes as COO and EVP, Mining
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7月前
$BGL News : Blue Gold Limited Hits 1,000,000 (One Million) pre-Registration Standard Gold Coin in Five Days since Launching
Blue Gold (Nasdaq: BGL) announced that its Standard Gold Coin (SGC) pre-registration exceeded 1,000,000 tokens in five days (equivalent to approximately US$129MM) following the product launch on Nov 10, 2025.
SGC is a blockchain token representing one gram of vaulted physical gold (valued ~US$129.13 per coin), to be issued on the BlueGoldOne Fintech Ecosystem. The company says each coin will be backed by audited, vaulted gold reserves held under an independent trust and that an official global launch and wider availability are planned in the coming weeks.
r/10xPennyStocks - Blue Gold Limited Hits 1,000,000 (One Million) pre-Registration Standard Gold Coin in Five Days since Launching
Pre-registration of 1,000,000 SGC tokens (~$129,000,000) signals strong early market demand for the product.
Blue Gold shows rapid customer interest by recording over 1,000,000 pre-registration indications for the Standard Gold Coin (SGC) within five days of launch, equivalent to roughly $129MM. The token is described as a blockchain-based representation of ownership in vaulted physical gold held in an independent trust structure, and the company states SGC will be available on the BlueGoldOne Fintech Ecosystem.
The business mechanism links a digital token to audited, vaulted gold reserves and a vertically integrated model from mining to payments, which the company presents as providing transparency and redemption capability. Key dependencies and risks include completion of the audited vaulting and trust arrangements, regulatory approvals and operational readiness before the stated rollout in the coming weeks; these items determine whether indicated demand converts to funded customers.
Concrete items to watch are confirmation of the independent audit and trust custody details, launch availability and approval criteria for pre-registrants, and any disclosed timelines around product availability after Nov 10, 2025. Monitor those disclosures over the next few weeks for evidence that pre-registrations convert into active issuance and custody arrangements.
https://www.stocktitan.net/news/BGL/blue-gold-limited-hits-1-000-000-one-million-pre-registration-r0t3svq9p5aj.html
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7月前
$BGL $BGLWW News : Blue Gold secures $140m to restart Bogoso and Prestea gold mine
Blue Gold has secured $140m (CI$116.42) in committed funding to finance the restart of the Bogoso and Prestea gold mine in the western region of Ghana.
The financing comprises a new $65m secured loan and a previously announced $75m equity line of credit that remains undrawn.
The funding is aimed exclusively at restarting the 5.1 million-ounce (moz) Bogoso and Prestea gold mine in Ghana, contingent on settling a lease dispute with the Government of Ghana.
According to the company, the $65m commitment, provided by a new institutional investor, is structured as a secured loan solely to finance the restart of the mine.
The funds are currently held in escrow with lawyers, pending resolution of the lease dispute.
Blue Gold said it is prepared to drop litigation with the Government of Ghana if the lease issue is resolved immediately.
Blue Gold CEO Andrew Cavaghan said: “This funding, along with the amount that is already committed, clearly evidences our capacity to invest and restart in the mine to bring it back into full production.
“The former Ghana administration took steps in September 2024 to prevent us from investing funds secured for the restart [of] the mine by wrongfully terminating the Bogoso and Prestea mining lease. We immediately disputed the legality of this action, and the matter is now in international arbitration.
“We are confident to reach a resolution of this dispute, including settlement, to ensure that this important mine is brought back into production as quickly as possible.”
The company stated that operating the Bogoso and Prestea mine aligns with its strategy to tokenise its gold production to create a global, gold-backed currency.
Blue Gold said it is preparing to roll out this initiative via its recently launched digital division.
The company is focused on acquiring and consolidating high-potential mining assets in key jurisdictions worldwide.
"Blue Gold secures $140m to restart Bogoso and Prestea gold mine " was originally created and published by Mining Technology, a GlobalData owned brand.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/blue-gold-secures-140m-restart-094939614.html
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7月前
$BGLWW News: Blue Gold Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Chief Technology Officer to Deliver Digital Strategy and Create Ecosystem for World’s First Global Gold-Backed Digital Currency
Proven innovator and technology executive Nathan Dionne to advance Blue Gold’s mission of building the world’s first gold-backed digital currency ecosystem
NEW YORK, NY, Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Gold Limited (Nasdaq: BGL) (“Blue Gold” or the “Company”), a next-generation gold development and technology company, today announced the appointment of Nathan Dionne as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective immediately.
As CTO, Mr. Dionne will lead the delivery of the Company’s digital strategy, overseeing the development and launch of the Company’s gold-backed token and the payment platform, which is expected to power the adoption of the world’s first gold-backed global currency.
A globally recognized technology leader, Mr. Dionne brings executive experience and a proven track record in the fields of cryptocurrency, digital payments, financial services, gaming, and global operations. His previous roles include serving as an early team member at payments innovator, CashStar (acquired by Blackhawk), CTO at Barstool Sports (acquired by Penn National), Co-Founder at NorthOut (acquired by ECI), SVP of Digital Transformation at ECI, and Founder of PlayGreen, a global iGaming technology platform.
“Nate’s leadership at the intersection of technology and finance will be instrumental as Blue Gold builds scalable digital infrastructure for the tokenization of gold,” said Andrew Cavaghan, Chief Executive Officer of Blue Gold Limited. “His proven ability to scale global fintech and payments platforms - and to transform traditional industries through technology - positions him perfectly to help us deliver on our mission of creating the world’s first global gold-backed digital currency ecosystem.”
“I am thrilled to be joining Blue Gold at this critical inflection point as the Company sets out to create a Mine-to-Wallet ecosystem,” said Mr. Dionne. “We will be bridging the physical and digital worlds as we aim to make gold not just a store of value, but a utility for the modern economy.”
About Blue Gold Limited
Blue Gold Limited (Nasdaq: BGL) is a next-generation gold development company focused on acquiring and aggregating high-potential mining assets across strategic global jurisdictions. The Company’s mission is to unlock untapped value in the gold sector by combining disciplined resource acquisition with innovative monetization models, including asset-backed digital instruments. Blue Gold is committed to responsible development, operational transparency, and leveraging modern financial technologies to redefine how gold is produced, accessed, and owned in the 21st century.
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