TORONTO, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Q-Gold Resources Ltd. (TSXV: QGR; OTCQB: QGLDF; Börse Frankfurt: QX9G) (“QGold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce, that, subject to regulatory approval, it has engaged the services of ICP Securities Inc. (“ICP”) to provide automated market making services, including use of its proprietary algorithm, ICP Premium™, in compliance with the policies and guidelines of the TSX Venture Exchange and other applicable legislation. ICP will be paid a monthly fee of C$7,500 (plus applicable taxes), payable monthly in advance. The agreement between the Company and ICP was signed with a start date of January 15, 2026, is for four months (the “Initial Term”), and shall be automatically renewed for subsequent one month terms (each month called an “Additional Term”), unless either party provides at least 30 days written notice prior to the end of the Initial Term or an Additional Term, as applicable. There are no performance factors contained in the agreement and no stock option grants or other compensation is contemplated in connection with the engagement. Neither ICP nor its principals have an interest, directly or indirectly, in the Company or its securities, nor any right or intent to acquire such an interest; however, ICP and its clients may acquire an interest in the securities of the Company in the future.