Troilus Reports 94% Copper Recovery and 88.3% Gold Recovery From the Southwest Zone Pilot Plant Test Program

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Troilus Gold Corp. (OTCQX: CHXMF) has announced successful metallurgical recovery results from the Southwest Zone of its Troilus Project in Quebec. A sample of approximately 3 tonnes yielded copper recovery of 93.5%, gold recovery of 88.3%, and silver recovery of 89.4%. These results reportedly exceed previous assessments and will support an upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study. CEO Justin Reid expressed satisfaction with the consistent recovery rates, which align with earlier results from the J Zone. Ongoing testing on the Z87 Zone is forthcoming.

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• Copper recovery of 93.5%, gold recovery of 88.3%, and silver recovery of 89.4% achieved.
• Results exceeded previous recovery estimates from the Preliminary Economic Assessment.

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• None.

MONTREAL, June 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Troilus Gold Corp. (TSX: TLG; OTCQX: CHXMF) (“Troilus” or the “Company”) is pleased to report excellent metallurgical recovery results for the Southwest Zone as part of an ongoing pilot plant scale metallurgical testing program on each of the main mineral deposits at its 100%-owned Troilus Project, located in northcentral Quebec, Canada. Approximately 9 tonnes (9,000 kg) of sample material, ~3 tonnes from the three main mineral zones (Zone Z87, J Zone and Southwest Zone) were sent to Eriez’s metallurgical test facility in Erie, Pennsylvania, last year to validate the recovery of gold, copper and silver using standard gravity and column flotation technology. The results of these test programs will be used to support the upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study, as well as future economic studies.

Southwest Zone Test Program Overview and Results:

• An ~3 tonne (3,000 kg) composite sample of mineralized material from the Southwest Zone, prepared using coarse assay rejects from the various domains of the entire mineralized zone was provided to Eriez for testing.
• Overall copper recovery of 93.5%, gold recovery of 88.3%, and silver recovery of 89.4% was achieved in combined gravity separation and rougher-scavenger-cleaners column flotation, an industry standard processing method.
• These results are consistent and generally exceed the recoveries used in the Preliminary Economic Assessment (refer to press release dated August 20, 2020), where the recoveries for copper and gold were 90% and silver was 40%
  

Justin Reid, CEO and Director of Troilus Gold, commented, “We are very pleased with the recovery results from the Southwest Zone, which are consistent with those released a few months ago from the J Zone. The Southwest Zone is located approximately two kilometres away from the formerly mined pits and was only discovered about two years ago, so for the metallurgical results from this area to be in line with previous work and new results from the main zones is very encouraging.”

On February 28, 2022, Troilus announced excellent metallurgical test results for the J Zone of gold, copper and silver recoveries of 92.9%, 90.4% and 88.8%, respectively. Ongoing testing is being completed on the 3^rd and last sample for Zone Z87 and will be announced once complete.

Qualified Persons

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Joseph C. Milbourne, Registered Member SME, Manager of Technical Services for Troilus Gold Corp., who is a Qualified Person within the meaning of NI 43-101.

About Eriez

Established in 1942, Eriez is a global leader in separation technologies used throughout mineral processing operations for base metals, gold, industrial minerals, coal and oil sands, phosphate and potash.

About Troilus Gold Corp.

Troilus Gold Corp. is a Canadian-based junior mining company focused on the systematic advancement and de-risking of the former gold and copper Troilus Mine towards production. From 1996 to 2010, the Troilus Mine produced +2 million ounces of gold and nearly 70,000 tonnes of copper. Troilus is located in the top-rated mining jurisdiction of Quebec, Canada, where is holds a strategic land position of 1,420 km² in the Frôtet-Evans Greenstone Belt. Since acquiring the project in 2017, ongoing exploration success has demonstrated the tremendous scale potential of the gold system on the property with significant mineral resource growth. The Company is advancing engineering studies following the completion of a robust PEA in 2020, which demonstrated the potential for the Troilus project to become a top-ranked gold and copper producing asset in Canada. Led by an experienced team with a track-record of successful mine development, Troilus is positioned to become a cornerstone project in North America.

For more information:

Caroline Arsenault
VP Corporate Communications
+1 (647) 407-7123
info@troilusgold.com 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Information

The PEA is preliminary in nature, includes inferred mineral resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have the economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves, and there is no certainty that the PEA will be realized. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The PEA is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. See below and the Company’s latest technical report available on SEDAR for more information with respect to the key assumptions, parameters, methods and risks of determination associated with the foregoing.

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the potential impact of the test program on the Company and the likelihood that the results projected, including without limitation the recoveries, will be realized on the timeline targeted or at all, timing of future studies including the pre-feasibility study, environmental assessments (including the timing of an environmental impact study) and development plans, opportunity to expand the scale of the project, the project becoming a cornerstone mining project in Quebec and Canada; the development potential and timetable of the project; the estimation of mineral resources; realization of mineral resource estimates;; the timing and amount of estimated future exploration; costs of future activities; capital and operating expenditures; success of exploration activities; the anticipated ability of investors to continue benefiting from the Company’s low discovery costs, technical expertise and support from local communities, ; the timing and amount of estimated future exploration; the anticipated results of the Company’s 2022 drill program and their possible impact on the potential size of the mineral resource estimate; the ongoing impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and the considerable uncertainties about the geographic, social and economic impact on the Company. Generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “continue”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “will”, “might” or “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved”. Forward-looking statements are made based upon certain assumptions and other important facts that, if untrue, could cause the actual results, performances or achievements of Troilus to be materially different from future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. Such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions regarding present and future business strategies and the environment in which Troilus will operate in the future. Certain important factors that could cause actual results, performances or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, amongst others, currency fluctuations, the global economic climate, dilution, share price volatility and competition. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Troilus to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: the impact the COVID 19 pandemic may have on the Company’s activities (including without limitation on its employees and suppliers) and the economy in general; the impact of the recovery post COVID 19 pandemic and its impact on gold and other metals; there being no assurance that the exploration program or programs of the Company will result in expanded mineral resources; risks and uncertainties inherent to mineral resource estimates; the high degree of uncertainties inherent to preliminary economic assessments and other mining and economic studies which are based to a significant extent on various assumptions; variations in gold prices and other precious metals, exchange rate fluctuations; variations in cost of supplies and labour; receipt of necessary approvals; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; future gold and other metal prices; accidents, labour disputes and shortages; environmental and other risks of the mining industry, including without limitation, risks and uncertainties discussed in the Technical Report and in other continuous disclosure documents of the Company available under the Company’s profile at www.sedar.com. Although Troilus has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Troilus does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

FAQ

What metallurgical recovery results did Troilus Gold Corp. report for the Southwest Zone?

Troilus Gold Corp. reported copper recovery of 93.5%, gold recovery of 88.3%, and silver recovery of 89.4% for the Southwest Zone.

How do the new recovery results from the Southwest Zone compare to previous assessments?

The new recovery results generally exceed those used in the previous Preliminary Economic Assessment, where copper and gold recoveries were 90% and silver recovery was 40%.

What is the significance of the metallurgical results for Troilus Gold Corp.?

The results will support the upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study and indicate the potential for enhanced economic viability of the Troilus Project.

When will the results for the Z87 Zone be announced?

The results for the Z87 Zone are still undergoing testing and will be announced once completed.