08:20 AM EDT, 06/25/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Troilus Gold ( CHXMF ) reported Tuesday positive metallurgical results from a pilot plant testing program for Zone X22 within the main mineral reserve pits at the Troilus project in Quebec.

The company said the results achieved recoveries of 91.4% for gold, 94.0% for copper and 87.2% for silver, demonstrating the consistency and predictability of the ore body across all zones.

"The confirmation of these metallurgical recoveries at X22 not only enhances our confidence in the projected production rates but also underscores our commitment to environmental stewardship, as our process remains cyanide-free," CEO Justin Reid said.

Troilus' share price fell 2.6% yesterday to $0.37.