Operational Results - Total tonnes processed in Q2 2024 were 93,687[20], with a year-to-date (YTD) total of 192,576[20] - Gold ounces sold in Q2 2024 were 2,724[20], and YTD 2024 were 6,281[20] - Silver ounces sold in Q2 2024 reached 234,560[20], with a YTD figure of 451,095[20] - Copper tonnes sold were 197 in Q2 2024 and 461 YTD[20] - Lead tonnes sold were 491 in Q2 2024 and 1,158 YTD[20] - Zinc tonnes sold were 1,771 in Q2 2024 and 3,453 YTD[20] Financial Performance - The company's cash balance as of June 30, 2024, was $53 million[23] - Cash provided by operating activities totaled $14 million[23] - Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were $395 million[23] - The net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $(318) million[23] - Total cash costs per gold equivalent (AuEq) ounce were $1,950/oz for the three months ended June 30, 2024, and $1,789/oz for the six months ended June 30, 2024[23] - Total all-in sustaining cost (AISC) per AuEq ounce was $2,661/oz for the three months ended June 30, 2024, and $2,452/oz for the six months ended June 30, 2024[23] Investment and Exploration - Sustaining investments totaled $2221 thousand in Q2 2024 and $4296 thousand YTD, with a full-year guidance of $8800-$11000 thousand[21] - Growth investments amounted to $326 thousand in Q2 2024 and $1430 thousand YTD, with a full-year guidance of $3200-$5200 thousand[21] - The company drilled 30 exploration drill holes totaling over 2,652 meters and 16 infill drill holes totaling 5,949 meters at DDGM[17]

Core Insights - Troilus Gold Corp. reported additional positive drill results from the Southwest Zone of its Troilus Project in Quebec, Canada, as part of its 2025 drill campaign aimed at identifying higher-grade mineralization and enhancing confidence in the block model [1][2][4] Southwest Highlights - The drill results indicate strong continuity of higher-grade mineralization at surface, which reinforces the potential to optimize and de-risk the Southwest Zone block model, covering the first five years of the mine plan [2][4] - Drill hole SW-25-681 returned 1.79 g/t AuEq over 36 meters, including 2.44 g/t AuEq over 23 meters, while SW-25-709 returned 1.52 g/t AuEq over 21 meters, including 3.09 g/t AuEq over 5 meters [6][8] - The high-grade core of the Southwest is hosted within transitional to tholeiitic brecciated pillow basalts, with significant mineralization signatures indicating Troilus as one of Canada's largest undeveloped gold-copper projects, with 11.21 million gold equivalent ounces in the indicated category and 1.80 million in the inferred category [7][19] Drilling Program - The drilling program at the Southwest Zone focused on defining high-grade zones for the early years of production, with results extending the enriched ore shoot to surface [5][6] - Drilling in the Southwest Zone is now complete, with assays pending for several holes, and the exploration team will shift focus to advancing near-site and regional field targets [8][9] Future Plans - The company plans to release remaining results in the coming weeks, which will further enhance confidence in the block model and help de-risk the early years of production [4][8] - The next phase of drilling is scheduled for the third quarter of 2025, with opportunities to expand on the highest-grade zones of the Southwest [9]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company's gross profit increased by 68% to CAD 10.1 million compared to Q1 2024 [5] - Adjusted EBITDA rose by 38% to CAD 8.7 million [6] - Cash and cash equivalents grew to CAD 68.5 million from CAD 17.5 million [6] - Consolidated working capital improved to CAD 61 million from a negative CAD 6.5 million [6] - Total debt increased to CAD 130 million from CAD 40 million, while the debt cost of service decreased from 9.5% to 6% [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gold Bar produced 10% more gold than budgeted at a cash cost 24% below the low end of annual guidance, with a cash cost of CAD 1,146 [4] - However, Gold Bar's all-in sustaining cost per ounce was approximately CAD 2,200 due to accelerated stripping costs of CAD 7.5 million [4][6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a positive outlook due to higher prices of gold, silver, and copper [3] - The 49% interest in the San Jose mine has resumed paying dividends, with expectations for more dividends throughout the year [4][18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to use funds from a capped call convertible note to advance the development of the Fox Complex, aiming for consolidated annual production of 225,000 to 255,000 ounces by 2030 [3] - Exploration programs are ongoing at both the Fox Complex and Gold Bar, with positive results expected [8] - The company is focusing on balancing reinvestment in the San Jose mine with returning value to shareholders [18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about improving production and cost per ounce for the remainder of the year [7] - The company anticipates that the feasibility study for Los Azules will enhance financials by capitalizing expenditures, which will improve the bottom line [31][32] - Management believes that higher gold prices will benefit the company significantly [38] Other Important Information - The company received a permit to construct a ramp to the underground at the Stock Mine, which is crucial for the Stock Complex expansion [8] - The company has spent over CAD 250 million on McEwen Copper since 2021, which could have been capitalized if the feasibility study had been completed earlier [34] Q&A Session Summary Question: How much cash or cash plus investments is held within the copper subsidiary? - The treasury for McEwen Copper is currently below GBP 10 million, and additional financing is expected as they move towards the feasibility study [11][12] Question: Is the $10 million enough to complete the feasibility study? - Additional runway will likely be needed to complete the feasibility study by July [12] Question: What is the status of dividends from San Jose? - Regular dialogue with Hochschild is ongoing, focusing on extending mine life while balancing reinvestment and shareholder returns [16][18] Question: What is the expected production timeline for the Stock Mine? - First production from the underground portion of the Stock Mine is anticipated in the last quarter of this year [20][22] Question: What is the timeframe and cost for bringing the Grey Fox mine back into production? - A study is underway to determine capital and operating costs, with a focus on permitting timelines [23][25][26]