Kootenay Silver Inc. reported results from preliminary metallurgical testing on its La Cigarra Silver Project in Chihuahua State, Mexico, applying the proprietary Silvox Technologies Inc. ("SILVOX") process which indicates a marked improvement in cyanide leaching for silver recoveries versus industry standard leaching processes previously applied to the deposit. Initial bottle roll ("BR") testing using industry standards ("standard") and SILVOX processes were recently completed using a typical 48 hour period at minus 1/4 inch crush size from a bulk sample collected from La Cigarra. Standard cyanide leaching returned an estimated 38% silver recovery compared to a range of 44% to 52% from the SILVOX process, a 6% to 14% increase in silver recovery. Additionally, two column tests using the SILVOX process were completed indicating potential for higher silver recovery than the BR test results. These tests were completed over a 120 day period at minus 1/4 inch crush size with results suggesting at silver recovery of 52% to 58%. Column tests were not conducted to sufficient QA/QC but may suggest potentially higher recoveries than BR testing. The results of 5 bottle rolls on a bulk sample composite are shown in the chart below. Four are labeled SILVOX 1 through 4 employing the SILVOX process while the one labeled Standard used industry standard cyanide leach methods. Reagent cost per tonne shows potential economic viability of the SILVOX process with both lower and higher costs compared to standard cyanide leaching. Metallurgical laboratory testing was conducted on composited samples from 10 representative core holes and 4 surface samples taken from outcrop, trenches and open cuts in the Las Carolinas and San Gregorio zones of the La Cigarra deposit. All BR testing was conducted by ALS Metallurgy in Kamloops, B.C. Column testing was completed by Laboratorio Metalurgico S.A. de C.V., a division of Sonora Naturals S.A. de C.V. in Hermosillo, Mexico. A comprehensive metallurgical study will be undertaken using standard and SILVOX processes to assess variability across the La Cigarra deposit. Initially, additional BR tests will include two crush sizes of minus 1/4 inch and minus 3/8 inch for both oxide and sulfide material. Further column testing to qualified standards will also be conducted. All technical information for the La Cigarra exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control ("QA/QC") program. Samples are taken under the direction of qualified persons and stored in sealed bags. Samples were delivered to ALS Minerals ("ALS") in Kamloops, B.C. and Sonora Naturals S.A. de C.V. in Hermosillo, Sonora. Analysis for silver, zinc, lead and copper and related trace elements was done by ICP four acid digestion, with gold analysis by 30 gram fire assay with an AA finish.