Solis Announces Quarterly Activities Report for the Period Ended 28 February 2025

Company Overview - Solis Minerals Limited is focused on advancing its portfolio of high-priority copper-gold targets in the Southern Coastal Belt of Peru, holding 81 exploration concessions covering a total area of 69,200 hectares [3][5][52] - The company has appointed Mitch Thomas as Chief Executive Officer, who brings extensive experience in South America and project development [4][48] Financial Highlights - Solis successfully completed a placement raising A$4.5 million to support drilling activities in Peru [7][42] - The company had a cash balance of A$0.8 million as of February 28, 2025, with additional funds raised post-reporting period [40][42] Project Developments - Significant progress was made in advancing permits and refining high-priority copper targets, with drilling at Chancho al Palo and Ilo Este expected to begin in May 2025 [8][16] - The Chocolate Project has revealed multiple copper-gold targets, with notable geochemical assay results including 0.71% Cu and 0.60 g/t Au for Porphyry Target 1 [27][26] Market Conditions - The copper market is experiencing strong momentum, with prices recently surpassing US$10,000 per tonne due to supply constraints and robust demand, particularly linked to the global energy transition [13][15] - Gold prices have reached record highs above US$3,000 per ounce, driven by geopolitical uncertainty and central bank purchases [14][15] Exploration Activities - Extensive copper porphyry mineralization has been identified at the Cinto Project, with significant channel sampling results indicating 23.4m @ 0.88% Cu [21][23] - The company is planning Induced-Polarisation (IP) surveys to define drill targets at Cinto, with drilling anticipated in the second half of 2025 [25][20] Corporate Strategy - Solis is evaluating options to simplify its listing structure, potentially delisting from the TSXV and establishing the ASX as its primary listing [41] - The company is actively reviewing potential acquisitions in various jurisdictions, focusing on copper and gold projects that are drill-ready [39]