Solaris Reports 475m of 1.03% CuEq from Surface in New Drilling as Further Productivity Gains Drive Record 10km Drilled in August
19 September 2024 - 1:00PM
Solaris Resources Inc. (TSX: SLS; NYSE: SLSR)
(“Solaris” or the “Company”) is pleased to report assay results
from its ongoing 60,000m 2024 drilling program that aims to target
open extensions of mineralization while upgrading mineral resources
and converting waste at its Warintza Project (“Warintza” or “the
Project”) in southeastern Ecuador. Highlights are listed below with
detailed results in Figure 1 and Tables 1-2.
HighlightsDrill results
continue to build on the 2024 Mineral Resource
Estimate¹ (“MRE”), with this release highlighted by intercepts of
high-grade mineralization outside of the MRE in the northwest and
southeast sectors. Some of these holes also significantly improve
upon modelled grades in sparsely drilled areas.
Northwest Sector:
- SLS-100 (drilled southeast): 427m
of 1.11% CuEq² within 475m of 1.03% CuEq² from surface
- SLS-99 (drilled southwest): 105m of
1.00% CuEq² within 246m of 0.75% CuEq² from surface
- SLS-96 (drilled southeast): 78m of
0.71% CuEq² within 288m of 0.47% CuEq² from surface
- SLS-97 (drilled west): 75m of 0.60%
CuEq² within 308m of 0.36% CuEq² from surface
Holes SLS-96, SLS-97 and SLS-99 added
new high-grade mineralization partially outside of the MRE while
SLS-100 improved upon the modelled grade in its vicinity.
These holes were located in the northwest sector where
mineralization has now been extended to the contact with a tabular
granodiorite that shapes the northwestern pit wall. Step-out
exploration drilling is now testing the potential for
mineralization within a large area of undrilled soil anomaly on the
far side of this body.
Southeast Sector:
- SLSE-50 (southwest): 84m of 0.70%
CuEq² within 445m of 0.53% CuEq² from surface
- SLSE-45 (drilled east): 285m of
0.63% CuEq² within 399m of 0.58% CuEq² from surface
- SLSE-47 (drilled southwest): 210m
of 0.58% CuEq² within 399m of 0.42% CuEq² from surface
- SLSE-46 (drilled south): 75m of
0.73% CuEq² within 400m of 0.34% CuEq² from surface
Holes SLSE-45, SLSE-46, SLSE-47, and
SLSE-50 added new high-grade mineralization partially outside of
the MRE while SLSE-45 and SLSE-46 improved upon modelled
grades in their vicinity. Mineralization remains open to
the southeast for approximately 600m within a large 0.8km x 0.8km
soil anomaly that defines the target opportunity in this
direction.
New Drilling Record: Warintza
continues to see gains from significant infrastructure investment
at site, with the next phase of construction underway. These
improvements have supported the Project team achieving a new
monthly drilling record of 10km (8 rigs) in August – well above the
prior monthly peak of 8km (12 rigs) set in 2021. The Company is now
well positioned to exceed the 60,000m of drilling planned this
year.
Figure 1 – Warintza Drilling and
Targets
Table 1 – Mineral Resource Extension,
Infill and Condemnation Results
Hole ID |
Date Reported |
From (m) |
To (m) |
Interval (m) |
Cu (%) |
Mo (%) |
Au (g/t) |
CuEq² (%) |
Comments |
SLS-100 |
Sep 19, 2024 |
0 |
475 |
475 |
0.76 |
0.04 |
0.09 |
1.03 |
Northwest
sector – infill |
Including |
48 |
475 |
427 |
0.84 |
0.04 |
0.09 |
1.11 |
SLS-99 |
0 |
246 |
246 |
0.24 |
0.09 |
0.05 |
0.75 |
Northwest sector –
extensional |
Including |
21 |
126 |
105 |
0.49 |
0.08 |
0.09 |
1.00 |
Including |
21 |
165 |
144 |
0.37 |
0.08 |
0.07 |
0.87 |
SLS-98 |
24 |
159 |
135 |
0.24 |
0.00 |
0.05 |
0.28 |
Northern sector –
extensional |
Including |
54 |
81 |
27 |
0.53 |
0.00 |
0.07 |
0.59 |
SLS-97 |
0 |
308 |
308 |
0.19 |
0.03 |
0.04 |
0.36 |
Northwest sector –
extensional |
Including |
51 |
126 |
75 |
0.37 |
0.04 |
0.05 |
0.60 |
SLS-96 |
0 |
288 |
288 |
0.10 |
0.06 |
0.02 |
0.47 |
Northwest sector –
extensional |
Including |
0 |
210 |
210 |
0.13 |
0.06 |
0.03 |
0.50 |
Including |
0 |
78 |
78 |
0.28 |
0.07 |
0.07 |
0.71 |
SLS-95 |
93 |
397 |
304 |
0.17 |
0.00 |
0.06 |
0.22 |
Northern sector –
extensional |
SLS-94 |
54 |
381 |
327 |
0.28 |
0.03 |
0.03 |
0.45 |
Northern sector –
infill |
Including |
54 |
213 |
159 |
0.35 |
0.02 |
0.04 |
0.50 |
Including |
54 |
90 |
36 |
0.60 |
0.01 |
0.06 |
0.69 |
SLS-93 |
0 |
196 |
196 |
0.07 |
0.02 |
0.02 |
0.15 |
Northwest sector –
condemnation/geotechnical |
SLS-92 |
0 |
105 |
105 |
0.14 |
0.03 |
0.04 |
0.33 |
Northern sector –
infill |
Including |
69 |
105 |
36 |
0.32 |
0.04 |
0.03 |
0.54 |
SLS-91 |
12 |
305 |
293 |
0.22 |
0.00 |
0.07 |
0.27 |
Northern sector –
extensional |
SLS-90 |
0 |
141 |
141 |
0.10 |
0.03 |
0.02 |
0.29 |
Northwest sector –
extensional |
Including |
75 |
141 |
66 |
0.18 |
0.03 |
0.02 |
0.34 |
SLS-89 |
0 |
200 |
200 |
0.05 |
0.01 |
0.02 |
0.12 |
Northern sector –
condemnation/geotechnical |
SLS-88 |
24 |
84 |
60 |
0.11 |
0.01 |
0.14 |
0.24 |
Northern sector –
extensional |
SLSE-50 |
0 |
445 |
445 |
0.37 |
0.02 |
0.04 |
0.53 |
Southeast sector –
extensional |
Including |
132 |
445 |
313 |
0.42 |
0.03 |
0.04 |
0.60 |
Including |
180 |
264 |
84 |
0.52 |
0.03 |
0.05 |
0.70 |
SLSE-49 |
0 |
273 |
273 |
0.43 |
0.01 |
0.06 |
0.55 |
Southeast sector –
infill |
Including |
33 |
273 |
240 |
0.48 |
0.01 |
0.06 |
0.60 |
SLSE-48 |
15 |
389 |
374 |
0.14 |
0.01 |
0.02 |
0.19 |
Southeast sector –
extensional |
SLSE-47 |
0 |
399 |
399 |
0.28 |
0.02 |
0.06 |
0.42 |
Southeast sector –
extensional |
Including |
57 |
267 |
210 |
0.43 |
0.02 |
0.05 |
0.58 |
SLSE-46 |
0 |
400 |
400 |
0.26 |
0.01 |
0.04 |
0.34 |
Southeast sector –
extensional |
Including |
75 |
150 |
75 |
0.60 |
0.02 |
0.07 |
0.73 |
SLSE-45 |
0 |
399 |
399 |
0.44 |
0.02 |
0.05 |
0.58 |
Southeast sector –
extensional |
Including |
33 |
318 |
285 |
0.50 |
0.02 |
0.06 |
0.63 |
SLSE-44 |
0 |
341 |
341 |
0.11 |
0.00 |
0.02 |
0.13 |
Northeast sector –
condemnation/geotechnical |
Notes to Table 1: True widths are interpreted to
be very close to drilled widths due to the bulk-porphyry style
mineralized zones at Warintza.
Table 2 - Collar Locations
Hole ID |
Easting |
Northing |
Elevation (m) |
Depth (m) |
Azimuth (degrees) |
Dip (degrees) |
SLS-100 |
799568 |
9648147 |
1403 |
475 |
107 |
-49 |
SLS-99 |
799684 |
9648336 |
1373 |
246 |
200 |
-60 |
SLS-98 |
800616 |
9648398 |
1334 |
214 |
180 |
-50 |
SLS-97 |
799569 |
9648146 |
1404 |
308 |
270 |
-60 |
SLS-96 |
799683 |
9648335 |
1373 |
288 |
140 |
-60 |
SLS-95 |
800617 |
9648399 |
1334 |
397 |
45 |
-60 |
SLS-94 |
800196 |
9648470 |
1340 |
381 |
180 |
-60 |
SLS-93 |
799681 |
9648333 |
1372 |
196 |
0 |
-60 |
SLS-92 |
800200 |
9648475 |
1336 |
340 |
45 |
-60 |
SLS-91 |
800619 |
9648397 |
1332 |
305 |
90 |
-60 |
SLS-90 |
799684 |
9648331 |
1374 |
286 |
62 |
-45 |
SLS-89 |
800201 |
9648476 |
1336 |
200 |
45 |
-45 |
SLS-88 |
800620 |
9648396 |
1331 |
367 |
0 |
-50 |
SLSE-50 |
801593 |
9648138 |
1153 |
445 |
240 |
-85 |
SLSE-49 |
801528 |
9647846 |
1153 |
273 |
260 |
-50 |
SLSE-48 |
801248 |
9647968 |
1252 |
389 |
90 |
-60 |
SLSE-47 |
801529 |
9647845 |
1153 |
403 |
120 |
-60 |
SLSE-46 |
801250 |
9647967 |
1251 |
400 |
180 |
-60 |
SLSE-45 |
801530 |
9647847 |
1154 |
399 |
90 |
-80 |
SLSE-44 |
801613 |
9648465 |
1106 |
341 |
270 |
-60 |
Notes to Table 2: The coordinates are in WGS84
17S Datum.
Endnotes
- Refer to the technical report
entitled “Mineral Resource Estimate Update - NI 43-101 Technical
Report, Warintza Project, Ecuador” with an effective date of July
1, 2024 and available on SEDAR+ under the Company’s profile at
www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company’s website.
- Copper-equivalence grade
calculation for reporting assumes metal prices of US$4.00/lb Cu,
US$20.00/lb Mo, and US$1,850/oz Au, and recoveries of 90% Cu, 85%
Mo, and 70% Au based on preliminary metallurgical testwork. CuEq
formula: CuEq (%) = Cu (%) + 5.604 × Mo (%) + 0.623 × Au
(g/t).
Technical Information and Quality
Control & Quality AssuranceSample assay results have
been independently monitored through a quality control/quality
assurance (“QA/QC”) program that includes the insertion of blind
certified reference materials (standards), blanks and field
duplicate samples. Logging and sampling are completed at a secure
Company facility located on site. Drill core is cut in half on site
and samples are securely transported to ALS Labs in Quito. Sample
pulps are sent to ALS Labs in Lima, Peru and Vancouver, Canada for
analysis. Total copper and molybdenum contents are determined by
four-acid digestion with AAS finish. Gold is determined by fire
assay of a 30-gram charge. In addition, selected pulp check samples
are sent to Bureau Veritas lab in Lima, Peru. Both ALS Labs and
Bureau Veritas lab are independent of Solaris. Solaris is not aware
of any drilling, sampling, recovery or other factors that could
materially affect the accuracy or reliability of the data referred
to herein. Heliborne magnetic, LIDAR and other layers of data
quality for Warintza district exploration were validated by a
qualified external professional using data validation procedures
under high industry standards and the Company therefore did not
require such data to be further verified by a “Qualified Person” as
defined in National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for
Mineral Projects. The remaining scientific and technical
information, including the drillhole data, has been verified by
Jorge Fierro, M.Sc., DIC, PG, using data validation and quality
assurance procedures under high industry standards. The
verification activities included a search for factual errors,
completeness of the lithological and assay data, and suitability of
the primary data. As part of the database verification activities,
the assay information and certificates obtained directly from the
analytical laboratory have been examined as well.
Qualified Person
The scientific and technical content of this
press release has been reviewed and approved by Jorge Fierro,
M.Sc., DIC, PG, Vice President Exploration of Solaris who is a
“Qualified Person” as defined in National Instrument 43-101
Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Jorge Fierro is a
Registered Professional Geologist through the SME (registered
member #4279075).
On behalf of the Board of Solaris
Resources Inc.
“Daniel Earle”President & CEO, Director
For Further Information
Jacqueline Wagenaar, VP Investor RelationsDirect: 416-366-5678
Ext. 203Email: jwagenaar@solarisresources.com
About Solaris Resources
Inc.
Solaris is advancing a portfolio of copper and
gold assets in the Americas, which includes a world class copper
resource with expansion and discovery potential at its Warintza
Project in Ecuador; a series of grass roots exploration projects
with discovery potential in Peru and Chile; and significant
leverage to increasing copper prices through its 60% interest in
the La Verde joint-venture project with a subsidiary of Teck
Resources in Mexico.
Cautionary Notes and Forward-looking
Statements
This document contains certain forward-looking
information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of
applicable securities legislation (collectively “forward-looking
statements”). The use of the words “will” and “expected” and
similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements. These statements include statements that its ongoing
60,000m 2024 drilling program aims to target open extensions of
mineralization while upgrading mineral resources and converting
waste at Warintza, step-out exploration drilling is now testing the
potential for mineralization on the far side of this body, and the
Company is now well positioned to exceed the 60,000m of drilling
planned this year. Although Solaris believes that the expectations
reflected in such forward-looking statements and/or information are
reasonable, readers are cautioned that actual results may vary from
the forward-looking statements. The Company has based these
forward-looking statements and information on the Company’s current
expectations and assumptions about future events including
assumptions regarding the exploration and regional programs. These
statements also involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and
other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ
materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking
statements, including the risks, uncertainties and other factors
identified in the Solaris Management’s Discussion and Analysis, for
the year ended December 31, 2023 available at www.sedarplus.ca.
Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained in this news
release are made as at the date of this news release and Solaris
does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any
of these forward-looking statements except as may be required by
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