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

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Solis Minerals reports significant progress in its Q1 2025 activities, securing a A$4.5 million placement to support drilling operations in Peru. The company confirmed new copper-gold targets at the Chocolate Project, with impressive assays including 4.92% Cu and 2.47 g/t Au.

At the Cinto Project, located 15km from Toquepala mine, extensive copper porphyry mineralization was identified, with channel sampling highlights of 23.4m @ 0.88% Cu. The company appointed Mitch Thomas as CEO and received drilling approval for Chancho al Palo Project, with Ilo Este approval expected soon.

The company holds 81 exploration concessions totaling 69,200Ha in Peru's coastal belt, with 60% focused on the flagship Ilo Este target. With copper prices exceeding US$10,000/tonne and gold reaching US$3,000/oz, Solis is strategically positioned to advance large-scale resource opportunities in one of the world's leading copper regions.

Solis Minerals annuncia importanti progressi nelle attività del primo trimestre 2025, assicurando un collocamento da 4,5 milioni di dollari australiani per sostenere le operazioni di perforazione in Perù. La società ha confermato nuovi obiettivi di rame-oro nel progetto Chocolate, con analisi notevoli che includono il 4,92% di Cu e 2,47 g/t di Au.

Al progetto Cinto, situato a 15 km dalla miniera di Toquepala, è stata identificata un'ampia mineralizzazione porfirica di rame, con campionamenti a canale che evidenziano 23,4 m @ 0,88% Cu. La società ha nominato Mitch Thomas come CEO e ha ottenuto l'approvazione per le perforazioni nel progetto Chancho al Palo, con l'approvazione per Ilo Este attesa a breve.

La società detiene 81 concessioni esplorative per un totale di 69.200 ettari nella fascia costiera del Perù, con il 60% concentrato sull'obiettivo principale Ilo Este. Con i prezzi del rame oltre i 10.000 dollari USA per tonnellata e l'oro a 3.000 dollari USA per oncia, Solis è strategicamente posizionata per sviluppare opportunità di risorse su larga scala in una delle principali regioni minerarie di rame al mondo.

Solis Minerals informa avances significativos en sus actividades del primer trimestre de 2025, asegurando una colocación de 4,5 millones de dólares australianos para apoyar las operaciones de perforación en Perú. La compañía confirmó nuevos objetivos de cobre-oro en el Proyecto Chocolate, con ensayos impresionantes que incluyen 4,92% de Cu y 2,47 g/t de Au.

En el Proyecto Cinto, ubicado a 15 km de la mina Toquepala, se identificó una extensa mineralización porfírica de cobre, con muestreos en canal que destacan 23,4 m @ 0,88% Cu. La empresa nombró a Mitch Thomas como CEO y recibió la aprobación para perforar en el Proyecto Chancho al Palo, esperando pronto la aprobación para Ilo Este.

La compañía posee 81 concesiones exploratorias que abarcan 69.200 hectáreas en la franja costera de Perú, con un 60% enfocado en el objetivo principal Ilo Este. Con precios del cobre por encima de los 10.000 dólares estadounidenses por tonelada y el oro alcanzando los 3.000 dólares estadounidenses por onza, Solis está estratégicamente posicionada para avanzar en oportunidades de recursos a gran escala en una de las principales regiones cupríferas del mundo.

Solis Minerals는 2025년 1분기 활동에서 큰 진전을 보고하며, 페루에서의 시추 작업을 지원하기 위해 450만 호주 달러의 자금 조달을 확보했습니다. 회사는 Chocolate 프로젝트에서 새로운 구리-금 목표를 확인했으며, 4.92% Cu와 2.47 g/t Au를 포함한 인상적인 분석 결과를 발표했습니다.

Toquepala 광산에서 15km 떨어진 Cinto 프로젝트에서는 광범위한 구리 포피리 광화가 확인되었으며, 채널 샘플링 결과 23.4m @ 0.88% Cu가 두드러졌습니다. 회사는 Mitch Thomas를 CEO로 임명했으며 Chancho al Palo 프로젝트에 대한 시추 승인을 받았고, Ilo Este에 대한 승인도 곧 기대되고 있습니다.

회사는 페루 해안 벨트에 총 69,200헥타르에 달하는 81개의 탐사 권리를 보유하고 있으며, 그 중 60%는 대표 목표인 Ilo Este에 집중되어 있습니다. 구리 가격이 톤당 미화 10,000달러를 넘고 금 가격이 온스당 3,000달러에 달함에 따라 Solis는 세계 주요 구리 지역 중 하나에서 대규모 자원 기회를 진전시킬 전략적 위치에 있습니다.

Solis Minerals annonce des progrès significatifs dans ses activités du premier trimestre 2025, en sécurisant un placement de 4,5 millions de dollars australiens pour soutenir les opérations de forage au Pérou. La société a confirmé de nouvelles cibles cuivre-or au projet Chocolate, avec des analyses impressionnantes incluant 4,92 % de Cu et 2,47 g/t d'Au.

Au projet Cinto, situé à 15 km de la mine de Toquepala, une importante minéralisation porphyrique de cuivre a été identifiée, avec des échantillonnages en canal mettant en évidence 23,4 m @ 0,88 % Cu. La société a nommé Mitch Thomas au poste de CEO et a obtenu l'approbation pour le forage du projet Chancho al Palo, avec une approbation pour Ilo Este attendue prochainement.

La société détient 81 concessions d'exploration totalisant 69 200 hectares dans la ceinture côtière du Pérou, avec 60 % concentrés sur la cible phare Ilo Este. Avec des prix du cuivre dépassant 10 000 USD la tonne et de l'or atteignant 3 000 USD l'once, Solis est stratégiquement positionnée pour faire avancer des opportunités de ressources à grande échelle dans l'une des principales régions cuprifères mondiales.

Solis Minerals meldet bedeutende Fortschritte bei seinen Aktivitäten im ersten Quartal 2025 und sichert sich eine Platzierung über 4,5 Millionen AUD zur Unterstützung der Bohrarbeiten in Peru. Das Unternehmen bestätigte neue Kupfer-Gold-Ziele im Chocolate-Projekt mit beeindruckenden Probenwerten von 4,92 % Cu und 2,47 g/t Au.

Im Cinto-Projekt, 15 km von der Toquepala-Mine entfernt, wurde eine umfangreiche Kupfer-Porphyr-Mineralisierung identifiziert, mit Kanalproben, die 23,4 m @ 0,88 % Cu hervorheben. Das Unternehmen ernannte Mitch Thomas zum CEO und erhielt die Bohrgenehmigung für das Chancho al Palo-Projekt, die Genehmigung für Ilo Este wird in Kürze erwartet.

Das Unternehmen hält 81 Explorationskonzessionen mit insgesamt 69.200 Hektar im Küstengürtel Perus, wobei 60 % auf das Flaggschiff-Ziel Ilo Este konzentriert sind. Mit Kupferpreisen über 10.000 US-Dollar pro Tonne und Goldpreisen von 3.000 US-Dollar pro Unze ist Solis strategisch positioniert, um groß angelegte Ressourcenprojekte in einer der weltweit führenden Kupferregionen voranzutreiben.

Positive
  • Successfully raised A$4.5M through institutional placement to fund drilling operations
  • High-grade copper-gold discoveries at Chocolate Project: up to 4.92% Cu and 2.47 g/t Au
  • Significant copper mineralization at Cinto Project: 23.4m @ 0.88% Cu
  • Drilling permits approved for Chancho al Palo Project with Ilo Este expected soon
  • Strategic location near productive mines (15km from Toquepala mine)
  • Large land package of 69,200Ha in Peru's copper-rich region
  • Favorable market timing with copper and gold prices at near all-time highs
Negative
  • 34 out of 81 exploration concessions still pending approval (41% of applications in process)
  • Drilling activities delayed until Q2 2025
  • Only 10% of Chocolate Project area investigated to date
  • Multiple projects still in early exploration phase with no defined resources

West Leederville, Western Australia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 29, 2025) - Solis Minerals Limited (ASX: SLM) (TSXV: SLMN) ("Solis Minerals" or the "Company") is pleased to present its Quarterly Report for the three months ending 28 February 2025 ("the Quarter").

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Successful A$4.5 million placement across institutional and sophisticated investors to support drilling in copper-rich region of southern Peru.
  • Rock geochemical assays at Chocolate Project confirm new copper-gold porphyry and IOCG targets, including:
    • Porphyry Target 1: 0.71% Cu and 0.60g/t Au (sample 17423)
    • IOCG Target 1: 4.92% Cu and 2.47 g/t Au (sample 17397)
    • Porphyry Target 2: 1.92% Cu and 0.03 g/t Au (sample 17402)
    • IOCG Target 2: 2.78% Cu and 0.21 g/t Au (sample 17410)
  • Extensive copper porphyry mineralisation identified in rock and channel sampling at Cinto Project only 15km southeast of the Toquepala mine1 - highlights include:
    • 23.4m @ 0.88% Cu (Channel 1)
    • 16.83m @ 0.52% Cu (Channel 6)
  • Mitch Thomas appointed as Chief Executive Officer, providing extensive Peruvian and South American operating experience.
  • Following Quarter-end, drilling approval for the Chancho al Palo Project was received. Approval for the Ilo Este Project is expected imminently. Both projects are scheduled to be drilled in Q2 2025.

The Company is pleased to provide its Quarterly Activities Report for the three months ending 28 February 2025. During the reporting period, the Company made significant progress in advancing its portfolio of high priority copper-gold targets in the copper-rich Southern Coastal Belt of Peru.

Chief Executive Officer, Mitch Thomas, commented:
"I am thrilled to join Solis Minerals during such an exciting time. I appreciate shareholder support as we prepare to drill our high-potential copper-gold targets at Ilo Este and Chancho al Palo.

"Solis holds a substantial land package with multiple copper-gold targets in Peru's underexplored and highly prospective coastal belt, backed by strong geophysical and geochemical results.

"Following our well supported placement, we are funded to begin drilling in the coming weeks and advance our copper-gold targets. With copper and gold prices at near all-time highs, Solis is well positioned to advance large-scale resource opportunities in one of the world's leading copper producing regions."

PERU COPPER PROJECTS

Solis is advancing a robust portfolio of copper exploration assets in the coastal belt of southern and central Peru. The company holds 81 exploration concessions with a total surface area of 69,200Ha composed of 47 granted concessions (39,000 Ha) with 34 applications in process (30,200 Ha). 60 per cent of tenure is based around the company's flagship target of Ilo Este in southern Peru, whilst 40 per cent is in the Canyon target zone of central Peru (Figure 1).

1 2,105mt @ 0.47% Cu resource - 200ktpa Cu production. Total Mineral Reserves for third party mines sourced from Southern Copper 10K Report 2023, lodged with SEC 31 December 2023 (Cuajone & Toquepala) and Anglo American (LSE:AAL) Annual Report 2023

Throughout the Quarter, the Company made significant strides in advancing permits and refining its high-priority copper targets in readiness for upcoming drilling. Drill target definition is complete at Chancho al Palo and Ilo Este, and first permitting for initial drilling was received 8 April 2025. Drilling at Chancho al Palo and Ilo Este is expected to begin in May 2025, pending mobilisation and final permitting, with drilling at Cinto scheduled for later in the year. Target definition is underway at Cinto and Chocolate which provides the Company with a solid pipeline of exploration activity across its Peruvian copper targets (Table 1).

Table 1: Solis Project Portfolio Pipeline

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* Timeline dependent upon obtaining requisite permits

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Figure 1: Solis tenements in the prospective coastal intrusive belt with existing deposits and regional geology shown1.

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COPPER AND GOLD - COMMODITY MARKET UPDATE2

Copper and gold markets are experiencing strong momentum, driven by a combination of supply constraints, robust demand, and macroeconomic factors. Copper, a key industrial metal, continues to benefit from long-term structural demand tied to the global energy transition, particularly in electric vehicles ("EVs"), renewable energy infrastructure, and grid modernization. Supply-side challenges, including declining ore grades, project delays, and geopolitical risks, have further tightened the market. Prices have remained elevated, recently surpassing US$10,000 per tonne, reflecting a bullish outlook for the sector (Figure 2).

Gold, traditionally a safe-haven asset, has reached record nominal highs above US$3,000 per ounce, supported by ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, central bank purchases, and inflation concerns. The U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions and real interest rate movements continue to influence gold's price performance, with investors closely watching for signs of economic slowdown or shifts in liquidity conditions (Figure 2). Central banks, particularly in China and emerging markets, have been accumulating gold reserves at an historic pace, reinforcing long-term support for prices.

Looking ahead, the Company expects continued strength in both commodities. Copper demand growth is set to accelerate as electrification trends gain further traction, while constrained new supply may lead to prolonged deficits. Gold, meanwhile, remains a key hedge against economic uncertainty and currency volatility. With both metals trading at all-time highs in nominal terms, the current market dynamics present a favourable environment for exploration and development projects.

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Figure 2: Copper price (LHS, US$/t) and gold price (RHS, US$/oz) in nominal dollars.
Source: MarketIndex.com.au, sourced 19 March 2025

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Ilo Este and Chancho al Palo Projects

Permitting for drilling was progressed at Ilo Este and Chancho al Palo. Following Quarter-end, drilling permits were approved for Chancho al Palo with Ilo Este expected imminently.

2 World Gold Council (WGC), 2024. Gold Demand Trends Q4 2023. [online] Available at: https://www.gold.org/goldhub/research/gold-demand-trends [Accessed 26 March 2025]. S&P Global, 2024. Copper Market Outlook: Challenges and Opportunities in the Global Copper Supply Chain. [online] Available at: https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/latest-news-headlines [Accessed 26 March 2025].
Bloomberg, 2024. Gold Prices Hit Record Highs Amid Geopolitical Tensions. [online] Available at: https://www.bloomberg.com/markets [Accessed 26 March 2025]. London Metal Exchange (LME), 2024. Copper Price and Market Fundamentals. [online] Available at: https://www.lme.com [Accessed 26 March 2025]. Reuters, 2024. Central Banks' Record Gold Buys as Inflation and Risk Appetite Grow. [online] Available at: https://www.reuters.com [Accessed 26 March 2025].

Cinto Project3

Results of rock and channel geochemistry sampling programs carried out at Cinto in the second half of 2024 have yielded highly encouraging results that confirm porphyry mineralisation over a broad area. Rock samples were collected from outcropping rocks of interest or on a sampling grid, whilst Channel Samples were continuous samples taken across zones of outcropping mineralisation, usually related to old workings or eroded gullies.

A site with historical workings previously rock sampled during reconnaissance surveys by Solis and reported in July 20244, has now returned 0.88% Cu over 23.40m in Channel 1. Approximately 500m to the east of the reconnaissance site, Channel 6 returned 0.52% Cu over 16.83m. Values of 5.80% Cu over 2.20m are also reported in an area 630m east of the reconnaissance site in Channel 7, whilst a high-grade narrow (20cm) vein and one metre wall rock grading 10.32% lead and 2.31% zinc was discovered in Channel 5 which is 2.5km to the east of the reconnaissance. Subsequent to the reporting period, an additional channel, Channel 11, was released to the market with evidence of further high- grade copper at Cinto including 26.5m @ 0.28% Cu with 5.4m @ 1.0% Cu5.

Following these initial geochemical and mapping surveys, the Company is planning the layout of an IP survey in various zones to define drill targets6.

Results of the geochemical surveys

Following up on the initial rock geochemical sampling campaign of the reconnaissance site, the channel sampling and rock sampling geochemical results have:

  • confirmed the presence of porphyry style copper mineralisation in favourable structural locations with analogous characteristics to the nearby Toquepala porphyry
  • expanded the area of interest at Cinto with two newly discovered Cu-mineralised zones (Channels 6 & 7-10) 500m and 630m east of the reconnaissance site (Channels 1-4)
  • demonstrated a strong spatial correlation of copper mineralisation with the magnetic low geophysical anomaly that indicates a zone of hydrothermal alteration. Several such areas, particularly in the west of the project, have yet to be evaluated, indicating a potential for further large-scale mineralised systems at Cinto
  • demonstrated the potential for associated polymetallic mineralisation (Pb, Zn, Ag) spatially related to the porphyry copper mineralisation with the discovery of highly mineralised, narrow structures approximately 2.5km east of the original site (Channel 5) and adjacent rock samples.

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Figure 3: Cinto locality map of channel sampling areas underlain by total field drone magnetometry. Note that the channel sampling is located in zones of low magnetic response (blue-green colours) indicating hydrothermal alteration. The magnetometry is a valuable guide for exploration at Cinto.
Channels 1-4 are located over the original reconnaissance site, reported in July 2024.

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3 Solis ASX Announcement 11 February 2025 - Copper Porphyry Mineralisation Confirmed at Cinto
4 Solis ASX Announcement 9 July 2024 - High Grade Copper Samples Identified at Cinto
5 Solis ASX Announcement 23 April 2025 - Additional High-Grade Copper Confirmed at Cinto, Peru
6 Solis ASX Announcement 11 February 2025 - Copper Porphyry Mineralisation Confirmed at Cinto 0.88% Cu over 23.4m

Next Steps for Cinto

Based on the geochemistry results, Induced-Polarisation (IP) programs are being planned to define drill targets. Drill permitting, including archaeological surveys, will commence with a target of drilling in the second half of 2025. Solis will continue to investigate the potential of Cinto by testing the as yet unexplored magnetic low anomalies through a combination of mapping and rock geochemistry. Further areas for IP follow-up and drill target definition are expected to become apparent once more of the tenement is explored.

Chocolate Project7

Geochemical assays from reconnaissance rock sampling and processing of a 2024 magnetometer drone geophysical survey have revealed four exploration targets to date - two with copper porphyry style signatures, and two with vein-hosted IOCG style signatures (Figure 4). Only 10% of the project area has been investigated to date and mapping and systematic sampling is continuing, guided by the magnetometry anomalies.

Complete sample locations and assay details were released to the ASX (refer to the announcement dated 20 February 2025) with highlight geochemical assays from rock samples including:


Porphyry Target 1: 
0.71% Cu and 0.60g/t Au (sample 17423)

IOCG Target 1:
4.92% Cu and 2.47 g/t Au (sample 17397)

Porphyry Target 2:1.92% Cu and 0.03 g/t Au (sample 17402)

IOCG Target 2:2.78% Cu and 0.21 g/t Au (sample17410)

 

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Figure 4: Chocolate Project exploration licences showing Cu rock geochemistry, magnetic susceptibility anomaly high from MVI, and district geology of the granodiorites. Two copper-gold porphyry target zones (white circles) and two IOCG target zones (yellow circles) have been identified by rock geochemistry to date.

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7 SLM ASX Announcement 20 February 2025 - New Copper-Gold Targets Confirmed at Chocolate Project

MVI Results and Relationship with Rock Geochemistry

Results of the MVI and geochemistry combined (Figure 5) show a distinct relationship between porphyry targets and magnetic susceptibility highs.

In Porphyry Target 1, the main geochemistry anomalies are north of the magnetic high (Southern Mag anomaly) in an area that has a weak remnant magnetic response. As mapped on the ground, hornfels associated with faulting carries some copper oxide and gold mineralisation and may be reflecting part of the remnant response. Tourmaline breccias are observed, which support the presence of porphyry- style intrusive activity emplaced in the area. It is known that a magnetic low is formed in this area between the Southern and Central Mag anomalies and this will be a focus of exploration going forward despite the limitations imposed by some barren tuff cover rocks and encroaching recent sediments. Follow-up mapping and sampling will continue at this target to define future IP surveys where feasible (less cover) and drill targets.

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Figure 5: Susceptibility magnetic anomalies (Mag Anomalies - yellow) and remanent magnetic anomalies (Alteration Anomalies - blue) in relation to rock geochemistry targets.

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In Porphyry Target 2, the relationship between the magnetic susceptibility high (Eastern Mag anomaly) and the geochemistry is better represented due to relatively higher rock exposure. Geochemical anomalies generally surround the zone where the mag high surfaces. Some mineralised intrusive rocks and stockwork were observed indicating the porphyry nature of the anomalies. It should be noted that the Eastern Mag anomaly appears to be constrained by faulting on its western margin, and probably on its south-eastern margin with an associated alteration zone. The relationship between faulting and mineralisation is considered important in the area as evidenced at Ilo Este.

Follow-up mapping and sampling will continue at this target to define future IP surveys and drill targets.

IOCG Target 1 is associated with minor magnetic anomalies. In the area, these zones are typically constrained to structures. There is a susceptibility anomaly (Northern Mag anomaly) close to this target, and an alteration zone on strike 1km to the north. Both these areas will be investigated.

IOCG Target 2 is situated in a zone 2km south of Porphyry Target 2 and the Eastern Mag anomaly. It is considered that these mineralised veins may be lateral expressions of associated porphyry mineralisation to the north. They are situated in a zone of deep remanent magnetism that may be reflecting alteration from the intrusives. Given the higher-grade nature of the results, this area will be investigated for vein swarms or other potential increases in size.

It is important to note that the Central Mag anomaly, the largest anomaly of dimensions 5km x 1km, and its associated remanent mag zone to the south remain un-investigated, as does the western margin of the Eastern Mag anomaly. These areas will be investigated as a priority to establish the amount of outcrop and sampling possible.

Canyon & Regional Norte Projects

A remote sensing study was undertaken at Canyon and the results are being evaluated for reporting in due course. No exploration activities were undertaken at the Regional Norte Project.

BRAZIL LITHIUM PROJECTS

Borborema

No exploration activities have been carried out in the Borborema district during the Quarter. Options are being evaluated to partner or divest exploration projects in Brazil.

PROJECT GENERATION

Solis is continually reviewing potential acquisitions in various jurisdictions and commodity spaces with the emphasis on copper and gold projects that are drill ready or within known mineralised systems.

CORPORATE

Cash
The Company had a cash balance of A$0.8 million at 28 February 2025.

Subsequent to the reporting period, A$4.5 million (before costs) of proceeds were received from the placement announced 26 February 20258.

Dual listing
The Company is evaluating a simplification of its listing structure that would involve delisting from the TSXV, establishment of the ASX as its primary listing and a re-domiciliation of the Company to Australia.

Placement
Solis received commitments for a placement of CHESS Depository Interests (CDIs) over common shares at A$0.085 per New Share along with a 1-for-2 accompanying unlisted option exercisable at 16c with a two-year term (Placement Options), to raise a total of $4.5 million (before costs) (Placement).

Under the Placement, Solis issued a total of 52,941,177 CDIs (New Shares) to raise A$4.5 million.

Subsequent to the reporting period, 13,176,732 New Shares were issued pursuant to the Company's 15% placement capacity under ASX Listing Rule 7.1 and 8,784,488 New Shares issued pursuant to the Company's 10% placement capacity under ASX Listing Rule 7.1A (Tranche 1), to raise $1.87 million (before costs). $2.63 million (before costs) was raised in a second tranche through the issue of 30,979,957 New Shares following shareholder approval (Tranche 2), along with the Placement Options at a general meeting of the Company's shareholders on 16 April 2025.

Directors of the Company invested A$205,000 in the Placement, which received shareholder approval on 16 April 2025.

A further 294,118 CDIs at A$0.085 per New Share along with 147,059 unlisted options exercisable at A$0.16 with a two-year term, were issued on the same terms for aggregate cash proceeds of A$25,000.

The Company's total issued equity capital post Tranche 2 allotment is 141,080,178 shares.

Additionally, the Company has issued 6,000,000 performance rights to its CEO and 6,800,000 performance rights to its Directors with the terms and conditions disclosed under Schedules 4 and 5, respectively of the Notice of Special Meeting released to the ASX on 19 March 2025.

Euroz Hartleys Limited and GBA Capital Pty Ltd acted as Joint Lead Managers to the Placement. Assisting brokers received, in aggregate, fees of 6% of the funds raised under the Placement, being a total of $145,697.78 in connection with the closing of Tranche 2. The brokers will also receive 12,632,353 unlisted options exercisable at A$0.14875 with a three-year term.

8 Solis ASX Announcement 26 February 2025 - $4.5M Placement Bolsters Funding ahead of Drilling in Peru

Proceeds from the placement will be used to fund ongoing work across the Company's extensive copper portfolio in the Southern Coastal Belt of Peru and general working capital purposes.

Board and Management
Solis announced the appointment of Mitch Thomas as Chief Executive Officer on 12 February 2025.

As the former Chief Financial Officer of Latin Resources Limited (ASX: LRS) ("Latin Resources") and CFO Battery Materials for Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO), Mitch has deep corporate, commercial and project development experience. Additionally, he has worked extensively in South America, including three years in Peru working for Rio Tinto supporting the La Granja copper project. He worked in Rio Tinto's London M&A team focussed on copper. More recently, he played an instrumental role in the divestment of Latin Resources' Salinas Lithium Project in Brazil to Pilbara Minerals Limited (ASX: PLS) for A$0.6 billion. Mitch is a qualified accountant and has an MBA from the University of Melbourne.

Mike Parker, who has been an Executive Director since August 2024, will transition his directorship to a predominant technical focus in March 2025 and assume the title Technical Director.

Mike is a geologist by training and has been a member of the AusIMM for over 20 years. He held senior country manager positions with First Quantum Minerals (TSX: FM) ("FQM") and was responsible for two major copper discoveries: the Lonshi and Frontier Copper Mines. From 2011 to 2017, Mike was country manager for FQM in Peru, responsible for the design and implementation of FQM's corporate strategy in Latin America. Mike has a BSc Mining Geology (Honours), University of Leicester, UK.

-ENDS-

This announcement is authorised by the Board of Directors of Solis Minerals Ltd.

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About Solis Minerals Ltd.

Solis Minerals is an emerging exploration company, focused on unlocking the potential of its South American critical minerals portfolio. The Company is building a significant copper portfolio around its core tenements of Ilo Este and Ilo Norte and elsewhere in the Coastal Belt of Peru and currently holds 81 exploration concessions for a total of 69,200Ha (47 concessions granted with 34 applications in process).

The Company is led by a highly-credentialled and proven team with excellent experience across the mining lifecycle in South America. Solis is actively considering a range of new opportunities across varied commodities and jurisdictions. South America is a key player in the global export market for critical minerals and Solis, under its leadership team, is strategically positioned to capitalise on growth the opportunities within this mineral-rich region.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements that relate to future events or performance and reflect management's current expectations and assumptions. Such forward-looking statements reflect management's current beliefs and are based on assumptions made and information currently available to the Company. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are neither promises nor guarantees and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause future results to differ materially from those expected, including, but not limited to, market conditions, availability of financing, actual results of the Company's exploration and other activities, environmental risks, future metal prices, operating risks, accidents, labour issues, delays in obtaining governmental approvals and permits, and other risks in the mining industry. All the forward-looking statements made in this news release are qualified by these cautionary statements and those in our continuous disclosure filings available on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.com. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof, and the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances save as required by applicable law.

Qualified Person Statement

The technical information in this news release was reviewed by Michael Parker, a Fellow of the Australian institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM), a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 (NI 43-101).

Competent Person Statement

The information in this ASX release concerning Geological Information and Exploration Results is based on and fairly represents information compiled by Mr Michael Parker, a Competent Person who is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Parker is Technical Director of Solis Minerals Ltd. and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and types of deposit under consideration and to the exploration activities undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the "Australian Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves". Mr Parker consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on information in the form and context in which it appears. Mr Parker has provided his prior written consent regarding the form and context in which the Geological Information and Exploration Results and supporting information are presented in this Announcement.

All information about exploration results previously released to the market is appropriately referenced in this document.

Disclaimer

In relying on the above mentioned ASX announcement and pursuant to ASX Listing Rule 5.23.2, the Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the above-mentioned announcement.

APPENDIX 1

Mining tenements held at the end of the Quarter, their location and interest.

Tenement
Licences
Project NameRegistered HolderLocationInterest
held
Ilo Norte Project
Latin Ilo Norte 32Ilo NorteWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
Latin Ilo Norte 42Ilo NorteWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
Latin Ilo Norte 62Ilo NorteWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
Latin Ilo Norte 72Ilo NorteWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
Ilo Este Project
Latin Ilo Este I2Ilo EsteWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
Latin Ilo Este II2Ilo EsteWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
Latin Ilo Este III2Ilo EsteWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
Latin Ilo Este IX2Ilo EsteWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
Solis Ilo Este I2Ilo EsteWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
Solis Ilo Este II4Ilo EsteWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
Chanco Al Palo Project
Latin Ilo Norte 82Chanco Al PaloWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
Brigette 12Chanco Al PaloWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
Essendon 262Chanco Al PaloWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
Maddison 12Chanco Al PaloWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
SOLIS NORTE 12Chanco Al PaloWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
SOLIS NORTE 22Chanco Al PaloWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
Cinto Project
SOLIS022CintoWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
SOLIS02A2CintoWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
SOLIS032CintoWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
SOLIS042CintoWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
SOLIS052CintoWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
SOLIS062CintoWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
SOLIS071CintoWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS07A1CintoWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
Regional North Project
SOLIS NORTE 32Regional NorthWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
SOLIS NORTE 42Regional NorthWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
SOLIS NORTE 52Regional NorthWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
SOLIS NORTE 62Regional NorthWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
SOLIS NORTE 72Regional NorthWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
SOLIS NORTE 82Regional NorthWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
SOLIS NORTE 92Regional NorthWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
SOLIS NORTE 102Regional NorthWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
SOLIS NORTE 112Regional NorthWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
SOLIS NORTE 122Regional NorthWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
SOLIS NORTE 132Regional NorthWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
SOLIS NORTE 142Regional NorthWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
SOLIS NORTE 152Regional NorthWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
SOLIS NORTE 162Regional NorthWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
Regional South Project
SOLIS KELLY 012Regional SouthWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
SOLIS KELLY 022Regional SouthWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
CARUCA2Regional SouthWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
SOLIS SUR 22Regional SouthWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
SOLIS SUR 32Regional SouthWestminster Peru SACPeru100%
Chocolate (Formerly Guaneros Project)
SOLIS NORTE 171ChocolateWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS NORTE 181ChocolateWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS NORTE 191ChocolateWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS NORTE 201ChocolateWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS NORTE 211ChocolateWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS NORTE 221ChocolateWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS NORTE 231ChocolateWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
Canyon
SOLIS C011CanyonWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS C021CanyonWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS C031CanyonWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS C041CanyonWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS C051CanyonWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS C061CanyonWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS C071CanyonWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS C081CanyonWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS C091CanyonWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS C101CanyonWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS C111CanyonWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS C121CanyonWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS C131CanyonWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS C141CanyonWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS C151CanyonWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS C161CanyonWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS C171CanyonWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS C181CanyonWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS C191CanyonWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS C201CanyonWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS C211CanyonWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS C221CanyonWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS C231CanyonWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS C241CanyonWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS C251CanyonWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS C261CanyonWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
SOLIS C271CanyonWestminster Peru SACPeru0%
Brazil
846.232/20221BorboremaOnça Mineração Ltda.Brazil0%
846.233/20221BorboremaOnça Mineração Ltda.Brazil0%
846.234/20221BorboremaOnça Mineração Ltda.Brazil0%
848.411/20221BorboremaOnça Mineração Ltda.Brazil0%
848.412/20221BorboremaOnça Mineração Ltda.Brazil0%
848.413/20221BorboremaOnça Mineração Ltda.Brazil0%
848.414/20221BorboremaOnça Mineração Ltda.Brazil0%
848.415/20221BorboremaOnça Mineração Ltda.Brazil0%
848.416/20221BorboremaOnça Mineração Ltda.Brazil0%
848.417/20221BorboremaOnça Mineração Ltda.Brazil0%
848.418/20221BorboremaOnça Mineração Ltda.Brazil0%
848.419/20221BorboremaOnça Mineração Ltda.Brazil0%
848.420/20221BorboremaOnça Mineração Ltda.Brazil0%
848.423/20221BorboremaOnça Mineração Ltda.Brazil0%
848.424/20221BorboremaOnça Mineração Ltda.Brazil0%
848.425/20221BorboremaOnça Mineração Ltda.Brazil0%
848.426/20221BorboremaOnça Mineração Ltda.Brazil0%
848.427/20221BorboremaOnça Mineração Ltda.Brazil0%
848.428/20221BorboremaOnça Mineração Ltda.Brazil0%
848.429/20221BorboremaOnça Mineração Ltda.Brazil0%
848.430/20221BorboremaOnça Mineração Ltda.Brazil0%
848.431/20221BorboremaOnça Mineração Ltda.Brazil0%
848.233/20153EstrelaOnça Mineração Ltda.Brazil0%

 

1 Mining Exploration Concession Applications.
2 Mining Concessions- allow exploration subject to access and other conditions.
3 Tenement Concession under Option Agreement.
4 Solis Ilo Este II was not fully processed and will be re-applied for in due course.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/250248

FAQ

What are the key copper exploration results from SLMFF's Cinto Project in February 2025?

Solis Minerals (SLMFF) reported significant copper findings at Cinto Project, including 23.4m @ 0.88% Cu in Channel 1 and 16.83m @ 0.52% Cu in Channel 6. The project is located 15km southeast of the Toquepala mine and shows extensive copper porphyry mineralization.

How much funding did SLMFF raise in their 2025 placement and what is it for?

Solis Minerals (SLMFF) successfully raised A$4.5 million through a placement to institutional and sophisticated investors. The funds will support drilling operations in the copper-rich region of southern Peru.

What are the latest copper-gold grades discovered at SLMFF's Chocolate Project?

At the Chocolate Project, Solis Minerals (SLMFF) discovered significant copper-gold grades including: Porphyry Target 1 with 0.71% Cu and 0.60g/t Au, IOCG Target 1 with 4.92% Cu and 2.47 g/t Au, Porphyry Target 2 with 1.92% Cu, and IOCG Target 2 with 2.78% Cu.

When will SLMFF begin drilling at Ilo Este and Chancho al Palo projects?

Solis Minerals (SLMFF) is expected to begin drilling at Chancho al Palo and Ilo Este in May 2025, pending final permitting. Drilling approval for Chancho al Palo was received in April 2025, with Ilo Este approval expected imminently.

What is the total size of SLMFF's exploration concessions in Peru?

Solis Minerals (SLMFF) holds 81 exploration concessions in Peru totaling 69,200 hectares, comprising 47 granted concessions (39,000 Ha) and 34 applications in process (30,200 Ha). 60% of the tenure is around the Ilo Este flagship target in southern Peru.
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