Solitario Resources (NYSE American:XPL) reported voting results from its June 17, 2026 annual meeting, with 51,707,349 common shares represented. Shareholders elected five directors, approved an advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratified the appointment of Assure CPA (succeeded by Sadler, Gibb & Associates) as auditor for 2026.
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This announcement confirms strong shareholder backing, with over 96% support for executive pay and n...
Analysis
This announcement confirms strong shareholder backing, with over 96% support for executive pay and nearly 99% for auditors. Prior project news often drew positive moves; key risks remain exploration outcomes and securing future funding for the 2026 budget.
Key Figures
Shares represented:51,707,349 sharesVotes for Labate:38,367,832 sharesSupport for Labate:99.34% of shares voting+4 more
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Shares represented51,707,349 sharesCommon stock present in person or by proxy at 2026 AGM
Votes for Labate38,367,832 sharesElection of director John Labate
Support for Labate99.34% of shares votingElection of director John Labate
Say-on-pay for votes37,403,628 sharesAdvisory vote approving executive compensation
Say-on-pay support96.84% of shares votingAdvisory vote on named executive officers’ compensation
Auditor ratification for51,036,820 sharesRatification of Assure CPA, LLC / Sadler, Gibb & Associates for FY 2026
Auditor support98.70% of shares votingRatification of auditors for fiscal year 2026
USFS Decision Memo completing NEPA and approving Ponderosa drilling plan.
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Pattern Detected
Recent Solitario news, especially project and financing updates, has most often been followed by positive next‑day price reactions, with only one notable divergence.
Key Terms
broker non-votes, named executive officers, compensation discussion and analysis, regulation s-k
4 terms
broker non-votesfinancial
"Withheld | Broker Non-Votes"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
named executive officersfinancial
"concerning the compensation of Solitario's named executive officers, with 37,403,628"
Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.
compensation discussion and analysisfinancial
"including, but not limited to, the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the compensation tables"
A compensation discussion and analysis is a section in corporate filings that explains how and why executives and other key employees are paid, linking pay choices to company goals, performance measures and risk controls. Investors use it like a company’s playbook for pay to judge whether incentives reward long-term value or encourage short-term risk-taking; clear explanations help assess alignment between management’s interests and shareholders’ returns.
regulation s-kregulatory
"pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the SEC set forth in Item 402 of Regulation S-K"
A set of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules that tell public companies which narrative and qualitative details must be disclosed in filings, such as risk factors, management discussion, executive pay, legal proceedings and business description. Think of it as a standardized checklist or blueprint that ensures investors get the same types of background information from every company so they can compare risks, management quality and strategy before making investment decisions.
DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / June 18, 2026 / Solitario Resources Corp. ("Solitario") (NYSE American:XPL)(TSX:SLR) announces results of its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders at which holders of 51,707,349 shares of common stock were present in person or by proxy. The three matters identified below were submitted to a vote of the shareholders. Each proposal is more fully described in Solitario's definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission dated April 29, 2026.
Chris Herald, President and CEO of Solitario, commented "We are pleased with the results of this year's Annual Meeting and thank our shareholders for their ongoing support as we strive to create value by moving our projects forward. The scope of our exploration activities includes the exploration success we have reported at our Golden Crest project in South Dakota, our Cat Creek project in Colorado, our Bright Angel project in Colorado as well as on-going activities at our Lik zinc project in Alaska operated by Teck and at our Florida Canyon zinc project in Peru, operated by Nexa. We look forward to reporting results on these activities in the coming months."
Report of Voting Results
1. Election of Directors. Five directors were elected to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are elected and qualified, with each director receiving the votes below:
Name
For
Shares voted for
Withheld
Broker Non-Votes
John Labate
38,367,832
(99.34% of shares voting)
255,761
13,083,756
James Hesketh
34,906,464
(90.38% of shares voting)
3,717,129
13,083,756
Christopher E. Herald
38,436,870
(99.52% of shares voting)
186,723
13,083,756
Gil Atzmon
38,735,431
(99.36% of shares voting)
248,162
13,083,756
Debbie Mino-Austin
37,738,400
(97.71% of shares voting)
885,193
13,083,756
2. Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation: The shareholders approved the following resolution concerning the compensation of Solitario's named executive officers, with 37,403,628 shares voting for (96.84% of shares voting), 574,407 shares voting against, 645,555 shares abstaining, and 13,083,759 broker non-votes.
"RESOLVEDTHAT: Solitario shareholders approve the compensation of Solitario's named executive officers, as disclosed in the Company's proxy statement, dated April 28, 2026, pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the SEC set forth in Item 402 of Regulation S-K, including, but not limited to, the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the compensation tables, and any related material disclosed in the proxy statement for the 2026 annual meeting."
3. Appointment of Auditors. The appointment of Assure CPA, LLC, which merged with and was succeeded by Sadler, Gibb & Associates effective June 3, 2026, as Solitario's auditors for fiscal year 2026 was ratified, with 51,036,820 shares voting for (98.70% of shares voting), 122,148 shares voting against, 548,380 shares voting to abstain.
About Solitario
Solitario is a natural resource exploration and development company focused on high-quality Tier-1 gold and zinc projects. The Company's common stock is traded on the NYSE American ("XPL") and on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("SLR"). In addition to its Golden Crest, Cat Creek and Bright Angel projects, Solitario holds 50% joint venture interest (Teck Resources 50%) in the high-grade, Lik zinc deposit in Alaska and a 39% joint venture interest (Nexa Resources holds the remaining 61% interest) on the high-grade Florida Canyon zinc project in Peru. Solitario is carried to production through its joint venture arrangement with Nexa. Solitario's Management and Directors hold approximately 7.7% (excluding options) of the Company's 94.7 million shares outstanding. Additional information about Solitario is available online at www.solitarioresources.com.
Solitario has a long history of committed Environmental, Social and Responsible Governance ("ESG") of its business. We realize ESG issues are also important to investors, employees and all stakeholders, including communities in which we work. We are pledged to operate our business in a manner that supports environmental and social initiatives and responsible corporate governance.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christopher E. Herald President & CEO (303) 534-1030, Ext. 1
What were the key voting results from Solitario Resources (XPL) annual meeting on June 17, 2026?
Shareholders elected all director nominees, approved executive compensation, and ratified the 2026 auditor. According to Solitario, 51,707,349 shares were represented, and all three proposals received strong majority support based on the votes cast at the annual meeting.
Which directors were elected at Solitario Resources (XPL) 2026 annual shareholder meeting?
Shareholders elected John Labate, James Hesketh, Christopher E. Herald, Gil Atzmon, and Debbie Mino-Austin. According to Solitario, each director received over 90% of votes cast, with Christopher E. Herald receiving 38,436,870 votes for, or 99.52% of shares voting.
How did Solitario Resources (XPL) shareholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?
Shareholders approved the advisory resolution on named executive officer compensation. According to Solitario, 37,403,628 shares (96.84% of shares voting) supported the proposal, 574,407 voted against, 645,555 abstained, and there were 13,083,759 broker non-votes recorded.
What auditor did Solitario Resources (XPL) shareholders ratify for fiscal year 2026?
Shareholders ratified Assure CPA, which merged into Sadler, Gibb & Associates, as auditor for 2026. According to Solitario, 51,036,820 shares (98.70% of shares voting) were cast in favor, 122,148 against, and 548,380 abstaining on the auditor ratification proposal.
How many Solitario Resources (XPL) shares were represented at the 2026 annual meeting?
A total of 51,707,349 common shares were present in person or by proxy. According to Solitario, these shares formed the voting base for electing directors, the advisory say-on-pay resolution, and the ratification of the company’s independent auditor for fiscal year 2026.
What percentage of votes did Solitario Resources (XPL) director nominees receive in 2026?
Each director nominee received more than 90% of votes cast. According to Solitario, support ranged from 90.38% for James Hesketh to 99.52% for Christopher E. Herald, with other directors also receiving over 97% of shares voting in favor.
