Solis Minerals Unveils Three High-Priority Copper-Gold Targets at Cinto

Geophysical Survey Highlights New Prospects

Solis Minerals Limited (ASX, SLM) has advanced its exploration efforts at the Cinto Project in southern Peru by completing an Induced Polarisation (IP) geophysical survey that has defined three high-priority copper-gold drill targets. The survey, covering over 16 kilometres across eight lines, detected significant chargeability anomalies, up to four times background levels, indicative of sulphide mineralisation, alongside resistivity contrasts aligned with structural fault zones.

These geophysical findings build on previous geochemical sampling and drone magnetometry surveys, which together suggest a robust mineralised system beneath the surface. Notably, the project area exhibits breccia mineralisation characteristics akin to those found at the nearby Toquepala Copper Mine, one of the world’s significant porphyry copper deposits located just 15 kilometres northwest.

Strategic Location and Geological Context

The Cinto Project encompasses 3,200 hectares within the Cenozoic Porphyry Belt, a region known for its copper-gold potential. The geological setting is distinct from Solis Minerals’ other tenements in Peru’s Coastal Belt, featuring Cenozoic intrusives and hydrothermal breccias that are promising indicators of bulk mineable porphyry copper deposits. The proximity to Toquepala and similarities in alteration patterns, such as phyllic and argillic zones, enhance the prospectivity of the Cinto tenements.

Drill Targets and Next Steps

The three priority drill targets identified, Targets A, B, and C, are defined by coincident chargeability highs, resistivity responses, and low magnetic signatures, all consistent with copper mineralisation. Target A, for example, lies immediately northwest of previously sampled zones that returned assays including 23.4 metres at 0.88% copper, underscoring the potential scale and grade of mineralisation.

Solis Minerals is progressing drill planning with permitting underway through Peru’s accelerated Ficha Tecnica Ambiental (FTA) process, which facilitates faster environmental approvals. The company aims to commence its maiden drilling program in the fourth quarter of 2025, with preparations including contractor appointments and drill pad mobilisations already in motion.

Broader Exploration Strategy

This exploration at Cinto complements ongoing copper-gold drilling at Solis Minerals’ other Peruvian projects, including Chancho al Palo and Ilo Este. CEO Mitch Thomas highlighted the multiple opportunities these projects present for positive share price catalysts, reflecting the company’s strategic positioning within South America’s copper-rich landscape.

While the current results are promising, the true test will come with drilling outcomes that can confirm the extent and grade of mineralisation. The accelerated permitting process and the company’s experienced technical team provide a solid foundation for advancing the project efficiently.