Solaris Resources (SLS) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
30 Jun, 2026Investment highlights
Warintza project confirmed as a Tier 1 asset with global scale, multi-decade mine life, and first quartile costs, driving significant EBITDA and free cash flow generation.
District-scale potential with exploration upside and no attachment to a major, offering strategic flexibility.
Fully funded to complete feasibility study and value-accretive actions, supported by a US$200 million financing package secured in May 2025.
Social license to operate secured, with Impact & Benefits Agreements signed and government endorsements at all levels.
Experienced management team with a proven track record in global copper projects and Latin American operations.
Project economics and operational metrics
PFS highlights a 312% increase in measured and indicated mineral resources compared to 2024, with a reserve life exceeding 20 years and potential to extend by 25–30 years.
Average annual copper equivalent production of 304kt (years 1–5) and 242kt (years 1–15), with first quartile AISC of $0.85/lb (years 1–5) and $1.07/lb (years 1–15).
Post-tax NPV (8%) of $4.6 billion and IRR of 26%, with annual EBITDA of $1.9 billion (years 1–5) and $1.4 billion (years 1–15).
Post-tax payback period of 2.6 years, with LOM total EBITDA of $25.4 billion and FCF of $17.4 billion.
Capital intensity benchmarked at $15,440/t, significantly lower than industry peers due to existing infrastructure and low elevation.
Technical and environmental advantages
Conventional open pit mining and processing methods at low elevation, with minimal pre-stripping and simple plant design.
Low strip ratio (0.53:1) and high strip-adjusted grades reduce costs and environmental footprint.
Clean, high-quality concentrate provides marketing flexibility; plant and tailings management facility designed for optimal safety and environmental standards.
Project footprint is compact and environmentally encapsulated by natural ridge lines, with water management aligned to best practices.
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Q2 202525 Aug 2025 - US$200 million financing secures project development and validates Warintza's Tier 1 copper status.SLS
Corporate Presentation3 Jul 2025 - Q3 net loss rose to $20.8M as Solaris continues to depend on external financing.SLS
Q3 202413 Jun 2025 - Net loss widened as Solaris ramped up exploration, relying on new financings for continued operations.SLS
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