Solaris Resources (TSX:SLS) (OTCQB:SLSSF) has announced the start of its 2024 drilling program at the Warintza copper-gold project in southeastern Ecuador. The company plans to have six drill rigs operating by the end of February as part of an aggressive exploration and resource expansion campaign this year.
The first drill rig has begun turning at the Warintza East zone, with a goal of significantly increasing the project’s mineral resource estimate. An updated estimate is expected in late Q2 2024, incorporating nearly double the previous meterage. Solaris aims to demonstrate major growth potential at the Warintza Central, East and Southeast zones within a common open pit shell.
Drilling will continue beyond the updated resource estimate, with a focus on further expanding mineralization and infill drilling covering at least 30 square kilometres. Additional permitted platform…
