Solitario Resources Corp. Announces High-Grade Silver Intercepts at Golden Crest Project

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Solitario Resources Corp. has made a significant discovery at its Golden Crest project in South Dakota, announcing the intersection of 1,445 grams per tonne silver (46.5 oz) in drill hole GC-012. This high-grade interval is associated with a clay-rich alteration zone of the Winnipeg Formation and represents an unrecognized style of precious metal mineralization in the area. The Company's President and CEO, Chris Herald, expressed surprise at the high-grade silver intercept, highlighting the potential for new discoveries in the region.

Key Takeaways:

  • Solitario Resources Corp. has intersected 1,445 grams per tonne silver (46.5 oz) in drill hole GC-012 at its Golden Crest project in South Dakota.
  • The high-grade silver interval is associated with a clay-rich alteration zone of the Winnipeg Formation.
  • The discovery represents an unrecognized style of precious metal mineralization in the area.
  • The Company is launching a gravity survey to cover Ponderosa and several other targets at Golden Crest, designed to sharpen understanding of the geologic architecture of the district.
  • Phase 1 drilling has completed at Golden Crest, with 18 holes (7,000 meters) now drilled on the property, 7 of which have intersected significant mineralization.
  • Phase 2 drilling at Ponderosa is set to begin as soon as permits are received, targeting a late-October start.
  • The Ponderosa Plan of Operations includes over 40 drill hole locations, offering significant potential for new discoveries.
  • All Golden Crest exploration core samples have been prepared and analyzed at the American Assay Laboratories in Reno, Nevada, with thorough QA/QC protocols followed on the project.

Statistics:

  • 1,445 grams per tonne silver (46.5 oz) was intersected in drill hole GC-012.
  • 7 out of 15 holes in Phase 1 drilling intersected significant mineralization.
  • 18 holes (7,000 meters) have now been drilled on the Golden Crest property.
  • Phase 2 drilling at Ponderosa is targeting a late-October start.
  • The Ponderosa Plan of Operations includes over 40 drill hole locations.

Sources:

  • Solitario Resources Corp. press release, dated September 15, 2025.
  • SOURCE: Solitario Resources Corp.
  • American Assay Laboratories website: [www.americanassaylaboratories.com](http://www.americanassaylaboratories.com)
  • U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings for Solitario Resources Corp., including its latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and its other SEC filings.