Solis Minerals outlines ‘compelling’ copper-molybdenum targets at Cucho project in Peru

Solis Minerals has defined compelling copper-molybdenum targets at its Cucho project in Peru, ahead of geophysics, surface sampling and diamond drilling in 2026.

Solis Minerals (ASX: SLM) has identified a series of “compelling” targets at its Cucho Project in Peru, which the company believes are part of a deeply rooted copper-molybdenum system, following new geophysical modelling.

The work defines large chargeability anomalies associated with an alteration–hydrothermal system already recognised at surface, providing a strong framework for the next phase of exploration.

Drone magnetic survey and expanded surface sampling

As a next step, Solis plans to launch a drone-borne magnetic survey this month. The program is designed to:

• Map structures controlling mineralisation
• Identify magnetic features associated with the hydrothermal system and potential intrusives

Shortly after, the company will undertake an expanded surface geochemistry sampling program, aimed at:

• Refining target areas using copper-molybdenum geochemical data
• Integrating geochemical, geological and geophysical information ahead of drilling

Once these campaigns are complete, Solis will kick off a diamond drilling program in 2026 to test the Cucho targets at depth.

2026 drill program to test eastern chargeable body

The planned diamond drilling program will focus on:

• The eastern chargeable body, and
• Other high-priority targets defined at depth

Drilling will be carried out in close coordination with community consultation and permitting processes, the company said.

The eastern chargeable body:

• Is open at both ends
• Extends to depths in excess of 500–600 metres
• Is separated from an area of historically drilled, strongly copper-anomalous altered intrusive rocks by a prominent northwest–southeast structural discontinuity

This structural break may play a key role in localising mineralisation and will be a priority area for drill testing.

Large copper-molybdenum anomaly over 3,600 hectares

The Cucho project covers a 3,600-hectare land package, with an alteration–mineralisation footprint of approximately 3 km by 1.8 km.

The main anomaly is defined by the coincidence of:

• Copper-molybdenum geochemistry
• Surface mineralisation
• Strong induced polarisation (IP) chargeability anomalies

Taken together, the data support the interpretation of a significant copper-molybdenum system at depth, with multiple untested targets along strike and down-dip.

Focus on copper discoveries in South America

Solis Minerals is a mineral exploration company focused on copper-prospective discoveries in South America, advancing early-stage projects through:

• Systematic geophysics and geochemistry
• Careful target definition before drill testing
• Close engagement with local communities and regulators

With geophysical modelling complete and new work about to start on the ground, the Cucho project is emerging as one of Solis Minerals’ key copper-molybdenum exploration assets in Peru, ahead of the maiden diamond drilling program planned for 2026.