Solitario expands its property portfolio with a key metals project
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 21 2025
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Drilling Permits Secured: Solitario Resources has obtained drilling permits for the Cat Creek critical metals project in Colorado, which features a high-quality undrilled molybdenum-rhenium porphyry system.
Historical Context: The Cat Creek project was initially discovered by Anaconda Copper in the early 1980s but was never drilled due to the company's sale, leading to a halt in exploration activities.
Current Developments: Solitario acquired a 100% interest in the property in 2023 and has completed necessary surface exploration, with core drilling set to commence in mid-summer 2026.
Metal Significance: Molybdenum and rhenium are classified as strategic and critical metals, respectively, with significant industrial applications, including in aerospace and defense, and high market values.
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Analyst Views on XPL
Wall Street analysts forecast XPL stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for XPL is 1.20 USD with a low forecast of 1.20 USD and a high forecast of 1.20 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About XPL
Solitario Resources Corp. is a natural resource exploration company focused on high-quality Tier-1 gold and zinc exploration projects. The Company’s projects include Golden Crest Gold-South Dakota, Florida Canyon Zinc Project-Peru, Lik Zinc Project-Alaska, and Bright Angel Copper-Gold Project-Colorado. The Company also holds a 100% interest in the Cat Creek critical minerals project (molybdenum-rhenium) in Colorado. The Florida Canyon Zinc project is located approximately eight kilometers (km) from a paved road that connects coastal northern Peru with the Amazon basin. The consolidated Florida Canyon land position stands at over 48,700 hectares (120,300 acres). The Lik high-grade zinc project, located in northwestern Alaska, is an advanced exploration project joint venture with Teck American Incorporated (Teck). Its 100%-owned Golden Crest properties in South Dakota constitute strategic land holdings (31,500 acres) along the western and southwestern extensions.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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