Star Metro - Drilling at Cat Creek Intersects a Copper-Molybdenum Porphyry System Visible Molybdenite-Chalcopyrite Over Significant Core Widths

Drill Hole CC-001 (Total Depth 415.5 m at an azimuth 340°-45° dip)

Based on preliminary core hole logging, CC-001 intersected visible molybdenite (MoS₂) in two intervals. The first starting at 250.5 meters ("m") and continuing to 280.5 m, a core length of 30 m. Molybdenite occurred in trace amounts in this interval. The second interval, from 309.1 m to 372.0 m, had trace amounts of molybdenite in the upper half, but increased in abundance in the lower half (from 314 to 372 m) where visible molybdenite was associated with increased quartz vein densities. Within this 58-meter core interval, four intervals ranging from 2-12 m in length, contained up to 10 quartz veinlets per meter with increased concentrations of visible molybdenite.

The hole was terminated at 415.5 m in a post-mineral dike. Chalcopyrite was not identified visually, but pXRF analysis noted copper concentrations of up to 500 ppm in the lower 100 m of the hole. Core photos of better mineralized molybdenite intervals are provided below.

Drill Hole CC-002 (641.0 m at an azimuth 293°-65°dip)

CC-002 was drilled 286.5 m vertically deeper than CC-001 and intersected stronger visible molybdenite and chalcopyrite than in hole CC-001. Molybdenite was noted over a core length of 382.9 m, starting at 258.1 m downhole and continuing to the end of the hole at 641 m. Molybdenite content was noted as trace through much of this interval. However, more abundant molybdenite mineralization was intersected from 371.8 to 584.5 m. The following table lists the four best intervals:

Importantly, visible chalcopyrite (CuFeS₂) is locally present over a 110.5 m core interval in the lowest part of CC-002 from 530.5 m to the end of the hole at 641.0 m. In the lower 37.2 m of the hole, abundant, well-developed, matrix-supported, chalcopyrite was intermittently observed in intrusive breccia.

Core photos from CC-002 of better mineralized intervals of visible molybdenite and chalcopyrite:

Chris Herald, President and CEO of Solitario, stated: "This is an outstanding start for Solitario at Cat Creek. Although we will not know the grade of the mineralized intervals until we receive assays, we do consider CC-001 and CC-002 to be potential discovery holes of a new copper-molybdenum porphyry system. This system is open to expansion and potentially improved grades, both at depth and along strike. We were surprised to see significant chalcopyrite in the lower part of hole CC-002 as we were expecting a molybdenum only porphyry system. The copper-molybdenum porphyry model is also supported by the presence of elevated rhenium values at surface.

CC-002 was drilled 286.5 m deeper than CC-001, consequently, we do not believe CC-001 was drilled deep enough to intersect the copper zone of this complex porphyry system. Alteration at the bottom CC-002 also suggests that it only penetrated the top of the copper porphyry mineralization as alteration appears to be transitioning from phyllic to potassic alteration. In other copper porphyry systems, the best copper values occur in and below the potassic alteration zone.

Many larger copper systems host significant amounts of molybdenum, both within the copper deposit and flanking the strongest parts of a copper porphyry. Consequently, we are planning to conduct a larger and more detailed Induced Polarization geophysical survey either later this fall or early next summer to help guide the next drilling campaign. Copper-molybdenum porphyry systems are also known to host rhenium and precious metals. Rhenium is one of the rarest metals on earth and an important critical metal for the defense and energy industries."

The Cat Creek Project was originally developed as a Colorado-style Climax/Henderson molybdenum target by Anaconda Copper (formerly one of the largest mining companies in the world). Anaconda conducted significant surface exploration, including detailed geologic mapping, geochemical sampling and a limited Induced Polarization ("IP") geophysical survey. The project was slated for drilling in mid-1983, but due to the sale of Anaconda by its parent, Atlantic Richfield (ARCO), all company-wide exploration activities were shut down in early 1983. The property was never drill tested and no further exploration activities were subsequently conducted on the property.

Cat Creek core samples for CC-001 have been split and recently sent to the laboratory for analysis. CC-002 core samples are just now starting to be processed. Assay results are expected within two to three months.

Sample Type, Sampling Methodology, Chain of Custody, Quality Control and Assurance

Cat Creek exploration core samples are being prepared and analyzed, at ALS Global, in Reno, Nevada, which is independent from Solitario. Thorough QA/QC protocols are followed on the Project, including insertion of duplicate, blank and standard samples in the assay stream for all drill holes. The samples are collected directly from the drill rig, logged, photographed, split into two samples, and half of each sample submitted directly to American Assay Labs through secure chain of custody protocols. All activities prior to shipment are directly supervised by Solitario geologists. Samples are pulverized from a 250g sample to 85% passing 75 mesh. Approximately 225g of pulp sample is prepared for fire assay. Assays are based on a 30g fire assay aliquot for gold with Atomic Absorption finish. If the gold value from Atomic Absorption is >10g/t, an additional 30g of pulp sample is fire assayed for gold using a gravimetric finish.

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Sandor Ringhoffer, CPG, SME RM, a geologic consultant of Solitario, who is a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

About Solitario

Solitario is a natural resource exploration company focused on high-potential Tier-1 gold, copper, zinc and critical metals (molybdenum and rhenium) projects.

In addition to its Cat Creek project, Solitario holds a 100% interest in the Golden Crest gold property and Bright Angel copper-gold project in Colorado. Solitario's 100%-owned Golden Crest properties in South Dakota constitute strategic land holdings (25,117 acres) along the western and southwestern extensions of the Homestake-Wharf mining district that has produced approximately 52 million ounces of gold.

Solitario also has a 50% joint venture interest (Teck Resources 50%) in the high-grade Lik zinc deposit in Alaska and a 39% joint venture interest (Nexa Resources 61%) in the high-grade Florida Canyon zinc project in Peru. Both Florida Canyon and Lik represent advanced exploration projects with over $110 million spent collectively on the properties. Solitario is carried to production on its Florida Canyon project through its joint venture arrangement with Nexa. Nexa is currently in the process of being acquired by Boliden. If this transaction closes as planned, Boliden will become the second largest zinc producer in the world.

The Company is traded on the NYSE American ("XPL") and on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("SLR"). Solitario's Management and Directors hold approximately 7.7% (excluding options) and Newmont Corporation owns 9.4% of the Company's 92.4 million shares outstanding. Solitario's cash position stands at approximately US$7.0 million. Additional information about Solitario is available online at www.solitarioresources.com.

Solitario has a long history of committed Environmental, Social and Responsible Governance ("ESG") of its business. We realize ESG issues are also important to investors, employees, and all stakeholders, including communities in which we work. We are committed to conducting our business in a manner that supports positive environmental and social initiatives and responsible corporate governance. Importantly, we work with joint venture partners that not only value the importance of ESG issues in the conduct of their business on our joint venture projects but are leaders in the industry in this important segment of our business.

For More Information Please Contact:

Chris Herald, President and CEO
Solitario Resources Corp.
Tel. 303-534-1030 ext. 1

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SOURCE: Solitario Resources Corp.

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