COMPANY PROFILE
More Than a Mine.
Summary
SolGold plc is a leading mining development company with a large Tier 1 project in Ecuador. It also controls a commanding 3,200 km² land package across the Andean copper belt — one of the most underexplored and highly prospective regions in the world.
The Company’s flagship Cascabel project in northern Ecuador is one of the largest undeveloped copper-gold assets globally, offering a rare combination of scale, grade and long mine life. SolGold also holds a regional pipeline of highly prospective exploration projects — including the Porvenir (Cacharposa) deposit, which will be the cornerstone asset for the Company's separate exploration company, created to unlock additional significant value from its southern Ecuador portfolio.
SolGold’s shareholder base includes major global mining companies such as Jiangxi Copper, BHP and Newmont.
The Company took a major step in ensuring future development funding by securing a US$750 million gold stream agreement with Franco-Nevada and Osisko Royalties. The agreement provides flexible funding to advance feasibility, early works and a portion of the development funding. This transaction positions SolGold to reach a full investment decision and reflects confidence in the project and Ecuador as a mining jurisdiction.
SolGold is entering a new phase of disciplineds value creation under the leadership of CEO Dan Vujcic, with early works planning underway, a potential path to early production from open pit operations, in parallel with the finalisation of a Feasibility Study. The Company’s Exploitation Agreement with the Ecuadorian government, signed in 2024, affirms long-term development certainty and reflects strong national support for responsible mining.
Leadership Spotlight: Dan Vujcic, CEO
Dan Vujcic brings more than two decades of experience in mining development, investment banking and corporate finance. He has held senior executive positions at Jefferies, Morgan Stanley and Citi, and most recently served as Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer at MAC Copper Ltd., where he led the acquisition of the CSA copper mine from Glencore for US$1.1 billion, and raised over US$1 billion in capital in global capital markets.
Dan joined SolGold in 2024 to guide the company through a pivotal transition — from world-class discovery to focused execution. Known for his financial discipline and deal-making expertise, he brings a sharp commercial lens to project development and value creation.
At SolGold, Dan is fostering a culture of accountability, performance and progress, with a strong emphasis on moving the Cascabel project forward with purpose and pace. Under his leadership the company aims to responsibly accelerate the project, aligning with partners and positioning its broader portfolio to deliver sustained value for Ecuador, our stakeholders and shareholders alike.
CEO Message
“SolGold is developing more than a mine. We are building a legacy. One of the largest copper-gold projects in the world demands more than technical excellence—it requires vision, trust, real partnerships, and a commitment to communities and landowners that makes it possible. That’s what makes Cascabel a cornerstone for the future of copper and Ecuador—in a place where responsibility meets opportunity.”
— Dan Vujcic, Chief Executive Officer
Flagship Project: Cascabel
Location: Imbabura Province, Northern Ecuador Stage: Pre-Feasibility Complete | Feasibility Study Underway
Project Highlights:
- Proven & Probable Reserves (Alpala):
- 540 Mt @ 0.60% Cu / 0.54 g/t Au → 3.2 Mt Cu / 9.4 Moz Au
- Measured & Indicated Resources (Alpala):
- 3,013 Mt @ 0.52% CuEq → 15.6 Mt Cu / 26.8 Moz Au
- Inferred Resource (Tandayama-America - TAM):
- 492 Mt @ 0.22% CuEq / 0.20 g/t Au → 1.1 Mt Cu / 3.1 Moz Au.
Development Profile:
- Mining method: Open Pit, Sub-Level and Block cave
- Early works, including planning for the decline portal and surface infrastructure, are in progress
- Feasibility study to be completed in parallel
- Exploitation Agreement signed with the Government of Ecuador (2024)
Future Growth: Porvenir Project
Location: Zamora-Chinchipe Province, Southern Ecuador Stage: Resource Defined
Highlights:
- Inferred Resource (Cacharposa Deposit):
- 396 Mt @ 0.44% CuEq → 1.4 Mt Cu / 1.8 Moz Au
Porvenir is a flagship of SolGold’s upcoming Explore Co spin-out and has generated strong interest from global copper producers. As the company’s third resource, it demonstrates SolGold’s ability to generate multiple district-scale discoveries across Ecuador.
Exploration Portfolio Strategy
- Holding ~3,200 km² of tenements across Ecuador
- Key regional targets: Helipuerto, La Hueca, Caña Brava, Cisne Loja, Vetas Grandes, Machos, Bella María
- Strategy: Drill-ready exploration, JV partnerships, and monetization through Explore Co
- Focus on southern Ecuador
Environmental & Social Responsibility
SolGold is committed to shared success through inclusive, responsible development:
- Prioritizing local employment, training, and enterprise development
- Supporting education, health, and infrastructure initiatives
- Designing a low-impact mine to conserve water and protect biodiversity
- Working closely with communities
- Maintaining active engagement with all levels of government
“Our success is not measured solely in ounces or tonnes, but in how we protect the land and partner with communities to create a shared sustainable future.”
Contact
solgold.com.au info@solgold.com.au Phone: +44 (0)20 3823 2130 LinkedIn X