SolGold PLC
SOLG · AIMX · Other Industrial Metals & Mining · United Kingdom
SolGold PLC is a mineral exploration and development company dedicated to discovering, defining, and advancing world-class copper and gold deposits, primarily in Ecuador's Andean copper belt. As one of the largest concession holders in the country, it focuses on unlocking Ecuador's mineral potential to support global sustainable copper production and a net-zero future through innovative exploration techniques and community collaboration. The company's flagship asset is the Cascabel Project in northern Ecuador's Imbabura province, spanning approximately 50 square kilometers and hosting the high-grade Alpala deposit, with a projected 28-year mine life and low all-in sustaining costs. SolGold PLC also maintains a diverse portfolio including projects like Chical, Rio Amarillo, Chillanes, and others across Ecuador, Australia, Chile, Switzerland, and the Solomon Islands, targeting copper, gold, silver, and molybdenum. Incorporated in 2005 and formerly known as Solomon Gold PLC, it is headquartered in London with operations centered in Zug, Switzerland, and employs around 288-336 staff under CEO Slobodan Vujcic. Operating in the materials sector's industrial metals and mining industry, SolGold PLC plays a key role in the global quest for critical minerals essential for energy transition and technological advancement.
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Other Industrial Metals & Mining
Basic Materials sector · United Kingdom
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Lithium Supply Chain
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Rare Earth Elements Supply Chain
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Copper Supply Chain
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