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04 June 2026
WRITTEN BY Oriel Morrison-Higgins

Solis Minerals prepares to drill in Brazil’s Lithium Valley

Solis Minerals (ASX:SLM) CEO Mitch Thomas joins us as the company prepares to drill its Brazil Lithium Project, backed by a fresh $6 million raise and continued support from major shareholder PLS Group.

The big picture:

  • Funding: $6 million raised with strong institutional support
  • Brazil: Diamond drilling set to begin later this month
  • Newsflow: First assay results expected from August

About the guest and company:
Mitch Thomas is CEO of Solis Minerals, an exploration company advancing copper projects in Peru and lithium opportunities in Brazil. The company is preparing to drill multiple lithium targets within Brazil’s emerging Lithium Valley.

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Written By Oriel Morrison-Higgins
With more than 20 years in broadcasting across television and radio, Oriel brings deep media expertise to sustainability, future industries and executive leadership. Her work focuses on translating complex issues into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.

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