TSX: SLS
OTCQB: SLSSF

Partnerships

Member Partnerships

	The *Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EIT”)* is the global standard to promote open and accountable management of oil, gas, and mineral resources. The EITI Standard requires the disclosure of information along the extractive industry value chain. Solaris endorses the Principles and Criteria of the EITI and joined as a supporting company in Ecuador in February 2021.
	The *UN Global Compact* is the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world and aims to mobilize a global movement of sustainable companies and stakeholders. The initiative is a call to companies to align strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and take actions that advance societal goals. Solaris joined the *UN Global Compact – Ecuador* in February 2021 and is committed to incorporating the universally accepted sustainability principles and take actions that support broader UN goals, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
	Solaris joined the Women in Mining Ecuador (WIM) initiative as a part of its commitment to advance gender equality. Together with WIM, Solaris will work on joint projects to strengthen the skills of women in the mining sector and its areas of influence, including the Shuar communities of Warints and Yawi and surrounding areas.
	Solaris is an active member of the Ecuadorian Mining Chamber (CME).
	Solaris endorsed the Women’s Empowerment Principles in 2021 to foster business practices that empower women.
	The Alliance for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (AEI) is an independent, non-profit organization that promotes entrepreneurship and innovation at the national level. Solaris signed a Technical Cooperation Agreement with AEI to promote and strengthen innovative strategies and alliances to develop activities for the benefit of the Shuar Nations of Warints and Yawi and surrounding communities.
	Lowell joined the Ecuador Zero Carbon Program (PECC) and was the first company in the mining sector in 2021 to be part of this initiative promoted by the National Government of Ecuador. The Company obtained its carbon footprint measurement as an initial step toward establishing future emission reduction measures and has achieved Level 1 status, Carbon Footprint Quantification Distinction, and is pursuing the certification of Level 2, Carbon Footprint Reduction Certification.
	Membership in 100% Carbon Neutral, International Program through carbon footprint inventory.

Non-Membership Partnerships

	Solaris signed a technical cooperation agreement with Jardin Azuayo Credit Union to develop a training program in financial education, citizenship, and leadership to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life for the Warints and Yawi communities
	Solaris signed a Technical Cooperation Agreement with Arrayan y Piedra for training and capacity building on Hospitality and Tourism for the Shuar Nations of Warints and Yawi.
	Solaris signed a technical cooperation agreement with Polytechnical College of Chimborazo, Macas (ESPOCH) to develop pre-professional internships for students majoring in Mining, Environment, Accounting and Auditing, including educational initiatives, skills training, and workshops for the Shuar communities of Warints and Yawi.
	Solaris signed a Technical Cooperation Agreement in February 2021 with the *Association of Mining Engineers of Ecuador (AIME)* to promote the coordinated training and qualification of professionals and technicians in mining, as well as, the development and support of activities that promote responsible exploration in Ecuador.
	Solaris signed an interinstitutional cooperation agreement with the Private Technical University of Loja (UTPL), establishing academic, cultural, and scientific relations between the parties in the areas of teaching, research, scientific production, skills and technology transfer, distance studies and other academic studies. Together, Solaris and UTPL will develop capacity-building programs, investigation projects, as well as internships for the benefit of the partners of the Warintza Project, including employees and specifically the Shuar communities of Warints and Yawi and surrounding areas.
	Solaris signed a technical cooperation agreement with the Ecuadorian Service for Professional Development in 2021 to promote education and professional development opportunities for employees, contractors, and members of the communities Warints and Yawi in the direct are of influence of the Warintza Project.
	Solaris has partnered with Universidad Regional Amazónica IKIAM (IKIAM), a coeducational Ecuadorian higher education institution.
	Solaris has partnered with the Technical Institute of Limon, to train professionals with with scientific, practical and humanistic knowledge contributing to the sustainable development of the country.
	The *Mining Shared Value (MSV)* initiative of Engineers Without Borders Canada works to improve the development impacts of mining activity by promoting local procurement. Solaris is committed to the Mining LPRM framework which supports objectives of standardized, transparent reporting in the local procurement process and have implemented supplier training and capacity development programs for local businesses and entrepreneurs within host communities to deliver inclusive and mutually-beneficial resource development to local stakeholders. Solaris Resources signed a service agreement with MSV in March 2021 and is the first exploration company in the world to use the Mining LPRM, to report on its Warintza project in Ecuador.
	Solaris developed a strategic partnership with Ecuadorian Centre for Development and Alternative Studies (CEDAL), to carry out a gender-focused baseline study and to co-construct a development project for Shuar women that responds to their needs and specific requests, reducing existing barriers to exercise their rights.
	Solaris has signed a service agreement with Wildlife Conservation Society to develop a biodiversity management strategy for the Warintza Project that is focused on zero net losses of biodiversity and ecosystem services during all phases of mining exploration throughout the Project’s lifecycle
	Solaris signed Technical Cooperation Agreements with the *Firefighting Units of Morona Santiago and Limon Indanza* whereby Solaris employees will receive skills training in addition to providing funding for Personal Protective Equipment.
	*Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Aquaculture and Fisheries (Ecuador)*
	Solaris signed a technical cooperation agreement with the *Ecuadorian Ministry of Health* to ensure health services are provided in the communities of Warints and Yawi, in the direct area of influence of the Warintza Project.
	Signing of an agreement with the *Provincial Federation of Morona Santiago* for technical cooperation exchange, in particular to contribute to the development of the Jempe community athletics school.