Puma Exploration Samples up to 126 g/t Gold at McKenzie and Launches Inaugural Drilling Program

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Company
Puma Exploration Inc.
Ticker
PUMA
Exchange
TSX
Region
Northern New Brunswick
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-14 18:58:38 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Puma Exploration announced high-grade gold grab sample results, including up to 126.96 g/t Au, from its McKenzie Gold Project in Northern New Brunswick. The sampling program extended the RIM Gold Zone by 100 meters along strike, with visible gold observed and the vein system remaining open in all directions. Following these positive results, the company is launching an inaugural 2,500-meter drilling program to test the high-grade zone.

Reasoning: Puma Exploration reported exceptionally high-grade gold grab samples, significantly extending the known RIM Gold Zone and confirming its high-grade nature, which has led to the launch of an inaugural drilling program, indicating strong exploration progress and potential.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grades from grab samples (up to 126.96 g/t Au)
  • Extension of the RIM Gold Zone by 100 metres along strike
  • Vein system spans 35 metres in width in the northern section
  • Presence of visible gold (VG) in newly exposed sections
  • Launch of an inaugural 2,500 m drilling program to test the high-grade zone
  • Structural expert insights confirm high-grade potential
  • QA/QC protocol including standards and blanks disclosed
  • Qualified Person (QP) approved the technical content

Negative factors

  • Grab samples are selective by nature and may not represent the true metal content of the mineralized zone

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 21

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: Multiple grab samples returned exceptionally high gold grades, with the highest being 126.96 g/t Au, significantly exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold of 5 g/t.

Evidence · text

“impressive gold grades including 126.96 g/t Au”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: The release explicitly mentions a rigorous QA/QC protocol including certified reference materials and blanks, and the content was approved by a Qualified Person.

Evidence · text

“Puma follows a rigorous QA/QC protocol that includes the systematic insertion of certified reference materials and blanks in every batch of samples submitted for analysis.”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The 2025 summer trenching and stripping program successfully extended the RIM Gold Zone by an additional 100 metres along strike.

Evidence · text

“Puma's 2025 summer trenching and stripping program successfully extended the RIM Gold Zone by an additional 100 metres along strike”

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: The company explicitly compares the McKenzie project to the Williams Brook project, which was optioned to Kinross Gold, highlighting similarities in orogenic gold systems.

Evidence · text

“McKenzie is as prospective as Williams Brook; both projects host orogenic gold systems that share many similarities”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 21. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (21)

Fact 1McKenzie · goldGrade: 126.96Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
McKenzie
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
Northern New Brunswick
Ticker
PUMA

Geometry

Grade
126.96
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
RIM Gold Zone
Easting
634709
Northing
5267602
CRS
NAD83
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This grab sample returned an exceptionally high gold grade of 126.96 g/t, significantly exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold, indicating strong high-grade mineralization at the RIM Gold Zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade (126.96 g/t Au)
  • High-grade nature of the zone
  • QP signed off on technical content

Negative factors

  • Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content

Evidence · table

“126.96”

Context: L459491

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Main Gold Zones at McKenzie Gold Project To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsf"

Fact 2McKenzie · goldGrade: 125.66Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
McKenzie
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
Northern New Brunswick
Ticker
PUMA

Geometry

Grade
125.66
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
RIM Gold Zone
Easting
634715
Northing
5267592
CRS
NAD83
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This grab sample returned an exceptionally high gold grade of 125.66 g/t, significantly exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold, indicating strong high-grade mineralization at the RIM Gold Zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade (125.66 g/t Au)
  • High-grade nature of the zone
  • QP signed off on technical content

Negative factors

  • Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content

Evidence · table

“125.66”

Context: L459495

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Main Gold Zones at McKenzie Gold Project To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsf"

Fact 3McKenzie · goldGrade: 84.41Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
McKenzie
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
Northern New Brunswick
Ticker
PUMA

Geometry

Grade
84.41
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
RIM Gold Zone
Easting
634713
Northing
5267587
CRS
NAD83
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This grab sample returned an exceptionally high gold grade of 84.41 g/t, significantly exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold, indicating strong high-grade mineralization at the RIM Gold Zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade (84.41 g/t Au)
  • High-grade nature of the zone
  • QP signed off on technical content

Negative factors

  • Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content

Evidence · table

“84.41”

Context: L459467

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Main Gold Zones at McKenzie Gold Project To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsf"

Fact 4McKenzie · goldGrade: 79.69Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
McKenzie
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
Northern New Brunswick
Ticker
PUMA

Geometry

Grade
79.69
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
RIM Gold Zone
Easting
634712
Northing
5267610
CRS
NAD83
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This grab sample returned an exceptionally high gold grade of 79.69 g/t, significantly exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold, indicating strong high-grade mineralization at the RIM Gold Zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade (79.69 g/t Au)
  • High-grade nature of the zone
  • QP signed off on technical content

Negative factors

  • Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content

Evidence · table

“79.69”

Context: L459053

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Main Gold Zones at McKenzie Gold Project To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsf"

Fact 5McKenzie · goldGrade: 39.2Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
McKenzie
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
Northern New Brunswick
Ticker
PUMA

Geometry

Grade
39.2
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
RIM Gold Zone
Easting
634706
Northing
5267581
CRS
NAD83
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This grab sample returned an exceptionally high gold grade of 39.20 g/t, significantly exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold, indicating strong high-grade mineralization at the RIM Gold Zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade (39.20 g/t Au)
  • High-grade nature of the zone
  • QP signed off on technical content

Negative factors

  • Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content

Evidence · table

“39.20”

Context: L459463

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Main Gold Zones at McKenzie Gold Project To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsf"

Fact 6McKenzie · goldGrade: 36.33Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
McKenzie
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
Northern New Brunswick
Ticker
PUMA

Geometry

Grade
36.33
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
RIM Gold Zone
Easting
634709
Northing
5267593
CRS
NAD83
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This grab sample returned an exceptionally high gold grade of 36.33 g/t, significantly exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold, indicating strong high-grade mineralization at the RIM Gold Zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade (36.33 g/t Au)
  • High-grade nature of the zone
  • QP signed off on technical content

Negative factors

  • Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content

Evidence · table

“36.33”

Context: L459464

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Main Gold Zones at McKenzie Gold Project To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsf"

Fact 7McKenzie · goldGrade: 31.72Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
McKenzie
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
Northern New Brunswick
Ticker
PUMA

Geometry

Grade
31.72
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
RIM Gold Zone
Easting
634715
Northing
5267598
CRS
NAD83
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This grab sample returned an exceptionally high gold grade of 31.72 g/t, significantly exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold, indicating strong high-grade mineralization at the RIM Gold Zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade (31.72 g/t Au)
  • High-grade nature of the zone
  • QP signed off on technical content

Negative factors

  • Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content

Evidence · table

“31.72”

Context: L459091

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Main Gold Zones at McKenzie Gold Project To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsf"

Fact 8McKenzie · goldGrade: 29.25Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
McKenzie
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
Northern New Brunswick
Ticker
PUMA

Geometry

Grade
29.25
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
RIM Gold Zone
Easting
634714
Northing
5267589
CRS
NAD83
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This grab sample returned an exceptionally high gold grade of 29.25 g/t, significantly exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold, indicating strong high-grade mineralization at the RIM Gold Zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade (29.25 g/t Au)
  • High-grade nature of the zone
  • QP signed off on technical content

Negative factors

  • Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content

Evidence · table

“29.25”

Context: L459465

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Main Gold Zones at McKenzie Gold Project To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsf"

Fact 9McKenzie · goldGrade: 24.23Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
McKenzie
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
Northern New Brunswick
Ticker
PUMA

Geometry

Grade
24.23
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
RIM Gold Zone
Easting
634715
Northing
5267600
CRS
NAD83
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This grab sample returned an exceptionally high gold grade of 24.23 g/t, significantly exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold, indicating strong high-grade mineralization at the RIM Gold Zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade (24.23 g/t Au)
  • High-grade nature of the zone
  • QP signed off on technical content

Negative factors

  • Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content

Evidence · table

“24.23”

Context: L459094

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Main Gold Zones at McKenzie Gold Project To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsf"

Fact 10McKenzie · goldGrade: 20.4Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
McKenzie
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
Northern New Brunswick
Ticker
PUMA

Geometry

Grade
20.4
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
RIM Gold Zone
Easting
634715
Northing
5267597
CRS
NAD83
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This grab sample returned an exceptionally high gold grade of 20.40 g/t, significantly exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold, indicating strong high-grade mineralization at the RIM Gold Zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade (20.40 g/t Au)
  • High-grade nature of the zone
  • QP signed off on technical content

Negative factors

  • Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content

Evidence · table

“20.40”

Context: L459092

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Main Gold Zones at McKenzie Gold Project To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsf"

Fact 11McKenzie · goldGrade: 19.22Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
McKenzie
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
Northern New Brunswick
Ticker
PUMA

Geometry

Grade
19.22
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
RIM Gold Zone
Easting
634717
Northing
5267590
CRS
NAD83
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This grab sample returned an exceptionally high gold grade of 19.22 g/t, significantly exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold, indicating strong high-grade mineralization at the RIM Gold Zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade (19.22 g/t Au)
  • High-grade nature of the zone
  • QP signed off on technical content

Negative factors

  • Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content

Evidence · table

“19.22”

Context: L459494

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Main Gold Zones at McKenzie Gold Project To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsf"

Fact 12McKenzie · goldGrade: 14.23Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
McKenzie
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
Northern New Brunswick
Ticker
PUMA

Geometry

Grade
14.23
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
RIM Gold Zone
Easting
634708
Northing
5267603
CRS
NAD83
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This grab sample returned an exceptionally high gold grade of 14.23 g/t, significantly exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold, indicating strong high-grade mineralization at the RIM Gold Zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade (14.23 g/t Au)
  • High-grade nature of the zone
  • QP signed off on technical content

Negative factors

  • Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content

Evidence · table

“14.23”

Context: L459490

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Main Gold Zones at McKenzie Gold Project To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsf"

Fact 13McKenzie · goldGrade: 11.66Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
McKenzie
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
Northern New Brunswick
Ticker
PUMA

Geometry

Grade
11.66
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
RIM Gold Zone
Easting
634716
Northing
5267598
CRS
NAD83
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This grab sample returned an exceptionally high gold grade of 11.66 g/t, significantly exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold, indicating strong high-grade mineralization at the RIM Gold Zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade (11.66 g/t Au)
  • High-grade nature of the zone
  • QP signed off on technical content

Negative factors

  • Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content

Evidence · table

“11.66”

Context: L459093

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Main Gold Zones at McKenzie Gold Project To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsf"

Fact 14McKenzie · goldGrade: 11.33Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
McKenzie
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
Northern New Brunswick
Ticker
PUMA

Geometry

Grade
11.33
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
RIM Gold Zone
Easting
634713
Northing
5267611
CRS
NAD83
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This grab sample returned an exceptionally high gold grade of 11.33 g/t, significantly exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold, indicating strong high-grade mineralization at the RIM Gold Zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade (11.33 g/t Au)
  • High-grade nature of the zone
  • QP signed off on technical content

Negative factors

  • Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content

Evidence · table

“11.33”

Context: L459054

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Main Gold Zones at McKenzie Gold Project To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsf"

Fact 15McKenzie · goldGrade: 9.97Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
McKenzie
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
Northern New Brunswick
Ticker
PUMA

Geometry

Grade
9.97
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
RIM Gold Zone
Easting
634706
Northing
5267598
CRS
NAD83
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This grab sample returned an exceptionally high gold grade of 9.97 g/t, significantly exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold, indicating strong high-grade mineralization at the RIM Gold Zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade (9.97 g/t Au)
  • High-grade nature of the zone
  • QP signed off on technical content

Negative factors

  • Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content

Evidence · table

“9.97”

Context: L459486

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Main Gold Zones at McKenzie Gold Project To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsf"

Fact 16McKenzie · goldGrade: 9.58Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
McKenzie
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
Northern New Brunswick
Ticker
PUMA

Geometry

Grade
9.58
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
RIM Gold Zone
Easting
634721
Northing
5267588
CRS
NAD83
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This grab sample returned an exceptionally high gold grade of 9.58 g/t, significantly exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold, indicating strong high-grade mineralization at the RIM Gold Zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade (9.58 g/t Au)
  • High-grade nature of the zone
  • QP signed off on technical content

Negative factors

  • Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content

Evidence · table

“9.58”

Context: L459108

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Main Gold Zones at McKenzie Gold Project To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsf"

Fact 17McKenzie · goldGrade: 9.52Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
McKenzie
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
Northern New Brunswick
Ticker
PUMA

Geometry

Grade
9.52
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
RIM Gold Zone
Easting
634713
Northing
5267587
CRS
NAD83
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This grab sample returned an exceptionally high gold grade of 9.52 g/t, significantly exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold, indicating strong high-grade mineralization at the RIM Gold Zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade (9.52 g/t Au)
  • High-grade nature of the zone
  • QP signed off on technical content

Negative factors

  • Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content

Evidence · table

“9.52”

Context: L459466

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Main Gold Zones at McKenzie Gold Project To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsf"

Fact 18McKenzie · goldGrade: 7.55Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
McKenzie
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
Northern New Brunswick
Ticker
PUMA

Geometry

Grade
7.55
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
RIM Gold Zone
Easting
634713
Northing
5267596
CRS
NAD83
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This grab sample returned an exceptionally high gold grade of 7.55 g/t, significantly exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold, indicating strong high-grade mineralization at the RIM Gold Zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade (7.55 g/t Au)
  • High-grade nature of the zone
  • QP signed off on technical content

Negative factors

  • Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content

Evidence · table

“7.55”

Context: L459086

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Main Gold Zones at McKenzie Gold Project To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsf"

Fact 19McKenzie · goldGrade: 6.59Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
McKenzie
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
Northern New Brunswick
Ticker
PUMA

Geometry

Grade
6.59
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
RIM Gold Zone
Easting
634697
Northing
5267569
CRS
NAD83
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This grab sample returned an exceptionally high gold grade of 6.59 g/t, significantly exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold, indicating strong high-grade mineralization at the RIM Gold Zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade (6.59 g/t Au)
  • High-grade nature of the zone
  • QP signed off on technical content

Negative factors

  • Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content

Evidence · table

“6.59”

Context: L459460

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Main Gold Zones at McKenzie Gold Project To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsf"

Fact 20McKenzie · goldGrade: 6.45Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
McKenzie
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
Northern New Brunswick
Ticker
PUMA

Geometry

Grade
6.45
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
RIM Gold Zone
Easting
634713
Northing
5267595
CRS
NAD83
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This grab sample returned an exceptionally high gold grade of 6.45 g/t, significantly exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold, indicating strong high-grade mineralization at the RIM Gold Zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade (6.45 g/t Au)
  • High-grade nature of the zone
  • QP signed off on technical content

Negative factors

  • Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content

Evidence · table

“6.45”

Context: L459085

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Main Gold Zones at McKenzie Gold Project To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsf"

Fact 21McKenzie · goldGrade: 5.46Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
McKenzie
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
Northern New Brunswick
Ticker
PUMA

Geometry

Grade
5.46
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
RIM Gold Zone
Easting
634705
Northing
5267577
CRS
NAD83
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This grab sample returned an exceptionally high gold grade of 5.46 g/t, significantly exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold, indicating strong high-grade mineralization at the RIM Gold Zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade (5.46 g/t Au)
  • High-grade nature of the zone
  • QP signed off on technical content

Negative factors

  • Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content

Evidence · table

“5.46”

Context: L459462

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Main Gold Zones at McKenzie Gold Project To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsf"

How Atlas produces this analysis

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.