Puma Exploration Samples up to 126 g/t Gold at McKenzie and Launches Inaugural Drilling Program
Original announcement by tmx on
- 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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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.