# Puma Exploration Samples up to 126 g/t Gold at McKenzie and Launches Inaugural Drilling Program Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/puma-exploration-samples-up-to-126-g-t-gold-at-mckenzie-and-launches-inaugural-d--b29b1efb-c14c-487d-8b6d-03d0ef376322 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/PUMA/news/8961230104162140/puma-exploration-samples-up-to-126-g-t-gold-at-mckenzie-and-launches-inaugural-d Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2025-11-11T13:02:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.90 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Exceptional gold grades from grab samples \(up to 126.96 g/t Au\) - Positive factor: Extension of the RIM Gold Zone by 100 metres along strike - Positive factor: Vein system spans 35 metres in width in the northern section - Positive factor: Presence of visible gold \(VG\) in newly exposed sections - Positive factor: Launch of an inaugural 2,500 m drilling program to test the high-grade zone - Positive factor: Structural expert insights confirm high-grade potential - Positive factor: QA/QC protocol including standards and blanks disclosed - Positive factor: Qualified Person \(QP\) approved the technical content - Negative factor: 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 Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/puma-exploration-samples-up-to-126-g-t-gold-at-mckenzie-and-launches-inaugural-d--b29b1efb-c14c-487d-8b6d-03d0ef376322#fact-drill-facts-0) McKenzie · gold #### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade \(126.96 g/t Au\) - Positive factor: High-grade nature of the zone - Positive factor: QP signed off on technical content - Negative factor: Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content Evidence · table > 126.96 Context: L459491 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 2 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/puma-exploration-samples-up-to-126-g-t-gold-at-mckenzie-and-launches-inaugural-d--b29b1efb-c14c-487d-8b6d-03d0ef376322#fact-drill-facts-1) McKenzie · gold #### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade \(125.66 g/t Au\) - Positive factor: High-grade nature of the zone - Positive factor: QP signed off on technical content - Negative factor: Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content Evidence · table > 125.66 Context: L459495 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 3 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/puma-exploration-samples-up-to-126-g-t-gold-at-mckenzie-and-launches-inaugural-d--b29b1efb-c14c-487d-8b6d-03d0ef376322#fact-drill-facts-2) McKenzie · gold #### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade \(84.41 g/t Au\) - Positive factor: High-grade nature of the zone - Positive factor: QP signed off on technical content - Negative factor: Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content Evidence · table > 84.41 Context: L459467 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 4 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/puma-exploration-samples-up-to-126-g-t-gold-at-mckenzie-and-launches-inaugural-d--b29b1efb-c14c-487d-8b6d-03d0ef376322#fact-drill-facts-3) McKenzie · gold #### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade \(79.69 g/t Au\) - Positive factor: High-grade nature of the zone - Positive factor: QP signed off on technical content - Negative factor: Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content Evidence · table > 79.69 Context: L459053 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 5 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/puma-exploration-samples-up-to-126-g-t-gold-at-mckenzie-and-launches-inaugural-d--b29b1efb-c14c-487d-8b6d-03d0ef376322#fact-drill-facts-4) McKenzie · gold #### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade \(39.20 g/t Au\) - Positive factor: High-grade nature of the zone - Positive factor: QP signed off on technical content - Negative factor: Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content Evidence · table > 39.20 Context: L459463 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 6 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/puma-exploration-samples-up-to-126-g-t-gold-at-mckenzie-and-launches-inaugural-d--b29b1efb-c14c-487d-8b6d-03d0ef376322#fact-drill-facts-5) McKenzie · gold #### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade \(36.33 g/t Au\) - Positive factor: High-grade nature of the zone - Positive factor: QP signed off on technical content - Negative factor: Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content Evidence · table > 36.33 Context: L459464 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 7 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/puma-exploration-samples-up-to-126-g-t-gold-at-mckenzie-and-launches-inaugural-d--b29b1efb-c14c-487d-8b6d-03d0ef376322#fact-drill-facts-6) McKenzie · gold #### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade \(31.72 g/t Au\) - Positive factor: High-grade nature of the zone - Positive factor: QP signed off on technical content - Negative factor: Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content Evidence · table > 31.72 Context: L459091 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 8 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/puma-exploration-samples-up-to-126-g-t-gold-at-mckenzie-and-launches-inaugural-d--b29b1efb-c14c-487d-8b6d-03d0ef376322#fact-drill-facts-7) McKenzie · gold #### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade \(29.25 g/t Au\) - Positive factor: High-grade nature of the zone - Positive factor: QP signed off on technical content - Negative factor: Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content Evidence · table > 29.25 Context: L459465 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 9 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/puma-exploration-samples-up-to-126-g-t-gold-at-mckenzie-and-launches-inaugural-d--b29b1efb-c14c-487d-8b6d-03d0ef376322#fact-drill-facts-8) McKenzie · gold #### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade \(24.23 g/t Au\) - Positive factor: High-grade nature of the zone - Positive factor: QP signed off on technical content - Negative factor: Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content Evidence · table > 24.23 Context: L459094 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 10 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/puma-exploration-samples-up-to-126-g-t-gold-at-mckenzie-and-launches-inaugural-d--b29b1efb-c14c-487d-8b6d-03d0ef376322#fact-drill-facts-9) McKenzie · gold #### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade \(20.40 g/t Au\) - Positive factor: High-grade nature of the zone - Positive factor: QP signed off on technical content - Negative factor: Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content Evidence · table > 20.40 Context: L459092 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 11 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/puma-exploration-samples-up-to-126-g-t-gold-at-mckenzie-and-launches-inaugural-d--b29b1efb-c14c-487d-8b6d-03d0ef376322#fact-drill-facts-10) McKenzie · gold #### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade \(19.22 g/t Au\) - Positive factor: High-grade nature of the zone - Positive factor: QP signed off on technical content - Negative factor: Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content Evidence · table > 19.22 Context: L459494 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 12 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/puma-exploration-samples-up-to-126-g-t-gold-at-mckenzie-and-launches-inaugural-d--b29b1efb-c14c-487d-8b6d-03d0ef376322#fact-drill-facts-11) McKenzie · gold #### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade \(14.23 g/t Au\) - Positive factor: High-grade nature of the zone - Positive factor: QP signed off on technical content - Negative factor: Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content Evidence · table > 14.23 Context: L459490 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 13 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/puma-exploration-samples-up-to-126-g-t-gold-at-mckenzie-and-launches-inaugural-d--b29b1efb-c14c-487d-8b6d-03d0ef376322#fact-drill-facts-12) McKenzie · gold #### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade \(11.66 g/t Au\) - Positive factor: High-grade nature of the zone - Positive factor: QP signed off on technical content - Negative factor: Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content Evidence · table > 11.66 Context: L459093 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 14 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/puma-exploration-samples-up-to-126-g-t-gold-at-mckenzie-and-launches-inaugural-d--b29b1efb-c14c-487d-8b6d-03d0ef376322#fact-drill-facts-13) McKenzie · gold #### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade \(11.33 g/t Au\) - Positive factor: High-grade nature of the zone - Positive factor: QP signed off on technical content - Negative factor: Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content Evidence · table > 11.33 Context: L459054 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 15 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/puma-exploration-samples-up-to-126-g-t-gold-at-mckenzie-and-launches-inaugural-d--b29b1efb-c14c-487d-8b6d-03d0ef376322#fact-drill-facts-14) McKenzie · gold #### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade \(9.97 g/t Au\) - Positive factor: High-grade nature of the zone - Positive factor: QP signed off on technical content - Negative factor: Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content Evidence · table > 9.97 Context: L459486 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 16 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/puma-exploration-samples-up-to-126-g-t-gold-at-mckenzie-and-launches-inaugural-d--b29b1efb-c14c-487d-8b6d-03d0ef376322#fact-drill-facts-15) McKenzie · gold #### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade \(9.58 g/t Au\) - Positive factor: High-grade nature of the zone - Positive factor: QP signed off on technical content - Negative factor: Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content Evidence · table > 9.58 Context: L459108 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 17 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/puma-exploration-samples-up-to-126-g-t-gold-at-mckenzie-and-launches-inaugural-d--b29b1efb-c14c-487d-8b6d-03d0ef376322#fact-drill-facts-16) McKenzie · gold #### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade \(9.52 g/t Au\) - Positive factor: High-grade nature of the zone - Positive factor: QP signed off on technical content - Negative factor: Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content Evidence · table > 9.52 Context: L459466 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 18 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/puma-exploration-samples-up-to-126-g-t-gold-at-mckenzie-and-launches-inaugural-d--b29b1efb-c14c-487d-8b6d-03d0ef376322#fact-drill-facts-17) McKenzie · gold #### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade \(7.55 g/t Au\) - Positive factor: High-grade nature of the zone - Positive factor: QP signed off on technical content - Negative factor: Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content Evidence · table > 7.55 Context: L459086 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 19 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/puma-exploration-samples-up-to-126-g-t-gold-at-mckenzie-and-launches-inaugural-d--b29b1efb-c14c-487d-8b6d-03d0ef376322#fact-drill-facts-18) McKenzie · gold #### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade \(6.59 g/t Au\) - Positive factor: High-grade nature of the zone - Positive factor: QP signed off on technical content - Negative factor: Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content Evidence · table > 6.59 Context: L459460 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 20 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/puma-exploration-samples-up-to-126-g-t-gold-at-mckenzie-and-launches-inaugural-d--b29b1efb-c14c-487d-8b6d-03d0ef376322#fact-drill-facts-19) McKenzie · gold #### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade \(6.45 g/t Au\) - Positive factor: High-grade nature of the zone - Positive factor: QP signed off on technical content - Negative factor: Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content Evidence · table > 6.45 Context: L459085 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 21 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/puma-exploration-samples-up-to-126-g-t-gold-at-mckenzie-and-launches-inaugural-d--b29b1efb-c14c-487d-8b6d-03d0ef376322#fact-drill-facts-20) McKenzie · gold #### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade \(5.46 g/t Au\) - Positive factor: High-grade nature of the zone - Positive factor: QP signed off on technical content - Negative factor: Grab samples are selective and may not represent true metal content Evidence · table > 5.46 Context: L459462 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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. 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