{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"126999","rtpr_id":"nNFC4VKKgP","ticker":"PUMA","exchange":"","all_tickers":["PUMA"],"title":"Puma Exploration Completes 2,800 Line-Kilometres of Drone Magnetic Surveys","author":"Newsfile Corp","published_at":"2026-08-25T12:02:11.179Z","article_body":"Rimouski, Québec--(Newsfile Corp. - August 25, 2026) - Puma Exploration Inc.\n(TSXV: PUMA) (OTCQB: PUMXF) (\"Puma\" or the \"Company\") is pleased to announce\nthe completion of six (6) high-resolution drone magnetic survey grids\ntotalling 2,799.9 line-kilometres across its McKenzie Gold, Jacquet River and\nCaribou East projects in Northern New Brunswick.\n\nThe six datasets provide consistent, high-resolution data for Puma's regional\ngeological compilation. Combined with mapping, geochemistry, historical work\nand known mineralized trends, the surveys will help the Company identify\npotential continuities and extensions of its priority gold corridors and\nrefine targets for upcoming exploration programs.\n\nPioneer Exploration Consultants Ltd. (\"Pioneer\") completed the fieldwork from\nJune 23 to July 15, 2026. Consistent survey parameters were used across all\nsix grids, allowing Puma's exploration team to compare and integrate the\nresults on a regional scale.\n\nSurvey Highlights\n\n Project                Survey grids  Line-kilometres  \n McKenzie Gold Project  3             1,228.190        \n Jacquet River Project  1             986.460          \n Caribou East Project   2             585.238          \n TOTAL                  6             2,799.888        \n\n \n\nApproximately 2,800 line-kilometres of new high-resolution magnetic coverage\nacross three projects.\n\n(https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/3398/311194_figure1.jpg)\n\nFigure 1. General Location of the surveys completed on Puma's projects in New\nBrunswick.\n\nTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:\nhttps://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/3398/311194_figure1.jpg\n\n(https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/3398/311194_figure2.jpg)\n\nFigure 2. High-Resolution drone magnetic surveys completed at McKenzie Gold\nProject.\nThree (3) survey grids | 1,228.190 line-kilometres.\n\nTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:\nhttps://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/3398/311194_figure2.jpg\n\n(https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/3398/311194_figure3.jpg)\n\nFigure 3. High-Resolution drone magnetic survey completed at Jacquet River\nProject. One (1) survey grid | 986.460 line-kilometres.\n\nTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:\nhttps://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/3398/311194_figure3.jpg\n\n(https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/3398/311194_figure4.jpg)\n\nFigure 4. High-Resolution drone magnetic surveys completed at Caribou East\nProject. Two (2) survey grids | 585.238 line-kilometres.\n\nTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:\nhttps://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/3398/311194_figure4.jpg\n\nEXPLORATION TARGET GENERATION\n\nDrone magnetic survey data is an important exploration tool for Puma, offering\na high-resolution view of geological patterns and structures, even in regions\nwhere bedrock is concealed beneath overburden or glacial deposits. By\nanalyzing these patterns alongside known gold occurrences and mineralized\ntrends, the Company can pinpoint potential extensions of its gold corridors\nand focus follow-up efforts on the most promising sites, such as the Rim Gold\nZone.\n\nThe new magnetic data provides an additional resource for Puma's extensive\nregional interpretation. When integrated with geological mapping, prospection,\ngeochemistry, trenching, and drilling data, it helps the exploration team\nprioritize specific targets.\n\n''The strength of drone magnetic surveys lies not only in their sensitivity\nbut also in the speed and efficiency with which data can be collected across\nvast areas. With the advancement of drone technology, high-resolution magnetic\nsurveys provide valuable insights into subsurface geology, allowing\nexploration teams to make more informed decisions before investing in costly\ndrilling programs, making magnetic surveys indispensable from early-stage\nreconnaissance to eventually trenching and drilling operations,'' notes Marcel\nRobillard, CEO of Puma Exploration.\n\nPioneer reported that the final error and noise levels were below its\nacceptance threshold, established using Geological Survey of Canada\nguidelines. The survey therefore provides a high-quality, high-resolution\nmagnetic dataset suitable for detailed geological interpretation.\n\nNEXT STEPS\n\nPuma is integrating the magnetic results with its geological and geochemical\ndatabase to prioritize follow-up mapping and sampling. The Company will also\nassess prospective structural intersections, intrusive contacts and magnetic\nanomaly margins as potential targets for further geophysical work and future\ndrilling.\n\nQUALIFIED PERSON\n\nThe scientific and technical content of this press release has been prepared,\nreviewed, and approved by Dominique Gagné, P.Geo., who is a Qualified Person\nas defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral\nProjects.\n\nABOUT PUMA EXPLORATION\n\nPuma Exploration is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on\nidentifying and developing a pipeline of precious metals projects in New\nBrunswick, near Canada's renowned Bathurst Mining Camp. Puma has a long\nhistory in northern New Brunswick and has developed a strong understanding of\nthe region's geology and mineralized systems through a combination of\ntraditional prospecting, trenching, geophysics, geochemistry and advanced\nexploration techniques.\n\nConnect with us on Facebook\n(https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/ZEwb3fpK3B), X\n(https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/anqN5f15aE), or LinkedIn\n(https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/24voAS5YOn).\nVisit www.explorationpuma.com for more information or contact:\n\nMarcel Robillard, President and CEO.\n(418) 750-8510; president@explorationpuma.com\n\nMia Boiridy, Head of Investor Relations and Director.\n(250) 575-3305; mboiridy@explorationpuma.com\n\nNeither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that\nterm is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts\nresponsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.\n\nForward-Looking Statements: This press release may contain forward-looking\nstatements. Such forward-looking statements involve several known and unknown\nrisks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results,\nperformance, or achievements of Puma to differ materially from those expressed\nor implied by such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to\nplace undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as\nof the date the statements were made, except as required by law. Puma\nundertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking\nstatements. The quarterly and annual reports, as well as the documents\nsubmitted to the securities administration, describe these risks and\nuncertainties.\n\n\nTo view the source version of this press release, please visit\nhttps://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/311194","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nNFC4VKKgP","title":"Puma Exploration Completes 2,800 Line-Kilometres of Drone Magnetic Surveys","author":"Newsfile Corp","ticker":"PUMA","created":"2026-08-25T12:02:11.179Z","tickers":["PUMA"],"exchange":"","article_body":"Rimouski, Québec--(Newsfile Corp. - August 25, 2026) - Puma Exploration Inc.\n(TSXV: PUMA) (OTCQB: PUMXF) (\"Puma\" or the \"Company\") is pleased to announce\nthe completion of six (6) high-resolution drone magnetic survey grids\ntotalling 2,799.9 line-kilometres across its McKenzie Gold, Jacquet River and\nCaribou East projects in Northern New Brunswick.\n\nThe six datasets provide consistent, high-resolution data for Puma's regional\ngeological compilation. Combined with mapping, geochemistry, historical work\nand known mineralized trends, the surveys will help the Company identify\npotential continuities and extensions of its priority gold corridors and\nrefine targets for upcoming exploration programs.\n\nPioneer Exploration Consultants Ltd. (\"Pioneer\") completed the fieldwork from\nJune 23 to July 15, 2026. Consistent survey parameters were used across all\nsix grids, allowing Puma's exploration team to compare and integrate the\nresults on a regional scale.\n\nSurvey Highlights\n\n Project                Survey grids  Line-kilometres  \n McKenzie Gold Project  3             1,228.190        \n Jacquet River Project  1             986.460          \n Caribou East Project   2             585.238          \n TOTAL                  6             2,799.888        \n\n \n\nApproximately 2,800 line-kilometres of new high-resolution magnetic coverage\nacross three projects.\n\n(https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/3398/311194_figure1.jpg)\n\nFigure 1. General Location of the surveys completed on Puma's projects in New\nBrunswick.\n\nTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:\nhttps://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/3398/311194_figure1.jpg\n\n(https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/3398/311194_figure2.jpg)\n\nFigure 2. High-Resolution drone magnetic surveys completed at McKenzie Gold\nProject.\nThree (3) survey grids | 1,228.190 line-kilometres.\n\nTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:\nhttps://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/3398/311194_figure2.jpg\n\n(https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/3398/311194_figure3.jpg)\n\nFigure 3. High-Resolution drone magnetic survey completed at Jacquet River\nProject. One (1) survey grid | 986.460 line-kilometres.\n\nTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:\nhttps://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/3398/311194_figure3.jpg\n\n(https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/3398/311194_figure4.jpg)\n\nFigure 4. High-Resolution drone magnetic surveys completed at Caribou East\nProject. Two (2) survey grids | 585.238 line-kilometres.\n\nTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:\nhttps://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/3398/311194_figure4.jpg\n\nEXPLORATION TARGET GENERATION\n\nDrone magnetic survey data is an important exploration tool for Puma, offering\na high-resolution view of geological patterns and structures, even in regions\nwhere bedrock is concealed beneath overburden or glacial deposits. By\nanalyzing these patterns alongside known gold occurrences and mineralized\ntrends, the Company can pinpoint potential extensions of its gold corridors\nand focus follow-up efforts on the most promising sites, such as the Rim Gold\nZone.\n\nThe new magnetic data provides an additional resource for Puma's extensive\nregional interpretation. When integrated with geological mapping, prospection,\ngeochemistry, trenching, and drilling data, it helps the exploration team\nprioritize specific targets.\n\n''The strength of drone magnetic surveys lies not only in their sensitivity\nbut also in the speed and efficiency with which data can be collected across\nvast areas. With the advancement of drone technology, high-resolution magnetic\nsurveys provide valuable insights into subsurface geology, allowing\nexploration teams to make more informed decisions before investing in costly\ndrilling programs, making magnetic surveys indispensable from early-stage\nreconnaissance to eventually trenching and drilling operations,'' notes Marcel\nRobillard, CEO of Puma Exploration.\n\nPioneer reported that the final error and noise levels were below its\nacceptance threshold, established using Geological Survey of Canada\nguidelines. The survey therefore provides a high-quality, high-resolution\nmagnetic dataset suitable for detailed geological interpretation.\n\nNEXT STEPS\n\nPuma is integrating the magnetic results with its geological and geochemical\ndatabase to prioritize follow-up mapping and sampling. The Company will also\nassess prospective structural intersections, intrusive contacts and magnetic\nanomaly margins as potential targets for further geophysical work and future\ndrilling.\n\nQUALIFIED PERSON\n\nThe scientific and technical content of this press release has been prepared,\nreviewed, and approved by Dominique Gagné, P.Geo., who is a Qualified Person\nas defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral\nProjects.\n\nABOUT PUMA EXPLORATION\n\nPuma Exploration is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on\nidentifying and developing a pipeline of precious metals projects in New\nBrunswick, near Canada's renowned Bathurst Mining Camp. Puma has a long\nhistory in northern New Brunswick and has developed a strong understanding of\nthe region's geology and mineralized systems through a combination of\ntraditional prospecting, trenching, geophysics, geochemistry and advanced\nexploration techniques.\n\nConnect with us on Facebook\n(https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/ZEwb3fpK3B), X\n(https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/anqN5f15aE), or LinkedIn\n(https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/24voAS5YOn).\nVisit www.explorationpuma.com for more information or contact:\n\nMarcel Robillard, President and CEO.\n(418) 750-8510; president@explorationpuma.com\n\nMia Boiridy, Head of Investor Relations and Director.\n(250) 575-3305; mboiridy@explorationpuma.com\n\nNeither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that\nterm is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts\nresponsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.\n\nForward-Looking Statements: This press release may contain forward-looking\nstatements. Such forward-looking statements involve several known and unknown\nrisks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results,\nperformance, or achievements of Puma to differ materially from those expressed\nor implied by such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to\nplace undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as\nof the date the statements were made, except as required by law. Puma\nundertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking\nstatements. The quarterly and annual reports, as well as the documents\nsubmitted to the securities administration, describe these risks and\nuncertainties.\n\n\nTo view the source version of this press release, please visit\nhttps://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/311194"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-08-25T12:02:11.248458315Z","server_sent_at_ms":1787659331248},"received_at":"2026-08-25T12:02:11.296Z","source_url":"https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/311194"},"analysis":{"id":"115926","press_release_id":"126999","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Metals & Mining","sector":"Materials"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"operations_update","narrative":"Puma Exploration completed approximately 2,800 line-kilometres of high-resolution drone magnetic surveys across its McKenzie Gold, Jacquet River and Caribou East projects in Northern New Brunswick.\n\nThe datasets, acquired by Pioneer Exploration Consultants between June 23 and July 15, will be integrated with existing geological data to identify extensions of priority gold corridors and refine drilling targets.\n\nCEO Marcel Robillard noted that the speed and efficiency of drone surveys provide valuable subsurface insights, helping the team make informed decisions before investing in costly drilling programs.","sentiment":"bullish","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Drone survey completion refines drilling targets for Puma's New Brunswick gold projects."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"survey_grids_total":6,"caribou_east_line_kilometres":585.238,"jacquet_river_line_kilometres":986.46}},"quotedText":"The strength of drone magnetic surveys lies not only in their sensitivity but also in the speed and efficiency with which data can be collected across vast areas.","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Marcel Robillard","role":"President and CEO"},{"name":"Dominique Gagné","role":"Qualified Person"},{"name":"Mia Boiridy","role":"Head of Investor Relations and Director"}],"products":["McKenzie Gold Project","Jacquet River Project","Caribou East Project","Rim Gold Zone"],"companies":[{"name":"Puma Exploration Inc.","ticker":"PUMA"},{"name":"Pioneer Exploration Consultants Ltd.","relationship":"contractor"}],"dollarAmounts":[]},"materialImpact":{"score":2,"reasoning":"Routine operational update regarding the completion of technical survey work. 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