Puma Exploration begins trenching at McKenzie gold project to define drill targets

• Puma Exploration launched mechanical trenching at the McKenzie Gold Project in northern New Brunswick to define fall-winter drill targets.
• Work follows a summer program of prospecting, mapping, and drone magnetic surveying; the trenching program is fully funded.
• RIM Gold Zone trenching targets a 200-meter corridor extension; prior 2026 drilling returned 1.64 g/t Au over 7.75 m.
• Grog Gold Zone trenching starts to refine targets tied to NW-trending faults; historic drilling reported 0.45 g/t Au over 31.05 m.
• Program aims to prioritize drilling at RIM, Grog, and at least one additional advanced target later this year.

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