- Puma Exploration Inc. (TSXV:PUMA) reported high-grade gold samples up to 55.70 g/t Au from the Lion Gold Zone at the Williams Brook Project, confirming strong mineralization potential
- Extensive exploration in 2025 includes trenching, mapping, and drone magnetic surveys, with the zone remaining open in all directions
- Broader program updates include 3,500 metres of drilling at the Lynx Gold Zone and new discoveries at the Cheetah Gold Zone with samples up to 4.60 g/t Au
- Puma Exploration stock (TSXV: PUMA) last traded at $0.08
Puma Exploration (TSXV:PUMA) announced a new round of high-grade gold grab samples from the Lion Gold Zone (LiGZ), part of its ongoing 2025 exploration program at the Williams Brook Project in Northern New Brunswick. The standout results include assays of 55.70 g/t Au, 54.50 g/t Au, 15.30 g/t Au, and 12.70 g/t Au, reinforcing the zone’s potential for significant gold mineralization.
This content has been prepared as part of a partnership with Puma ExplorationInc. and is intended for informational purposes only.
The LiGZ, discovered in 2024 through prospecting and trenching, now spans 400 metres along strike and 10 to 25 metres in width. The 2025 program has revealed multiple altered and brecciated quartz veins—some up to 2 metres wide—along with numerous veinlets. Of the 390 samples collected over 2024 and 2025, 35% returned grades above 0.1 g/t Au, with several exceeding 5 g/t Au
“These exploration results at Lion are reminiscent of the 2020 preliminary sampling at Lynx, where subsequently impressive gold mineralization was intercepted by drilling at depth. Our sampling to date has confirmed a 400 metre strike extension,” Marcel Robillard, Puma’s president and CEO, explained in a news release. “These early exploration results at Lion continue to highlight the scale and continuity of mineralization at Williams Brook. There is significant potential for more discoveries on the property, and we continue to work diligently to unlock its full potential.”
The stripped area at LiGZ will undergo cleaning for detailed mapping and channel sampling, setting the stage for future drilling. A drone magnetic survey has already been flown over the zone and extended 8 kilometres along strike, aiming to trace the zone’s eastern extension.
Geologically, the LiGZ is closely tied to the McCormack Brook Fault and a mafic intrusive unit, sharing characteristics with the Lynx Gold Zone located 10 km to the south. Gold mineralization is found in brecciated quartz veins altered by sericite and limonite, adjacent to a mafic dike that separates altered sediments from the fault.
Williams Brook 2025 exploration highlights
Puma’s broader 2025 exploration program at Williams Brook includes:
- 3,500 metres of drilling at the Lynx Gold Zone
- Completion of 2,135 km of drone magnetic surveys
- Five trenches totaling 299 metres at the Cheetah Gold Zone (CHGZ), with grab samples up to 4.60 g/t Au
- Eleven trenches totaling 796 metres at Target 2
- Over 400 channel samples collected at the Lynx Gold Zone
The CHGZ, discovered in 2023, lies 3 km along strike from the Tiger Gold Zone, where initial trenching returned 6.69 g/t Au. Puma continues to emphasize that grab samples are selective and may not represent the true metal content of the mineralized zones.
With the McCormack Brook Fault mapped for at least 30 km and multiple zones remaining open for expansion, Puma Exploration is optimistic about unlocking further value across its 40,225-hectare land package. The company’s strategic partnership with Kinross Gold Corp, which includes a C$2 million firm commitment and up to C$16.75 million in exploration funding over five years, can further strengthen its position.
Puma Exploration has a long history in Northern New Brunswick, having worked on regional projects for more than 15 years.
Puma Exploration stock (TSXV: PUMA) last traded at $0.08 and has risen 6.67 per cent since the beginning of the year.
Join the discussion: Find out what the Bullboards are saying about Puma Exploration, and check out the rest of Stockhouse’s stock forums and message boards.
Stockhouse does not provide investment advice or recommendations. All investment decisions should be made based on your own research and consultation with a registered investment professional. The issuer is solely responsible for the accuracy of the information contained herein. For full disclaimer information, please click here.