VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yukon Metals Corp. (CSE: YMC, FSE: E770, OTCQB: YMMCF) (“Yukon Metals” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce high-grade gold results from a 2025 rock sampling program, resulting in the establishment of a new land position at the Carter Gulch Property (or “the Property”), located 40 kilometres southwest of Whitehorse, Yukon and 10 kilometres from the Alaska Highway. Highlights: High-grade gold identified from 2025 rock sampling, including up t ...

Core Insights - CDN Maverick Capital Corp. has received an exploration work permit from Québec's Ministère des Ressources Naturelles et des Forêts for diamond drilling on its Nottaway Property, which is located approximately 75 km north-northeast of Matagami, Québec [1][2]. Exploration Permit Details - The Authorization of impact-causing exploration work permit (ATI) was issued on February 16, 2026, and is valid for three years [2]. - The company is prepared to drill high-conductivity electromagnetic conductors that have not been tested previously, with the potential for significant findings in 2026 [2]. Geological Context - The Nottaway Property is considered prospective for volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) mineralization within the Opatica Subprovince [3]. - Historical drilling by SOQUEM Inc. in 2015 revealed sulphide-bearing horizons with notable values of zinc, copper, lead, silver, and gold [3]. - A geophysical reinterpretation indicated that several electromagnetic subsurface conductors were not effectively tested, and a Maxwell plate with an estimated conductivity of 500 S/m remains untested [3]. Company Overview - CDN Maverick Capital Corp. is focused on identifying and advancing undervalued mineral assets through disciplined, data-driven investment strategies, particularly in critical minerals and battery metals projects across North America [5].

Pan American advances toward commencement of winter drilling at Tharsis CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pan American Energy Corp. (CSE: PNRG | OTC: PAANF | FRA: SS6) (“Pan American” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that mobilization is underway for the Company’s winter drilling program at the Tharsis Project (the “Project”), located in the Northwest Territories, Canada. Mobilization activities include the movement of personnel and equipment to site, establishment of field logisti ...

MONTREAL, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yorbeau Resources Inc. (TSX: YRB) (“Yorbeau” or the “Company”) commenced an exploration drilling program in January on its Beschefer and Selbaie West properties near the former Selbaie mine, as well as on the Allard property located southwest of the town of Matagami. The programs consist of approximately 2,545 meters of drilling on the Beschefer property, 2,100 metres on the Selbaie West property and 1,000 meters on the Allard property. Beschefer Property The Besc ...

Core Viewpoint - Panther Minerals Inc. has initiated exploration activities on its East Brouillan Copper Property, aiming to assess mineralization potential and further define geological features in the region [1][4][5]. Group 1: East Brouillan Copper Property - The East Brouillan Copper Property consists of 14 claims covering approximately 778 hectares in Quebec's Abitibi greenstone belt, near the Brouillan Volcanic Complex [2][3]. - The exploration program will be conducted at both regional and local scales, including regional prospecting, airborne geophysics, and soil sampling [4]. - Local exploration will focus on geological mapping and geochemical soil sampling to evaluate mineralization potential [5]. Group 2: Rubidium Ridge Lithium-Tantalum Property - The company has entered into an agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Rubidium Ridge Lithium-Tantalum property from Usha Resources Ltd. for $80,000 cash and 4,500,000 common shares [6][9]. - The Rubidium Ridge property consists of 110 claims and has identified significant deposits, including the B26 Deposit with 13.0 million tonnes at 2.1% CuEq [7]. - The property is subject to a 2% net smelter returns royalty, with a buyback option for 1% [9]. Group 3: Exploration Activities - The exploration activities will include prospecting to identify outcrops, geophysical assessments using drone surveys, and analysis of electromagnetic conductors associated with geological features [8]. - The exploration will focus on three specific targets, with updates expected throughout the field season [5]. Group 4: Company Overview - Panther Minerals Inc. is focused on developing quality precious and base metal properties that are drill-ready with high upside potential [12]. - The company trades on multiple exchanges, including CSE under the symbol PURR, OTCQB under GLIOF, and FWB under 2BC [12].

 2025 Highlights & 2026 Outlook  High Grade Results: Drilling at Haldane yielded the best hole in property history (HLD25-31) returning 818 g/t silver over 13.15 m. Target Expansion: Successfully expanded Main Fault mineralization to over 100 metres along strike and 150 metres downdip. 2026 Program: Largest drill program to date will focus on expansion of Main Fault target on strike and downdip, test additional targets, with working beginning in March with an airborne geophysical survey.  Strong Financial ...

Core Insights - Sranan Gold Corp. has announced positive assay results from its ongoing diamond drilling program at the Randy's Pit target, indicating significant near-surface gold mineralization [1][2]. Drilling Results - Drill hole 26RADD-023 encountered 30 meters of 0.67 grams per tonne gold starting at 99 meters downhole, including a one-meter interval assaying 12.53 g/t Au [2]. - Drill hole 26RADD-021 reported an interval of 4 meters averaging 6.58 g/t Au, with one meter grading 21.8 g/t Au [2]. - Drill hole 26RADD-022 contained a 20.6-meter interval of 0.64 g/t Au starting from the surface [2]. - Drill hole 26RADD-020 tested the structural gap between northern and southern portions of Randy's Pit, confirming mineralization continuity [2]. Mineralization Characteristics - The Poeketi Shear Zone (PSZ) hosts the gold mineralization at Randy's Pit, characterized as a mylonitic shear zone with visible gold often seen on shear planes in the core [4]. - The PSZ shows progressive strain with extensional vein sets, indicating a well-mineralized gold system with multiple ore shoots and high grades at shallow depths [4][8]. Company Overview - Sranan Gold Corp. is focused on mineral exploration and acquisition of mineral property assets in Suriname, with its flagship Tapanahony Project covering 29,000 hectares [10]. - The company has recently acquired the 18,468-hectare Lawatino Project, further expanding its portfolio in a prolific gold mining district [10].

Val-D'Or, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - February 19, 2026) - Val-D'Or Mining Corporation (TSXV: VZZ) (OTCQB: VDOMF) ("the Company") is pleased to announce the commencement of an 8,000-metre diamond drilling program on the Perestroika Prospect. The property is in Courville Township, Québec, located approximately 40 kilometres northeast of Val-D'Or, Québec. The Perestroika property is under option to Eldorado Gold (Québec) Inc. ("Eldorado") who may earn a 70% interest in each of the Murdoch Creek, Claw Lake, Coo ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VR Resources Limited (“VR” or the “Company”, TSXV: VRR) is pleased to announce that it has submitted its application for a Notice of Intent (“NOI”) drill permit to the Nevada Bureau of Land Management (the “BLM”) for its New Boston moly-tungsten-copper-silver porphyry project in Nevada. The Company applied for, and received a similar NOI permit from the BLM for its drilling on the East Zone target at New Boston in 2024 within 15 business days, ...

Core Insights - Pecoy Copper Corp. has reported initial assay results from its Phase 1 drill program at the Pecoy Project in southern Peru, highlighting significant copper-gold-molybdenum-silver mineralization [1][4][18] - The first drill hole, PEC-25-065, intersected approximately 1,186 meters of continuous mineralization, confirming the scale and vertical continuity of the South Breccia system [1][3][4] Summary by Sections Drill Results - Hole PEC-25-065 provided a continuous deep section through the South Breccia system, demonstrating hydrothermal brecciation and stockwork-style veining from surface to approximately 1,186 meters depth [3][9] - The hole ended in a transitional brecciation zone, indicating the presence of a porphyry architecture [3][10] - Significant intersections include: - 1,169.25 meters at 0.33% Cu, 0.11 g/t Au, 1.20 g/t Ag, and 0.013% Mo from 17.00 meters depth [4] - Higher-grade sections include 700 meters at 0.43% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au, 1.49 g/t Ag, and 0.019% Mo from 246 meters [7][10] Resource and Exploration Potential - The current inferred resource at the Pecoy Project is 865 million tonnes at 0.34% Cu, with additional credits from gold, molybdenum, and silver [4][18] - The mineralization encountered in the first hole is approximately 407 meters below the current resource pit shell, with grades exceeding the average of the existing resource [4][11] - The South Breccia is noted for its coherent geometry and strong continuity, remaining open laterally and at depth [11][18] Phase 1 Drilling Progress - Approximately 3,000 meters have been drilled in the Phase 1 program, with two holes completed and two additional holes in progress [12] - The drilling program aims to test and expand the higher-grade ore body and evaluate depth potential [11][12] Project Overview - The Pecoy Project is a large, undeveloped porphyry system located in a prolific copper belt in southern Peru, with favorable topography and year-round access [18][30] - The project benefits from excellent infrastructure, including proximity to highways and deep-water ports, facilitating efficient advancement from exploration to development [30]