Banyan Gold Corp. Commences Fully Funded 40,000‑Metre Diamond Drill Program at AurMac Project, Yukon

BANYAN GOLD CORP. (TSXV: BYN, OTCQB: BYAGF) announced on February 19, 2026 that it has begun a fully funded diamond drilling program at its AurMac Project in the Tombstone Gold Belt of Yukon. The program is scheduled to drill more than 40 000 metres and is designed to expand the current resource estimate and evaluate additional high‑grade zones.

Program Details

  • Total planned drilling: 40 000 metres
  • Focus: AurMac Project, Tombstone Gold Belt, Yukon
  • Funding: Fully financed by Banyan Gold, with no external capital required

The drilling is part of Banyan Gold’s strategy to build on the recent high‑grade intersections reported in the Powerline Deposit. The company highlighted that the AurMac program will test several high‑grade trends that were identified in earlier surface work, aiming to confirm the potential for an economically viable deposit.

Recent Mineralization Highlights

  • Powerline Deposit: Intersections of high‑grade gold (Au) and visible gold (VG) were reported on February 17, 2026, with multiple intervals showing significant mineralization.
  • Deposit Gold Cut‑Off (g/t): 0.30
  • Tonnage (M tonnes): 112.5 M tonnes (Indicated), 280.6 M tonnes (Inferred)
  • Average Gold Grade (g/t): 0.63 g/t (Indicated), 0.60 g/t (Inferred)
  • Contained Gold: 2.274 Moz (Indicated), 5.453 Moz (Inferred)

These results support the viability of the AurMac drilling program and provide a strong foundation for future exploration and development plans.

Recognition on the TSX Venture Exchange

On February 18, 2026, Banyan Gold was named one of the 2026 TSX Venture 50 companies, a list that ranks the top 50 performers on the TSX Venture Exchange for the preceding year. The recognition reflects the company’s consistent performance and growing exploration pipeline.

Market Context

The mining sector has seen a significant rotation in investor capital, with the 2026 TSX Venture 50 ranking highlighting a 431 % average return for resource companies. Banyan Gold’s inclusion in this list underscores its growing importance within the sector and its potential to attract further investment.

Company Background

Banyan Gold Corp. specializes in the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold deposits in Canada. The company is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and trades under the ticker BYN. Its market capitalization is CAD 422 740 000, and the most recent closing price (February 17, 2026) was CAD 1.06 per share.

The company’s website (www.banyangold.com ) provides additional information on its projects and corporate developments.