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Purecore Metals Inc. (CSE: PURE) has completed its initial Phase One field exploration at the Bankier Property, an early-stage critical minerals project situated in British Columbia's Central Okanagan region, roughly 22 kilometres west of Peachland. The exploration program uncovered promising alteration signatures and multi-element geochemical anomalies involving copper, molybdenum, gold, zinc, silver, lead, and uranium, including a newly discovered gossanous outcrop in an area previously lacking historical sampling. Concurrently, the company announced new agreements with media and digital marketing providers to boost investor engagement and communication efforts.
Key Points
- Purecore Metals Inc. (CSE: PURE) holds a 100% interest in the Bankier Property, an early-stage exploration project located in British Columbia's Central Okanagan region.
- HEG & Associates geologists completed Phase One fieldwork, identifying new alteration targets beyond historical mineral showings and discovering a previously undocumented gossanous outcrop.
- The property features multi-element Mobile Metal Ion anomalies in copper, molybdenum, gold, zinc, silver, lead, and uranium, with three MINFILE showings reported: Glad, Bankier, and HP.
- Purecore has signed marketing agreements with Mining.com.au (CAD $3,839.16 monthly) and SmartIR Marketing Ltd. (CAD $30,000 Phase One infrastructure fee and CAD $30,000 monthly for Phase Two) to enhance investor communications.
Bankier Property Location and Geological Overview
The Bankier Property is located in British Columbia's Central Okanagan region, approximately 22 kilometres west of Peachland. Positioned near the historic Brenda Mine, a former copper–molybdenum producer currently undergoing remediation, the property is wholly owned by Purecore Metals, granting full operational control over exploration and development activities.
The geology comprises a structurally complex intrusive system dominated by granodiorite and granite lithologies. Numerous alaskite dykes intersect the main rock units and have historically been linked to both alteration and mineralization, representing key exploration targets due to their spatial association with strong geochemical anomalies identified to date.
Phase One Exploration Program Details and Techniques
Geologists from HEG & Associates conducted a comprehensive Phase One program involving property-wide reconnaissance, road and access mapping, and detailed geological mapping to document lithology, alteration, mineralization, and structural controls. The team revisited historical sampling sites and mineral showings to validate prior data and explored previously unsampled areas to expand the known mineralized zones.
This systematic fieldwork enabled the identification of new exploration targets and refinement of the geological model for the Bankier Property.
Discovery of New Alteration Zones and Geochemical Targets
During Phase One, six rock samples were collected near the Jessie and HP showings, known for mineralization and alteration. Notably, a previously undocumented gossanous outcrop was discovered south of the Jessie showing in an area without prior sampling. The outcrop appears plutonic but is heavily altered by sericite and limonite, obscuring primary mineralogy and texture.
Color anomalies at historical MINFILE occurrences correlate with north–south trending structural features such as shear zones and dykes. The identification of alteration beyond these known occurrences indicates additional potential for undiscovered mineral deposits across the property, supporting Purecore’s strategy of thorough evaluation.
Multi-Element Geochemical Anomalies and Commodity Focus
Exploration to date has revealed multi-element geochemical anomalies through airborne magnetics, Mobile Metal Ion soil sampling, and rock sampling, highlighting copper, molybdenum, gold, zinc, silver, lead, and uranium. The presence of multiple commodities suggests a complex mineralizing system with economic potential.
The Bankier Property hosts three documented MINFILE showings: Glad, Bankier, and HP. These known mineralized zones align with Purecore’s corporate goal to develop a critical minerals portfolio supporting energy, technology, and defense sector demands.
Structural Controls and Future Exploration Plans
Phase One findings indicate that mineralization and alteration are primarily controlled by north–south trending structural features, including shear zones and dykes. This structural framework will guide future exploration efforts focused on delineating mineralization and expanding alteration zones.
Purecore’s management plans to concentrate on these structural corridors to systematically increase the known mineralized footprint. President and CEO Peter Berdusco emphasized that the program has significantly advanced geological understanding, especially with the discovery of alteration zones outside historical MINFILE areas.
Mining.com.au Media and Content Marketing Partnership
Purecore has entered into a client services agreement with Mayfair Media Operations Pty Ltd, operating as Mining.com.au, an independent Australian media and content marketing provider. Starting July 19, 2026, Mining.com.au will deliver extensive media coverage, including unlimited news announcements, video interviews, up to four featured editorials annually, and up to two webinars per year.
The agreement spans twelve months at CAD $3,839.16 plus taxes monthly (AUD $3,900), with options to opt out or terminate under specified notice periods. No securities will be issued as compensation. Mining.com.au is based at 6/66 Appel Street, Surfers Paradise, Queensland 4217, Australia, and is unrelated to Purecore at the time of agreement.
SmartIR Marketing Ltd. Digital Marketing and Investor Relations Agreement
Additionally, Purecore signed a digital marketing consulting agreement dated July 21, 2026, with SmartIR Marketing Ltd., a UK-based independent service provider. SmartIR will manage the company’s digital marketing and investor awareness initiatives, including brand repositioning, content creation, social media, email campaigns, website support, and investor webinars.
The engagement includes a CAD $30,000 Phase One brand infrastructure fee starting July 28, 2026, followed by a six-month Phase Two term at CAD $30,000 monthly. The contract auto-renews unless terminated with proper notice and includes termination provisions with fees. No securities will be issued. SmartIR is located at 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom, and is unaffiliated with Purecore at signing.
Technical Review and Qualified Person Approval
All scientific and technical information in this release has been reviewed and approved by Ali Wasiliew, P.Geo., an independent Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 standards. This ensures exploration data and interpretations meet rigorous professional and regulatory standards, providing investor confidence in the reported results.
Company Profile and Strategic Vision
Purecore Metals Inc. focuses on advancing mineral projects that supply critical materials essential for modern energy systems and emerging technologies. The company is building a portfolio aligned with long-term trends in energy, technology, and defense sectors by targeting high-impact exploration opportunities and conducting disciplined programs. The Bankier Property is a key asset within this strategic framework.
Purecore’s focus on critical minerals aligns with global trends such as renewable energy adoption, electric vehicle growth, and evolving defense supply chains. By advancing projects with essential minerals, Purecore aims to capitalize on sustained demand. The simultaneous progress in exploration and enhanced investor communication through Mining.com.au and SmartIR agreements reflects a coordinated strategy to develop both assets and market presence.
