Cartier Announces Filing of Updated Mineral Resource Estimate Technical Report for the Cadillac Project
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Cartier Resources Inc.
- Ticker
- ECR
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-19 20:15:02 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Cartier Resources has filed an updated NI 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate for the Cadillac Project in Quebec. The update highlights a 48% increase in Inferred gold resources and a 7% increase in Measured & Indicated resources compared to the 2023 PEA.
Reasoning: The update shows substantial growth in the Inferred resource base and maintains a strong M&I core, though the high Inferred percentage remains a characteristic of the project stage.
Positive factors
- Significant tonnage and grade growth in Inferred category (48% increase)
- M&I resources represent a solid 25% of total resource
- Large underground component (88%) supported by existing infrastructure
- High-quality QP/CP sign-off from independent specialists
Negative factors
- High proportion of Inferred resources (approx 75%) limits immediate economic conversion
Facts used in scoring: 5
Classification and evidence
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: A significant portion of the resource (35.185 Mt) is classified as Inferred.
Evidence · text
“35,185,000 tonnes at a grade of 2.14 g/t Au for 2,416,900 ounces Inferred”
Tonnage Growthpositive
Tonnage increase reaching the strong tier vs prior estimate, with grade maintained or improved.
Why it applies: Inferred tonnage increased by 48% compared to the 2023 PEA.
Evidence · text
“35,185,000 tonnes at a grade of 2.14 g/t Au for 2,416,900 ounces Inferred (a 48% increase )”
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: Independent QPs Pierre-Luc Richard and Stephen Coates are named for the MRE.
Evidence · text
“The independent qualified persons for the MRE... is Pierre-Luc Richard, P.Geo., of PLR Resources Inc., with contributions from Stephen Coates, P.Eng.”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The report is explicitly stated to be NI 43-101 compliant.
Evidence · text
“announced that it has filed the National Instrument 43-101-compliant (" NI 43-101 ")”
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: The source explicitly discloses a revised resource estimate
Evidence · text
“Updated Mineral Resource Estimate”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 5. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (5)
measuredCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 5988000Grade: 2.61Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 502600Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cadillac Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- ECR
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Pierre-Luc Richard, Stephen Coates
- Resource group id
- resource:9923ab9ac02403aed61c
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 5988000
- Grade
- 2.61
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 502600
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-11
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-confidence measured resource component.
Evidence · table
“2.61”
Context: 5,988,000
Tags used in scoring
Measured Resourcepositive
Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "measured"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 3965000Grade: 2.08Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 265200Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cadillac Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- ECR
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Pierre-Luc Richard, Stephen Coates
- Resource group id
- resource:683417df0ed83e652be7
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 3965000
- Grade
- 2.08
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 265200
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-11
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard indicated resource component.
Evidence · table
“2.08”
Context: 3,965,000
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 35185000Grade: 2.14Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2416900Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cadillac Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- ECR
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Pierre-Luc Richard, Stephen Coates
- Resource group id
- resource:ca340c70da6de638a82a
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 35185000
- Grade
- 2.14
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 2416900
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-11
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Large scale growth in the speculative category.
Positive factors
- Significant tonnage and grade growth in Inferred category
Negative factors
- High proportion of Inferred resources
Evidence · table
“2.14”
Context: 35,185,000
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 1730000Grade: 1.52Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cadillac Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- ECR
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Pierre-Luc Richard, Stephen Coates
- Resource group id
- resource:e8e308a40cc5bcbf9507
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 1730000
- Grade
- 1.52
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-11
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Open pit indicated resource.
Evidence · table
“1.52”
Context: 1,730,000
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 4740000Grade: 1.13Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cadillac Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- ECR
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Pierre-Luc Richard, Stephen Coates
- Resource group id
- resource:a674350b49938fc611d8
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 4740000
- Grade
- 1.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-11
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Open pit inferred resource.
Evidence · table
“1.13”
Context: 4,740,000
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
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