Cartier Cuts 29.6 g/t Au over 1.7 m And 13.2 g/t Au over 1.0 m and Unlocks Two New High-Grade Gold Zones in Strategic Gap Between Chimo and East Chimo Deposits at Main (Cadillac)
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Cartier Resources Inc.
- Ticker
- ECR
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-19 20:36:47 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Cartier Resources announced high-grade gold drill results from its Cadillac Project in Quebec, including 29.6 g/t Au over 1.7 m and 13.2 g/t Au over 1.0 m. The drilling identified two new high-grade gold zones (5B3 & 5C3) and extended the 5B4 Zone to surface, demonstrating significant potential for depth expansion and resource growth. The project also holds substantial existing gold resources, with a Preliminary Economic Assessment planned for 2026.
Reasoning: The announcement reports high-grade gold drill results, including the discovery of new zones and extension of existing mineralization, which significantly enhances the project's potential. The presence of substantial existing resources and planned economic studies further de-risks the project. Comprehensive QA/QC adds to the credibility of the results.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercepts, including 29.6 g/t Au over 1.7 m and 13.2 g/t Au over 1.0 m, demonstrate strong mineralization.
- Discovery of two new high-grade gold zones (5B3 & 5C3) in a strategic gap between existing deposits indicates significant exploration success and potential for depth expansion.
- Confirmation of near-surface mineralization (5B4 Zone extends to surface) opens up flexible operating scenarios and improves project economics.
- The drill program is expanding known zones and testing new high-priority regional targets, suggesting continued growth potential.
- The project has substantial existing Measured, Indicated, and Inferred gold resources, providing a strong foundation for future development.
- Comprehensive QA/QC procedures are disclosed, including certified labs and QP sign-off, enhancing data credibility.
Negative factors
- True width is estimated to be 65-85% of core length, meaning reported lengths may overstate true thickness, though this is disclosed.
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 14
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (8)
CA25-292ACadillac · goldGrade: 3.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CA25-292A
- Project
- Cadillac
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- ECR
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 65 m
- To
- 69 m
- Hole Depth
- 177 m
- Intercept Depth
- 50 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CA25-292A:65-69
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- 5B4
- Easting
- 332658
- Northing
- 5319634
- Elevation
- 349 m
- Azimuth
- 231 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS and Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept confirms near-surface mineralization, which is positive for potential open-pit scenarios, with a moderate gold grade.
Positive factors
- Good grade for gold in an open-pit context (3.1 g/t Au is moderate).
- Intercept confirms extension of 5B4 Zone to surface, improving project economics.
Negative factors
- True width is an estimate (65-85% of core length), not precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“3.1”
Context: 4.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
CA25-295Cadillac · goldGrade: 4.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CA25-295
- Project
- Cadillac
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- ECR
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
- From
- 85.7 m
- To
- 88.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 132 m
- Intercept Depth
- 75 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CA25-295:85.7-88.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- 5B4
- Easting
- 332725
- Northing
- 5319635
- Elevation
- 350 m
- Azimuth
- 202 °
- Dip
- -53 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS and Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade and contributes to confirming near-surface mineralization, which is a positive development for the project.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade (4.9 g/t Au) for an open-pit context.
- Intercept confirms extension of 5B4 Zone to surface, improving project economics.
Negative factors
- True width is an estimate (65-85% of core length), not precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“4.9”
Context: 3.1
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
CA25-296Cadillac · goldGrade: 2.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CA25-296
- Project
- Cadillac
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- ECR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 78 m
- To
- 86 m
- Hole Depth
- 141 m
- Intercept Depth
- 65 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CA25-296:78-86
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- 5B4
- Easting
- 332725
- Northing
- 5319635
- Elevation
- 350 m
- Azimuth
- 157 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS and Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept provides a good width of moderate-grade gold, supporting the near-surface extension of the 5B4 Zone.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade (2.3 g/t Au) over a good width (8.0 m) for an open-pit context.
- Intercept confirms extension of 5B4 Zone to surface, improving project economics.
Negative factors
- True width is an estimate (65-85% of core length), not precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“2.3”
Context: 8.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
CA25-300Cadillac · goldGrade: 29.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CA25-300
- Project
- Cadillac
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- ECR
Geometry
- Grade
- 29.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.7 m
- From
- 193.3 m
- To
- 195 m
- Hole Depth
- 240 m
- Intercept Depth
- 150 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CA25-300:193.3-195
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- 5B3
- Easting
- 332331
- Northing
- 5319837
- Elevation
- 364 m
- Azimuth
- 195 °
- Dip
- -51 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS and Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is an exceptional, bonanza-grade intercept that represents a new high-grade discovery, significantly enhancing the project's value and exploration potential.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade (29.6 g/t Au) over a significant width (1.7 m) for an underground target.
- Discovery of a new high-grade gold zone (5B3) demonstrates strong potential for depth expansion.
- This intercept is a bonanza grade, well above the exceptional threshold for gold.
Negative factors
- True width is an estimate (65-85% of core length), not precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“29.6”
Context: 1.7
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
CA25-300Cadillac · goldGrade: 54.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CA25-300
- Project
- Cadillac
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- ECR
Geometry
- Grade
- 54.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.9 m
- From
- 193.3 m
- To
- 194.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 240 m
- Intercept Depth
- 150 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CA25-300:193.3-194.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- 5B3
- Easting
- 332331
- Northing
- 5319837
- Elevation
- 364 m
- Azimuth
- 195 °
- Dip
- -51 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS and Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade sub-interval further highlights the high-grade nature of the new 5B3 zone, making it a highly significant discovery.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade (54.3 g/t Au) over a good width (0.9 m) for an underground target.
- This sub-interval is a bonanza grade, well above the exceptional threshold for gold, reinforcing the high-grade nature of the new 5B3 zone.
Negative factors
- True width is an estimate (65-85% of core length), not precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“54.3”
Context: 0.9
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
CA25-301Cadillac · goldGrade: 2.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CA25-301
- Project
- Cadillac
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- ECR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 275 m
- To
- 280 m
- Hole Depth
- 315 m
- Intercept Depth
- 235 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CA25-301:275-280
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- 5C3
- Easting
- 332331
- Northing
- 5319837
- Elevation
- 364 m
- Azimuth
- 213 °
- Dip
- -69 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS and Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the discovery of a new high-grade zone, providing good width and moderate grade for an underground target.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade (2.7 g/t Au) over a good width (5.0 m) for an underground target.
- Discovery of a new high-grade gold zone (5C3) demonstrates strong potential for depth expansion.
Negative factors
- True width is an estimate (65-85% of core length), not precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“2.7”
Context: 5.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
CA25-301Cadillac · goldGrade: 8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CA25-301
- Project
- Cadillac
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- ECR
Geometry
- Grade
- 8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 275 m
- To
- 276 m
- Hole Depth
- 315 m
- Intercept Depth
- 235 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CA25-301:275-276
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- 5C3
- Easting
- 332331
- Northing
- 5319837
- Elevation
- 364 m
- Azimuth
- 213 °
- Dip
- -69 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS and Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong-grade sub-interval reinforces the high-grade nature of the new 5C3 zone, adding to the project's potential.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade (8.0 g/t Au) over a good width (1.0 m) for an underground target.
- This sub-interval contributes to the discovery of a new high-grade gold zone (5C3).
Negative factors
- True width is an estimate (65-85% of core length), not precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“8.0”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
CA25-303Cadillac · goldGrade: 13.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CA25-303
- Project
- Cadillac
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- ECR
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 241 m
- To
- 242 m
- Hole Depth
- 249 m
- Intercept Depth
- 185 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CA25-303:241-242
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- 5C3
- Easting
- 332331
- Northing
- 5319837
- Elevation
- 364 m
- Azimuth
- 168 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS and Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong-grade intercept is a key part of the discovery of a new high-grade zone, significantly adding to the project's potential.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade (13.2 g/t Au) over a good width (1.0 m) for an underground target.
- Discovery of a new high-grade gold zone (5C3) demonstrates strong potential for depth expansion.
Negative factors
- True width is an estimate (65-85% of core length), not precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“13.2”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Resource Estimates (6)
indicatedChimo Deposit · goldContained Metal: 683300Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Chimo Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- ECR
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:4cb7fba7f997b1c03814
- Deposit or zone
- Chimo
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Contained Metal
- 683300
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Chimo Deposit has a substantial historical Measured and Indicated resource, providing a solid foundation for the project, though it is not a new announcement.
Positive factors
- Significant contained gold ounces in the Measured and Indicated categories, indicating good geological confidence.
Negative factors
- This is a historical estimate, not a new update, reducing its novelty.
Evidence · text
“Chimo Deposit ( 683,300 ounces in measured and indicated resources”
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
inferredChimo Deposit · goldContained Metal: 904000Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Chimo Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- ECR
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:f4052d9107f48fd00478
- Deposit or zone
- Chimo
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Contained Metal
- 904000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Chimo Deposit has a large historical Inferred resource, suggesting future growth potential, but with lower confidence than M&I categories.
Positive factors
- Substantial contained gold ounces in the Inferred category, indicating significant exploration potential.
Negative factors
- Inferred resources have lower geological confidence.
- This is a historical estimate, not a new update, reducing its novelty.
Evidence · text
“904,000 ounces inferred resources”
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
indicatedEast Chimo Deposit · goldContained Metal: 1400Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- East Chimo Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- ECR
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:3fef33b6fe1d83c77b7a
- Deposit or zone
- East Chimo
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Contained Metal
- 1400
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The East Chimo Deposit has a very small historical Indicated resource, which is not materially significant on its own.
Negative factors
- Very small contained gold ounces in the Indicated category, indicating limited current economic significance.
- This is a historical estimate, not a new update, reducing its novelty.
Evidence · text
“1,400 ounces indicated resources”
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
inferredEast Chimo Deposit · goldContained Metal: 464700Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- East Chimo Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- ECR
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:d667603247ce8ff21b2c
- Deposit or zone
- East Chimo
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Contained Metal
- 464700
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The East Chimo Deposit has a substantial historical Inferred resource, suggesting future growth potential, but with lower confidence.
Positive factors
- Significant contained gold ounces in the Inferred category, indicating exploration potential.
Negative factors
- Inferred resources have lower geological confidence.
- This is a historical estimate, not a new update, reducing its novelty.
Evidence · text
“464,700 ounces inferred resources”
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
indicatedCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 10000000Grade: 2.4Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 767800Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cadillac Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- ECR
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:36ec3b62730dbd326861
- Deposit or zone
- all the sectors
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 10000000
- Grade
- 2.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 767800
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-18
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Cadillac Project has a substantial and high-confidence gold resource, providing a strong foundation for development, though this specific figure is a restatement.
Positive factors
- Large contained gold ounces in the Measured and Indicated categories, indicating good geological confidence and a significant resource base.
- Good average grade (2.4 g/t Au) for a large tonnage resource.
Negative factors
- This is a restatement of a prior estimate, reducing its novelty.
Evidence · text
“total gold resource of 767,800 ounces in the measured and indicated category (10.0 million tonnes at 2.4 g/t Au)”
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
inferredCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 35200000Grade: 2.1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2416900Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cadillac Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- ECR
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:7dd42db1a496ce9128e7
- Deposit or zone
- all the sectors
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 35200000
- Grade
- 2.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 2416900
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-18
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Cadillac Project has a very large historical Inferred resource, suggesting substantial future growth potential, though with lower confidence than M&I categories.
Positive factors
- Very large contained gold ounces in the Inferred category, indicating significant future exploration potential.
- Good average grade (2.1 g/t Au) for a large tonnage resource.
Negative factors
- Inferred resources have lower geological confidence.
- This is a restatement of a prior estimate, reducing its novelty.
Evidence · text
“2,416,900 ounces in the inferred category (35.2 million tonnes at 2.1 g/t Au)”
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
How Atlas produces this analysis
Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.