# 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 \(Cadillac\)

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-cuts-29-6-g-t-au-over-1-7-m-and-13-2-g-t-au-over-1-0-m-and-unlocks-two-n--0f6b9818-cf5e-45a2-94ea-9545f2a665f6

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/ECR/news/6911866722705619/cartier-cuts-29-6-g-t-au-over-1-7-m-and-13-2-g-t-au-over-1-0-m-and-unlocks-two-n

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-01-20T12:30:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- 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

Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 \(5B3 &amp; 5C3\) 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 factor: 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.

- Positive factor: Discovery of two new high-grade gold zones \(5B3 &amp; 5C3\) in a strategic gap between existing deposits indicates significant exploration success and potential for depth expansion.

- Positive factor: Confirmation of near-surface mineralization \(5B4 Zone extends to surface\) opens up flexible operating scenarios and improves project economics.

- Positive factor: The drill program is expanding known zones and testing new high-priority regional targets, suggesting continued growth potential.

- Positive factor: The project has substantial existing Measured, Indicated, and Inferred gold resources, providing a strong foundation for future development.

- Positive factor: Comprehensive QA/QC procedures are disclosed, including certified labs and QP sign-off, enhancing data credibility.

- Negative factor: 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

## Classification and evidence

No classification tags are available.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (8)

### CA25-292A

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Cadillac · gold

#### 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 factor: Good grade for gold in an open-pit context \(3.1 g/t Au is moderate\).

- Positive factor: Intercept confirms extension of 5B4 Zone to surface, improving project economics.

- Negative factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CA25-295

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-cuts-29-6-g-t-au-over-1-7-m-and-13-2-g-t-au-over-1-0-m-and-unlocks-two-n--0f6b9818-cf5e-45a2-94ea-9545f2a665f6#fact-drill-facts-1)

Cadillac · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong gold grade \(4.9 g/t Au\) for an open-pit context.

- Positive factor: Intercept confirms extension of 5B4 Zone to surface, improving project economics.

- Negative factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CA25-296

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-cuts-29-6-g-t-au-over-1-7-m-and-13-2-g-t-au-over-1-0-m-and-unlocks-two-n--0f6b9818-cf5e-45a2-94ea-9545f2a665f6#fact-drill-facts-2)

Cadillac · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate gold grade \(2.3 g/t Au\) over a good width \(8.0 m\) for an open-pit context.

- Positive factor: Intercept confirms extension of 5B4 Zone to surface, improving project economics.

- Negative factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CA25-300

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-cuts-29-6-g-t-au-over-1-7-m-and-13-2-g-t-au-over-1-0-m-and-unlocks-two-n--0f6b9818-cf5e-45a2-94ea-9545f2a665f6#fact-drill-facts-3)

Cadillac · gold

#### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade \(29.6 g/t Au\) over a significant width \(1.7 m\) for an underground target.

- Positive factor: Discovery of a new high-grade gold zone \(5B3\) demonstrates strong potential for depth expansion.

- Positive factor: This intercept is a bonanza grade, well above the exceptional threshold for gold.

- Negative factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CA25-300

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-cuts-29-6-g-t-au-over-1-7-m-and-13-2-g-t-au-over-1-0-m-and-unlocks-two-n--0f6b9818-cf5e-45a2-94ea-9545f2a665f6#fact-drill-facts-4)

Cadillac · gold

#### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade \(54.3 g/t Au\) over a good width \(0.9 m\) for an underground target.

- Positive factor: 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CA25-301

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-cuts-29-6-g-t-au-over-1-7-m-and-13-2-g-t-au-over-1-0-m-and-unlocks-two-n--0f6b9818-cf5e-45a2-94ea-9545f2a665f6#fact-drill-facts-5)

Cadillac · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate gold grade \(2.7 g/t Au\) over a good width \(5.0 m\) for an underground target.

- Positive factor: Discovery of a new high-grade gold zone \(5C3\) demonstrates strong potential for depth expansion.

- Negative factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CA25-301

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-cuts-29-6-g-t-au-over-1-7-m-and-13-2-g-t-au-over-1-0-m-and-unlocks-two-n--0f6b9818-cf5e-45a2-94ea-9545f2a665f6#fact-drill-facts-6)

Cadillac · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong gold grade \(8.0 g/t Au\) over a good width \(1.0 m\) for an underground target.

- Positive factor: This sub-interval contributes to the discovery of a new high-grade gold zone \(5C3\).

- Negative factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CA25-303

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-cuts-29-6-g-t-au-over-1-7-m-and-13-2-g-t-au-over-1-0-m-and-unlocks-two-n--0f6b9818-cf5e-45a2-94ea-9545f2a665f6#fact-drill-facts-7)

Cadillac · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong gold grade \(13.2 g/t Au\) over a good width \(1.0 m\) for an underground target.

- Positive factor: Discovery of a new high-grade gold zone \(5C3\) demonstrates strong potential for depth expansion.

- Negative factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

## Resource Estimates (6)

### indicated

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Chimo Deposit · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### 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 factor: Significant contained gold ounces in the Measured and Indicated categories, indicating good geological confidence.

- Negative factor: 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 Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### inferred

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Chimo Deposit · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### 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&amp;I categories.

- Positive factor: Substantial contained gold ounces in the Inferred category, indicating significant exploration potential.

- Negative factor: Inferred resources have lower geological confidence.

- Negative factor: This is a historical estimate, not a new update, reducing its novelty.

Evidence · text

> 904,000 ounces inferred resources

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### indicated

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-cuts-29-6-g-t-au-over-1-7-m-and-13-2-g-t-au-over-1-0-m-and-unlocks-two-n--0f6b9818-cf5e-45a2-94ea-9545f2a665f6#fact-resource-facts-10)

East Chimo Deposit · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### 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 factor: Very small contained gold ounces in the Indicated category, indicating limited current economic significance.

- Negative factor: This is a historical estimate, not a new update, reducing its novelty.

Evidence · text

> 1,400 ounces indicated resources

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### inferred

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East Chimo Deposit · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### 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 factor: Significant contained gold ounces in the Inferred category, indicating exploration potential.

- Negative factor: Inferred resources have lower geological confidence.

- Negative factor: This is a historical estimate, not a new update, reducing its novelty.

Evidence · text

> 464,700 ounces inferred resources

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### indicated

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Cadillac Project · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### 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 factor: Large contained gold ounces in the Measured and Indicated categories, indicating good geological confidence and a significant resource base.

- Positive factor: Good average grade \(2.4 g/t Au\) for a large tonnage resource.

- Negative factor: 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 Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### inferred

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-cuts-29-6-g-t-au-over-1-7-m-and-13-2-g-t-au-over-1-0-m-and-unlocks-two-n--0f6b9818-cf5e-45a2-94ea-9545f2a665f6#fact-resource-facts-13)

Cadillac Project · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### 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&amp;I categories.

- Positive factor: Very large contained gold ounces in the Inferred category, indicating significant future exploration potential.

- Positive factor: Good average grade \(2.1 g/t Au\) for a large tonnage resource.

- Negative factor: Inferred resources have lower geological confidence.

- Negative factor: 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 Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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.
