# Cartier Discovers Multiple Shallow High-Grade Gold Zones at Cadillac; Cuts 54.6 g/t Au over 1.0 m and 4.4 g/t Au over 6.0 m; Extends North Contact Zone 500 Meters East on Strike

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-discovers-multiple-shallow-high-grade-gold-zones-at-cadillac-cuts-54-6-g--89a0848a-8f8b-4517-993e-53ba1f2587fb

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/ECR/news/8998938473844382/cartier-discovers-multiple-shallow-high-grade-gold-zones-at-cadillac-cuts-54-6-g

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-02-03T12:30:00.000Z

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, Other

- Extracted: 2026-09-19 20:34:18 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Cartier Resources Inc. announced high-grade gold drill results from its Cadillac Project in Quebec, including 54.6 g/t Au over 1.0 m and 4.4 g/t Au over 6.0 m. These results extend the North Contact Zone by 500 meters along strike at shallow depths, demonstrating geological continuity and potential for resource expansion. The company also highlighted its existing gold resource of 767,800 ounces Measured and Indicated, and 2,416,900 ounces Inferred.

Reasoning: The document reports exceptional high-grade gold drill results, including 54.6 g/t Au over 1.0 m, which significantly extend the North Contact Zone by 500 meters along strike at shallow depths. This indicates strong geological continuity and potential for resource expansion, supported by robust QA/QC protocols, although true widths are estimated.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold intercepts, including 54.6 g/t Au over 1.0 m and 4.4 g/t Au over 6.0 m.

- Positive factor: Significant extension of the North Contact Zone by 500 meters along strike.

- Positive factor: Shallow mineralization \(approx. 25-190m vertical depth\) supporting potential for shallow development.

- Positive factor: Confirmation of geological continuity and expansion potential.

- Positive factor: Excellent infrastructure and road access for the project.

- Positive factor: QA/QC program disclosed with certified labs and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: True thickness is an estimate \(50-75% of core length\), not precisely stated for each intercept.

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 13

## Classification and evidence

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: Hole CA25-559 intersected 54.6 g/t Au over 1.0 m, which is exceptionally high-grade for gold.

Evidence · text

> CA25-559 intersected 54.6 g/t Au over 1.0 m

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Holes CA25-557, 558 and 559 discovered high-grade gold zones 500 metres along eastern strike extension of the NC1 and NC3 gold zones.

Evidence · text

> Holes CA25-557, 558 and 559 discovered high-grade gold zones 500 metres along eastern strike extension of the NC1 and NC3 gold zones

**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: The release details a QA/QC program including blank samples, certified reference materials, and accredited laboratories \(MSALABS, Actlabs\) with internal QA/QC protocols.

Evidence · text

> As part of Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QA/QC\) program, Cartier inserts blank samples and certified reference materials \(standards\) at regular intervals into the sample stream prior to shipment to monitor laboratory performance and analytical accuracy.

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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: The scientific and technical content has been prepared, reviewed and approved by Mr. Ronan Déroff, P.Geo., M.Sc., Vice President Exploration, who is a 'Qualified Person' as defined by NI 43-101.

Evidence · text

> The scientific and technical content of this press release has been prepared, reviewed and approved by Mr. Ronan Déroff, P.Geo., M.Sc., Vice President Exploration, who is a "Qualified Person" as defined by National Instrument 43-101

**Apparent Width Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: True thicknesses are estimated to represent approximately 50-75 % of the reported core length intervals, indicating that the reported lengths are downhole and not true widths.

Evidence · text

> Based on the observed intercept angles within the drill core, true thicknesses are estimated to represent approximately 50-75 % of the reported core length intervals.

**Inferred Heavy Feed**

Polarity: negative

Story-specific tag

Definition: Material Inferred share of LOM mill feed, or the share is undisclosed.

Why it applies: The Cadillac property contains total gold resource of 767,800 ounces in the measured and indicated category and 2,416,900 ounces in the inferred category, indicating a significant inferred component.

Evidence · text

> The Cadillac property contains total gold resource of 767,800 ounces in the measured and indicated category \(10.0 Mt at 2.4 g/t Au\) and 2,416,900 ounces in the inferred category \(35.2 Mt at 2.1 g/t Au\) across all the sectors.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (9)

### CA25-547

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-discovers-multiple-shallow-high-grade-gold-zones-at-cadillac-cuts-54-6-g--89a0848a-8f8b-4517-993e-53ba1f2587fb#fact-drill-facts-0)

Cadillac · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CA25-547
- Project: Cadillac
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: ECR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.2
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 13.2 m
- From: 105.8 m
- To: 119 m
- Hole Depth: 162 m
- Intercept Depth: 105.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CA25-547:105.8-119
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: NC3
- Easting: 335648
- Northing: 5320072
- Elevation: 361 m
- Azimuth: 155 °
- Dip: -67 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: MSALABS and Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- 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: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept of 1.2 g/t Au over 13.2 m is a good result for gold, confirming the extension of the NCZ to surface at shallow depth, contributing to resource expansion potential. QA/QC is disclosed, but true width is estimated.

- Positive factor: Good intercept length at shallow depth.

- Positive factor: Confirms NCZ extends to surface and remains open at depth.

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and QP signed.

- Negative factor: True thickness is an estimate \(50-75% of core length\).

Evidence · table

> 1.2

Context: 13.2

#### 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

### CA25-552

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-discovers-multiple-shallow-high-grade-gold-zones-at-cadillac-cuts-54-6-g--89a0848a-8f8b-4517-993e-53ba1f2587fb#fact-drill-facts-1)

Cadillac · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CA25-552
- Project: Cadillac
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: ECR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10.5 m
- From: 77.5 m
- To: 88 m
- Hole Depth: 120 m
- Intercept Depth: 77.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CA25-552:77.5-88
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: NC3
- Easting: 335719
- Northing: 5320054
- Elevation: 359 m
- Azimuth: 221 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: MSALABS and Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- 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: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept of 1.0 g/t Au over 10.5 m is a good result for gold, confirming the extension of the NCZ to surface at shallow depth, contributing to resource expansion potential. QA/QC is disclosed, but true width is estimated.

- Positive factor: Good intercept length at shallow depth.

- Positive factor: Confirms NCZ extends to surface and remains open at depth.

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and QP signed.

- Negative factor: True thickness is an estimate \(50-75% of core length\).

Evidence · table

> 1.0

Context: 10.5

#### 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

### CA25-554

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-discovers-multiple-shallow-high-grade-gold-zones-at-cadillac-cuts-54-6-g--89a0848a-8f8b-4517-993e-53ba1f2587fb#fact-drill-facts-2)

Cadillac · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CA25-554
- Project: Cadillac
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: ECR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.5
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.5 m
- From: 100.5 m
- To: 116 m
- Hole Depth: 145 m
- Intercept Depth: 100.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CA25-554:100.5-116
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: NC3
- Easting: 335719
- Northing: 5320054
- Elevation: 359 m
- Azimuth: 181 °
- Dip: -76 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: MSALABS and Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- 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: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept of 1.5 g/t Au over 15.5 m is a good result for gold, confirming the extension of the NCZ to surface at shallow depth, contributing to resource expansion potential. QA/QC is disclosed, but true width is estimated.

- Positive factor: Good intercept length at shallow depth.

- Positive factor: Confirms NCZ extends to surface and remains open at depth.

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and QP signed.

- Negative factor: True thickness is an estimate \(50-75% of core length\).

Evidence · table

> 1.5

Context: 15.5

#### 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

### CA25-557

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-discovers-multiple-shallow-high-grade-gold-zones-at-cadillac-cuts-54-6-g--89a0848a-8f8b-4517-993e-53ba1f2587fb#fact-drill-facts-3)

Cadillac · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CA25-557
- Project: Cadillac
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: ECR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7.5
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.5 m
- From: 105.1 m
- To: 105.6 m
- Hole Depth: 177 m
- Intercept Depth: 105.1 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CA25-557:105.1-105.6
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: NC3
- Easting: 336287
- Northing: 5319982
- Elevation: 362 m
- Azimuth: 222 °
- Dip: -58 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: MSALABS and Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- 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: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade intercept of 7.5 g/t Au over 0.5 m, despite its narrow width, is significant as it contributes to the discovery of new high-grade zones 500m along strike, expanding the mineralized system. QA/QC is disclosed, but true width is estimated.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold intercept.

- Positive factor: Discovered new high-grade zone 500m along strike.

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and QP signed.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: True thickness is an estimate \(50-75% of core length\).

Evidence · table

> 7.5\*

Context: 0.5

#### 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

### CA25-558

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-discovers-multiple-shallow-high-grade-gold-zones-at-cadillac-cuts-54-6-g--89a0848a-8f8b-4517-993e-53ba1f2587fb#fact-drill-facts-4)

Cadillac · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CA25-558
- Project: Cadillac
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: ECR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.4
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6 m
- From: 188 m
- To: 194 m
- Hole Depth: 261 m
- Intercept Depth: 188 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CA25-558:188-194
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: NC3
- Easting: 336287
- Northing: 5319982
- Elevation: 362 m
- Azimuth: 156 °
- Dip: -83 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: MSALABS and Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- 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: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept of 4.4 g/t Au over 6.0 m is a strong result, contributing to the discovery of new high-grade zones 500m along strike, significantly expanding the mineralized system. QA/QC is disclosed, but true width is estimated.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade over a good intercept length.

- Positive factor: Discovered new high-grade zone 500m along strike.

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and QP signed.

- Negative factor: True thickness is an estimate \(50-75% of core length\).

Evidence · table

> 4.4

Context: 6.0

#### 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

### CA25-558

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-discovers-multiple-shallow-high-grade-gold-zones-at-cadillac-cuts-54-6-g--89a0848a-8f8b-4517-993e-53ba1f2587fb#fact-drill-facts-5)

Cadillac · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CA25-558
- Project: Cadillac
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: ECR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 23.2
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 193 m
- To: 194 m
- Hole Depth: 261 m
- Intercept Depth: 193 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CA25-558:193-194
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: NC3
- Easting: 336287
- Northing: 5319982
- Elevation: 362 m
- Azimuth: 156 °
- Dip: -83 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: MSALABS and Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- 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: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This exceptional high-grade intercept of 23.2 g/t Au over 1.0 m is a very strong result, contributing to the discovery of new high-grade zones 500m along strike, significantly expanding the mineralized system. QA/QC is disclosed, but true width is estimated.

- Positive factor: Exceptional high-grade gold intercept.

- Positive factor: Discovered new high-grade zone 500m along strike.

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and QP signed.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: True thickness is an estimate \(50-75% of core length\).

Evidence · table

> 23.2

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

### CA25-559

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-discovers-multiple-shallow-high-grade-gold-zones-at-cadillac-cuts-54-6-g--89a0848a-8f8b-4517-993e-53ba1f2587fb#fact-drill-facts-6)

Cadillac · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CA25-559
- Project: Cadillac
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: ECR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 54.6
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 128.5 m
- To: 129.5 m
- Hole Depth: 240 m
- Intercept Depth: 128.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CA25-559:128.5-129.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: NC1
- Easting: 336365
- Northing: 5320013
- Elevation: 363 m
- Azimuth: 174 °
- Dip: -70 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: MSALABS and Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- 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: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept of 54.6 g/t Au over 1.0 m is an exceptional result, contributing to the discovery of new high-grade zones 500m along strike, significantly expanding the mineralized system. QA/QC is disclosed, but true width is estimated.

- Positive factor: Exceptional bonanza-grade gold intercept.

- Positive factor: Discovered new high-grade zone 500m along strike.

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and QP signed.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: True thickness is an estimate \(50-75% of core length\).

Evidence · table

> 54.6\*

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

### CA25-559

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-discovers-multiple-shallow-high-grade-gold-zones-at-cadillac-cuts-54-6-g--89a0848a-8f8b-4517-993e-53ba1f2587fb#fact-drill-facts-7)

Cadillac · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CA25-559
- Project: Cadillac
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: ECR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 24.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.5 m
- From: 128.5 m
- To: 129 m
- Hole Depth: 240 m
- Intercept Depth: 128.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CA25-559:128.5-129
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: NC1
- Easting: 336365
- Northing: 5320013
- Elevation: 363 m
- Azimuth: 174 °
- Dip: -70 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: MSALABS and Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- 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: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This exceptional high-grade intercept of 24.1 g/t Au over 0.5 m is a very strong result, contributing to the discovery of new high-grade zones 500m along strike, significantly expanding the mineralized system. QA/QC is disclosed, but true width is estimated.

- Positive factor: Exceptional high-grade gold intercept.

- Positive factor: Discovered new high-grade zone 500m along strike.

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and QP signed.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: True thickness is an estimate \(50-75% of core length\).

Evidence · table

> 24.1\*

Context: 0.5

#### 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

### CA25-559

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-discovers-multiple-shallow-high-grade-gold-zones-at-cadillac-cuts-54-6-g--89a0848a-8f8b-4517-993e-53ba1f2587fb#fact-drill-facts-8)

Cadillac · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CA25-559
- Project: Cadillac
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: ECR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 85.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.5 m
- From: 129 m
- To: 129.5 m
- Hole Depth: 240 m
- Intercept Depth: 129 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CA25-559:129-129.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: NC1
- Easting: 336365
- Northing: 5320013
- Elevation: 363 m
- Azimuth: 174 °
- Dip: -70 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: MSALABS and Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- 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: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept of 85.1 g/t Au over 0.5 m is an exceptional result, contributing to the discovery of new high-grade zones 500m along strike, significantly expanding the mineralized system. QA/QC is disclosed, but true width is estimated.

- Positive factor: Exceptional bonanza-grade gold intercept.

- Positive factor: Discovered new high-grade zone 500m along strike.

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed and QP signed.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: True thickness is an estimate \(50-75% of core length\).

Evidence · table

> 85.1\*

Context: 0.5

#### 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 (2)

### indicated

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Cadillac Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Cadillac Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Quebec
- Ticker: ECR

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Pierre-Luc Richard, Stephen Coates, Florent Baril
- Resource group id: resource:5142783c24f2b4d312eb
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 10000000
- Grade: 2.4
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 767800
- Contained Unit: oz

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-01-27
- Prior Tonnes: 5988000
- Prior Grade: 2.61
- Prior Contained Metal: 502600

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The indicated resource of 10.0 Mt at 2.4 g/t Au for 767,800 oz Au is a substantial base, compliant with NI 43-101 and signed off by QPs. However, the grade has declined compared to the prior Measured resource, and the cut-off grade is not disclosed, which impacts comparability.

- Positive factor: Significant Measured and Indicated resource base.

- Positive factor: QP signed off on the estimate.

- Positive factor: NI 43-101 compliant.

- Negative factor: Grade decline compared to prior Measured resource \(2.61 g/t to 2.4 g/t\).

- Negative factor: Cut-off grade not disclosed.

Evidence · text

> The Cadillac property contains total gold resource of 767,800 ounces in the measured and indicated category \(10.0 Mt at 2.4 g/t Au\)

#### 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

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Tonnage Growth**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Tonnage increase reaching the strong tier vs prior estimate, with grade maintained or improved.

Why it applies: 10000000 against 5988000 previously

**Grade Decline**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Average grade fell below the red-flag bound vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.

Why it applies: 2.4 against 2.61 previously

**Contained Metal Growth**

Polarity: positive

Definition: True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.

Why it applies: 767800 against 502600 previously

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Cadillac Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Cadillac Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Quebec
- Ticker: ECR

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Pierre-Luc Richard, Stephen Coates, Florent Baril
- Resource group id: resource:f43997d9e0c3216374cd
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 35200000
- Grade: 2.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 2416900
- Contained Unit: oz

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-01-27
- Prior Tonnes: 35185000
- Prior Grade: 2.14
- Prior Contained Metal: 2416900

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The large Inferred resource of 35.2 Mt at 2.1 g/t Au for 2,416,900 oz Au provides significant exploration upside, compliant with NI 43-101 and signed off by QPs. However, its speculative nature and a slight grade decline compared to the prior estimate, coupled with an undisclosed cut-off grade, reduce confidence.

- Positive factor: Large Inferred resource base.

- Positive factor: QP signed off on the estimate.

- Positive factor: NI 43-101 compliant.

- Negative factor: Inferred category is speculative and cannot support economic studies alone.

- Negative factor: Grade decline compared to prior Inferred resource \(2.14 g/t to 2.1 g/t\).

- Negative factor: Cut-off grade not disclosed.

Evidence · text

> 2,416,900 ounces in the inferred category \(35.2 Mt at 2.1 g/t Au\)

#### 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

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Dilutive Growth**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion.

Why it applies: tonnage rose while contained metal went 2416900 from 2416900

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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