Cartier Extends Mineralized System 4 km East of Main; Cuts 23.2 g/t Au over 1.0 m at Nordeau (Cadillac); Expands High-Grade Gold Near Surface at East Nordeau Zone
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, Economic study, Metallurgy
- Extracted
- 2026-09-19 20:01:52 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Cartier Resources Inc. announced high-grade gold drill results from its Nordeau Sector at the Cadillac Project in Quebec, including 23.2 g/t Au over 1.0 m. The results confirm and expand near-surface mineralization, extending the system 4 km east of the main zone and identifying new high-priority targets. The company also reported existing indicated and inferred resources for the Nordeau Sector and plans for a Preliminary Economic Assessment in 2026.
Reasoning: The document reports high-grade gold drill results that confirm and expand near-surface mineralization in the Nordeau Sector, extending the known system and identifying new targets. This indicates significant exploration upside for the Cadillac Project. The release also provides a resource update for the Nordeau Sector and outlines future economic and metallurgical studies, adding to the overall positive outlook.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercepts, including 23.2 g/t Au over 1.0 m, confirm and expand near-surface mineralization.
- Extension of the mineralized system 4 km east of Main and identification of new high-priority targets suggest significant exploration potential.
- The drill program is designed to unlock camp-scale, high-grade gold potential along the Cadillac Fault Zone.
- Resource update for the Nordeau Sector provides a baseline for future growth.
Negative factors
- All reported intercepts are narrow (1.0m to 3.1m), which may impact mining economics.
- True width is estimated to be 70-95% of core length, indicating some uncertainty in actual thickness.
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 17
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 23.2 g/t Au over 1.0 m in hole CA25-565 is exceptionally high-grade for gold, exceeding the 5 g/t Au exceptional threshold for open pit mining.
Evidence · table
“23.2”
Context: 1.0
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The document states that true thicknesses are estimated to represent approximately 70-95% of the reported core length intervals.
Evidence · text
“true thicknesses are estimated to represent approximately 70-95% of the reported core length intervals.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release includes a detailed QA/QC program description, mentioning blank samples, certified reference materials, and accredited laboratories (MSALABS and Actlabs).
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 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: 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.
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”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The resource estimate and technical content are stated to be compliant with National Instrument 43-101.
Evidence · text
“″ Qualified Person ″ as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (″ NI 43-101 ″)”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The Nordeau Sector has an inferred resource of 101,200 ounces (1.7 million tonnes at 1.9 g/t Au).
Evidence · text
“inferred resources of 101,200 ounces (1.7 million tonnes at 1.9 g/t Au)”
PEA Onlyneutral
Only Class 4 / Initial Assessment economics available. Not bankable.
Why it applies: A Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) is planned for 2026, indicating early-stage economic evaluation.
Evidence · text
“Preliminary Economic Assessment (2026)”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 16. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (13)
CA25-561Cadillac · goldGrade: 4.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CA25-561
- Project
- Cadillac
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- ECR
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 249.9 m
- To
- 250.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 261 m
- Intercept Depth
- 160 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CA25-561:249.9-250.9
Location
- Location
- Nordeau Sector
- Easting
- 336378
- Northing
- 5319582
- Elevation
- 351 m
- Azimuth
- 177 °
- Dip
- -44 °
- 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
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a good gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding of the mineralized system's extension.
Positive factors
- Good gold grade for a narrow intercept.
- Part of a program extending mineralization.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length.
Evidence · table
“4.9”
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
CA25-565Cadillac · goldGrade: 23.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CA25-565
- 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
- 68 m
- To
- 69 m
- Hole Depth
- 141 m
- Intercept Depth
- 70 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CA25-565:68-69
Location
- Location
- EN1
- Easting
- 336230
- Northing
- 5319051
- Elevation
- 351 m
- Azimuth
- 221 °
- Dip
- -73 °
- 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
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept is highly material, confirming significant high-grade gold mineralization near surface and contributing to the expansion of the East Nordeau Zone.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade (23.2 g/t Au) for an orogenic deposit.
- Confirms high-grade gold near surface in the newly recognized ENZ.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length.
Evidence · table
“23.2”
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
CA25-566Cadillac · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CA25-566
- Project
- Cadillac
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- ECR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
- From
- 138 m
- To
- 141.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 151 m
- Intercept Depth
- 120 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CA25-566:138-141.1
Location
- Location
- Nordeau Sector
- Easting
- 336230
- Northing
- 5319051
- Elevation
- 351 m
- Azimuth
- 145 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- 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
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a narrow width, providing additional data points for the mineralized system.
Negative factors
- Moderate grade for an orogenic deposit.
Evidence · table
“1.1”
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
CA25-566Cadillac · goldGrade: 1.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CA25-566
- Project
- Cadillac
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- ECR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 138 m
- To
- 139 m
- Hole Depth
- 151 m
- Intercept Depth
- 120 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CA25-566:138-139
Location
- Location
- Nordeau Sector
- Easting
- 336230
- Northing
- 5319051
- Elevation
- 351 m
- Azimuth
- 145 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- 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
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval provides further detail on the mineralization within CA25-566, showing a moderate gold grade.
Negative factors
- Moderate grade for an orogenic deposit.
- Narrow intercept length.
Evidence · table
“1.5”
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
CA25-566Cadillac · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CA25-566
- Project
- Cadillac
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- ECR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.1 m
- From
- 140 m
- To
- 141.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 151 m
- Intercept Depth
- 120 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CA25-566:140-141.1
Location
- Location
- Nordeau Sector
- Easting
- 336230
- Northing
- 5319051
- Elevation
- 351 m
- Azimuth
- 145 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- 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
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval provides further detail on the mineralization within CA25-566, showing a moderate gold grade.
Negative factors
- Moderate grade for an orogenic deposit.
- Narrow intercept length.
Evidence · table
“1.1”
Context: 1.1
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
CA26-570Cadillac · goldGrade: 2.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CA26-570
- Project
- Cadillac
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- ECR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 26 m
- To
- 27 m
- Hole Depth
- 81 m
- Intercept Depth
- 25 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CA26-570:26-27
Location
- Location
- EN1
- Easting
- 335844
- Northing
- 5319145
- Elevation
- 355 m
- Azimuth
- 147 °
- Dip
- -56 °
- 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
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade near surface, contributing to the understanding of the EN1 zone.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length.
Evidence · table
“2.1”
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
CA26-570Cadillac · goldGrade: 11.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CA26-570
- Project
- Cadillac
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- ECR
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 33.4 m
- To
- 34 m
- Hole Depth
- 81 m
- Intercept Depth
- 25 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CA26-570:33.4-34
Location
- Location
- EN1
- Easting
- 335844
- Northing
- 5319145
- Elevation
- 355 m
- Azimuth
- 147 °
- Dip
- -56 °
- 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
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade intercept near surface is a significant positive, confirming the presence of strong gold mineralization in the EN1 Zone.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade (11.9 g/t Au) near surface.
- Confirms high-grade gold in the EN1 Zone.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length.
Evidence · table
“11.9”
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
CA26-570Cadillac · goldGrade: 14.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CA26-570
- Project
- Cadillac
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- ECR
Geometry
- Grade
- 14.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 78 m
- To
- 79 m
- Hole Depth
- 81 m
- Intercept Depth
- 60 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CA26-570:78-79
Location
- Location
- EN2
- Easting
- 335844
- Northing
- 5319145
- Elevation
- 355 m
- Azimuth
- 147 °
- Dip
- -56 °
- 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
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade intercept near surface is a significant positive, confirming the presence of strong gold mineralization in the EN2 Zone, which is parallel to EN1.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade (14.1 g/t Au) near surface.
- Confirms high-grade gold in the EN2 Zone.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length.
Evidence · table
“14.1”
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
CA26-571Cadillac · goldGrade: 2.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CA26-571
- Project
- Cadillac
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- ECR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 145 m
- To
- 146 m
- Hole Depth
- 174 m
- Intercept Depth
- 110 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CA26-571:145-146
Location
- Location
- EN2
- Easting
- 335908
- Northing
- 5319237
- Elevation
- 355 m
- Azimuth
- 221 °
- Dip
- -51 °
- 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
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade, providing additional data for the EN2 zone.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length.
Evidence · table
“2.4”
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
CA26-572Cadillac · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CA26-572
- Project
- Cadillac
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- ECR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 108 m
- To
- 109 m
- Hole Depth
- 186 m
- Intercept Depth
- 90 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CA26-572:108-109
Location
- Location
- EN1
- Easting
- 335908
- Northing
- 5319237
- Elevation
- 355 m
- Azimuth
- 183 °
- Dip
- -52 °
- 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
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade, providing additional data for the EN1 zone.
Negative factors
- Moderate grade for an orogenic deposit.
- Narrow intercept length.
Evidence · table
“1.0”
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
CA26-572Cadillac · goldGrade: 7.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CA26-572
- Project
- Cadillac
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- ECR
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 117 m
- To
- 118 m
- Hole Depth
- 186 m
- Intercept Depth
- 90 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CA26-572:117-118
Location
- Location
- EN1
- Easting
- 335908
- Northing
- 5319237
- Elevation
- 355 m
- Azimuth
- 183 °
- Dip
- -52 °
- 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
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade intercept near surface is a significant positive, confirming the presence of strong gold mineralization in the EN1 Zone.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade (7.3 g/t Au) near surface.
- Confirms high-grade gold in the EN1 Zone.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length.
Evidence · table
“7.3”
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
CA26-572Cadillac · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CA26-572
- Project
- Cadillac
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- ECR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 137 m
- To
- 137.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 186 m
- Intercept Depth
- 105 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CA26-572:137-137.5
Location
- Location
- EN2
- Easting
- 335908
- Northing
- 5319237
- Elevation
- 355 m
- Azimuth
- 183 °
- Dip
- -52 °
- 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
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very narrow intercept shows a moderate gold grade, providing additional data for the EN2 zone.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept length.
- Moderate grade for an orogenic deposit.
Evidence · table
“1.0”
Context: 0.5
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
CA26-572Cadillac · goldGrade: 3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CA26-572
- Project
- Cadillac
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- ECR
Geometry
- Grade
- 3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 139.5 m
- To
- 140.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 186 m
- Intercept Depth
- 105 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CA26-572:139.5-140.5
Location
- Location
- EN2
- Easting
- 335908
- Northing
- 5319237
- Elevation
- 355 m
- Azimuth
- 183 °
- Dip
- -52 °
- 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
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a good gold grade over a narrow width, providing additional data for the EN2 zone.
Positive factors
- Good gold grade for a narrow intercept.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length.
Evidence · table
“3.0”
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
Resource Estimates (2)
indicatedCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 300000Grade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 17500Contained 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
- 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:f7df2d46105ac26c43f0
- Deposit or zone
- East Nordeau Zone
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 300000
- Grade
- 1.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 17500
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-01-27
Lab
- Laboratory
- MSALABS and Activation Laboratories Ltd.
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The indicated resource for the East Nordeau Zone provides a solid foundation for future studies, demonstrating reasonable geological confidence, though the contained metal is modest.
Positive factors
- Indicated resource category provides reasonable geological confidence.
- Resource estimate is recent (effective date January 27, 2026).
Negative factors
- Relatively small contained metal for an indicated resource.
Evidence · text
“indicated resources of 17,500 ounces (0.3 million tonnes at 1.7 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
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
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: 1700000Grade: 1.9Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 101200Contained 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
- 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:6c46ec485c220fa5e6ed
- Deposit or zone
- East Nordeau Zone
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1700000
- Grade
- 1.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 101200
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-01-27
Lab
- Laboratory
- MSALABS and Activation Laboratories Ltd.
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This maiden inferred resource for the Nordeau Sector is a positive step, establishing a baseline for future exploration and resource growth, despite the lower confidence category.
Positive factors
- Maiden resource for the sector, establishing a baseline for future growth.
- Resource estimate is recent (effective date January 27, 2026).
Negative factors
- Inferred category indicates lower geological confidence.
- Limited and relatively shallow testing for this first resource estimate.
Evidence · text
“inferred resources of 101,200 ounces (1.7 million tonnes at 1.9 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
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
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
Metallurgical Results (1)
unspecifiedCadillac ProjectHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cadillac Project
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- ECR
Test Work
- Program Status
- preliminary
- Test Type
- unspecified
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The planned metallurgical testwork program is a crucial step for de-risking the project and optimizing its development, aiming to define recovery rates and improve historical results.
Positive factors
- Program aims to define gold recovery rates and improve historical results.
- Will establish metallurgical recovery data for new satellite deposits.
- Data will support optimized project development and potentially reduce costs.
Negative factors
- No specific test results are reported in this document, only the plan for future work.
Evidence · text
“Metallurgical Sampling and Testwork Program (Q4 2025 to Q1 2026)”
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