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

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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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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