# 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

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-extends-mineralized-system-4-km-east-of-main-cuts-23-2-g-t-au-over-1-0-m--f7dec37d-225c-417e-bac8-6c9d65093a5c

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/ECR/news/7738849613932955/cartier-extends-mineralized-system-4-km-east-of-main-cuts-23-2-g-t-au-over-1-0-m

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-02-18T13:00:00.000Z

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, Economic study, Metallurgy

- Extracted: 2026-09-19 20:01:52 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: High-grade gold intercepts, including 23.2 g/t Au over 1.0 m, confirm and expand near-surface mineralization.

- Positive factor: Extension of the mineralized system 4 km east of Main and identification of new high-priority targets suggest significant exploration potential.

- Positive factor: The drill program is designed to unlock camp-scale, high-grade gold potential along the Cadillac Fault Zone.

- Positive factor: Resource update for the Nordeau Sector provides a baseline for future growth.

- Negative factor: All reported intercepts are narrow \(1.0m to 3.1m\), which may impact mining economics.

- Negative factor: 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 Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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 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 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.

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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Only**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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)

### CA25-561

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-extends-mineralized-system-4-km-east-of-main-cuts-23-2-g-t-au-over-1-0-m--f7dec37d-225c-417e-bac8-6c9d65093a5c#fact-drill-facts-0)

Cadillac · gold

#### 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 factor: Good gold grade for a narrow intercept.

- Positive factor: Part of a program extending mineralization.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 4.9

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

### CA25-565

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-extends-mineralized-system-4-km-east-of-main-cuts-23-2-g-t-au-over-1-0-m--f7dec37d-225c-417e-bac8-6c9d65093a5c#fact-drill-facts-1)

Cadillac · gold

#### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade \(23.2 g/t Au\) for an orogenic deposit.

- Positive factor: Confirms high-grade gold near surface in the newly recognized ENZ.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept 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

### CA25-566

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-extends-mineralized-system-4-km-east-of-main-cuts-23-2-g-t-au-over-1-0-m--f7dec37d-225c-417e-bac8-6c9d65093a5c#fact-drill-facts-2)

Cadillac · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate grade for an orogenic deposit.

Evidence · table

> 1.1

Context: 3.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CA25-566

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-extends-mineralized-system-4-km-east-of-main-cuts-23-2-g-t-au-over-1-0-m--f7dec37d-225c-417e-bac8-6c9d65093a5c#fact-drill-facts-3)

Cadillac · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate grade for an orogenic deposit.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 1.5

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

### CA25-566

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-extends-mineralized-system-4-km-east-of-main-cuts-23-2-g-t-au-over-1-0-m--f7dec37d-225c-417e-bac8-6c9d65093a5c#fact-drill-facts-4)

Cadillac · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate grade for an orogenic deposit.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 1.1

Context: 1.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CA26-570

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-extends-mineralized-system-4-km-east-of-main-cuts-23-2-g-t-au-over-1-0-m--f7dec37d-225c-417e-bac8-6c9d65093a5c#fact-drill-facts-5)

Cadillac · gold

#### 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 factor: Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 2.1

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

### CA26-570

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-extends-mineralized-system-4-km-east-of-main-cuts-23-2-g-t-au-over-1-0-m--f7dec37d-225c-417e-bac8-6c9d65093a5c#fact-drill-facts-6)

Cadillac · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong gold grade \(11.9 g/t Au\) near surface.

- Positive factor: Confirms high-grade gold in the EN1 Zone.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 11.9

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

### CA26-570

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-extends-mineralized-system-4-km-east-of-main-cuts-23-2-g-t-au-over-1-0-m--f7dec37d-225c-417e-bac8-6c9d65093a5c#fact-drill-facts-7)

Cadillac · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong gold grade \(14.1 g/t Au\) near surface.

- Positive factor: Confirms high-grade gold in the EN2 Zone.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 14.1

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

### CA26-571

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-extends-mineralized-system-4-km-east-of-main-cuts-23-2-g-t-au-over-1-0-m--f7dec37d-225c-417e-bac8-6c9d65093a5c#fact-drill-facts-8)

Cadillac · gold

#### 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 factor: Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 2.4

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

### CA26-572

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-extends-mineralized-system-4-km-east-of-main-cuts-23-2-g-t-au-over-1-0-m--f7dec37d-225c-417e-bac8-6c9d65093a5c#fact-drill-facts-9)

Cadillac · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate grade for an orogenic deposit.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 1.0

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CA26-572

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-extends-mineralized-system-4-km-east-of-main-cuts-23-2-g-t-au-over-1-0-m--f7dec37d-225c-417e-bac8-6c9d65093a5c#fact-drill-facts-10)

Cadillac · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong gold grade \(7.3 g/t Au\) near surface.

- Positive factor: Confirms high-grade gold in the EN1 Zone.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 7.3

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

### CA26-572

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-extends-mineralized-system-4-km-east-of-main-cuts-23-2-g-t-au-over-1-0-m--f7dec37d-225c-417e-bac8-6c9d65093a5c#fact-drill-facts-11)

Cadillac · gold

#### 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 factor: Very narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: Moderate grade for an orogenic deposit.

Evidence · table

> 1.0

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

### CA26-572

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cartier-extends-mineralized-system-4-km-east-of-main-cuts-23-2-g-t-au-over-1-0-m--f7dec37d-225c-417e-bac8-6c9d65093a5c#fact-drill-facts-12)

Cadillac · gold

#### 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 factor: Good gold grade for a narrow intercept.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 3.0

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

## 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: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 factor: Indicated resource category provides reasonable geological confidence.

- Positive factor: Resource estimate is recent \(effective date January 27, 2026\).

- Negative factor: 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 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

**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: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 factor: Maiden resource for the sector, establishing a baseline for future growth.

- Positive factor: Resource estimate is recent \(effective date January 27, 2026\).

- Negative factor: Inferred category indicates lower geological confidence.

- Negative factor: 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 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

**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

## Metallurgical Results (1)

### unspecified

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Cadillac Project

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### 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 factor: Program aims to define gold recovery rates and improve historical results.

- Positive factor: Will establish metallurgical recovery data for new satellite deposits.

- Positive factor: Data will support optimized project development and potentially reduce costs.

- Negative factor: No specific test results are reported in this document, only the plan for future work.

Evidence · text

> Metallurgical Sampling and Testwork Program \(Q4 2025 to Q1 2026\)

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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