Cartier Reports Significant Gold Resource Growth At Cadillac With 9,953,000 tonnes at a grade of 2.40g/t Au for 767,800 Ounces Measured and Indicated, a 7% Increase and 35,185,000 tonnes at a grade of 2.14g/t Au for 2,416,900 Ounces Inferred, a 48% Increase

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Cartier Resources Inc.
Ticker
ECR
Exchange
TSX
Region
Quebec
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Resource update, Economic study
Extracted
2026-09-19 20:42:54 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Cartier Resources announced a significant update to its Mineral Resource Estimate for the Cadillac Project, reporting a 7% increase in Measured and Indicated gold resources to 767,800 ounces and a 48% increase in Inferred resources to 2,416,900 ounces. The updated estimate, compliant with NI 43-101, highlights the project's growth potential in a top-tier mining jurisdiction. An updated Preliminary Economic Assessment is planned to further assess the project's strategic value.

Reasoning: The document reports a substantial increase in gold resources, particularly in the Inferred category, and a modest increase in M&I resources, indicating significant growth potential for the project. The resource is compliant with NI 43-101 and signed off by qualified persons, adding credibility. The project's location in a favorable jurisdiction with existing infrastructure is also a positive. However, the lack of an updated economic study for the new resource means its economic viability is yet to be formally demonstrated.

Positive factors

  • Significant growth in both Measured & Indicated and Inferred gold resources.
  • High confidence in the resource estimate with NI 43-101 compliance and QP sign-off.
  • Strong M&I percentage (25%) for an updated resource, with a substantial Measured component.
  • Project located in a top-tier, pro-mining jurisdiction with existing infrastructure.

Negative factors

  • No economic evaluation (PEA/PFS/DFS) has been produced for the updated MRE yet, limiting immediate economic assessment.
  • A significant portion of the resource remains in the Inferred category (88%), which cannot be used for economic studies alone.

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

Facts used in scoring: 12

Classification and evidence

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: A current resource fact retains the disclosed cut-off grade

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: The source explicitly discloses a revised resource estimate

Evidence · text

“Updated Mineral Resource Estimate”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Resource Estimates (12)

measuredCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 5988000Grade: 2.61Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 502600Contained 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
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Pierre Luc Richard, Stephen Coates
Resource group id
resource:0fc56e82fb37141a31ec
Mining method
combined
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
5988000
Grade
2.61
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
502600
Contained Unit
oz

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-12-17

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Measured resource component is substantial and represents the highest confidence category, contributing significantly to the overall resource.

Positive factors

  • High confidence Measured resource component.
  • Significant contained gold ounces in the Measured category.

Evidence · table

“5,988,000”

Context: 5,988,000

Tags used in scoring

Measured Resourcepositive

Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

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

indicatedCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 3965000Grade: 2.08Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 265200Contained 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
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Pierre Luc Richard, Stephen Coates
Resource group id
resource:d6893cdec9a976628d0e
Mining method
combined
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
3965000
Grade
2.08
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
265200
Contained Unit
oz

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-12-17

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Indicated resource provides a reasonable level of confidence for future studies and contributes to the overall scale of the project.

Positive factors

  • Significant contained gold ounces in the Indicated category.
  • Adds to the overall confidence of the resource.

Evidence · table

“3,965,000”

Context: 3,965,000

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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

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

indicatedCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 9953000Grade: 2.4Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 767800Contained 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
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Pierre Luc Richard, Stephen Coates
Resource group id
resource:b334e51642d2468f13d3
Mining method
combined
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
9953000
Grade
2.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
767800
Contained Unit
oz

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-12-17
Prior Tonnes
9302000
Prior Grade
2.4
Prior Contained Metal
718000

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The 7% increase in Measured & Indicated ounces represents a material growth in the higher confidence categories, de-risking the project.

Positive factors

  • Significant contained metal growth (7% increase) in the Measured & Indicated category.
  • High confidence resource suitable for economic studies.

Evidence · table

“9,953,000”

Context: 9,953,000

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

Contained Metal Growthpositive

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

Why it applies: 767800 against 718000 previously

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

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: 35185000Grade: 2.14Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2416900Contained 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
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Pierre Luc Richard, Stephen Coates
Resource group id
resource:79c85c5365b470d31848
Mining method
combined
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
35185000
Grade
2.14
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
2416900
Contained Unit
oz

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-12-17
Prior Tonnes
23774000
Prior Grade
2.14
Prior Contained Metal
1637000

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The nearly 50% increase in Inferred resources represents a very strong growth signal and significant future potential for the project, although these resources require further drilling to upgrade confidence.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional growth (48% increase) in Inferred gold resources, indicating significant exploration upside.
  • Large contained gold ounces in the Inferred category.

Negative factors

  • Inferred resources have a lower level of confidence and cannot be used for economic studies alone.

Evidence · table

“35,185,000”

Context: 35,185,000

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

Tonnage Growthpositive

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

Why it applies: 35185000 against 23774000 previously

Contained Metal Growthpositive

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

Why it applies: 2416900 against 1637000 previously

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

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

measuredCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 1770000Grade: 2.16Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 123300Contained 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
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Pierre Luc Richard, Stephen Coates
Resource group id
resource:fce44bc7fc67a23f041f
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
1770000
Grade
2.16
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
123300
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-12-17

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The open-pit Measured resource adds to the project's flexibility and confidence, supporting potential near-term development.

Positive factors

  • Measured resource component for open pit, indicating high confidence.
  • Provides near-term optionality for development.

Evidence · table

“1,770,000”

Context: 1,770,000

Tags used in scoring

Measured Resourcepositive

Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is 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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

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

indicatedCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 1730000Grade: 1.52Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 84500Contained 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
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Pierre Luc Richard, Stephen Coates
Resource group id
resource:d4ecb80a9c9f2521bebf
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
1730000
Grade
1.52
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
84500
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-12-17

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The open-pit Indicated resource contributes to the overall resource base and provides further development optionality.

Positive factors

  • Indicated resource component for open pit, adding to confidence.

Evidence · table

“1,730,000”

Context: 1,730,000

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 Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is 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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

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

indicatedCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 3500000Grade: 1.84Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 207800Contained 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
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Pierre Luc Richard, Stephen Coates
Resource group id
resource:742269c46c43f1581e58
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
3500000
Grade
1.84
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
207800
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-12-17

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The pit-constrained M&I resource offers flexibility for project development and contributes to the overall confidence.

Positive factors

  • Combined Measured & Indicated open-pit resource provides significant near-term optionality.

Evidence · table

“3,500,000”

Context: 3,500,000

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 Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is 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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

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: 4740000Grade: 1.13Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 172600Contained 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
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Pierre Luc Richard, Stephen Coates
Resource group id
resource:c2a30d30fdd3f3c4592b
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
4740000
Grade
1.13
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
172600
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-12-17

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The pit-constrained Inferred resource provides additional exploration upside and flexibility for future development scenarios.

Positive factors

  • Significant open-pit Inferred resource, adding to future potential.

Negative factors

  • Lower confidence category.

Evidence · table

“4,740,000”

Context: 4,740,000

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 Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is 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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

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

measuredCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 4210000Grade: 2.8Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 379300Contained 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
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Pierre Luc Richard, Stephen Coates
Resource group id
resource:d4d435bb3f88b0f68c94
Mining method
underground
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
4210000
Grade
2.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
379300
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-12-17

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The underground Measured resource is a high-quality component of the MRE, providing a strong foundation for future development.

Positive factors

  • High-grade Measured resource for underground mining, indicating strong confidence.
  • Substantial contained gold ounces.

Evidence · table

“4,210,000”

Context: 4,210,000

Tags used in scoring

Measured Resourcepositive

Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is 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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

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

indicatedCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 2240000Grade: 2.51Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 180600Contained 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
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Pierre Luc Richard, Stephen Coates
Resource group id
resource:eb84d340e94ed7f0c190
Mining method
underground
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
2240000
Grade
2.51
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
180600
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-12-17

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The underground Indicated resource contributes to the overall resource base and supports future underground development scenarios.

Positive factors

  • High-grade Indicated resource for underground mining, adding to confidence.

Evidence · table

“2,240,000”

Context: 2,240,000

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 Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is 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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

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

indicatedCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 6450000Grade: 2.7Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 559900Contained 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
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Pierre Luc Richard, Stephen Coates
Resource group id
resource:6a4fdcb36abbdf8f6537
Mining method
underground
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
6450000
Grade
2.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
559900
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-12-17

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The substantial underground M&I resource, combined with existing infrastructure, provides a strong basis for future development and reduces capital requirements.

Positive factors

  • Large, high-grade Measured & Indicated underground resource, supported by existing infrastructure.
  • Significant contained gold ounces.

Evidence · table

“6,450,000”

Context: 6,450,000

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 Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is 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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

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: 30450000Grade: 2.29Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2244200Contained 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
2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Pierre Luc Richard, Stephen Coates
Resource group id
resource:66c6426e4228c8754ea0
Mining method
underground
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
30450000
Grade
2.29
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
2244200
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-12-17

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The significant underground Inferred resource provides substantial exploration upside and scale for the project, supported by existing infrastructure.

Positive factors

  • Very large underground Inferred resource, indicating substantial future potential.
  • High contained gold ounces.

Negative factors

  • Lower confidence category, requiring further drilling for upgrade.

Evidence · table

“30,450,000”

Context: 30,450,000

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 Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is 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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

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

How Atlas produces this analysis

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.