Cartier Discovers New Porphyritic Intrusion-Related Gold System in Pontiac Sediments with 5.2 g/t Au over 5.0 m and 1.2 g/t Au over 25.5 m at Hope Target (Cadillac); Large Scale Gold Mineralization Exploration Potential

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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
Extracted
2026-08-24 06:45:49 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Cartier Resources has announced the discovery of a new porphyritic intrusion-related gold system in the Hope Sector of its Cadillac Project, with drill results including 5.2 g/t Au over 5.0 m and 1.2 g/t Au over 25.5 m. This new style of mineralization, located in the underexplored Pontiac sedimentary Group, suggests significant large-scale gold mineralization potential. The company plans additional exploration drilling to test new high-priority geophysical targets within this newly identified system.

Reasoning: Cartier Resources has discovered a new porphyritic intrusion-related gold system in the Hope Sector of its Cadillac Project, yielding multiple significant gold intercepts, including 5.2 g/t Au over 5.0 m and 1.2 g/t Au over 25.5 m, which indicates substantial exploration upside in a previously underexplored area. The grades are well above the average for porphyry gold deposits.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • High-grade gold intercepts
  • Significant intercept widths
  • Large-scale exploration potential identified
  • Robust QA/QC procedures
  • Accredited laboratories used
  • QP sign-off

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Facts used in scoring: 41

Atlas analysis — Cartier Resources Inc.: Cartier Discovers New Porphyritic Intrusion-Related Gold System in Pontiac Sediments with 5.2 g/t Au over 5.0 m and 1.2 g/t Au over 25.5 m at Hope Target (Cadillac); Large Scale Gold Mineralization Exploration Potential. 3.5 g/t over 8.9 m; 1.2 g/t over 25.5 m; 1 g/t over 18.4 m

Classification and evidence

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The document describes the discovery of a 'new porphyritic intrusion-related gold system' in the 'underexplored Pontiac sedimentary Group' in the Hope Sector, indicating an extension of mineralization beyond previously known limits.

Evidence · text

“Cartier Discovers New Porphyritic Intrusion-Related Gold System in Pontiac Sediments”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release explicitly details the Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) program, including sample handling, insertion of blanks and standards, and the use of ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories (MSALABS and Actlabs).

Evidence · text

“Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) Program The drill core from the Cadillac Project is NQ-size and, upon receipt from the drill rig, is described and sampled by Cartier geologists. Core is sawn in half, with one half labelled, bagged and submitted for analysis and the other half retained and stored at Cartier’s coreshack facilities located in Val-d’Or, Quebec, for future reference and verification. 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. Drill core samples are sent to MSALABS's analytical laboratory located in Val-d’Or, Quebec, for preparation and gold analysis. The entire sample is dried and crushed (70% passing a 2-millimeter sieve). The analysis for gold is performed on an approximately 500 g aliquot using Chrysos Photon Assay™ technology, which uses high-energy X-ray excitation with gamma detection to quickly and non-destructively measure gold content. Alternatively, samples are submitted to Activation Laboratories Ltd. ("Actlabs"), located in either Val-d’Or or Ste-Germaine-Boulé, both in Quebec, for preparation and gold analysis. The entire sample is dried, crushed (90% passing a 2-millimetre sieve) and 250 g is pulverized (90% passing a 0.07-millimetre sieve). The analysis for gold is conducted using a 50 g fire assay fusion with atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) finish, with a detection limit up to 10,000 ppb. Samples exceeding this threshold are reanalyzed by fire assay with a gravimetric finish to determine high-grade values accurately. Both MSALABS and Actlabs are ISO/IEC 17025 accredited for gold assays and implement industry-standard QA/QC protocols. Their internal quality control programs include the use of blanks, duplicates, and certified reference materials at set intervals, with established acceptance criteria to ensure data integrity and analytical precision.”

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: The document reports drill intercepts but does not state the cut-off grade used for compositing the reported intervals.

Evidence · text

“Table 1 : Drill hole best assay results from Hope Sector”

Estimated True Widthneutral · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The document states that true thicknesses are estimated to represent approximately 55-90% of the reported core length intervals, rather than providing precise true width measurements.

Evidence · text

“Based on the observed intercept angles within the drill core, true thicknesses are estimated to represent approximately 55-90% of the reported core length intervals.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 41. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (41)

CA26-326Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CA26-326
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
1.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m
From
136.5 m
To
144.5 m
Hole Depth
168 m
Intercept Depth
95 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331390
Northing
5319776
CRS
UTM
Elevation
343 m
Azimuth
197 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept of 1.1 g/t Au over 8.0 m is a moderate grade for a porphyry gold deposit and contributes to the new discovery in the Hope Sector.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Significant intercept widths
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.1”

Context: 8.0

CA26-326Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 2.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CA26-326
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
2.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
136.5 m
To
137.5 m
Hole Depth
168 m
Intercept Depth
95 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331390
Northing
5319776
CRS
UTM
Elevation
343 m
Azimuth
197 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 2.4 g/t Au over 1.0 m is a moderate grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“2.4”

Context: 1.0

CA26-326Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CA26-326
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
139.5 m
To
140.5 m
Hole Depth
168 m
Intercept Depth
95 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331390
Northing
5319776
CRS
UTM
Elevation
343 m
Azimuth
197 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 1.0 g/t Au over 1.0 m is a weak grade for a porphyry gold deposit, but still contributes to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.0”

Context: 1.0

CA26-326Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 4.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CA26-326
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
4.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
140.5 m
To
141.5 m
Hole Depth
168 m
Intercept Depth
95 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331390
Northing
5319776
CRS
UTM
Elevation
343 m
Azimuth
197 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 4.1 g/t Au over 1.0 m is a strong grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“4.1”

Context: 1.0

CA26-327Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 6.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.2 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CA26-327
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
6.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.2 m
From
15.9 m
To
18.1 m
Hole Depth
225 m
Intercept Depth
15 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331390
Northing
5319776
CRS
UTM
Elevation
343 m
Azimuth
197 °
Dip
-68 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept of 6.7 g/t Au over 2.2 m is an exceptional grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the new discovery in the Hope Sector.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • High-grade gold intercepts
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“6.7”

Context: 2.2

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

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

Reason: The grade of 6.7 g/t Au is above the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for porphyry gold deposits.

Evidence · table

“6.7”

Context: 2.2

CA26-327Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CA26-327
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.1 m
From
15.9 m
To
17 m
Hole Depth
225 m
Intercept Depth
15 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331390
Northing
5319776
CRS
UTM
Elevation
343 m
Azimuth
197 °
Dip
-68 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 6.0 g/t Au over 1.1 m is an exceptional grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • High-grade gold intercepts
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“6.0”

Context: 1.1

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

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

Reason: The grade of 6.0 g/t Au is above the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for porphyry gold deposits.

Evidence · table

“6.0”

Context: 1.1

CA26-327Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 7.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CA26-327
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
7.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.1 m
From
17 m
To
18.1 m
Hole Depth
225 m
Intercept Depth
15 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331390
Northing
5319776
CRS
UTM
Elevation
343 m
Azimuth
197 °
Dip
-68 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 7.5 g/t Au over 1.1 m is an exceptional grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • High-grade gold intercepts
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“7.5”

Context: 1.1

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

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

Reason: The grade of 7.5 g/t Au is above the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for porphyry gold deposits.

Evidence · table

“7.5”

Context: 1.1

CA26-327Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 3.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.9 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CA26-327
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
3.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8.9 m
From
190.6 m
To
199.5 m
Hole Depth
225 m
Intercept Depth
175 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331390
Northing
5319776
CRS
UTM
Elevation
343 m
Azimuth
197 °
Dip
-68 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept of 3.5 g/t Au over 8.9 m is a strong grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing significantly to the new discovery in the Hope Sector.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • High-grade gold intercepts
  • Significant intercept widths
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“3.5”

Context: 8.9

CA26-327Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 1.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CA26-327
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
1.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
190.6 m
To
191.6 m
Hole Depth
225 m
Intercept Depth
175 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331390
Northing
5319776
CRS
UTM
Elevation
343 m
Azimuth
197 °
Dip
-68 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 1.8 g/t Au over 1.0 m is a strong grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.8”

Context: 1.0

CA26-327Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CA26-327
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
1.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
193.5 m
To
194.5 m
Hole Depth
225 m
Intercept Depth
175 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331390
Northing
5319776
CRS
UTM
Elevation
343 m
Azimuth
197 °
Dip
-68 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 1.7 g/t Au over 1.0 m is a strong grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.7”

Context: 1.0

CA26-327Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 5.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CA26-327
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
5.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
194.5 m
To
195.5 m
Hole Depth
225 m
Intercept Depth
175 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331390
Northing
5319776
CRS
UTM
Elevation
343 m
Azimuth
197 °
Dip
-68 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 5.9 g/t Au over 1.0 m is an exceptional grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • High-grade gold intercepts
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“5.9”

Context: 1.0

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

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

Reason: The grade of 5.9 g/t Au is above the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for porphyry gold deposits.

Evidence · table

“5.9”

Context: 1.0

CA26-327Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 5.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CA26-327
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
5.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
195.5 m
To
196.5 m
Hole Depth
225 m
Intercept Depth
175 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331390
Northing
5319776
CRS
UTM
Elevation
343 m
Azimuth
197 °
Dip
-68 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 5.2 g/t Au over 1.0 m is an exceptional grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • High-grade gold intercepts
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“5.2”

Context: 1.0

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

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

Reason: The grade of 5.2 g/t Au is above the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for porphyry gold deposits.

Evidence · table

“5.2”

Context: 1.0

CA26-327Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 10.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CA26-327
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
10.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
197.5 m
To
198.5 m
Hole Depth
225 m
Intercept Depth
175 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331390
Northing
5319776
CRS
UTM
Elevation
343 m
Azimuth
197 °
Dip
-68 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 10.8 g/t Au over 1.0 m is an exceptional grade for a porphyry gold deposit, significantly contributing to the new discovery in the Hope Sector.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • High-grade gold intercepts
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“10.8”

Context: 1.0

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

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

Reason: The grade of 10.8 g/t Au is above the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for porphyry gold deposits.

Evidence · table

“10.8”

Context: 1.0

CA26-327Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 3.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CA26-327
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
3.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
198.5 m
To
199.5 m
Hole Depth
225 m
Intercept Depth
175 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331390
Northing
5319776
CRS
UTM
Elevation
343 m
Azimuth
197 °
Dip
-68 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 3.4 g/t Au over 1.0 m is a strong grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“3.4”

Context: 1.0

CA26-330Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CA26-330
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
19 m
To
20 m
Hole Depth
216 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331232
Northing
5319795
CRS
UTM
Elevation
340 m
Azimuth
186 °
Dip
-76 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept of 5.0 g/t Au over 1.0 m is an exceptional grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the new discovery in the Hope Sector.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • High-grade gold intercepts
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“5.0”

Context: 1.0

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

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

Reason: The grade of 5.0 g/t Au is at the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for porphyry gold deposits.

Evidence · table

“5.0”

Context: 1.0

CA26-330Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 25.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CA26-330
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
1.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
25.5 m
From
164.5 m
To
190 m
Hole Depth
216 m
Intercept Depth
165 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331232
Northing
5319795
CRS
UTM
Elevation
340 m
Azimuth
186 °
Dip
-76 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept of 1.2 g/t Au over 25.5 m is a strong grade and significant width for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing significantly to the new discovery in the Hope Sector.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Significant intercept widths
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.2*”

Context: 25.5

CA26-330Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 12.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CA26-330
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
12.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.5 m
From
164.5 m
To
165 m
Hole Depth
216 m
Intercept Depth
165 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331232
Northing
5319795
CRS
UTM
Elevation
340 m
Azimuth
186 °
Dip
-76 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 12.2 g/t Au over 0.5 m is an exceptional grade for a porphyry gold deposit, significantly contributing to the new discovery in the Hope Sector.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • High-grade gold intercepts
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“12.2*”

Context: 0.5

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

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

Reason: The grade of 12.2 g/t Au is above the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for porphyry gold deposits.

Evidence · table

“12.2*”

Context: 0.5

CA26-330Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CA26-330
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
1.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
165 m
To
166 m
Hole Depth
216 m
Intercept Depth
165 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331232
Northing
5319795
CRS
UTM
Elevation
340 m
Azimuth
186 °
Dip
-76 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 1.1 g/t Au over 1.0 m is a moderate grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.1”

Context: 1.0

CA26-330Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 4.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CA26-330
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
4.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
172 m
To
173 m
Hole Depth
216 m
Intercept Depth
165 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331232
Northing
5319795
CRS
UTM
Elevation
340 m
Azimuth
186 °
Dip
-76 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 4.9 g/t Au over 1.0 m is a strong grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • High-grade gold intercepts
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“4.9”

Context: 1.0

CA26-330Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 2.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CA26-330
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
2.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
182 m
To
183 m
Hole Depth
216 m
Intercept Depth
165 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331232
Northing
5319795
CRS
UTM
Elevation
340 m
Azimuth
186 °
Dip
-76 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 2.5 g/t Au over 1.0 m is a strong grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“2.5”

Context: 1.0

CA26-330Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CA26-330
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
1.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
183 m
To
184 m
Hole Depth
216 m
Intercept Depth
165 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331232
Northing
5319795
CRS
UTM
Elevation
340 m
Azimuth
186 °
Dip
-76 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 1.1 g/t Au over 1.0 m is a moderate grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.1”

Context: 1.0

CA26-330Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CA26-330
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
184 m
To
185 m
Hole Depth
216 m
Intercept Depth
165 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331232
Northing
5319795
CRS
UTM
Elevation
340 m
Azimuth
186 °
Dip
-76 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 4.0 g/t Au over 1.0 m is a strong grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“4.0”

Context: 1.0

CA26-330Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 3.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CA26-330
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
3.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
188 m
To
189 m
Hole Depth
216 m
Intercept Depth
165 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331232
Northing
5319795
CRS
UTM
Elevation
340 m
Azimuth
186 °
Dip
-76 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 3.4 g/t Au over 1.0 m is a strong grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“3.4”

Context: 1.0

CA26-330Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CA26-330
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
189 m
To
190 m
Hole Depth
216 m
Intercept Depth
165 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331232
Northing
5319795
CRS
UTM
Elevation
340 m
Azimuth
186 °
Dip
-76 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 3.0 g/t Au over 1.0 m is a strong grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“3.0”

Context: 1.0

CA26-331Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 10.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CA26-331
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
10.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
25 m
To
26 m
Hole Depth
243 m
Intercept Depth
25 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331144
Northing
5319816
CRS
UTM
Elevation
340 m
Azimuth
236 °
Dip
-71 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept of 10.5 g/t Au over 1.0 m is an exceptional grade for a porphyry gold deposit, significantly contributing to the new discovery in the Hope Sector.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • High-grade gold intercepts
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“10.5”

Context: 1.0

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

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

Reason: The grade of 10.5 g/t Au is above the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for porphyry gold deposits.

Evidence · table

“10.5”

Context: 1.0

CA26-331Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CA26-331
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
1.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
15 m
From
192 m
To
207 m
Hole Depth
243 m
Intercept Depth
185 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331144
Northing
5319816
CRS
UTM
Elevation
340 m
Azimuth
236 °
Dip
-71 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept of 1.1 g/t Au over 15.0 m is a moderate grade and significant width for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the new discovery in the Hope Sector.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Significant intercept widths
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.1”

Context: 15.0

CA26-331Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CA26-331
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
1.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
192 m
To
193 m
Hole Depth
243 m
Intercept Depth
185 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331144
Northing
5319816
CRS
UTM
Elevation
340 m
Azimuth
236 °
Dip
-71 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 1.7 g/t Au over 1.0 m is a strong grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.7”

Context: 1.0

CA26-331Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 1.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CA26-331
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
1.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
200 m
To
201 m
Hole Depth
243 m
Intercept Depth
185 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331144
Northing
5319816
CRS
UTM
Elevation
340 m
Azimuth
236 °
Dip
-71 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 1.5 g/t Au over 1.0 m is a strong grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.5”

Context: 1.0

CA26-331Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 9.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CA26-331
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
9.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
205 m
To
206 m
Hole Depth
243 m
Intercept Depth
185 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331144
Northing
5319816
CRS
UTM
Elevation
340 m
Azimuth
236 °
Dip
-71 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 9.5 g/t Au over 1.0 m is an exceptional grade for a porphyry gold deposit, significantly contributing to the new discovery in the Hope Sector.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • High-grade gold intercepts
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“9.5”

Context: 1.0

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

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

Reason: The grade of 9.5 g/t Au is above the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for porphyry gold deposits.

Evidence · table

“9.5”

Context: 1.0

CA26-332Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.4 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CA26-332
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
18.4 m
From
190 m
To
208.4 m
Hole Depth
234 m
Intercept Depth
190 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331144
Northing
5319816
CRS
UTM
Elevation
340 m
Azimuth
170 °
Dip
-78 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept of 1.0 g/t Au over 18.4 m is a moderate grade and significant width for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the new discovery in the Hope Sector.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Significant intercept widths
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.0*”

Context: 18.4

CA26-332Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CA26-332
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
1.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
190 m
To
191 m
Hole Depth
234 m
Intercept Depth
190 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331144
Northing
5319816
CRS
UTM
Elevation
340 m
Azimuth
170 °
Dip
-78 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 1.7 g/t Au over 1.0 m is a strong grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.7”

Context: 1.0

CA26-332Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CA26-332
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
1.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
195 m
To
196 m
Hole Depth
234 m
Intercept Depth
190 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331144
Northing
5319816
CRS
UTM
Elevation
340 m
Azimuth
170 °
Dip
-78 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 1.2 g/t Au over 1.0 m is a moderate grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.2”

Context: 1.0

CA26-332Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CA26-332
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
1.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
198.2 m
To
199.2 m
Hole Depth
234 m
Intercept Depth
190 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331144
Northing
5319816
CRS
UTM
Elevation
340 m
Azimuth
170 °
Dip
-78 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 1.1 g/t Au over 1.0 m is a moderate grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.1”

Context: 1.0

CA26-332Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CA26-332
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.5 m
From
199.2 m
To
199.7 m
Hole Depth
234 m
Intercept Depth
190 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331144
Northing
5319816
CRS
UTM
Elevation
340 m
Azimuth
170 °
Dip
-78 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 2.0 g/t Au over 0.5 m is a strong grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“2.0*”

Context: 0.5

CA26-332Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 3.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CA26-332
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
3.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.6 m
From
199.7 m
To
200.3 m
Hole Depth
234 m
Intercept Depth
190 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331144
Northing
5319816
CRS
UTM
Elevation
340 m
Azimuth
170 °
Dip
-78 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 3.3 g/t Au over 0.6 m is a strong grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“3.3”

Context: 0.6

CA26-332Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CA26-332
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
1.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
201 m
To
202 m
Hole Depth
234 m
Intercept Depth
190 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331144
Northing
5319816
CRS
UTM
Elevation
340 m
Azimuth
170 °
Dip
-78 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 1.7 g/t Au over 1.0 m is a strong grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.7”

Context: 1.0

CA26-332Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CA26-332
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
202 m
To
203 m
Hole Depth
234 m
Intercept Depth
190 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331144
Northing
5319816
CRS
UTM
Elevation
340 m
Azimuth
170 °
Dip
-78 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 1.0 g/t Au over 1.0 m is a weak grade for a porphyry gold deposit, but still contributes to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.0”

Context: 1.0

CA26-332Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 1.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CA26-332
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
1.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
204 m
To
205 m
Hole Depth
234 m
Intercept Depth
190 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331144
Northing
5319816
CRS
UTM
Elevation
340 m
Azimuth
170 °
Dip
-78 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 1.3 g/t Au over 1.0 m is a moderate grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.3”

Context: 1.0

CA26-332Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 1.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CA26-332
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
1.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
205 m
To
206 m
Hole Depth
234 m
Intercept Depth
190 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331144
Northing
5319816
CRS
UTM
Elevation
340 m
Azimuth
170 °
Dip
-78 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 1.8 g/t Au over 1.0 m is a strong grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.8”

Context: 1.0

CA26-332Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 1.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CA26-332
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
1.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.8 m
From
207 m
To
207.8 m
Hole Depth
234 m
Intercept Depth
190 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331144
Northing
5319816
CRS
UTM
Elevation
340 m
Azimuth
170 °
Dip
-78 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 1.4 g/t Au over 0.8 m is a moderate grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“1.4”

Context: 0.8

CA26-332Cadillac Project · goldGrade: 2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CA26-332
Project
Cadillac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Quebec
Ticker
ECR

Geometry

Grade
2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.6 m
From
207.8 m
To
208.4 m
Hole Depth
234 m
Intercept Depth
190 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
331144
Northing
5319816
CRS
UTM
Elevation
340 m
Azimuth
170 °
Dip
-78 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS, Activation Laboratories Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 2.0 g/t Au over 0.6 m is a strong grade for a porphyry gold deposit, contributing to the overall intercept in a new discovery area.

Positive factors

  • New discovery of a porphyry-style gold system
  • Robust QA/QC procedures

Negative factors

  • True width is an estimate (55-90%)
  • Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

Evidence · table

“2.0”

Context: 0.6

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