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
- Extracted
- 2026-08-24 07:33:41 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Cartier Resources Inc. announced an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for its Cadillac Project, reporting a 7% increase in Measured and Indicated gold ounces to 767,800 oz and a 48% increase in Inferred gold ounces to 2,416,900 oz. The estimate, prepared in accordance with NI 43-101, incorporates new drilling and consolidates all gold sectors, positioning the project for further development. The company also highlighted a conceptual exploration target of 600,000 to 1,100,000 additional ounces of gold.
Reasoning: The updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Cadillac Project demonstrates significant growth in both Measured & Indicated (7%) and Inferred (48%) gold ounces, driven by new drilling and consolidation. The resource is NI 43-101 compliant, independently verified, and shows good grades for both open pit and underground scenarios, with substantial exploration upside.
Positive factors
- Significant increase in Inferred resources (48% increase in ounces).
- Moderate increase in Measured & Indicated resources (7% increase in ounces).
- Total contained gold ounces are strong, with M&I in the moderate tier and Inferred in the strong tier.
- Resource estimate is NI 43-101 compliant and signed off by independent Qualified Persons.
- Project benefits from existing historical infrastructure, potentially reducing future CAPEX.
- Good grades for both open pit and underground components, with open pit M&I in the high-grade band and underground M&I in the economic band.
- Identified significant exploration target highlights further upside potential.
Negative factors
- M&I resources represent 25% of total resources, which is at the lower end of moderate confidence.
- No economic evaluation has been produced for the updated MRE.
Facts used in scoring: 13
Classification and evidence
Measured Resourcepositive
Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
Why it applies: The MRE includes 5,988,000 tonnes at 2.61 g/t Au for 502,600 ounces in the Measured category.
Evidence · table
“5,988,000”
Context: Measured
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: The MRE includes 3,965,000 tonnes at 2.08 g/t Au for 265,200 ounces in the Indicated category.
Evidence · table
“3,965,000”
Context: Indicated
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: A significant portion of the total resource, 35,185,000 tonnes at 2.14 g/t Au for 2,416,900 ounces, is in the Inferred category.
Evidence · table
“35,185,000”
Context: Inferred
Category Upgradepositive
Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
Why it applies: The MRE shows a 7% increase in Measured & Indicated ounces and a 48% increase in Inferred ounces compared to the previous estimate.
Evidence · text
“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”
Tonnage Growthpositive
Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.
Why it applies: Total M&I tonnage increased by 7% and Inferred tonnage increased by 48% compared to the previous estimate.
Evidence · text
“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”
Contained Metal Growthpositive
True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
Why it applies: Contained gold ounces increased by 7% for M&I and 48% for Inferred categories.
Evidence · text
“767,800 Ounces Measured and Indicated, a 7% Increase and 2,416,900 Ounces Inferred, a 48% Increase”
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: The MRE was independently prepared by Pierre Luc Richard, P.Geo., and Stephen Coates, P.Eng., as Qualified Persons under NI 43-101.
Evidence · text
“The independent qualified persons for the MRE, as defined by National Instrument (“NI”) 43-101 guidelines, is Pierre Luc Richard, P.Geo., of PLR Resources Inc., with contributions from Stephen Coates, P.Eng., of Evomine Consulting”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: Cut-off grades of 0.30 g/t Au for open pit and 1.00 g/t Au for underground resources are clearly stated.
Evidence · table
“0.30g/t Au”
Context: Open Pit Resources Cut-off Grade = 0.30g/t Au Tonnes (t)
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The MRE was prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 standards.
Evidence · text
“in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101")”
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: This announcement provides an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Cadillac Project.
Evidence · text
“Updated Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE")”
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: The updated MRE will be further assessed through an updated PEA.
Evidence · text
“will be further assessed through an updated PEA”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 13. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (13)
measuredCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 1770000Grade: 2.16Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 123300Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cadillac Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- ECR
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 1770000
- Grade
- 2.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 123300
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Measured Open Pit resource provides a high-confidence, economically attractive component to the overall resource, with a good grade for open pit mining.
Positive factors
- Measured category provides high confidence.
- Open pit mining method implies lower operating costs.
- Grade is in the high-grade band for open pit gold.
Evidence · table
“2.16”
Context: 1,770,000
measuredCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 4210000Grade: 2.8Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 379300Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cadillac Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- ECR
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 4210000
- Grade
- 2.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 379300
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Measured Underground resource represents a significant, high-confidence component with a good grade, supported by existing infrastructure.
Positive factors
- Measured category provides high confidence.
- Grade is in the economic band for underground gold.
- Existing historical infrastructure supports underground development.
Evidence · table
“2.80”
Context: 4,210,000
measuredCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 5988000Grade: 2.61Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 502600Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cadillac Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- ECR
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 5988000
- Grade
- 2.61
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 502600
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The total Measured resource provides a substantial, high-confidence base for the project, with a good average grade.
Positive factors
- Measured category provides high confidence.
- Contained metal is in the moderate tier for gold.
- Good overall grade for a combined resource.
Evidence · table
“2.61”
Context: 5,988,000
indicatedCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 1730000Grade: 1.52Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 84500Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cadillac Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- ECR
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 1730000
- Grade
- 1.52
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 84500
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Indicated Open Pit resource adds a reasonable confidence component with a good grade for open pit mining.
Positive factors
- Indicated category provides reasonable confidence.
- Open pit mining method implies lower operating costs.
- Grade is in the high-grade band for open pit gold.
Evidence · table
“1.52”
Context: 1,730,000
indicatedCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 2240000Grade: 2.51Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 180600Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cadillac Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- ECR
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2240000
- Grade
- 2.51
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 180600
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Indicated Underground resource adds a reasonable confidence component with a good grade, supported by existing infrastructure.
Positive factors
- Indicated category provides reasonable confidence.
- Grade is in the economic band for underground gold.
- Existing historical infrastructure supports underground development.
Evidence · table
“2.51”
Context: 2,240,000
indicatedCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 3965000Grade: 2.08Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 265200Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cadillac Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- ECR
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 3965000
- Grade
- 2.08
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 265200
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The total Indicated resource provides a substantial, reasonable-confidence base for the project, with a good average grade.
Positive factors
- Indicated category provides reasonable confidence.
- Good overall grade for a combined resource.
Evidence · table
“2.08”
Context: 3,965,000
indicatedCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 3500000Grade: 1.84Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 207800Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cadillac Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- ECR
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 3500000
- Grade
- 1.84
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 207800
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The combined Measured & Indicated Open Pit resource provides a significant, reasonable-confidence component with a good grade for open pit mining.
Positive factors
- Combined Measured & Indicated category provides reasonable confidence.
- Open pit mining method implies lower operating costs.
- Grade is in the high-grade band for open pit gold.
Evidence · table
“1.84”
Context: 3,500,000
indicatedCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 6450000Grade: 2.7Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 559900Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cadillac Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- ECR
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 6450000
- Grade
- 2.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 559900
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The combined Measured & Indicated Underground resource provides a significant, reasonable-confidence component with a good grade, supported by existing infrastructure.
Positive factors
- Combined Measured & Indicated category provides reasonable confidence.
- Grade is in the economic band for underground gold.
- Existing historical infrastructure supports underground development.
Evidence · table
“2.70”
Context: 6,450,000
indicatedCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 9953000Grade: 2.4Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 767800Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cadillac Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- ECR
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 9953000
- Grade
- 2.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 767800
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The total Measured & Indicated resource provides a substantial, reasonable-confidence base for the project, with a good average grade.
Positive factors
- Combined Measured & Indicated category provides reasonable confidence.
- Contained metal is in the moderate tier for gold.
- Good overall grade for a combined resource.
Evidence · table
“2.40”
Context: 9,953,000
inferredCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 4740000Grade: 1.13Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 172600Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cadillac Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- ECR
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 4740000
- Grade
- 1.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 172600
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Inferred Open Pit resource adds to the project's potential, with an economic grade for open pit mining, though with lower confidence.
Positive factors
- Open pit mining method implies lower operating costs.
- Grade is in the economic band for open pit gold.
Negative factors
- Inferred category has lower geological confidence.
Evidence · table
“1.13”
Context: 4,740,000
inferredCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 30450000Grade: 2.29Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2244200Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cadillac Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- ECR
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 30450000
- Grade
- 2.29
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 2244200
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Inferred Underground resource represents a very significant growth in contained gold, with a reasonable grade for underground, though with lower confidence.
Positive factors
- Contained metal is in the strong tier for gold.
- Existing historical infrastructure supports underground development.
- Grade is in the marginal band for underground gold, but still significant tonnage.
Negative factors
- Inferred category has lower geological confidence.
Evidence · table
“2.29”
Context: 30,450,000
inferredCadillac Project · goldTonnes: 35185000Grade: 2.14Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2416900Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cadillac Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- ECR
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 35185000
- Grade
- 2.14
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 2416900
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The total Inferred resource shows very significant growth and contained gold, representing substantial future potential, though with lower geological confidence.
Positive factors
- Significant increase in Inferred ounces (48%).
- Contained metal is in the strong tier for gold.
- Good overall grade for an Inferred resource.
Negative factors
- Inferred category has lower geological confidence.
Evidence · table
“2.14”
Context: 35,185,000
Fact 13Cadillac Project · goldTonnes: 10000000Grade: 2.5Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 850000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cadillac Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- ECR
Resource Data
- Tonnes
- 10000000
- Grade
- 2.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 850000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The conceptual exploration target indicates substantial upside potential for resource expansion, though it is not yet a classified resource.
Positive factors
- Highlights significant future growth potential beyond current resource base.
Negative factors
- Exploration target is conceptual in nature and not a mineral resource or reserve.
Evidence · text
“A conceptual exploration target of 8 to 12 Mt of mineralization grading between 2.2 to 2.8 g/t Au, representing 600,000 to 1,100,000 ounces of gold”
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