Cartier Cuts 16.7 g/t Au over 2.1 m at Contact (Cadillac); Strengthens Shallow High-Grade Gold Potential; Supports Expansion Drilling

Executive Summary

• Cartier Resources released first‑batch drill results from the North Contact Zone (NCZ) of its fully funded 100,000 m Cadillac Project program.
• Hole CA25‑524 returned a high‑grade intercept of 16.7 g/t Au over 2.1 m (included in 5.9 g/t Au over 7.7 m) at shallow depth (~195 m), and hole CA25‑525 intersected 4.3 g/t Au over 2.0 m at ~180 m plus 1.3 g/t Au over 12 m at ~215 m.
• The results confirm a near‑surface, high‑grade gold system extending ≥400 m strike and 300 m depth, supporting low‑cost mining scenarios and underpinning the 2025‑2027 exploration program.

Key Details

• Drill Program: Fully funded 100,000 m (≈600 holes) on Cadillac Project, Q3 2025–Q2 2027, using two rigs.
• Hole CA25‑524: 16.7 g/t Au over 2.1 m (included in 5.9 g/t Au over 7.7 m); visible gold noted; depth ≈195 m.
• Hole CA25‑525: 4.3 g/t Au over 2.0 m at ~180 m; 1.3 g/t Au over 12.0 m at ~215 m; holes spaced 65 m apart.
• Historical Context: Prior 2024 intercepts (e.g., 14.7 g/t Au over 4.3 m) already highlighted the system; new results expand the high‑grade envelope and demonstrate shallow exposure (<5 m overburden).
• Potential Upside: Mineralization extends ≥400 m strike × 300 m depth, indicating significant upside for resource expansion and near‑surface mining economics.
• Next Steps: Additional drilling to confirm continuity (150–300 m), extend mineralization toward surface (0–150 m), and advance a future gold inventory; AI‑driven targeting (VRIFY) will guide further high‑priority targets.
• QA/QC: Core split, blanks, duplicates, and certified reference materials inserted; assays performed by MSALABS (Chrysos Photon Assay™) and Actlabs (fire assay/AAS). Both labs ISO/IEC 17025 accredited.
• Qualified Person: Ronan Déroff, P.Geo., VP Exploration, NI 43‑101 Qualified Person.

Notable Quotes

• “The North Contact Zone continues to deliver strong results… the near‑surface operation potential enhances the attractiveness of NCZ and significantly contributes to the overall scale and value of the project.” – Philippe Cloutier, President & CEO
• “Higher‑grade gold intercepts are located near the sheared contact between mafic volcanics and sedimentary rocks… these results reinforce our belief that the Contact Sector holds significant gold growth potential.” – Ronan Déroff, VP Exploration