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Cartier Resources (TSXV:ECR) - Cartier Launches Massive Gold Exploration

*With Philippe Cloutier, President & CEO of Cartier Resources Inc. Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/ca... Recording date: 22nd August 2025 Cartier Resources presents a compelling gold exploration opportunity as the company embarks on an ambitious 100,000-meter diamond drilling program across 15 kilometers of the prolific Lake-Cadillac fault zone in Quebec. Trading at 15 cents per share with a $56.2 million market cap, the company maintains a strong cash position of just under $12 million Canadian. Strategic Position and Assets Cartier's flagship Cadillac project sits along one of Canada's most significant gold-bearing fault systems, the same geological structure that hosts major mining camps including Larder, Malarctic, and Val-d'Or. The company's strategic location provides access to multiple processing facilities owned by four senior gold producers, offering potential toll milling opportunities and reduced capital requirements. The company's transformation began in early 2022 with the acquisition of an extensive land package from O3 Mining, expanding beyond the historic Chimo gold mine to cover the entire 15-kilometer strike length of the fault zone. This acquisition marked Cartier's evolution from a single-asset play to what management now characterizes as an emerging gold camp. Shareholder Base and Market Position Cartier boasts an impressive institutional foundation with Agnico Eagle holding 27.2% of shares, providing both validation and potential strategic partnerships. European shareholders represent 13% of the registry, with management targeting increased European participation throughout 2025. Quebec sovereign funds and high-net-worth individuals participated in recent financings, while long-term Quebec shareholders maintain nearly 15% ownership. Exploration Program and Value Creation* The company's current drilling campaign represents a significant departure from previous focused exploration around existing infrastructure. Throughout 2024, Cartier discovered three new types of gold mineralization beyond the traditional Chimo-style deposits, none of which are included in current resource estimates, suggesting substantial upside potential. The upcoming 600-hole drilling program strategically allocates resources across two objectives: 67% of holes target expansion of known gold zones and new discoveries, while 33% focus on exploring litho-structural models and artificial intelligence-derived targets. All holes are planned at depths no greater than 300 meters, ensuring cost-effective exploration while targeting over 30 high-grade gold zones. Financial Positioning and Timing Cartier's preliminary economic assessment was conservatively based on a $1,750 US gold price, well below current market levels exceeding $2,500. This conservative approach suggests significant potential for improved project economics in updated assessments. The company completed its resource estimate and PEA just as gold prices began their dramatic ascent in 2023, positioning shareholders to benefit from enhanced project valuations. Near-Term Catalysts Management expects steady news flow from multiple workstreams including the extensive drilling program, metallurgical testing, environmental baseline studies, and evaluation of gold potential in historic Chimo tailings. Updated mineral resource estimates and preliminary economic assessments will incorporate both higher gold prices and new discoveries, potentially driving significant revaluation. Investment Thesis* Cartier Resources offers exposure to a large-scale gold exploration program on a world-class fault system, backed by strong institutional shareholders and adequate funding. With the stock trading below peer valuations and multiple catalysts approaching, the company presents an asymmetric risk-reward opportunity in the gold sector. The combination of proven geology, strategic location, strong management execution, and favorable gold price environment creates compelling conditions for value creation over the next 18-24 months. — View Cartier Resources' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companie... Sign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com