A Golden Revelation: Cartier Strikes Big at Cadillac, Unveiling High-Grade Gold Zones

Well, isn't this exciting news from the world of gold exploration! Cartier Resources Inc., a name we’ve been hearing more and more about, just dropped some truly impressive results from its ongoing drill program at the Cadillac Gold Project in Quebec. And frankly, it sounds like they've hit the jackpot, or at least uncovered a significant chunk of it.

The company announced today, February 3rd, 2026, that it has unearthed multiple shallow, high-grade gold zones at Cadillac. We’re talking about some seriously rich intercepts here, including an eye-popping 54.6 grams per tonne of gold over 1.0 meter. That's from hole CA23-149, found within the North Contact Zone. But wait, there's more: another stellar find in hole CA23-147, located in the Central Contact Zone, yielded 4.4 grams per tonne over a much broader 6.0 meters. These aren't just good numbers; they’re the kind that really get geologists and investors talking.

What's truly significant about these latest results, beyond the sheer grade, is the sheer scale of the discovery. Cartier has managed to extend the North Contact Zone by a remarkable 500 meters to the east. This means this incredibly promising zone now stretches an astounding 2.2 kilometers on strike! Imagine the potential when you have such a long, continuous mineralized structure. It’s a pretty big deal, especially when you consider it’s part of a much larger, ambitious 20,000-meter drill program currently underway.

Philippe Cloutier, Cartier's President and CEO, sounded understandably thrilled, stating that the Cadillac Gold Project continues to "deliver on its promise of becoming a significant gold producer." He rightly pointed out that extending the North Contact Zone by half a kilometer, coupled with those fantastic high-grade intercepts, really "enhances the project's resource potential" in a major way. It's clear they see a bright future here, and these results certainly back up that optimism.

Now, for those unfamiliar, the Cadillac Gold Project is strategically located on the prolific Cadillac Break, a geological structure renowned for its gold deposits. It sits about 70 kilometers east of Val-d'Or, Quebec, right in the heart of a historically rich mining district. And, crucially, Cartier holds 100% ownership of this project, which means they have full control over its development and future. This proximity to established mining operations, like Agnico Eagle’s Malartic operations, also adds to its strategic value.

Beyond the North Contact Zone, the drilling is also proving successful in defining and expanding other significant gold-bearing zones. The Central Contact Zone, for instance, already extends for 1.8 kilometers, and the South Contact Zone spans 0.7 kilometers. Then there's the Benoist zone, measuring 1.2 kilometers. These multiple parallel gold zones, all relatively shallow, indicate a robust and extensive mineral system beneath the surface. The exploration team is clearly doing an exceptional job.

All told, with 16,339 meters of drilling completed in 44 holes out of the planned 20,000-meter program, Cartier is making steady and impressive progress. The rigorous assay procedures and robust QA/QC protocols they employ mean these results are reliable, building confidence in the project's future. It really feels like Cartier is on the cusp of something truly special at Cadillac, and the coming months, as more results roll in, are certainly going to be worth watching closely.