August 3, 2010
Cartier Cuts up to 7.7 Grams Gold, 1,162.0 Grams Silver, 4.96% Copper and 3.52% Zinc on Cadillac Extension
Val-d’Or, Quebec, August 3rd, 2010 – Cartier Resources Inc. (TSX-V: ECR) (“Cartier”) is pleased to announce that new results from channel samples returned 1,162 g/t Ag and 1.40 g/t Au over 0.6 meters and 106 g/t Ag, 0.39 g/t Au, and 0.43 % Cu over 7.70 meters on the Cadillac Extension property located 115 kilometers east of Val-d’Or in the province of Quebec. Sampling of the mineralized area was focused on the historic polymetalic zone. Systematic sampling of the horizon has outlined a silver and gold bearing horizon averaging 3 meters wide and over a strike length of 120 meters. The zone is open laterally and at depth. The best intersections include:
|
Ag (g/t) |
Au (g/t) |
%Cu |
Length (in meters) |
|
34.0 |
0.59 |
– |
4.65 |
|
333.0 |
7.68 |
– |
0.85 |
|
257.0 |
0.94 |
0.70 |
3.05 |
|
106.0 |
0.39 |
0.43 |
7.70 |
|
1162.0 |
1.40 |
– |
0.60 |
|
100.0 |
0.96 |
0.17 |
1.40 |
|
71.0 |
– |
2.80 |
1.90 |
Note: the sample lengths presented in this table are those of the channel samples taken perpendicular to the mineralization; the true thickness, which would take into account the varying dip, cannot be calculated at this time. “We are very pleased with these results as they confirm a new high grade potential for precious metals within the established base metal zones. The excellent surface exposure provides us with a much needed window on the mineralization’s geological signature, which can help us define an exploration strategy for this property” commented Philippe Cloutier, President and CEO of Cartier, adding, “tight sampling has clearly shown good widths and strike continuity for the mineralization”. Results for additional sampling are pending. Cartier is assessing its options to fund the exploration of this property, either through financing or as a result of a partnership, and will be providing updates to its shareholders regarding the advancement of this property. Figure: Sample location map Map: Cadillac Extension property location Table: Results and select weighted averages for contiguous channel samples
| Ref. Map |
Sample No. | Weighted Average |
| 1 | 13913 to 13918 | 34 g/t Ag, 0.59 g/t Au / 4.65m |
| Including 72 g/t Ag, 0.82 g/t Au/ 0.95m | ||
| 2 | 13919 to 13923 | 25 g/t Ag, 0.40 g/t Au, 0.26 % Cu/ 3.50m |
| Including 44 g/t Ag, 0.62 g/t Au, 0.44% Cu/ 1.00m |
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| 3 | 13927 to 13928 | 34 g/t Ag, 0.63 g/t Au, 0.30 % Cu / 1.90m |
| 4 | 13933 to 13934 | 15 g/t Ag, 0.19 g/t Au, 0.76 % Cu / 1.80m |
| 5 | 13936 to 13937 | 17 g/t Ag, 0.17 g/t Au, 0.48 % Cu / 1.90m |
| 6 | 13942 to 13943 | 181 g/t Ag, 4.17 g/t Au, 0.53 % Pb/ 1.60m |
| Including 333 g/t Ag, 7.68 g/t Au, 1.00% Pb / 0.85m |
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| 7 | 13944 to 13946 | 20 g/t Ag, 0.12 g/t Au, 0.77 % Cu / 2.85m |
| 8 | 13948 | 93 g/t Ag, 1.06 g/t Au, 4.96% Cu, 1.00% Zn/ 0.70m |
| 9 | 13951 to 13952 | 68 g/t Ag, 0.62 g/t Au, 0.64% Cu, 1.93 % Zn / 2.40m |
| Including 52 g/t Ag, 0.47 g/t Au, 0.94% Cu. 3.52% Zn / 1.30m |
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| 10 | 13956 to 13959/ 13963 to 13967 |
106 g/t Ag, 0.39 g/t Au, 0.43 % Cu, 0.60 % Pb / 7.70m |
| Including 257 g/t Ag, 0.94 g/t Au, 0.70 % Cu, 1.44 % Pb / 3.05m |
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| 11 | 13977 to 13978 | 42 g/t Ag, 0.77 g/t Au, 0.22% Cu / 1.30m |
| 12 | 13986 | 1162 g/t Ag, 1.40 g/t Au, 3.44% Pb / 0.60m |
| 13 | 13987 to 13988 | 27 g/t Ag, 0.58% Cu, 0.77% Zn / 2.00m |
| 13989 to 13991 | 100 g/t Ag, 0.96 g/t Au / 1.40m | |
| 13992 to 13993 | 21 g/t Ag, 0.45% Cu / 1.40m | |
| 13996 to 13997 | 71 g/t Ag, 2.8% Cu / 1.90m | |
| 14 | 13999 | 21 g/t Ag / 0.70m |
Missing sample intervals correspond to : low values, quality control samples or samples taken outside the zone of interest
Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Cartier has implemented and adheres to a strict Quality Assurance/Quality Control program which includes mineralized standards and blanks for each batch of samples. Analyses are either performed by Techni-lab S.G.B. Abitibi inc. in Sainte-Germaine, Quebec, by ALS-Chemex in Val-d’Or, Quebec or AGAT Laboratories Ltd in Mississauga, Ontario all accredited laboratories.
The Cadillac Extension exploration and quality control programs as well as the scientific and technical information are supervised by Philippe Berthelot P.Geo., Vice President Exploration, a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.
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