Cartier Provides 2011 Review and 2012 Plan

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February 2, 2012

Cartier Provides 2011 Review and 2012 Plan

Val-d’Or, Quebec, February 2^nd, 2012 – Cartier Resources Inc. (TSX-V: ECR) (“ Cartier ”) is pleased to provide a review of 2011 while looking forward to key near term milestones the Company expects to achieve in 2012.

Philippe Cloutier, President and CEO stated: “2011 has been the transitional year we wanted for Cartier. We added value to key projects. For example, on Dollier, we started the year with a surface showing and drilled 28 holes, at year end we could see the mineralized zone developing at depth and laterally. On Cadillac Extension, results were even more conclusive as the Langlade deposit now shows a potential for a resource, and new discoveries provide upside for the eastern portion of the project. ”

Cartier developed a three-year plan to achieve important milestones. 2012 starts with drilling on the high profile Cadillac Extension project. “We intend to acquire two new advanced projects and are confident that Cartier will have at year end achieved significant steps toward providing our investors with resource based projects.”

2011 highlights on key projects:

	2011 Review	2012 Plan
Cadillac Extension	Expansion of the surface expression with significant Cu-Zn-Ag-Au surface channel results on Langlade deposit (September 28^th) and new discoveries over the eastern part of the project (October 6^th) Completed Phase 1 drill program on Langlade deposit (10 holes for 1,238 meters) (November 8^th)	Results of the Phase 1 – Langlade drill program Phase 2 – Drilling on Langlade for depth continuity Results of metallurgic tests from Langlade Deposit Reconnaissance Drill program on new eastern targets
Dollier	Two drill programs (28 holes / 3,233 m ) Results of the Phase 1 confirm the lateral and depth continuity of Main Gold Zone (May 3^rd 2011)	Results of Phase 2 Drill Program Seek partner for this drill-ready project
Rivière Doré	Option and joint venture agreement with Copper One (January 18^th) High priority targets identified from exploration program (March 15^th) Suspension of exploration work following discussions with Algonquin Community of Rapid Lake (July 8^th) Sale of project to Copper One (December 1^st)	Monitor progress of Copper One (Cartier owns shares and a royalty)

Other 2011 highlights:

10,535 meters drilled
Addition of Dr Gaetan Lavalliere as VP Corporate Development (September 7^th)
Environmental and Social Responsibility Award – e3 Plus (November 24^th)
Completion of a 3.1 M$ equity financing (December 22^nd)

2012 Objectives:

Drill 15,000 meters
Announce the acquisition of projects with a resource base
Advance drilling on resource potential projects
Complete agreements with partners for its drill ready Dollier, Diego and MacCormack projects
Continue e3 Plus commitment
Secure funding

Other projects

	2011 Review	2012 Plan
Xstrata-Option	Completion of exploration requirements for acquisition – 1M$ (2008-2011)	Official announcement of acquisition of 100% interest
Diego	Airborne geophysical survey Phase 1 drill program	Results of Phase 1 drill program Seek partner for this drill-ready project
MacCormack	Geophysical surveys and drilling on the Porcupine-Destor Zone (February 3^rd)	Seek partner for this drill-ready project

About Cartier
The company’s objective is to set up a dynamic process which will allow it to develop and maintain a balanced portfolio of mining projects ranging from exploration to resource definition, development and production. Its VISION is to develop the company’s current and future assets into near to medium term mineral production with a schedule consistent with its human and financial resources and respecting sustainable development practices.

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For further information please contact:
Philippe Cloutier
President and CEO
Cartier Resources Inc.
Phone: 819 874-1331
Toll-free : 877-874-1331
Fax: 819 874-3113
info@ressourcescartier.com
www.ressourcescartier.com

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