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Cartier presents the strong hoisting capabilities of the shaft on the Chimo Mine Property


Highlights:

VAL-D'OR, Québec, Sept. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cartier Resources Inc. (TSX-V: ECR) ("Cartier") reports the results of an engineering study on the hoisting capacity of the underground mining infrastructure on the Chimo Mine Property. This property, owned 100% by Cartier, is located 45 km east of the Val-d'Or mining camp.

The study reveals that the components of the internal shaft structure could be used to hoist skips with a loading capacity of 20 metrics tonnes each, travelling at a cruising speed of 2,200 feet/minute (40 km/h). This hoisting rate would raise 492 mt/hour of rock to the surface for a total of 4,921 mt/day in 10 hours of hoisting operations per 24-hour day or 1.7 M mt/year.

To date, two internal engineering studies have been completed with positive findings, including the study that is the subject of this press release. Two other internal engineering studies are still underway, as well as an internal preparatory study for a new mineral resource estimate on the Chimo Mine Property.

No PEA, PFS or FS has been completed and disclosure of results from this internal study does not support or imply the technical feasibility and/or economic viability of the project.  In addition, while current mineral resource estimates have been completed on separate zones on the property, mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

Table of current and future features of the shaft infrastructure on the Chimo Mine Property:

Current shaft features
Dimensions of excavated shaft914 m x 6 m x 2.7 m (represents 15,000 m³ of excavated rock)
3 compartmentsEach measuring 5'0" x 5'6"
State of internal rock wallsIn good condition at the time of mine closure
Internal shaft structure8" x 8" beams of Douglas (BC) fir
State of internal shaft components
In good condition at the time of mine closure
Wood submerged under oxygen-free water remains intact* from deterioration for decades
Key additional features required
Weight of hoisted rock material
4,921 mt/day in 10 hours of operation per 24-hour period
492 mt/hour
Type of skips
2 skips with a loading capacity of 20 t each, in compartments Nos. 2 and 3
Each skip is 14 m height instead including the cage
Number of hoisted skips per hour30
Skip cruising speed2,200 ft/min (40 km/h)
Type of cage4-deck Mary Ann-type cage with 36-person capacity in compartment No. 1
Height of headframe57 m
Weight suspended below wheel56 mt
Type of hoistDrum hoist 5.1 m in diameter with AC drive force of 4880 RMS HP
Type of hoisting cableSingle cable 56 mm in diameter or multi-cable system
*: Careful inspection of shaft components will be required, as will the replacement or reinforcement of components that do not meet the standards.

About the Chimo Mine Project

Gold Corridor
Cut-off Grade
2.5 g/t Au
Indicated ResourcesInferred Resources
Metric
Tons

(t)
Gold
G
rade
(g/t)
Troy
Ounces

(oz)
Metric
Tons

(t)
Gold
G
rade
(g/t)
Troy
Ounces

(oz)
Central(1)3,263,3004.40461,2803,681,6003.53417,250
North(2)505,3005.3586,850715,7004.59105,710
South(2)249,0004.6337,060480,6004.8474,840
Total4,017,6004.53585,1904,877,9003.82597,800

Note 1: Cartier Files NI 43-101 Technical Report on SEDAR for First Mineral Resource Estimate of the Central Gold Corridor on the Chimo Mine Property, GéoPointCom Inc., December 18, 2019.
Note 2: Cartier Files NI 43-101 Technical Report on SEDAR for the Mineral Resource Estimate of the Central, North and South Gold Corridors on the Chimo Mine Property, GéoPointCom Inc., June 17, 2020.

About Cartier

Cartier Resources Inc., founded in 2006, is based in Val-d'Or, Quebec. The province of Quebec has consistently ranked as one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world, primarily because of its favourable geology, attractive fiscal environment and pro-mining government.

Qualified Persons

The scientific and technical information of the Company and the Chimo Mine Project, included in this press release, have been prepared and reviewed by Mr. Gaétan Lavallière, P.Geo., Ph.D., Vice President, and Mr. Ronan Déroff, P.Geo, M.Sc., Senior Geologist, Project Manager and Geomatician, both qualified persons as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Lavallière approved the information contained in the press release.

Author of the Engineering Study

The study on the hoisting capacity of the mining infrastructure on the Chimo Mine Property was prepared by Mr. Paul Bonneville, P. ing., Mining Manager, President and Director of PRB Mining Services Inc.

For more information, contact:
Philippe Cloutier, P.Geo.
President and CEO
Telephone: 819-856-0512
[email protected]
www.ressourcescartier.com

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its regulatory services provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

 


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