VAL-D'OR, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Aug. 2, 2016) - Cartier Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:ECR) ("Cartier") is pleased to announce its first results on the Wilson property, situated 15 km east of Lebel-sur-Quévillon. Channel sampling has confirmed high grade values on the Toussaint deposit as shown by the results in the following table:
| Sample | Grade Au (g/t) | Length (m)* | Weighted Average |
| 35552 | 6.1 | 1.0 | 9.3 g/t Au sur 3.0 m |
| 35553 | 19.3 | 1.0 | |
| 35554 | 2.6 | 1.0 | |
| 35559 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 5.7 g/t Au sur 4.0 m |
| 35561 | 20.9 | 1.0 | |
| 35562 | 0.2 | 1.0 | |
| 35563 | 0.9 | 1.0 | |
| 35568 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 21.3 g/t Au sur 5.0 m |
| 35569 | 90.6 | 1.0 | |
| 35571 | 4.1 | 1.0 | |
| 35572 | 6.7 | 1.0 | |
| 35573 | 4.4 | 1.0 | |
| 35579 | 9.5 | 1.0 | 5.8 g/t Au sur 3.0 m |
| 35581 | 4.0 | 1.0 | |
| 35582 | 3.8 | 1.0 |
*The length of the samples is expressed as the lengths of the channel. True thickness is not yet estimated.
North east of the trench, sampling ends in high grade gold values (Figure) as the mineralised zone plunges abruptly under thick overburden.
« We are very satisfied with the results and they will help plan the next phases of field work » commented Philippe Cloutier, President and CEO.
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Contact Information:
Philippe Cloutier, P.Geo.
President and CEO
(819) 856-0512
philippe.cloutier@ressourcescartier.com
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