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Cartier Resources Signs Mineral Exploration Agreement with the Cree First Nation of Waswanipi

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CARTIER RESOURCES SIGNS MINERAL EXPLORATION AGREEMENT WITH

THE CREE FIRST NATION OF WASWANIPI

VAL-D’OR, November 19, 2021 - The Cree First Nation of Waswanipi (“CFNW”) and Cartier

Resources Inc. (TSX -V: ECR) (“Cartier”) have entered into a Mineral Exploration Agreement

(“MEA”) to facilitate the exploration of the Fenton project. The MEA puts in place a framework

for CFNW and Cartier to work together before, during and after the prospection and

exploration activities within the CFNW traditional territory.

“Almost one (1) year after the signing of the MEA for their Benoist proje ct, Mr. Cloutier and

Cartier Resources continues to set the example in meaningful consultations during the

prospection and exploration stages of mining with the signing of this MEA for the Fenton

project. Meegwetch on behalf of our active land users.” stated Chief Marcel Happyjack.

“This framework agreement is part of our company's approach to sound governance and

underlines the respect we have for the Cree First Nation of Waswanipi. Communication of

the progress of exploration activities of the Fenton project will be shared in real time with

CFNW. I thank Chief Happyjack as well as the council for his support in this process.” Philippe

Cloutier, President and CEO.

About Cartier

Cartier Resources Inc., founded in 2006, is based in Val -d’Or, Quebec. The p rovince has

consistently ranked as one of the world’s best mining jurisdictions, primarily because of its

favourable geology, attractive fiscal environment, and pro-mining government.

➢ The Company’s focus is to advance its four key projects through drilling programs. All

of the projects were acquired at reasonable costs in recent years and are drill -ready

with targets along the geometric extensions of gold deposits.

About Cree First Nation of Waswanipi (“CFNW”)

The modern community of Waswanipi is located on Highway 113 along Waswanipi River and

is accessible by road. Waswanipi means "Light on the Water", it describes our past when we

used the torch light fuelled by pine tar, to spear and catch sturgeon that had gathered to

spawn at the mouth of Waswanipi River.

While the development of the region has had an impact on our lands and community, we

are committed to the sustainable management of our resources. Our hard work and

dedication with the model forest networks is an example to what can be achieved through

proper consultation and research and development with our respective traditional territory.

For more information contact:

Philippe Cloutier, P. Geo.

President and CEO

Telephone: 819-856-0512

[email protected]

www.ressourcescartier.com

Joshua Blacksmith

Mining Coordinator

Cree First Nation of Waswanipi

Telephone: 819 753-2587

[email protected]