May 22, 2009

Cartier Resources Inc. Announces AGM Election Results and Award of New Stock Options

VAL-D'OR, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - May 22, 2009) - Cartier Resources Inc. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:ECR) announces that, following its annual general meeting held on May 20th, 2009, the following individuals were appointed as directors of the Company:

- Philippe Cloutier

- Jean Descarreaux

- Mario Jacob

- Jean Carriere

- Daniel Masse

As well, the following individuals will continue as officers of the Company:

- Philippe Cloutier, President and Chief Executive Officer;

- Jean Descarreaux, Chairman of the Board;

- Jean-Yves Laliberte, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer;

- Mario Jacob, Secretary

Modification of the stock option plan:

The proposal to modify the Company's stock option plan, as presented in the Management Information Circular, was approved by the shareholders at the annual general meeting. This modification allows the company to grant stock options representing a maximum of 10% of the shares outstanding (on a non-diluted basis).

Stock option grants:

On May 20th, 2009, the Board of Directors awarded a total of 300,000 stock options to directors, one officer and two employees. Under the Company's stock option plan, the holder of an option has the right to purchase unissued shares granted at a price of $0.25 per share up to a date no later than May 20th, 2014.


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CONTACT INFORMATION:

Cartier Resources Inc.
Philippe Cloutier
President and CEO
819-874-1331 / Toll free: 877-874-1331
Fax: 819-874-3113

INDUSTRY: Manufacturing and Production - Mining and Metals