Bitterroot Resources Confirms High Nickel Grades in Semi-Massive Sulphide Mineralization
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Bitterroot Resources Ltd.
- Ticker
- BTT
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Michigan
- Primary commodity
- Nickel
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Gold, Platinum
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-23 03:04:46 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Bitterroot Resources has confirmed high-grade nickel (5.16%) and copper (1.18%) in semi-massive sulphides at the LM Project. The results include a high-grade 'rip-up' clast (7.13% Ni, 7.91% Cu) and demonstrate increasing grades compared to previous drilling, providing a vector for further exploration.
Reasoning: The drill results confirm high-grade semi-massive sulphide mineralization and provide a vector to higher-grade zones, significantly exceeding previous disseminated grades.
Positive factors
- High-grade nickel and copper intercepts in semi-massive sulphides
- Discovery of a high-grade massive sulphide clast (rip-up)
- Grades are higher than previous holes (LM 20-01 and LM 21-10)
- QA/QC protocols clearly disclosed
Facts used in scoring: 6
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The 7.13% Ni and 7.91% Cu clast represents an exceptionally high-grade zone.
Evidence · text
“extremely high nickel (7.13%) and copper (7.91%) grades”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details the use of ALS Canada, ISO 17025 certification, and specific QA/QC methods like standards and blanks.
Evidence · text
“ALS's secure, ISO 17025-certified laboratory”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (6)
LM 21-07LM Project · nickelGrade: 5.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.71 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LM 21-07
- Project
- LM Project
- Commodity
- nickel
- Ticker
- BTT
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.16
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.71 m
- From
- 273 m
- To
- 273.75 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LM 21-07:273.0-273.75
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-03-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 5.16% Ni in semi-massive sulphide is a strong intercept for this deposit type.
Positive factors
- Strong nickel grade in semi-massive sulphide
Evidence · text
“0.71 metres of semi-massive sulphides grading 5.16% nickel”
LM 21-07LM Project · copperGrade: 1.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.71 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LM 21-07
- Project
- LM Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- BTT
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.18
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.71 m
- From
- 273 m
- To
- 273.75 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LM 21-07:273.0-273.75
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-03-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 1.18% Cu is a significant grade in this sulphide interval.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade accompanying nickel
Evidence · text
“1.18% copper”
LM 21-07LM Project · nickelGrade: 0.78Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.79 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LM 21-07
- Project
- LM Project
- Commodity
- nickel
- Ticker
- BTT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.78
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.79 m
- From
- 270.07 m
- To
- 272.19 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LM 21-07:270.07-272.19
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-03-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.78% Ni in disseminated mineralization is a solid result and represents a 34% increase over LM 20-01.
Positive factors
- Higher grade than previous disseminated mineralization
Evidence · text
“2.79 metres of disseminated sulphide mineralization grading 0.78% nickel”
LM 21-07LM Project · copperGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.79 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LM 21-07
- Project
- LM Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- BTT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.83
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.79 m
- From
- 270.07 m
- To
- 272.19 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LM 21-07:270.07-272.19
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-03-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.83% Cu in disseminated mineralization.
Evidence · text
“0.83% copper”
LM 21-07LM Project · nickelGrade: 7.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.08 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LM 21-07
- Project
- LM Project
- Commodity
- nickel
- Ticker
- BTT
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.13
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.08 m
- From
- 272.19 m
- To
- 272.27 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LM 21-07:272.19-272.27
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-03-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 7.13% Ni in a massive sulphide clast is an exceptional high-grade signal.
Positive factors
- Extremely high-grade clast
Evidence · text
“extremely high nickel (7.13%)”
LM 21-07LM Project · copperGrade: 7.91Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.08 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LM 21-07
- Project
- LM Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- BTT
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.91
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.08 m
- From
- 272.19 m
- To
- 272.27 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LM 21-07:272.19-272.27
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-03-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 7.91% Cu in a massive sulphide clast is an exceptional high-grade signal.
Positive factors
- Extremely high-grade clast
Evidence · text
“copper (7.91%) grades”
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