Bitterroot Resources Intersects High Nickel Grades in 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, Palladium
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-23 03:03:18 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Bitterroot Resources has reported high-grade nickel and copper intercepts from holes LM 21-13 and LM 21-14 at the LM Project in Michigan. The results confirm the presence of massive and semi-massive sulphides enriched in nickel and copper.
Reasoning: The release reports high-grade nickel (4.81%) in massive sulphides, which is strong for a nickel project, though true widths are not yet determined.
Positive factors
- High nickel grades in massive sulphide
- QA/QC disclosed
- Continuous mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Facts used in scoring: 12
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions ALS Canada Ltd. used ISO 17025-certified laboratory and used standards and blanks.
Evidence · text
“ALS is a global leader in analytical services. The samples were analyzed at ALS's secure, ISO 17025-certified laboratory”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: True widths cannot be calculated due to insufficient information on orientation.
Evidence · text
“True widths cannot be calculated at this time due to insufficient information on the orientation of the mineralized zones.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (12)
LM 21-13LM Project · nickelGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.68 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LM 21-13
- Project
- LM Project
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- michigan
- Reported Region
- Michigan
- Ticker
- BTT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.33
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.68 m
- From
- 247.68 m
- To
- 250.36 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LM 21-13:247.68-250.36
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low grade disseminated mineralization.
Evidence · table
“0.33”
Context: 247.68
LM 21-13LM Project · copperGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.68 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LM 21-13
- Project
- LM Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- michigan
- Reported Region
- Michigan
- Ticker
- BTT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.38
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.68 m
- From
- 247.68 m
- To
- 250.36 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LM 21-13:247.68-250.36
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low grade disseminated mineralization.
Evidence · table
“0.38”
Context: 247.68
LM 21-13LM Project · goldGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 2.68 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LM 21-13
- Project
- LM Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- michigan
- Reported Region
- Michigan
- Ticker
- BTT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 2.68 m
- From
- 247.68 m
- To
- 250.36 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LM 21-13:247.68-250.36
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low grade disseminated mineralization.
Evidence · table
“0.10”
Context: 247.68
LM 21-13LM Project · nickelGrade: 1.81Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.39 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LM 21-13
- Project
- LM Project
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- michigan
- Reported Region
- Michigan
- Ticker
- BTT
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.81
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.39 m
- From
- 250.36 m
- To
- 250.75 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LM 21-13:250.36-250.75
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Semi-massive sulphide intercept.
Evidence · table
“1.81”
Context: 250.36
LM 21-13LM Project · copperGrade: 0.51Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.39 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LM 21-13
- Project
- LM Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- michigan
- Reported Region
- Michigan
- Ticker
- BTT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.51
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.39 m
- From
- 250.36 m
- To
- 250.75 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LM 21-13:250.36-250.75
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Semi-massive sulphide intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.51”
Context: 250.36
LM 21-13LM Project · goldGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.39 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LM 21-13
- Project
- LM Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- michigan
- Reported Region
- Michigan
- Ticker
- BTT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.52
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 0.39 m
- From
- 250.36 m
- To
- 250.75 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LM 21-13:250.36-250.75
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Semi-massive sulphide intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.52”
Context: 250.36
LM 21-14LM Project · nickelGrade: 1.96Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.27 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LM 21-14
- Project
- LM Project
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- michigan
- Reported Region
- Michigan
- Ticker
- BTT
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.96
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.27 m
- From
- 235.79 m
- To
- 236.06 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LM 21-14:235.79-236.06
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Semi-massive sulphide intercept.
Evidence · table
“1.96”
Context: 235.79
LM 21-14LM Project · copperGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.27 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LM 21-14
- Project
- LM Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- michigan
- Reported Region
- Michigan
- Ticker
- BTT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.01
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.27 m
- From
- 235.79 m
- To
- 236.06 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LM 21-14:235.79-236.06
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very low copper grade.
Evidence · table
“0.01”
Context: 235.79
LM 21-14LM Project · goldGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.27 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LM 21-14
- Project
- LM Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- michigan
- Reported Region
- Michigan
- Ticker
- BTT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.01
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 0.27 m
- From
- 235.79 m
- To
- 236.06 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LM 21-14:235.79-236.06
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very low gold grade.
Evidence · table
“0.01”
Context: 235.79
LM 21-14LM Project · nickelGrade: 4.81Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LM 21-14
- Project
- LM Project
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- michigan
- Reported Region
- Michigan
- Ticker
- BTT
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.81
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- From
- 236.06 m
- To
- 236.86 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LM 21-14:236.06-236.86
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong nickel grade in massive sulphide, though true width is not stated.
Positive factors
- High nickel grade in massive sulphide
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“4.81”
Context: 236.06
LM 21-14LM Project · copperGrade: 1.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LM 21-14
- Project
- LM Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- michigan
- Reported Region
- Michigan
- Ticker
- BTT
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.05
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- From
- 236.06 m
- To
- 236.86 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LM 21-14:236.06-236.86
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong copper grade in massive sulphide.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.05”
Context: 236.06
LM 21-14LM Project · goldGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LM 21-14
- Project
- LM Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- michigan
- Reported Region
- Michigan
- Ticker
- BTT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- From
- 236.06 m
- To
- 236.86 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LM 21-14:236.06-236.86
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate gold grade in massive sulphide.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.25”
Context: 236.06
How Atlas produces this analysis
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