Bitterroot Resources Intersects Semi-Massive and Disseminated Sulphides
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Bitterroot Resources Ltd.
- Ticker
- BTT
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Unavailable
- Primary commodity
- Nickel
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Platinum
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-08-23 03:01:03 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Bitterroot Resources has intersected semi-massive and disseminated sulphide mineralization at its LM project with hole LM 21-07. The interval includes an estimated 3.55m true thickness of sulphides, with assay results expected in 6-8 weeks.
Reasoning: The intersection of semi-massive sulphides (80% total sulphides) and disseminated mineralization 54m from a previous hole is a strong exploration signal for a nickel-copper-PGM project.
Positive factors
- semi-massive sulphide intersection
- step-out extension from LM 20-01
- true width disclosed
- QA/QC disclosed
Negative factors
- assay results pending
Facts used in scoring: 4
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The hole intersected mineralization 54 metres laterally from the mineralization intersected in LM 20-01.
Evidence · text
“some 54 metres laterally from the mineralization intersected in LM 20-01”
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states an estimated true thickness of 3.55 metres.
Evidence · text
“estimated true thickness of 3.55 metres”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release names a Qualified Person (Glenn W. Scott, CPG) and a P.Geo (Nickolas Dudek).
Evidence · text
“Mr. Glenn W. Scott, CPG, is the Qualified Person”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 4. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (4)
LM 21-07LM · copperGrade: 2.36Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LM 21-07
- Project
- LM
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- BTT
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.36
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5.3 m
- True Width
- 3.55 m
- From
- 268.45 m
- To
- 273.75 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LM 21-07:268.45-273.75
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weighted average copper estimate of 2.36% over 5.3m (3.55m true width) is a strong exploration result.
Positive factors
- true width disclosed
Negative factors
- assay results pending
Evidence · table
“2.36”
Context: 5.30
LM 21-07LM · nickelGrade: 9.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LM 21-07
- Project
- LM
- Commodity
- nickel
- Ticker
- BTT
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.13
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5.3 m
- True Width
- 3.55 m
- From
- 268.45 m
- To
- 273.75 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LM 21-07:268.45-273.75
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weighted average pentlandite estimate of 9.13% over 5.3m (3.55m true width) is a significant exploration intercept.
Positive factors
- true width disclosed
Negative factors
- assay results pending
Evidence · table
“9.13”
Context: 5.30
LM 21-07LM · copperGrade: 8Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.75 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LM 21-07
- Project
- LM
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- BTT
Geometry
- Grade
- 8
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.75 m
- From
- 273 m
- To
- 273.75 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LM 21-07:273.0-273.75
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2020-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade 8% Cu in a semi-massive sulphide interval.
Positive factors
- high grade
Evidence · table
“8”
Context: 0.75
LM 21-07LM · nickelGrade: 50Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LM 21-07
- Project
- LM
- Commodity
- nickel
- Ticker
- BTT
Geometry
- Grade
- 50
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.75 m
- From
- 273 m
- To
- 273.75 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LM 21-07:273.0-273.75
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Extremely high 50% pentlandite in a semi-massive sulphide interval.
Positive factors
- bonanza intercept
Evidence · table
“50”
Context: 0.75
How Atlas produces this analysis
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