RT Minerals Corp Discovers New Mineralized Outcrop Confirming Significant Extension of the Ultramafic Layered Intrusive on the Nordica Property, Ontario
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- RT Minerals Corp
- Ticker
- RTM
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Ontario
- Primary commodity
- Nickel
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Cobalt, Chromium, Palladium, Titanium, Vanadium
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 11:25:43 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
RT Minerals Corp has discovered a new mineralized outcrop at Sylvia Creek, approximately 2.7 km northwest of the historic discovery outcrop at the Nordica property. Surface chip sampling confirmed significant nickel, copper, and chromium mineralization, suggesting the ultramafic layered intrusive extends along strike.
Reasoning: Discovery of a new mineralized outcrop 2.7 km northwest of the historic discovery site suggests a significant strike extension of the ultramafic intrusive.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- QA/QC Disclosed
Facts used in scoring: 11
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Discovery of a new outcrop 2.7 km northwest of the original discovery area.
Evidence · text
“newly discovered outcrop at Sylvia Creek approximately 2.7 kms to the northwest”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions ISO/IEC 17025 accredited labs and specific assay methods.
Evidence · text
“both are ISO/IEC 17025 accredited assay labs”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (11)
63457Nordica · nickelGrade: 2459Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 63457
- Project
- Nordica
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- RTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 2459
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- 63457:0-0
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-08-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High nickel grade in surface chip sample.
Evidence · text
“chip sample 63457 containing 2459 ppm Nickel (Ni)”
63457Nordica · copperGrade: 1470Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 63457
- Project
- Nordica
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- RTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1470
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- 63457:0-0
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-08-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Copper mineralization present in sample.
Evidence · text
“1470 ppm Copper (Cu)”
63457Nordica · cobaltGrade: 233Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 63457
- Project
- Nordica
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- RTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 233
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- 63457:0-0
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-08-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Cobalt present in sample.
Evidence · text
“233ppm Cobalt (Co)”
63457Nordica · chromiumGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 63457
- Project
- Nordica
- Commodity
- chromium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- RTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- 63457:0-0
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-08-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Chromium present in sample.
Evidence · text
“0.25% Chromium (Cr)”
63457Nordica · palladiumGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 63457
- Project
- Nordica
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- RTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.19
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- 63457:0-0
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-08-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace palladium detected.
Evidence · text
“chip sample 63457 returned 0.19 g/t Palladium (Pd)”
63458Nordica · nickelGrade: 1155Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 63458
- Project
- Nordica
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- RTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1155
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- 63458:0-0
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-08-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Nickel mineralization in sample.
Evidence · text
“chip sample 63458 containing 1155 ppm Ni”
63459Nordica · nickelGrade: 877Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 63459
- Project
- Nordica
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- RTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 877
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- 63459:0-0
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-08-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Nickel mineralization in sample.
Evidence · text
“chip sample 63459 containing 877 ppm Ni”
63455Nordica · nickelGrade: 540Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 63455
- Project
- Nordica
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- RTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 540
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- 63455:0-0
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-08-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: New discovery at Sylvia Creek.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Evidence · text
“Sample 63455 returned 540 ppm Ni”
63455Nordica · chromiumGrade: 3.95Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 63455
- Project
- Nordica
- Commodity
- chromium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- RTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.95
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- 63455:0-0
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-08-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High chromium grade in new discovery.
Evidence · text
“3.95% Cr”
63456Nordica · nickelGrade: 701Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 63456
- Project
- Nordica
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- RTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 701
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- 63456:0-0
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-08-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: New discovery at Sylvia Creek.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Evidence · text
“Sample 63456 returned 701 ppm Ni”
63456Nordica · chromiumGrade: 11.9Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 63456
- Project
- Nordica
- Commodity
- chromium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- RTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.9
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- 63456:0-0
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-08-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high chromium grade in new discovery.
Evidence · text
“11.9% Cr”
How Atlas produces this analysis
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