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
- Extracted
- 2026-09-15 15:28:44 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Bitterroot Resources reported visual sulphide intercepts from hole LM 21-07 at the LM nickel-copper-PGM project. The hole intersected 5.30m of sulphide mineralization, including a 0.75m semi-massive interval, located 54m from previous drilling. Assay results are pending.
Reasoning: The hole LM 21-07 intersected sulphide mineralization 54m laterally from previous drilling, suggesting lateral extension. However, the results are currently based on visual estimates (est.%) rather than confirmed assays, which lowers confidence.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- True Width Disclosed
Negative factors
- No QA/QC Disclosure
Facts used in scoring: 4
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Hole LM 21-07 intersected mineralization 54m laterally from 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
“intersected an estimated true thickness of 3.55 metres”
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: The release provides visual estimates but does not disclose assay protocols or lab certification.
Evidence · text
“Assay results are expected in 6-8 weeks.”
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
- Intercept Depth
- 268.45 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LM 21-07:268.45-273.75
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Visual estimate of chalcopyrite in a step-out hole.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- No QA/QC Disclosure
Evidence · table
“2.36”
Context: 5.30
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 3.55
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "(TSXV:BTT) reports that the third hole of its 2021 winter drilling program at the LM nickel-copper-PGM project ( LM 21-0"
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
- Intercept Depth
- 268.45 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LM 21-07:268.45-273.75
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Visual estimate of pentlandite in a step-out hole.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- No QA/QC Disclosure
Evidence · table
“9.13”
Context: 5.30
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 3.55
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "(TSXV:BTT) reports that the third hole of its 2021 winter drilling program at the LM nickel-copper-PGM project ( LM 21-0"
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
- True Width
- 3.55 m
- From
- 273 m
- To
- 273.75 m
- Intercept Depth
- 273 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LM 21-07:273-273.75
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 semi-massive sulphide interval (visual estimate).
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
Negative factors
- No QA/QC Disclosure
Evidence · table
“8”
Context: 0.75
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 3.55
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "(TSXV:BTT) reports that the third hole of its 2021 winter drilling program at the LM nickel-copper-PGM project ( LM 21-0"
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
- True Width
- 3.55 m
- From
- 273 m
- To
- 273.75 m
- Intercept Depth
- 273 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LM 21-07:273-273.75
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade semi-massive sulphide interval (visual estimate).
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
Negative factors
- No QA/QC Disclosure
Evidence · table
“50”
Context: 0.75
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 3.55
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "(TSXV:BTT) reports that the third hole of its 2021 winter drilling program at the LM nickel-copper-PGM project ( LM 21-0"
How Atlas produces this analysis
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