RT Minerals Confirms Extension of Surface Nickel, Cobalt, Chromite, Pt and Pd Mineralization in the Ultramafic Layered Intrusion on the Nordica Property, Ontario, and Terminates Option on Link Catherine RLDZ Gold Property, Ontario
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- RT Minerals Corp.
- Ticker
- RTM
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Ontario
- Primary commodity
- Nickel
- Secondary commodities
- Cobalt, Chromium, Platinum, Palladium, Vanadium
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-12 23:31:22 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
RT Minerals has confirmed the extension of nickel, cobalt, chromium, platinum, and palladium mineralization at the Nordica property in Ontario via new surface samples. The results show massive to semi-massive chromite outcrops, suggesting the ultramafic intrusion may extend up to 5 km in strike length. Separately, the company has terminated its option on the Link Catherine RLDZ Gold Property due to insufficient mineralization continuity and market conditions.
Reasoning: Surface samples confirm extension of ultramafic mineralization at the Nordica property with strong Cr and Ni grades, though drilling is required to confirm depth and continuity.
Positive factors
- Extension of mineralization confirmed
- High-grade chromium and nickel in surface samples
- QA/QC disclosed with accredited labs
- Step-out potential indicated by magnetic signatures
Negative factors
- Surface sampling only
- Financing required for follow-up drilling
Facts used in scoring: 8
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 ISO/IEC 17025 accredited labs (Activation Laboratories and Swaslabs).
Evidence · text
“both are ISO/IEC 17025 accredited assay labs”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: New outcrop found 5m from previous discovery, suggesting extension of the ultramafic intrusion.
Evidence · text
“located about 5m from the first reported Cr, Ni, Co , Cu, Pt and Pd discovery outcrop”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (8)
63463Nordica · nickelGrade: 566Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 63463
- Project
- Nordica
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- RTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 566
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- 63463:0-0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- second outcrop discovery
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. and Swaslabs Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 566 ppm Ni in a massive chromite outcrop is a significant indicator for an ultramafic project.
Positive factors
- Strong nickel grade in massive chromite
Negative factors
- Surface sample only
Evidence · text
“Sample 63463 (massive chromite) returned 566 ppm Ni”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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: "Current assay results are from two samples from a second location of mineralized outcrop located about 5m from the first"
63463Nordica · chromiumGrade: 12.03Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 63463
- Project
- Nordica
- Commodity
- chromium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- RTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.03
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- 63463:0-0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- second outcrop discovery
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. and Swaslabs Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 12.03% Cr is a very strong grade for a chromite-bearing ultramafic outcrop.
Positive factors
- Exceptional chromium grade
Evidence · text
“12.03% Cr”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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: "Current assay results are from two samples from a second location of mineralized outcrop located about 5m from the first"
63463Nordica · vanadiumGrade: 618Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 63463
- Project
- Nordica
- Commodity
- vanadium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- RTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 618
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- 63463:0-0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- second outcrop discovery
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. and Swaslabs Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 618 ppm V is a notable byproduct in this chromite sample.
Positive factors
- Presence of vanadium
Evidence · text
“618 ppm Vanadium(V)”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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: "Current assay results are from two samples from a second location of mineralized outcrop located about 5m from the first"
63463Nordica · palladiumGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 63463
- Project
- Nordica
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- RTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- 63463:0-0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- second outcrop discovery
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. and Swaslabs Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.15 g/t Pd is a trace amount but confirms the polymetallic nature of the outcrop.
Positive factors
- Presence of palladium
Evidence · text
“0.15g/t Pd”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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: "Current assay results are from two samples from a second location of mineralized outcrop located about 5m from the first"
63466Nordica · nickelGrade: 679Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 63466
- Project
- Nordica
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- RTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 679
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- 63466:0-0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- second outcrop discovery
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. and Swaslabs Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 679 ppm Ni is a solid result for surface sampling in this setting.
Positive factors
- Strong nickel grade in semi-massive chromite
Evidence · text
“Sample 63466 (semi-massive chromite) returned 679 ppm Ni”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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: "Current assay results are from two samples from a second location of mineralized outcrop located about 5m from the first"
63466Nordica · chromiumGrade: 6.47Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 63466
- Project
- Nordica
- Commodity
- chromium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- RTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.47
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- 63466:0-0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- second outcrop discovery
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. and Swaslabs Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 6.47% Cr confirms the chromite nature of the semi-massive outcrop.
Positive factors
- Significant chromium grade
Evidence · text
“6.47% Cr”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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: "Current assay results are from two samples from a second location of mineralized outcrop located about 5m from the first"
63466Nordica · vanadiumGrade: 350Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 63466
- Project
- Nordica
- Commodity
- vanadium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- RTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 350
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- 63466:0-0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- second outcrop discovery
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. and Swaslabs Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 350 ppm V is a consistent byproduct in this sample.
Positive factors
- Presence of vanadium
Evidence · text
“350 ppm V”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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: "Current assay results are from two samples from a second location of mineralized outcrop located about 5m from the first"
63466Nordica · cobaltGrade: 108Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 63466
- Project
- Nordica
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- RTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 108
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- 63466:0-0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- second outcrop discovery
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. and Swaslabs Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 108 ppm Co is a notable presence in the semi-massive chromite.
Positive factors
- Presence of cobalt
Evidence · text
“108 ppm Co”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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: "Current assay results are from two samples from a second location of mineralized outcrop located about 5m from the first"
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