# 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 Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/rt-minerals-confirms-extension-of-surface-nickel-cobalt-chromite-pt-and-pd-miner--3e6d099f-b914-46f1-b4c6-ac9a07eb78c9 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/RTM/news/7771186479884535/rt-minerals-confirms-extension-of-surface-nickel-cobalt-chromite-pt-and-pd-miner Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2023-09-29T18:40:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Extension of mineralization confirmed - Positive factor: High-grade chromium and nickel in surface samples - Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed with accredited labs - Positive factor: Step-out potential indicated by magnetic signatures - Negative factor: Surface sampling only - Negative factor: Financing required for follow-up drilling Facts used in scoring: 8 ## Classification and evidence **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: 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) ### 63463 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/rt-minerals-confirms-extension-of-surface-nickel-cobalt-chromite-pt-and-pd-miner--3e6d099f-b914-46f1-b4c6-ac9a07eb78c9#fact-drill-facts-0) Nordica · nickel #### 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 factor: Strong nickel grade in massive chromite - Negative factor: Surface sample only Evidence · text > Sample 63463 \(massive chromite\) returned 566 ppm Ni #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### 63463 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/rt-minerals-confirms-extension-of-surface-nickel-cobalt-chromite-pt-and-pd-miner--3e6d099f-b914-46f1-b4c6-ac9a07eb78c9#fact-drill-facts-1) Nordica · chromium #### 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 factor: Exceptional chromium grade Evidence · text > 12.03% Cr #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### 63463 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/rt-minerals-confirms-extension-of-surface-nickel-cobalt-chromite-pt-and-pd-miner--3e6d099f-b914-46f1-b4c6-ac9a07eb78c9#fact-drill-facts-2) Nordica · vanadium #### 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 factor: Presence of vanadium Evidence · text > 618 ppm Vanadium\(V\) #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### 63463 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/rt-minerals-confirms-extension-of-surface-nickel-cobalt-chromite-pt-and-pd-miner--3e6d099f-b914-46f1-b4c6-ac9a07eb78c9#fact-drill-facts-3) Nordica · palladium #### 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 factor: Presence of palladium Evidence · text > 0.15g/t Pd #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### 63466 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/rt-minerals-confirms-extension-of-surface-nickel-cobalt-chromite-pt-and-pd-miner--3e6d099f-b914-46f1-b4c6-ac9a07eb78c9#fact-drill-facts-4) Nordica · nickel #### 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 factor: Strong nickel grade in semi-massive chromite Evidence · text > Sample 63466 \(semi-massive chromite\) returned 679 ppm Ni #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### 63466 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/rt-minerals-confirms-extension-of-surface-nickel-cobalt-chromite-pt-and-pd-miner--3e6d099f-b914-46f1-b4c6-ac9a07eb78c9#fact-drill-facts-5) Nordica · chromium #### 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 factor: Significant chromium grade Evidence · text > 6.47% Cr #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### 63466 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/rt-minerals-confirms-extension-of-surface-nickel-cobalt-chromite-pt-and-pd-miner--3e6d099f-b914-46f1-b4c6-ac9a07eb78c9#fact-drill-facts-6) Nordica · vanadium #### 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 factor: Presence of vanadium Evidence · text > 350 ppm V #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### 63466 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/rt-minerals-confirms-extension-of-surface-nickel-cobalt-chromite-pt-and-pd-miner--3e6d099f-b914-46f1-b4c6-ac9a07eb78c9#fact-drill-facts-7) Nordica · cobalt #### 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 factor: Presence of cobalt Evidence · text > 108 ppm Co #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.