Bitterroot Resources Ltd. has decided to focus on exploration and development of precious metals in the future, with an initial acquisition of the Hackberry silver property in Arizona.

Through its U.S. subsidiary, Trans Superior Resources Inc., the company acquired an option to wholly purchase 12 patented, lode mining claims comprising the core of the Hackberry property from the Hughes Family Trust.

The patented claims cover 97 hectares, and Bitterroot controls about 526 hectares under the Hackberry project, including unpatented lode claims, according to a Jan. 18 release.