# Decade Samples High Gold-Copper on the Bonaparte Property in Kamloops Mining Division Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/decade-samples-high-gold-copper-on-the-bonaparte-property-in-kamloops-mining-div--b42e3e40-2c8e-4ff9-88d9-0e4a79d20aed Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/DEC/news/6980404697896317/decade-samples-high-gold-copper-on-the-bonaparte-property-in-kamloops-mining-div Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2025-10-30T12:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Decade Resources Ltd. - Ticker: DEC - Exchange: TSX - Region: British Columbia - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: Copper, Silver - Document categories: Drill results, Other - Extracted: 2026-09-15 19:36:14 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Decade Resources has reported high-grade gold and copper grab samples from the Bonaparte property in British Columbia. Highlights include an exceptional gold intercept of 1662 g/t Au and 0.88% Cu, supporting the project's potential as a Reduced Intrusion-Related Gold System \(RIRGS\). Reasoning: High-grade grab samples \(up to 1662 g/t Au\) demonstrate significant surface mineralization potential in a RIRGS-style environment. - Positive factor: Bonanza intercept of 1662 g/t Au - Positive factor: High-grade gold-copper grab samples - Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed with ISO 17025 lab - Positive factor: QP sign-off provided - Negative factor: Results are from grab sampling, not drilling Facts used in scoring: 6 ## Classification and evidence **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: 1662 g/t Au is exceptionally high grade. Evidence · table > 1662.2 Context: 25-BP-5 **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 MSA Labs' ISO 17025 compliance and specific assay methods. Evidence · text > MSA Labs' quality system complies with the requirements for the international standards ISO 17025 **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Why it applies: Ed Kruchkowski, P.Geo., has reviewed and approved the technical contents. Evidence · text > Qualified Person Ed Kruchkowski, P.Geo., President of Decade Resources Ltd., is a Qualified Person ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (6) ### Fact 1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/decade-samples-high-gold-copper-on-the-bonaparte-property-in-kamloops-mining-div--b42e3e40-2c8e-4ff9-88d9-0e4a79d20aed#fact-drill-facts-0) Bonaparte · gold #### Identity - Project: Bonaparte - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: British Columbia - Ticker: DEC #### Geometry - Grade: 175.7 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: Discovery area - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: MSA Labs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: fire assay, atomic absorption \(AA\) spectrometry, gravimetric finish #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 175.7 g/t Au is a very high-grade surface sample. - Positive factor: High grade intercept - Negative factor: Surface grab sample Evidence · table > 175.7 Context: 25-BP-1 #### 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 ### Fact 2 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/decade-samples-high-gold-copper-on-the-bonaparte-property-in-kamloops-mining-div--b42e3e40-2c8e-4ff9-88d9-0e4a79d20aed#fact-drill-facts-1) Bonaparte · copper #### Identity - Project: Bonaparte - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: British Columbia - Ticker: DEC #### Geometry - Grade: 2.267 - Grade Unit: % #### Classification - Sample Type: surface - Group ID: null:null #### Location - Location: Discovery area - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: MSA Labs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: fire assay, atomic absorption \(AA\) spectrometry, gravimetric finish #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 2.267% Cu is a strong grade for a surface grab sample. - Positive factor: Significant copper grade in grab - Negative factor: Surface grab sample Evidence · table > 2.267 Context: 25-BP-1 #### 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 ### Fact 3 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/decade-samples-high-gold-copper-on-the-bonaparte-property-in-kamloops-mining-div--b42e3e40-2c8e-4ff9-88d9-0e4a79d20aed#fact-drill-facts-2) Bonaparte · gold #### Identity - Project: Bonaparte - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: British Columbia - Ticker: DEC #### Geometry - Grade: 82.3 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: Discovery area - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: MSA Labs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: fire assay, atomic absorption \(AA\) spectrometry, gravimetric finish #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 82.3 g/t Au is a high-grade surface sample. - Positive factor: High grade intercept - Negative factor: Surface grab sample Evidence · table > 82.3 Context: 25-BP-3 #### 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 ### Fact 4 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/decade-samples-high-gold-copper-on-the-bonaparte-property-in-kamloops-mining-div--b42e3e40-2c8e-4ff9-88d9-0e4a79d20aed#fact-drill-facts-3) Bonaparte · copper #### Identity - Project: Bonaparte - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: British Columbia - Ticker: DEC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.548 - Grade Unit: % #### Classification - Sample Type: surface - Group ID: null:null #### Location - Location: Discovery area - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: MSA Labs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: fire assay, atomic absorption \(AA\) spectrometry, gravimetric finish #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 1.548% Cu is a strong grade for a surface grab sample. - Positive factor: Significant copper grade in grab - Negative factor: Surface grab sample Evidence · table > 1.548 Context: 25-BP-3 #### 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 ### Fact 5 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/decade-samples-high-gold-copper-on-the-bonaparte-property-in-kamloops-mining-div--b42e3e40-2c8e-4ff9-88d9-0e4a79d20aed#fact-drill-facts-4) Bonaparte · gold #### Identity - Project: Bonaparte - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: British Columbia - Ticker: DEC #### Geometry - Grade: 1662.2 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: Discovery area - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: MSA Labs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: fire assay, atomic absorption \(AA\) spectrometry, gravimetric finish #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 1662.2 g/t Au is an exceptional bonanza grade intercept. - Positive factor: Bonanza intercept - Negative factor: Surface grab sample Evidence · table > 1662.2 Context: 25-BP-5 #### 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 ### Fact 6 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/decade-samples-high-gold-copper-on-the-bonaparte-property-in-kamloops-mining-div--b42e3e40-2c8e-4ff9-88d9-0e4a79d20aed#fact-drill-facts-5) Bonaparte · copper #### Identity - Project: Bonaparte - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: British Columbia - Ticker: DEC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.88 - Grade Unit: % #### Classification - Sample Type: surface - Group ID: null:null #### Location - Location: Discovery area - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: MSA Labs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: fire assay, atomic absorption \(AA\) spectrometry, gravimetric finish #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 0.88% Cu is a solid grade for a surface grab sample. - Positive factor: Significant copper grade in grab - Negative factor: Surface grab sample Evidence · table > 0.88 Context: 25-BP-5 #### 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 ## 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. 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