Northwire Canada EditionMonday, August 31, 2026
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Drill Results Neutral

Decade plans at least 3,000 m of drilling at Bonaparte

Decade Resources secured drilling permits for its Bonaparte project, though cash burn and warrant overhang present near-term challenges.

Executive Summary
  • Decade Resources announced its 2026 exploration strategy across four projects: Bonaparte, North Mitchell, Nobody Knows, and Red Cliff.
  • Drill permits have been secured for three properties, pending the completion of archaeological studies.
  • The Bonaparte project will see a minimum of 3,000m of drilling across six holes to test deep IP anomalies beneath a historic mined zone.
  • North Mitchell will undergo continued sampling and prospecting of gossanous zones.
  • Nobody Knows will focus on soil/silt sampling and VLF EM surveys over high-grade boulder areas.
  • High-grade grab sampling from 2024/2025 supports the company's aggressive exploration mandate.
  • President Ed Kruchkowski confirmed that drill permits are in place for all four projects.
Material Impact
  • The announcement is a routine exploration update that confirms previously disclosed drilling plans and permit statuses.
  • It does not introduce new financial data, major discoveries, or financing events.
  • The market has already priced in the exploration activities and high-grade grab results reported earlier in 2026.
  • The impact is neutral to slightly positive as it confirms progress toward drilling, but lacks the surprise element required for a material rating.
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Company Overview
  • Decade Resources Ltd. is a mineral exploration company headquartered in Stewart, BC, focusing on the Golden Triangle and Kamloops regions.
  • Flagship Project: Bonaparte (80% interest via stock issuance). Located 50km north of Kamloops. Hosts Cu/Au/Mo porphyry, bulk-tonnage RIRGS, and high-grade Au-Cu veins. Historic bulk samples averaged 25.4 g/t Au.
  • Other Projects: North Mitchell (70% interest, adjacent to KSM/Brucejack), Nobody Knows (high-grade Au-Ag-base metal boulders), Del Norte (55% earned, porphyry potential), Red Cliff (100% retained after failed sale), Lord Nelson (55% earn-in), SB Antimony (100%).
  • Management: Ed Kruchkowski (President, P.Geo), Brian Morrison, Randy Kasum, Frank Kamermans.
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