Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) (OTC: WSRIF) (FRA: 4K2) has reported results from the first-ever systematic soil sampling at its White Star Tungsten Project in Elko County, Nevada, defining two discrete tungsten-in-soil anomalies that significantly enhance the company's exploration pipeline. The survey, comprising 253 samples, returned a peak value of 2,230 ppm tungsten (0.28% WO3) and marks a critical step in the company's sequential approach to unlocking tungsten resources in the United States.
The importance of these results lies in their ability to identify near-surface tungsten mineralization. The South Zone, peaking at 2,230 ppm W, sits within the same geological horizon that hosted the past-producing Mission Cross mine, while the North Zone, though lower grade, covers a larger footprint and is located in an area with no recorded historical activity. CEO and President Blake Morgan noted that the northern anomaly "points to tungsten-bearing rock sitting at or very near surface," making it a prime target for drilling. The discovery of two separate anomalies at White Star, combined with previously announced anomalies at the company's Rowland property, means both Nevada properties now have defined soil anomalies and will be advanced together into drill target generation.
Investors should note that the soil geochemistry not only confirms known mineralization but also extends the prospective footprint. The North Zone is situated near a modelled intrusive body and a magnetic-high lineament, while the South Zone lies outside the modelled intrusive footprint, suggesting a different but equally valid geological setting. This diversity of targets reduces exploration risk and increases the potential for a significant discovery. Detailed figures illustrate the spatial relationship between soil results, geology, and geophysics: Click to see Figure 1: Tungsten-in-soil results across the White Star Tungsten Project, shown over the geological mapping of Coats (1964, USGS Bulletin 1141-M). The data compilation across the district, including the Rowland and White Star properties, is shown in Click here to see Figure 2: Rowland-White Star District data compilation from the 2026 exploration program. 4 distinct targets are shown. Magnetic inversion depth slice is the coloured background, soil results are shown as circles, and the rock chips are.
The company's next steps include infilling the key target zones at 25-metre spacing, extending sampling to the east where the anomaly remains open, and completing additional soil sampling along the prospective horizon. These activities will culminate in the selection of drill pad locations to test all four anomalous zones at depth. The systematic approach, which mirrors the successful strategy employed at Rowland, underscores Western Star's commitment to advancing its tungsten assets in Nevada. With tungsten classified as a critical mineral by the United States, the delineation of these high-priority targets could position the company to contribute to domestic supply chains. The 568-sample district-wide program has now defined four tungsten-in-soil anomalies, providing a robust foundation for the next phase of exploration. As the company moves toward drill planning, the convergence of geochemical, geological, and geophysical data will be essential in prioritizing the most prospective areas.
