Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) (OTC: WSRIF) (FRA: 4K2) has reported results from a Phase 2 soil geochemical survey at its Rowland Tungsten Property in Elko County, Nevada, defining two discrete tungsten-in-soil anomalies that expand the known mineralized footprint and refine drill targets. The survey, comprising 315 samples, returned a peak value of 4,240 ppm W (0.53% WO3) at sample R079, located 250 metres from the nearest historical working on ground with no recorded past activity. This result is significant because it suggests the potential for a previously unrecognized zone of tungsten mineralization, which could materially expand the resource potential of the property.
The two anomalies, named Rowland Main and Northern Zone B, exhibit distinct geochemical and geophysical characteristics. The Rowland Main anomaly, the larger of the two, spans approximately 190 by 630 metres and is centered around historical workings where a high-grade rock-chip assay of 4.02% WO3 was previously reported. Eighteen samples define this anomaly, with six exceeding 100 ppm W. The highest-grade sample, R079, also returned 66.9 ppm Sn, the highest tin value in the survey, indicating a tungsten-tin association typical of greisen-modified skarn systems. This association is important as it may indicate a specific style of mineralization that could guide further exploration.
The Northern Zone B anomaly covers a 200 by 200 metre area, with a peak value of 228 ppm W at sample R188. It is located close to rock-chip samples RO-18-01 to RO-18-03, which returned 0.35% to 1.22% WO3 in July 2026. This anomaly lies within a modelled intrusive body resolved by the company's three-dimensional magnetic inversion, suggesting a genetic link to the intrusion. In contrast, the Rowland Main anomaly is associated with an interpreted magnetic-high lineament and lies outside the modelled intrusive footprint. These differing geophysical settings imply that multiple mineralization controls may be at play, which could increase the overall prospectivity of the property.
Blake Morgan, CEO and President of Western Star, commented, “These results show the methodical exploration approach is paying off. We have defined two significant soil anomalies over the historical workings and extended the recognised footprint well beyond them. Northern Zone B is the tighter of the two, a compact cluster elongate to the northeast, sitting within the modelled intrusive. Rowland Main is the larger footprint, and its best sample, 0.53% WO3, lies 250 metres from the nearest historical working on ground with no recorded past activity. That is the part that interests us most: the strongest result came from ground nobody has tested.”
The company plans to integrate these soil geochemical results with the completed UAV magnetic survey, the three-dimensional magnetic inversion, and the rock-chip and channel assay results from July 2026 to advance drill target generation across the consolidated Jarbidge-Charleston tungsten footprint. Soil geochemistry from the nearby White Star Tungsten Project remains pending and will be reported when received. For more details, see the original release.
The identification of these anomalies is important for Western Star as it seeks to advance its tungsten assets in Nevada. Tungsten is a critical mineral with strategic importance, and the presence of high-grade soil values, especially in untested areas, enhances the potential for a significant discovery. The company's systematic approach, including the use of lithium borate fusion for analysis to accurately measure refractory tungsten, demonstrates a commitment to robust exploration practices. As Western Star continues to refine its drill targets, these results could lead to a maiden drill program that tests the most promising zones, potentially adding value for shareholders and contributing to domestic critical mineral supply.
