Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) (OTC: WSRIF) has completed Phase 1 exploration at its 100% owned, past-producing Rowland Tungsten Property in Elko County, Nevada. The program included a high-resolution UAV magnetic geophysical survey, soil geochemistry, rock-chip sampling, and field checking of historical workings. Samples have been rush-submitted to the laboratory for assay results.
The Phase 1 program materially increased the Company's understanding of the property. Four discrete zones of extensive historical tungsten-bearing workings were confirmed: Northern Zone A and B, Central Zone, and the original Rowland Zone. All zones are hosted within the same skarn-style geological setting. Northern Zone B, the most significant historical development, features dilapidated wooden infrastructure consistent with a historical ore chute and several decommissioned shafts. The Rowland Main zone displayed extensive UV fluorescence consistent with scheelite mineralization, with tungsten content confirmed by portable XRF screening.
CEO Blake Morgan stated, "Rowland has come out of Phase 1 looking considerably more prospective than the historical record suggested. We expected a single past-producing zone; the field crew came back with multiple zones of extensive historical development, including a previously undocumented central area with processing infrastructure, shafts, and 600 to 700 metres of trenching."
The UAV magnetic survey is being processed, with preliminary results expected imminently. Rock and soil samples have been rush-submitted, and assay results are anticipated over the coming weeks. The Company's near-term priorities include receiving and integrating Phase 1 assay results, finalizing the Phase 2 program, and advancing toward drill targeting and permitting.
The scientific and technical information has been reviewed and approved by Jasper Mowatt, a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Western Star Resources is a mineral exploration and development company focused on increasing shareholder value through cost-effective exploration and strategic partnerships.
