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, outlining two discrete tungsten-in-soil anomalies that expand the known mineralized footprint beyond historical mine workings. The survey, comprising 315 samples, returned a peak value of 4,240 ppm tungsten (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 mineralized system extends well beyond previously mined areas, opening new areas for exploration. CEO and President Blake Morgan noted, "The strongest result came from ground nobody has tested," underscoring the potential for discovering new zones of tungsten mineralization.
The Rowland Main anomaly, the larger of the two, spans approximately 190 by 630 metres and encompasses the historical Rowland Main workings, where a high-grade rock-chip assay of 4.02% WO3 was reported in July 2026. Eighteen samples define this anomaly, with six exceeding 100 ppm tungsten. Sample R079 also returned 66.9 ppm tin, the highest in the survey, indicating a tungsten-tin association typical of greisen-modified skarn systems. The Northern Zone B anomaly, covering 200 by 200 metres, is centered on rock-chip samples RO-18-01 to RO-18-03 that returned 0.35% to 1.22% WO3. This anomaly lies within a modelled intrusive body, while Rowland Main is associated with a magnetic-high lineament. These geochemical results, integrated with geophysical data, will refine drill targets across the consolidated Jarbidge-Charleston tungsten footprint.
The importance of these findings lies in their potential to guide future drilling and expand tungsten resources in a region with historical production. Tungsten is a critical mineral essential for industrial and defense applications, and domestic supply is limited. The identification of new anomalies outside known workings suggests the possibility of a larger mineralized system, which could enhance the project's economic viability. As the company advances toward drill target generation, these soil results provide a stronger foundation for prioritizing drill locations. Soil geochemistry from the nearby White Star Tungsten Project remains pending, and further updates are expected.
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