Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) (OTC: WSRIF) (FRA: 42K) has reported certified laboratory assay results from its inaugural programs at the Rowland Tungsten Property and the adjoining White Star Tungsten Project in Elko County, Nevada. The results include a peak rock-chip assay of 4.02% WO3 from the Rowland Main workings and 3.00% WO3 from the White Star Batholith Mine, exceeding twice the reported historical grades, according to the company. This news is significant for the critical minerals industry as it underscores the potential for domestic tungsten supply in North America, reducing reliance on foreign sources.
The Rowland Tungsten Property sampling program targeted three zones of historical workings: Northern Zone A, Northern Zone B, and Rowland Main. At Rowland Main, 18 rock-chip, float, and channel samples returned grades including 4.02%, 2.69%, 2.56%, 2.11%, and 1.25% WO3, with associated molybdenum up to 110.5 ppm, silver up to 6.82 g/t, copper up to 0.4%, and manganese up to 2.57%. Northern Zone B yielded three samples ranging from 0.35% to 1.22% WO3, with coincident silver up to 10.85 g/t and copper up to 0.8%, while Northern Zone A returned 0.23% WO3. At the White Star Tungsten Project, initial rock-chip sampling returned 3.00% WO3 and 711 ppm Mo from the Batholith Mine area, consistent with historical production grades.
CEO Blake Morgan stated, “Receiving results of this tenor, that exceed twice the reported historical grades, mark an exciting development at the Rowland and White Star Properties, and demonstrate the high-grade nature of the system in the district.” The company plans to integrate these results with a completed UAV magnetic geophysical survey and pending soil geochemistry to support drill target generation across the consolidated Jarbidge–Charleston tungsten footprint. This integration is critical for advancing the projects toward potential development, which could bolster North American tungsten supply for defense and industrial applications.
The assays also revealed elevated levels of critical metals such as manganese, molybdenum, and silver, indicating a polymetallic skarn system. For the mining industry, these results highlight the potential for high-grade tungsten deposits in Nevada, a state with a rich mining history. The company’s focus on past-producing assets and its positioning in the U.S. market align with growing demand for secure domestic critical mineral supply, as emphasized by recent policy initiatives. Further soil sampling is ongoing, and Western Star will provide updates as additional results are received.
All samples were analyzed by ALS Global in Reno, Nevada, with QA/QC protocols including standards, blanks, and duplicates. The scientific and technical information has been reviewed by Jasper Mowatt, a Qualified Person under NI 43-101. More details are available at Western Star Resources.
