Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) (OTC: WSRIF) announced the completion of Phase 1 exploration at its 100% owned Rowland Tungsten Property in Elko County, Nevada. The program included a high-resolution UAV magnetic survey, soil geochemistry, rock-chip sampling, and field checking of historical workings. Samples have been rush-submitted for assay.
The Phase 1 program confirmed four discrete zones of extensive historical tungsten-bearing workings: Northern Zone A and B, Central Zone, and the original Rowland Zone. All are hosted within skarn-style geological settings. Northern Zone B emerged as the most significant historical development, featuring dilapidated wooden infrastructure consistent with an ore chute and several decommissioned shafts. The Rowland Main zone displayed extensive UV fluorescence indicative of scheelite mineralization, with multiple additional workings and trenches identified.
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 data is being processed, and soil and rock samples have been rush-submitted. The Company expects preliminary assay results in the coming weeks, which will inform Phase 2 planning and drill targeting. A Qualified Person has reviewed the technical information.
