Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) has reported high-grade tungsten assay results from its inaugural exploration programs at the Rowland Tungsten Property and White Star Tungsten Project in Elko County, Nevada. The results, which include rock-chip samples grading up to 4.02% tungsten trioxide (WO3) at Rowland Main and 3.00% WO3 at the White Star Batholith Mine, significantly exceed historical reported grades and underscore the district's potential for high-grade tungsten mineralization.
The company collected 22 rock-chip and channel samples across the two properties. At Rowland Main, 18 samples returned values ranging from 0.01% to 4.02% WO3, with five samples exceeding 1.0% WO3. Standout results include 4.02%, 2.69%, 2.56%, and 2.11% WO3. The mineralization is associated with a tungsten skarn system, as indicated by elevated molybdenum (up to 110.5 ppm), silver (up to 6.82 g/t), copper (up to 0.4%), and manganese (up to 2.57%). At Northern Zone B, samples returned up to 1.22% WO3 with coincident silver and copper values up to 10.85 g/t and 0.8%, respectively. At the White Star Project, two initial rock-chip samples yielded 0.13% and 3.00% WO3, with the latter showing 711 ppm molybdenum, consistent with historical production from the Batholith Mine.
Blake Morgan, CEO and President of Western Star, 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. With the geophysics complete across both properties and the assays now in hand, we are building the integrated Jarbidge-Charleston dataset we need to move confidently into drill target generation."
The company plans to integrate these assay results with completed UAV magnetic geophysical surveys and pending soil geochemistry to support drill target generation across the consolidated Jarbidge-Charleston tungsten footprint. Further soil sampling is ongoing, and additional updates will be provided as results are received.
The scientific and technical information in this release has been reviewed by Jasper Mowatt, a Qualified Person under NI 43-101. Samples were analyzed by ALS Global in Reno, Nevada, using ICP-MS and fusion XRF methods, with WO3 values calculated from elemental tungsten using a conversion factor of 1.2611. Quality control included standards, blanks, and duplicates.
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