Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) (OTC: WSRIF) (FRA: 4K2) has released results from a high-resolution UAV magnetic geophysical survey completed at the Rowland Tungsten Property in Elko County, Nevada. The survey, the first modern high-resolution geophysical dataset for the property, aimed to improve understanding of structural controls on mineralization and refine geological interpretation.
Processed products including Total Magnetic Intensity (TMI), First Vertical Derivative (1VD), Second Vertical Derivative (2VD), and Analytical Signal (AS) have been interpreted. Several existing target zones correspond to northeast-southwest trending magnetic lineaments, interpreted as possible fault structures and fluid pathways. Historical workings and Phase 1 target areas appear spatially associated with refined interpretations of intrusive-carbonate contacts and prospective skarn horizons.
Importantly, a magnetic-high domain and adjacent magnetic-low domain immediately south of the historical Rowland zone represent untested features that may indicate extensions of the prospective skarn horizon. These areas will be evaluated in Phase 2 exploration. The survey also suggests the mapped intrusive system may be more extensive than previously recognized, potentially extending the prospective contact zone beyond historically worked areas.
CEO Blake Morgan stated, “The results of the high-resolution magnetic survey represent an important step in building the first modern exploration dataset at Rowland. The survey has highlighted multiple structural features and magnetic domains that appear to be associated with historical workings and interpreted skarn horizons. We look forward to integrating these results with the Phase 1 soil geochemistry, which is expected imminently, as we advance toward Phase 2 exploration and the definition of priority targets for a maiden drilling campaign.”
Prior to this survey, the Rowland area had limited high-resolution public geophysical coverage, and no modern UAV magnetic survey had been completed. Existing geological maps lacked detail on structural architecture. The drone survey now provides a cost-effective dataset that enhances interpretation of the structural and geological setting.
Preliminary interpretation identified multiple northeast-southwest trending linear features interpreted as fault or fracture zones that may have acted as pathways for hydrothermal fluids associated with tungsten-bearing skarn mineralization. Several areas of historical activity coincide with interpreted intrusive-carbonate contacts and magnetic lineaments, considered encouraging as tungsten skarn systems commonly develop where mineralizing fluids interact with reactive carbonate host rocks adjacent to intrusive bodies.
Click here to see Figure 2: Total Magnetic Intensity (TMI) image of the property. Click here to see Figure 3: First Vertical Derivative (1VD) image. Click here to see Figure 4: Analytical Signal (AS) image. Click here to see Figure 5: Second Vertical Derivative (2VD) image.
Geophysics will be integrated with Phase 1 assay results, due in the coming weeks, to define priority drill target inventory and inform Phase 2 exploration at Rowland. The scientific and technical information has been reviewed by Jasper Mowatt, a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.
