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, defining two discrete tungsten-in-soil anomalies that expand the known mineralized footprint around historical workings. The survey, comprising 315 samples, identified the Rowland Main anomaly and the Northern Zone B anomaly, each with distinct geochemical and geophysical characteristics. The most significant result is a sample grading 0.53% WO3 (4,240 ppm W) at Rowland Main, located 250 meters from the nearest historical working on ground with no recorded past activity.
Blake Morgan, CEO and President, stated, "These results show the methodical exploration approach is paying off. We have defined two significant soil anomalies over the historical workings and extended the recognised footprint well beyond them. Northern Zone B is the tighter of the two, a compact cluster elongate to the northeast, sitting within the modelled intrusive. Rowland Main is the larger footprint, and its best sample, 0.53% WO3, lies 250 metres from the nearest historical working on ground with no recorded past activity. That is the part that interests us most: the strongest result came from ground nobody has tested."
The Rowland Main anomaly spans approximately 190 by 630 meters, with 18 anomalous samples, including six exceeding 100 ppm W. The peak sample R079 also returned 66.9 ppm Sn, the highest tin value in the survey, indicating a tungsten-tin association typical of greisen-modified skarn systems. The Northern Zone B anomaly covers 190 by 190 meters, with 13 anomalous samples peaking at 228 ppm W. It is centered on rock-chip samples RO-18-01 to RO-18-03, which previously returned 0.35% to 1.22% WO3. The anomaly lies within the modelled intrusive body from a three-dimensional magnetic inversion, while Rowland Main is associated with an interpreted magnetic-high lineament.
The survey was designed to provide continuous geochemical coverage, with samples collected on lines spaced approximately 100 meters apart and a sample spacing of 25 to 50 meters. Samples were submitted to ALS Global and analyzed for 32 elements, including tungsten, by lithium borate fusion and ICP-MS. Quality control included field duplicates, certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates. The company cautions that soil geochemical values represent surficial dispersion and are not indicative of grade or mineral resources.
These results are significant as they refine drill targets and extend mineralization beyond historical workings, suggesting potential for new discoveries. The identification of a high-grade sample on untested ground is particularly encouraging, as it indicates the possibility of a larger mineralized system. The integration of soil geochemistry with UAV magnetic survey data, three-dimensional magnetic inversion, and rock-chip assays will advance drill target generation across the consolidated Jarbidge-Charleston tungsten footprint. Soil geochemistry from the nearby White Star Tungsten Project remains pending, with results to be reported when received.
The scientific and technical information has been reviewed and approved by Jasper Mowatt, a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. For more information, visit the company's website at https://www.westernstarresources.com.
