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 extend the known mineralized footprint beyond historical workings. The survey, comprising 315 samples, identified the Rowland Main anomaly and the Northern Zone B anomaly, with the highest-grade sample returning 4,240 ppm tungsten (0.53% WO3) at a location 250 metres from the nearest historical working and on ground with no recorded past activity.
CEO and President Blake Morgan emphasized the significance of the results: “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 metres and includes 18 anomalous samples, six of which exceed 100 ppm W. The peak sample, R079, also returned 66.9 ppm tin, the highest in the survey, suggesting a tungsten-tin association consistent with a greisen-modified skarn system. The Northern Zone B anomaly covers 190 by 190 metres and peaks at 228 ppm W; it is centred on rock-chip samples that previously returned 0.35% to 1.22% WO3, as announced in July 2026.
These anomalies occupy different geophysical settings. Northern Zone B lies largely within a modelled intrusive body resolved by a three-dimensional magnetic inversion, while Rowland Main is associated with an interpreted magnetic-high lineament. This spatial relationship is crucial for understanding the geological controls on mineralization and for targeting follow-up drilling. The soil survey was designed to provide continuous geochemical coverage across the property, with lines spaced 100 metres apart and sample spacing of 25 to 50 metres.
The company plans to integrate these soil results with the completed UAV magnetic survey, the 3D magnetic inversion, and the rock-chip and channel assay results from July 2026 to advance drill target generation across the consolidated Jarbidge-Charleston tungsten footprint. Soil geochemistry from the nearby White Star Tungsten Project remains pending and will be reported when received. For more details, refer to the original release on www.newmediawire.com.
The identification of a high-grade tungsten anomaly on untested ground is significant because it suggests the potential for a previously unrecognized extension of mineralization. The association with tin and the geophysical context further support the presence of a fertile intrusive system. As tungsten remains a critical mineral with supply chain concerns, Western Star's progress in defining drill-ready targets could enhance the project's prospectivity and attract further investment. The company's methodical approach, combining soil geochemistry, geophysics, and geological mapping, demonstrates a robust exploration strategy that may lead to a significant discovery in a historically productive tungsten district.
