Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) (OTC: WSRIF) announced the successful 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 to the laboratory for assay results.
The Phase 1 program materially increased the company's understanding of the property. Four discrete zones of extensive historical tungsten-bearing workings were confirmed: Northern Zone A and B, Central Zone, and the original Rowland Zone. All are hosted in skarn-style geology similar to the original Rowland workings.
Blake Morgan, CEO and President, 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.”
Northern Zone B is the most significant historical development identified, with field crews confirming dilapidated wooden infrastructure consistent with a historical ore chute and several decommissioned shafts. At the Rowland Main zone, multiple additional workings and trenches were confirmed, with extensive UV fluorescence consistent with scheelite mineralization.
The UAV magnetic survey has been completed and is being processed, with preliminary results expected imminently. Soil sampling was completed across the Rowland Main zone, with reconnaissance lines extended across the Northern zones. Rock and soil samples have been rush-submitted; assay results are expected over the coming weeks.
The company will use Phase 1 data to support drill targeting and permitting. With Phase 1 complete, Western Star is moving to Phase 2 and advancing toward drilling. The team will now focus on the White Star property.
The scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Jasper Mowatt, MIMMM and MAusIMM, a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.
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