Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) (OTC: WSRIF) (FRA: 4K2) has announced the engagement of Dahrouge Geological Consulting to assist in evaluating and exploring the company's past-producing tungsten assets in Nevada and New Mexico. The move marks a significant step in Western Star's strategy to revitalize North America's tungsten supply, a critical mineral for various industrial and defense applications.
Blake Morgan, CEO of Western Star Resources, stated that Dahrouge has already begun reviewing technical data at the past-producing Eagle Point Mine in New Mexico. The consulting firm is working to define drill targets across known surface mineralization and consolidate data into a comprehensive technical model. The intermediate goal is to develop a program to drill the historical non-compliant resource, followed by a mineral resource estimate (MRE) after the initial maiden drill program in 2026.
Dahrouge Geological Consulting is a North American mineral exploration, consulting, and project management group with offices in Edmonton, Montreal, and Denver. Support for Western Star will be based out of the Denver office, leveraging regional expertise in site-specific geology and resource evaluation. The firm provides services including project generation, program design, geophysics, and resource estimations to the global mining industry.
Jacob Anderson, Certified Professional Geologist at Dahrouge Consulting, expressed enthusiasm about working with Western Star's geological team to better understand the geology and mineralization of the Eagle Point Mine. He emphasized the goal of advancing the understanding of the project's resource potential while helping to de-risk and expand the mineral resource.
The engagement comes as Western Star positions itself to participate in the growing demand for secure domestic critical mineral supply. The company is focused on revitalizing North America's tungsten supply through past-producing assets in historically important mining districts. Tungsten is classified as a critical mineral by the U.S. government due to its use in high-strength alloys, electronics, and military applications, and the U.S. currently relies heavily on imports.
Investors and industry observers will be watching for further news from the board regarding the progress of the technical work and drill program plans. The company has indicated it will provide updates as soon as possible.
