Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) (OTC: WSRIF) (FRA: 4K2) announced results from a high-resolution UAV magnetic geophysical survey at its Rowland Tungsten Property in Elko County, Nevada. The survey, the first modern high-resolution dataset acquired at the property, aims to improve understanding of structural controls on mineralization and refine exploration targets.
Key findings include identification of northeast-southwest trending magnetic lineaments interpreted as possible fault structures and fluid pathways. Historical workings and Phase 1 target areas align with refined intrusive-carbonate contacts and prospective skarn horizons. Notably, a magnetic-high domain adjacent to a magnetic-low domain south of the historical Rowland zone represents untested features that may indicate extensions of the skarn horizon.
The survey processed Total Magnetic Intensity (TMI), First Vertical Derivative (1VD), Second Vertical Derivative (2VD), and Analytical Signal (AS) products. Results will be integrated with pending Phase 1 soil geochemistry to design a Phase 2 exploration program and refine potential drill targets.
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.”
Preliminary interpretation suggests the mapped intrusive system may be more extensive than previously recognized. If confirmed, this could extend the prospective intrusive-carbonate contact zone beyond historically worked areas. The company plans to evaluate the untested geophysical domains south of the Rowland zone as part of Phase 2 exploration.
Data quality was ensured through comprehensive QA/QC protocols, with processing performed using Geosoft Oasis Montaj. Grids were generated using minimum curvature with a cell size of about one-third of flight line spacing.
The technical information was reviewed by Jasper Mowatt, MIMMM and MAusIMM, a Qualified Person under NI 43-101. Western Star Resources is focused on revitalizing North America's tungsten supply through advancing its past-producing Nevada mine.
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.
The company expects to integrate geophysics with Phase 1 assay results in the coming weeks to define priority drill targets and inform the Phase 2 exploration program.
