Western Star Resources Confirms Multiple Tungsten Zones at Rowland Property, Boosting Exploration Potential

Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) (OTC: WSRIF) announced the successful completion of Phase 1 exploration at its 100% owned, past-producing Rowland Tungsten Property in Elko County, Nevada. The program, which included a high-resolution UAV magnetic survey, soil geochemistry, rock-chip sampling, and field checking, confirmed four discrete zones of extensive historical tungsten-bearing workings, all hosted within a skarn-style geological setting similar to the original Rowland zone.

The most significant discovery was the Northern Zone B, which was not documented in public historical records. Field crews identified dilapidated wooden infrastructure consistent with a historical ore chute, and several decommissioned shafts. This area is believed to have been a historical processing site for the broader Rowland operation, with trenches extending approximately 600 to 700 metres of strike length. The Northern Zone A also showed substantially larger waste dumps than indicated by historical records, suggesting meaningful historical mining activity.

At the Rowland Main zone, additional workings, trenches, and surface disturbances were confirmed, increasing the inventory of historical workings. Material from this zone displayed extensive UV fluorescence consistent with scheelite mineralization, confirmed by portable XRF screening. The company collected channel samples across the open cut to characterize distribution and grade.

Blake Morgan, CEO and President of Western Star, 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." He noted that the team adjusted the program in real time to focus on what was actually on the ground.

The UAV magnetic survey, the first modern high-resolution geophysical dataset for the property, is being processed with preliminary results expected shortly. Rock and soil samples have been rush-submitted to the laboratory, with assay results anticipated in the coming weeks. The company's next priorities are to integrate these results, finalize the Phase 2 program, and advance toward drill targeting and permitting.

The results underscore the potential of the Rowland property, which has significantly more historical development than recorded in public records. Western Star Resources continues to focus on cost-effective exploration to increase shareholder value, and the company plans to apply similar methodologies to its White Star property.