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13 May 2026
WRITTEN BY Mining.com.au Staff Writers

Union Star Metals eyes precious metals in premium US jurisdictions

Union Star Metals (ASX:USM) CEO Lucas Stanfield explains to Mining.com.au the company’s pivot to gold and silver exploration in Nevada and Idaho, with drilling plans building at the Cobb Creek Project.

What stands out:

  • Cobb Creek: Historic gold resource and multiple target styles in focus.
  • Nevada: Project sits near the world-famous Carlin and Independence trends.
  • Next phase: Gravity, IP, and drilling programs planned through 2026.

About the guest and company:
Lucas Stanfield leads Union Star Metals, an ASX-listed explorer focused on gold and silver opportunities across Nevada and Idaho. The company’s flagship Cobb Creek Project sits in a prolific US gold district with multiple exploration targets emerging.

Take a closer look at what is shaping Union Star’s next phase.

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