Western Star Resources (CSE:WSR) has acquired the White Star Tungsten Project in Nevada, US, which is located within and adjacent to an underexplored past-producing tungsten complex.
As part of the deal, Western Star will pay US$70,000 ($98,400) and issue three million common shares to the vendors, as well as grant a 1% net smelter return royalty in respect of commercial production.
Historical production totalled 10,000 tonnes of ore grading 1% tungsten oxide and 0.5% tungsten oxide in 1956 from the broader White Star Tungsten Mines complex. Documented tungsten occurrences, historical adits, and extensive surface workings are located within the project area.
A 2026 work program will include surface sampling, prospecting, and systematic evaluation of the White Star Project.
Western Star may also extend a planned high-resolution unmanned aerial vehicle magnetic survey across the combined property footprint. The consolidated survey will represent the first modern, integrated geophysical dataset across both properties and is expected to refine structural interpretation, map intrusive contacts, and identify additional skarn targets.
CEO Blake Morgan says by consolidating two historical mining districts, Jarbidge and Charleston, the company can effectively explore and advance two properties covering more than 6km of prospective tungsten-bearing horizons.
“The team will move to get crews on the ground, once approved, and begin exploration and the drill permitting process,” Morgan says.
Western Star Resources is a mineral explorer and developer aiming to discover properties using cost-effective exploration practices.
Write to Aaliyah Rogan at Mining.com.au
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