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Western Star outlines strategy for US tungsten platform

Western Star Resources (CSE:WSR) has provided a market update following recent developments across its critical minerals platform.

Following a series of recent announcements, Western Star has outlined how these developments fit into its broader strategy and future plans.

Western Star is focused on building a US-focused tungsten platform, noting that tungsten is attracting increasing attention as a critical mineral across the defence, aerospace, energy, and advanced manufacturing industries.

Recent progress includes closing an oversubscribed private placement and flow-through financing, completing Phase One exploration at the Rowland Tungsten Property in Nevada, and initiating drill permitting at the project.

The company’s recent milestones also include the acquisition of the adjacent White Star Tungsten Project and the past-producing Eagle Point Tungsten Mine in New Mexico, while submitting an application in response to an enquiry from the US Defence Industrial Base Consortium.

President and CEO Blake Morgan says that following an active period for the company, “we believe the recent developments are connected by one clear strategy: building a meaningful US-focused tungsten platform around past-producing assets, modern exploration, and the growing need for reliable domestic critical mineral supply”.

“Our goal is to move beyond isolated announcements and help shareholders see the larger picture. We are building a portfolio of past-producing tungsten assets in the US, advancing modern exploration datasets, preparing for drill targeting, and positioning Western Star within the broader critical minerals discussion.”

The company has also launched a Stocktwits account to provide shareholders and interested parties with company news, interviews, investor content, and other public updates.

Western Star Resources is a junior exploration company focused on revitalising North America’s tungsten supply.

Write to Amy Rotman at Mining.com.au

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