Western Star Resources (CSE:WSR) has identified two tungsten-in-soil anomalies at its White Star Tungsten Project in Nevada, US, providing targets for infill sampling and drill planning.
The company collected 253 soil samples at 50m spacing, with sample B206 returning the highest value of 2,230 parts per million (ppm) tungsten (W), equivalent to approximately 0.28% tungsten trioxide.
The North zone covers approximately 215m by 240m, with 15 anomalous samples peaking at 156ppm W. It lies along a quartz monzonite-tactite contact near a modelled intrusive body.
The South zone spans approximately 135m by 95m and contains five anomalous samples. It sits south of the historical Mission Cross mine, along the same geological horizon.
The South zone also lies approximately 800m outside the modelled intrusive footprint, within an interpreted magnetic-low lineament.
CEO Blake Morgan says the northern anomaly highlights an area without recorded historical activity.
“Deploying the same systematic approach to exploration at White Star as we did at Rowland has defined two excellent anomalous zones,” Morgan says.
“The northern anomaly is particularly exciting as it’s in an area [where] there has been no recorded historical activity.”
Tungsten targets take shape across Nevada
Combined with September results from Rowland, Western Star has now outlined four tungsten-in-soil anomalies across its two Nevada properties from 568 samples.
The company plans infill sampling at 25m spacing, additional sampling along prospective horizons, and drill pad selection to test the anomalies at depth. The soil results guide exploration but do not establish subsurface grades or continuity.
The update follows plans for a 17-hole, approximately 1,850m drilling program at its Eagle Point Tungsten Project in New Mexico, as previously reported by Mining.com.au.
Western Star Resources is a Canadian explorer advancing tungsten assets in Nevada and New Mexico, alongside its Western Star Property in British Columbia, Canada.
Write to France Pinzon at Mining.com.au
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