TheNewswire
19 Aug 2026, 07:05 UTC · 2h ago
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Western Star is targeting a maiden drilling program at the Eagle Point project in 2026 to test historically identified tungsten mineralization. — Direct exploration activity to validate historical data is the primary catalyst for resource definition and value creation in junior miners.
+0.50The company has initiated drill-permitting activities via a USFS Plan of Operations for the consolidated Jarbidge–Charleston district (Rowland and White Star projects). — Securing permits is a critical regulatory milestone that moves projects from surface sampling toward potential discovery drilling.
+0.40Recent 2026 exploration at the Rowland and White Star projects returned selective rock samples of up to 4.02% WO3 and 3.00% WO3, respectively. — High-grade surface samples provide positive indicators of mineralization, though they do not yet prove a commercial resource.
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Western Star is shifting its corporate strategy to focus on building a significant U.S.-based critical minerals exploration platform centered on tungsten. — Strategic pivoting toward critical minerals aligns with broader geopolitical trends for North American supply chain security.
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The company released an updated presentation highlighting high-grade exploration results and a strategic plan to advance its tungsten assets toward resource definition.
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