# Great Basin Drill Season Delivers High-Grade Silver and Gold as a Historic Nevada Tungsten Camp Lines Up Six Drill Holes Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/great-basin-drill-season-delivers-high-grade-silver-and-gold-as-a-historic-nevad--36257cb7-6c0a-4646-996b-a9468f387c82 Original source: https://orestocks.com/company/HL/press-releases/8717089277071326 Publisher: orestocks Original announcement: 2026-10-13T15:29:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-13T16:04:39.277Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-13T16:04:39.277Z - Company: Western Star Resources Inc. - Ticker: WSR - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Nevada - Primary commodity: Tungsten - Secondary commodities: Gold, Silver - Document categories: Other, Drill results - Extracted: 2026-10-13 16:04:40 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.20 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Western Star Resources has announced a planned six-hole drill program at its 100% owned Rowland Tungsten Property in Elko County, Nevada. The program will target high-grade historical zones and new magnetic anomalies identified through modern geophysical surveys. Reasoning: The document primarily announces a planned drill program and target ranking for Western Star's Rowland property. While it mentions high-grade historical tungsten and recent gold/silver results from other companies, the core news is the upcoming exploration work. - Positive factor: planned drill program targeting high-grade historical zones - Positive factor: integrated modern dataset including UAV magnetic inversion - Positive factor: advancing permitting status - Negative factor: no new assay results reported in this release - Negative factor: drill program has not yet commenced Facts used in scoring: 11 ## Classification and evidence **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: The document discusses multiple companies operating near existing infrastructure and known deposits in Nevada. Evidence · text > Much of the activity is near existing infrastructure. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (10) ### H26D-6090 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/great-basin-drill-season-delivers-high-grade-silver-and-gold-as-a-historic-nevad--36257cb7-6c0a-4646-996b-a9468f387c82#fact-drill-facts-1) Hycroft Mine · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: H26D-6090 - Project: Hycroft Mine - Commodity: silver - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: WSR #### Geometry - Grade: 780.53 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 30.5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: H26D-6090:0-30.5 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong silver intercept reported by Hycroft Mining. - Positive factor: high grade silver intercept - Positive factor: significant width Evidence · text > hole H26D-6090 returned 30.5 metres at 780.53 g/t silver #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### H26D-6090 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/great-basin-drill-season-delivers-high-grade-silver-and-gold-as-a-historic-nevad--36257cb7-6c0a-4646-996b-a9468f387c82#fact-drill-facts-2) Hycroft Mine · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: H26D-6090 - Project: Hycroft Mine - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: WSR #### Geometry - Grade: 0.49 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 30.5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: H26D-6090:0-30.5 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Gold grade is modest but part of a high-grade silver intercept. Evidence · text > 30.5 metres at 780.53 g/t silver and 0.49 g/t gold #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### H26D-6090 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/great-basin-drill-season-delivers-high-grade-silver-and-gold-as-a-historic-nevad--36257cb7-6c0a-4646-996b-a9468f387c82#fact-drill-facts-3) Hycroft Mine · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: H26D-6090 - Project: Hycroft Mine - Commodity: silver - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: WSR #### Geometry - Grade: 1664.8 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 11.2 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: H26D-6090:19.3-30.5 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade sub-interval within H26D-6090. - Positive factor: bonanza grade silver Evidence · text > including 11.2 metres at 1,664.80 g/t silver #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### H26D-6167A [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/great-basin-drill-season-delivers-high-grade-silver-and-gold-as-a-historic-nevad--36257cb7-6c0a-4646-996b-a9468f387c82#fact-drill-facts-4) Hycroft Mine · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: H26D-6167A - Project: Hycroft Mine - Commodity: silver - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: WSR #### Geometry - Grade: 1345.27 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 5.5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: H26D-6167A:0-5.5 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Very high grade silver intercept. - Positive factor: bonanza grade silver Evidence · text > H26D-6167A returned 5.5 metres at 1,345.27 g/t silver #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### H26D-6167A [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/great-basin-drill-season-delivers-high-grade-silver-and-gold-as-a-historic-nevad--36257cb7-6c0a-4646-996b-a9468f387c82#fact-drill-facts-5) Hycroft Mine · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: H26D-6167A - Project: Hycroft Mine - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: WSR #### Geometry - Grade: 0.56 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 5.5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: H26D-6167A:0-5.5 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Modest gold grade accompanying high silver. Evidence · text > 5.5 metres at 1,345.27 g/t silver and 0.56 g/t gold #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### iMP26-07 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/great-basin-drill-season-delivers-high-grade-silver-and-gold-as-a-historic-nevad--36257cb7-6c0a-4646-996b-a9468f387c82#fact-drill-facts-6) Ruby Hill · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: iMP26-07 - Project: Ruby Hill - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: WSR #### Geometry - Grade: 1.33 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 225.6 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: iMP26-07:0-225.6 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Large width intercept at Mineral Point. - Positive factor: significant width Evidence · text > 1.33 g/t gold and 39.2 g/t silver over 225.6 metres in hole iMP26-07 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### iMP26-07 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/great-basin-drill-season-delivers-high-grade-silver-and-gold-as-a-historic-nevad--36257cb7-6c0a-4646-996b-a9468f387c82#fact-drill-facts-7) Ruby Hill · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: iMP26-07 - Project: Ruby Hill - Commodity: silver - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: WSR #### Geometry - Grade: 39.2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 225.6 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: iMP26-07:0-225.6 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Silver component of the iMP26-07 intercept. Evidence · text > 1.33 g/t gold and 39.2 g/t silver over 225.6 metres in hole iMP26-07 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### FCMR26-1250 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/great-basin-drill-season-delivers-high-grade-silver-and-gold-as-a-historic-nevad--36257cb7-6c0a-4646-996b-a9468f387c82#fact-drill-facts-8) Florida Canyon Mine · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: FCMR26-1250 - Project: Florida Canyon Mine - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: WSR #### Geometry - Grade: 1.3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 62.5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: FCMR26-1250:0-62.5 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Good gold intercept at Madre Shear North. - Positive factor: significant width Evidence · text > FCMR26-1250 returned 1.30 g/t gold over 62.5 metres #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### FCMR26-1162 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/great-basin-drill-season-delivers-high-grade-silver-and-gold-as-a-historic-nevad--36257cb7-6c0a-4646-996b-a9468f387c82#fact-drill-facts-9) Florida Canyon Mine · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: FCMR26-1162 - Project: Florida Canyon Mine - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: WSR #### Geometry - Grade: 0.59 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 167.6 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: FCMR26-1162:0-167.6 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Wide intercept at Florida Canyon. - Positive factor: significant width Evidence · text > FCMR26-1162 returned 0.59 g/t gold over 167.6 metres #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### FCMR26-1284 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/great-basin-drill-season-delivers-high-grade-silver-and-gold-as-a-historic-nevad--36257cb7-6c0a-4646-996b-a9468f387c82#fact-drill-facts-10) Florida Canyon Mine · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: FCMR26-1284 - Project: Florida Canyon Mine - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: WSR #### Geometry - Grade: 0.48 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 54.9 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: FCMR26-1284:0-54.9 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Gold intercept at Madre Shear North. - Positive factor: significant width Evidence · text > FCMR26-1284 returned 0.48 g/t gold over 54.9 metres #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.