# 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--ab63cec7-3328-4f73-a4ee-c310d2b63f75 Original source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/great-basin-drill-season-delivers-high-grade-silver-and-gold-as-a-historic-nevada-tungsten-camp-lines-up-six-drill-holes-302907061.html Publisher: prnewswire Original announcement: 2026-10-13T15:46:28.431Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-13T15:49:21.929Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-13T15:49:21.929Z - Company: Western Star Resources Inc. - Ticker: WSR - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Nevada - Primary commodity: Tungsten - Secondary commodities: Silver, Gold - Document categories: Other, Drill results - Extracted: 2026-10-13 15:49:22 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 two zones, Rowland Main and Northern Zone B, using a modern integrated dataset including UAV magnetic inversion and historical workings. Reasoning: The document primarily announces a planned drill program for Western Star's tungsten property based on historical data and new geophysical models, rather than reporting new assay results. - Positive factor: planned drill program targeting high-grade historical zones - Positive factor: modern integrated dataset including UAV magnetic inversion - Positive factor: proximity to existing infrastructure and historical workings - 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: i-80 Gold reported results from 2026 infill drilling at Mineral Point. Evidence · text > initial assay results on September 22 from its 2026 infill drilling **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: i-80 Gold reported that all 19 step-out holes encountered mineralization. Evidence · text > All 19 step-out holes drilled outside the existing resource encountered mineralization. ## 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--ab63cec7-3328-4f73-a4ee-c310d2b63f75#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 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Very high grade silver intercept reported at the Hycroft Mine. - Positive factor: exceptional silver grade 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--ab63cec7-3328-4f73-a4ee-c310d2b63f75#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 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Gold grade is present but secondary to the high-grade silver in this 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-6166 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/great-basin-drill-season-delivers-high-grade-silver-and-gold-as-a-historic-nevad--ab63cec7-3328-4f73-a4ee-c310d2b63f75#fact-drill-facts-3) Hycroft Mine · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: H26D-6166 - Project: Hycroft Mine - Commodity: silver - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: WSR #### Geometry - Grade: 460.82 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 20 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Significant silver intercept reported. - Positive factor: strong silver grade Evidence · text > H26D-6166 returned 20.0 metres at 460.82 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--ab63cec7-3328-4f73-a4ee-c310d2b63f75#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 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Exceptionally high grade silver intercept. - Positive factor: bonanza silver grade 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--ab63cec7-3328-4f73-a4ee-c310d2b63f75#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 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Gold grade is present alongside high-grade 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--ab63cec7-3328-4f73-a4ee-c310d2b63f75#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 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Large width intercept with moderate gold grade. - Positive factor: significant width Evidence · text > including 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--ab63cec7-3328-4f73-a4ee-c310d2b63f75#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 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Silver grade accompanies the gold in this large intercept. Evidence · text > including 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--ab63cec7-3328-4f73-a4ee-c310d2b63f75#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 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Good gold intercept reported at a new target. - Positive factor: strong gold intercept for the project 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--ab63cec7-3328-4f73-a4ee-c310d2b63f75#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 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Wide intercept with moderate gold grade. - 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--ab63cec7-3328-4f73-a4ee-c310d2b63f75#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 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate gold intercept reported. 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.