Western Star Advances 17-Hole Eagle Point Drill Program Following Strong First Modern Tungsten Assays
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Western Star Resources Inc.
- Ticker
- WSR.CN
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- New Mexico
- Primary commodity
- Tungsten
- Secondary commodities
- Tin
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-10-07 08:03:02 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Western Star Resources reported the first modern tungsten assays from its Eagle Point Tungsten Project in New Mexico, featuring grab samples up to 0.55% WO3 and a continuous channel sample of 0.11% WO3 over 13.1 feet. The results, which include confirmed scheelite, will guide a planned 17-hole drill program to test the steeply dipping skarn contact.
Reasoning: The release reports the first modern tungsten assays from the Eagle Point project, providing high-grade surface samples and channel intercepts that define targets for an upcoming 17-hole drill program.
Positive factors
- First modern assays from a historical property
- Consistent tungsten presence in 14 of 23 samples
- High-grade grab samples up to 0.55% WO3
- Scheelite confirmed via UV examination
- Clear targets identified for upcoming drill program
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective and not representative of grade or width
- No independent field standards, blanks, or duplicates inserted in the sample stream
- Extensive talus cover may obscure contact
Facts used in scoring: 3
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions ALS Geochemistry (accredited to ISO/IEC 17025) and QP sign-off by Jacob Anderson.
Evidence · text
“analysed by lithium borate fusion ICP-MS (ALS method ME-MS85), a total digestion suitable for scheelite.”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The project is positioned as a domestic tungsten resource in the US, leveraging historical production context.
Evidence · text
“The only recorded production was shipped during the Second World War.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 3. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (3)
Fact 1Eagle Point Tungsten Project · tungstenGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eagle Point Tungsten Project
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- New Mexico
- Ticker
- WSR.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.11
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 13.1 m
- True Width
- 3.84 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 13.1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- CH1:0.0-13.1
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: First modern channel intercept at the project.
Positive factors
- Continuous channel intercept
Negative factors
- Low grade for tungsten
Evidence · text
“Channel CH1 returned 0.11% WOover 13.1 feet (estimated true width approximately 12.5 feet), including 0.18% WOover 3.3 feet”
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 3.84
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 2Eagle Point Tungsten Project · tungstenGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eagle Point Tungsten Project
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- New Mexico
- Ticker
- WSR.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.18
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3.3 m
- True Width
- 3.84 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 3.3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- CH1:0.0-13.1
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within the CH1 channel.
Positive factors
- High-grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“including 0.18% WOover 3.3 feet”
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 3.84
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 3Eagle Point Tungsten Project · tungstenGrade: 0.55Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eagle Point Tungsten Project
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- New Mexico
- Ticker
- WSR.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.55
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade surface grab sample.
Positive factors
- High grade grab sample
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective and not representative
Evidence · text
“grab samples of up to 0.55% WO3”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
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
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