Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) (OTC: WSRIF) (FRA: 4K2) announced the completion of its 2026 geological mapping and sampling program at the Eagle Point Tungsten Project in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. The program confirmed scheelite-bearing skarn along the favorable granite-limestone contact and provided the basis for a planned 17-hole, approximately 6,070-foot drill program designed to test the geometry and continuity of the skarn at depth. The news matters because it marks a transition from historical surface showings to a modern, three-dimensional exploration approach that could lead to a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate at a time when domestic tungsten supply is a growing strategic concern for the United States.
Blake Morgan, CEO and President of Western Star, stated, “The August 2026 field program has given Western Star a clear next step at Eagle Point. We have moved from a project defined largely by historical work and surface showings to a modern three-dimensional geological model and a planned 17-hole drill program. The work identified scheelite-bearing skarn along the granite-limestone contact and identified areas where drilling can directly test the system beneath limited surface exposure. With analytical results pending and drill targets identified, Eagle Point is advancing into the next stage of technical evaluation.”
The field program collected 23 analytical samples from the principal skarn target, including grab samples and four one-metre channel intervals across exposed mineralization. The samples have been submitted to ALS Geochemistry in Tucson, Arizona, with results pending. Shortwave ultraviolet examination was used as a field screening aid, and bright fluorescence consistent with scheelite was observed in hand samples. Click to see Figure 2: Hand samples collected from Eagle Point under shortwave ultraviolet light. Bright fluorescence is consistent with the presence of scheelite; analytical results are pending and no tungsten grade or concentration is inferred for visua
Geological mapping identified scheelite-bearing skarn developed along the contact between Horquilla Limestone and intrusive granite. The exposed skarn is locally steeply dipping, with measured dips of approximately 80 degrees, while extensive talus cover limits the ability to determine the full subsurface geometry from surface mapping alone. Field observations, historical data, and structural information were incorporated into an updated three-dimensional Leapfrog Geo model used to support drill targeting. Click to see Figure 1: Eagle Point geological mapping and scheelite-bearing skarn observations from the 2026 field program (Coordinate Reference System: WGS 84 / Pseudo-Mercator (EPSG: 3875).
The planned 17-hole drill program, totaling approximately 1,850 metres (6,070 feet), is designed to test the scheelite-bearing skarn beneath surface exposures and improve understanding of the geometry and continuity of the mineralized system. The proposed holes are primarily shallow, closely spaced tests of the steeply dipping skarn contact. The program aims to evaluate continuity beneath surface exposures, true thickness and geometry of the skarn-bearing contact, relationships between skarn and intrusive rocks, the influence of mapped and interpreted structures, and areas concealed by talus. Proposed drill collar locations are shown in Figure 3. Click Here to see Figure 3: Proposed drill collar locations for the 17-hole Eagle Point drill program. Multiple drillholes may be completed from individual drill pads using different azimuths and or dips. (Coordinate Reference System: WGS 84 / Pseudo-Merc
Tungsten mineralization at Eagle Point has been recognized since the early 1940s, with historical examination by the U.S. Bureau of Mines and U.S. Geological Survey. The company has not independently verified historical production information and is not relying on it as a current Mineral Resource or Mineral Reserve. The planned program is intended to provide the geological and analytical information needed to move Eagle Point towards a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate. No Mineral Resource has been established at Eagle Point, and there is no certainty that further exploration will result in the delineation of a Mineral Resource. The scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Jacob Anderson, CPG (#12160), MAusIMM (#3089445), an independent consultant and Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.
Western Star will integrate pending analytical results with the completed geological mapping, structural observations, historical information, and three-dimensional model to refine drill targets. The company will also finalize drilling logistics and permitting requirements in preparation for the proposed program. Results from the 2026 sampling program will be reported after they are received, reviewed, and verified. For more information, see the original release at www.newmediawire.com.
