Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) (OTC: WSRIF) (FRA: 4K2) announced on July 21, 2026, that it has engaged Dahrouge Geological Consulting to assist in the evaluation and future exploration of the company’s past-producing tungsten assets in Nevada and New Mexico. The move signals an acceleration of Western Star’s efforts to revitalize North America’s tungsten supply amid growing demand for domestic critical minerals.
Blake Morgan, CEO of Western Star Resources, stated that Dahrouge has been reviewing technical data at the past-producing Eagle Point Mine in New Mexico to define drill targets across known surface mineralization and consolidate data into a comprehensive technical model. Working with Western Star’s existing geological team, the intermediate goal is to develop a program to drill the historical non-compliant resource, with a maiden drill program planned for 2026. Morgan noted that the board expects to release further news to the market soon.
Dahrouge Geological Consulting is a North American mineral exploration, consulting, and project management group with offices in Edmonton, Montreal, and Denver. Support for Western Star will be based out of the Denver office, leveraging regional expertise in site-specific geology and resource evaluation. Dahrouge provides services including project generation, program design, geophysics, project evaluation, and resource estimations to the global mining industry.
Jacob Anderson, Certified Professional Geologist at Dahrouge Consulting, expressed excitement about working closely with Western Star’s team to better understand the geology and mineralization of the Eagle Point Mine. He emphasized that Dahrouge will work aggressively to advance the understanding of the project’s resource potential while helping to de-risk and expand the mineral resource.
Western Star Resources is an emerging junior mineral exploration company focused on revitalizing North America’s tungsten supply. The company is advancing its entry into the U.S. market through past-producing tungsten assets in historically important mining districts, positioning itself to participate in the growing need for secure domestic critical mineral supply. For more information, visit Western Star Resources.
The engagement of Dahrouge comes at a time when the U.S. government is emphasizing the importance of domestic critical mineral production to reduce reliance on foreign sources, particularly from China. Tungsten is classified as a critical mineral due to its use in defense, aerospace, and industrial applications. By advancing these past-producing assets, Western Star aims to contribute to a secure North American supply chain.
The company’s plans include moving towards a mineral resource estimate (MRE) after the initial drill program in 2026. The collaboration with Dahrouge is expected to enhance the technical understanding and de-risk the project, potentially attracting further investment. The announcement highlights the strategic importance of these assets in meeting the growing demand for tungsten in high-tech and defense sectors.
