Western Star Resources has acquired 14 new mining claims and secured a surface use agreement covering 640 acres at its Eagle Point Tungsten Project in New Mexico. This expansion includes historical trenches and extends the mineralized skarn system, supporting long-term development with exclusive surface rights for up to 25 years. The company is advancing exploration with an expanded UAV magnetic survey and plans detailed mapping, sampling, and permitting work. This move strengthens Western Star's position to develop a U.S. source of critical tungsten amid growing demand for domestic supply.
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