# The Tungsten Squeeze Has Reached the Companies That Buy It Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/the-tungsten-squeeze-has-reached-the-companies-that-buy-it--529b1b11-fb84-4824-b4f9-43a9dcd0b1e5 Original source: https://orestocks.com/company/ATI/press-releases/5496944509635369 Publisher: orestocks Original announcement: 2026-09-17T13:20:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Western Star Resources Inc. - Ticker: WSR - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Nevada - Primary commodity: Tungsten - Secondary commodities: Tin - Document categories: Drill results, Other - Extracted: 2026-09-17 13:49:20 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.40 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Western Star Resources Inc. has announced positive results from a Phase 2 soil geochemical survey at its Rowland Tungsten Property in Nevada. The survey identified two significant tungsten anomalies, including a high-grade sample of 0.53% WO3 in ground with no recorded past activity, extending the known footprint of the project. Reasoning: The Phase 2 soil survey successfully identified two discrete tungsten anomalies, including a high-grade sample in previously untested ground, providing clear targets for future drilling. - Positive factor: Significant soil anomalies identified - Positive factor: Extension of known footprint beyond historical workings - Positive factor: Strongest result \(0.53% WO3\) found in untested ground - Positive factor: Geochemical association \(W-Sn\) supports skarn model - Negative factor: Soil results are surficial dispersion and not indicative of grade or resource - Negative factor: Early-stage exploration with no defined resource Facts used in scoring: 8 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: The survey defined two anomalies that expand the recognised zone around historical workings. Evidence · text > It defined two discrete, spatially coherent tungsten-in-soil anomalies, each expanding the recognised zone around historical workings. **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: The release specifies the analytical method \(lithium borate fusion with ICP-MS\) and the laboratory \(ALS Global\). Evidence · text > Samples were prepared and analysed by ALS Global, screened to minus 180 microns, and analysed by lithium borate fusion with ICP-MS. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (8) ### R079 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/the-tungsten-squeeze-has-reached-the-companies-that-buy-it--529b1b11-fb84-4824-b4f9-43a9dcd0b1e5#fact-drill-facts-0) Rowland · tungsten #### Identity - Hole ID: R079 - Project: Rowland - Commodity: tungsten - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: WSR #### Geometry - Grade: 4240 - Grade Unit: ppm #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: Rowland Main - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Exceptional soil sample in a previously unvisited area. - Positive factor: High grade sample \(0.53% WO3\) - Positive factor: Located in untested ground 250m from historical workings Evidence · text > The headline number is sample R079 at 4,240 ppm tungsten, which the Company reports as 0.53% WO3. #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 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 **Refractory Ore** Polarity: negative Definition: Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk. Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy ### R079 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/the-tungsten-squeeze-has-reached-the-companies-that-buy-it--529b1b11-fb84-4824-b4f9-43a9dcd0b1e5#fact-drill-facts-1) Rowland · tin #### Identity - Hole ID: R079 - Project: Rowland - Commodity: tin - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: WSR #### Geometry - Grade: 66.9 - Grade Unit: ppm #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: Rowland Main - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace tin associated with tungsten supports a skarn model. - Positive factor: Highest tin value in the survey Evidence · text > Sample R079 returned 66.9 ppm tin against a survey median of 2.8 ppm #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 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 **Refractory Ore** Polarity: negative Definition: Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk. Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy ### R082 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/the-tungsten-squeeze-has-reached-the-companies-that-buy-it--529b1b11-fb84-4824-b4f9-43a9dcd0b1e5#fact-drill-facts-2) Rowland · tungsten #### Identity - Hole ID: R082 - Project: Rowland - Commodity: tungsten - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: WSR #### Geometry - Grade: 422 - Grade Unit: ppm #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: Rowland Main - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Anomalous tungsten sample. - Positive factor: Supports the Rowland Main anomaly Evidence · text > supported by R082 at 422 ppm #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 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 **Refractory Ore** Polarity: negative Definition: Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk. Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy ### R119 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/the-tungsten-squeeze-has-reached-the-companies-that-buy-it--529b1b11-fb84-4824-b4f9-43a9dcd0b1e5#fact-drill-facts-3) Rowland · tungsten #### Identity - Hole ID: R119 - Project: Rowland - Commodity: tungsten - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: WSR #### Geometry - Grade: 373 - Grade Unit: ppm #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: Rowland Main - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Anomalous tungsten sample. - Positive factor: Supports the Rowland Main anomaly Evidence · text > R119 at 373 ppm #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 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 **Refractory Ore** Polarity: negative Definition: Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk. Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy ### R116 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/the-tungsten-squeeze-has-reached-the-companies-that-buy-it--529b1b11-fb84-4824-b4f9-43a9dcd0b1e5#fact-drill-facts-4) Rowland · tungsten #### Identity - Hole ID: R116 - Project: Rowland - Commodity: tungsten - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: WSR #### Geometry - Grade: 215 - Grade Unit: ppm #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: Rowland Main - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Anomalous tungsten sample. - Positive factor: Supports the Rowland Main anomaly Evidence · text > R116 at 215 ppm #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 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 **Refractory Ore** Polarity: negative Definition: Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk. Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy ### R078 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/the-tungsten-squeeze-has-reached-the-companies-that-buy-it--529b1b11-fb84-4824-b4f9-43a9dcd0b1e5#fact-drill-facts-5) Rowland · tungsten #### Identity - Hole ID: R078 - Project: Rowland - Commodity: tungsten - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: WSR #### Geometry - Grade: 176 - Grade Unit: ppm #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: Rowland Main - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Anomalous tungsten sample. - Positive factor: Supports the Rowland Main anomaly Evidence · text > R078 at 176 ppm #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 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 **Refractory Ore** Polarity: negative Definition: Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk. Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy ### R120 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/the-tungsten-squeeze-has-reached-the-companies-that-buy-it--529b1b11-fb84-4824-b4f9-43a9dcd0b1e5#fact-drill-facts-6) Rowland · tungsten #### Identity - Hole ID: R120 - Project: Rowland - Commodity: tungsten - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: WSR #### Geometry - Grade: 110 - Grade Unit: ppm #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: Rowland Main - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Anomalous tungsten sample. - Positive factor: Supports the Rowland Main anomaly Evidence · text > R120 at 110 ppm #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 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 **Refractory Ore** Polarity: negative Definition: Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk. Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy ### R188 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/the-tungsten-squeeze-has-reached-the-companies-that-buy-it--529b1b11-fb84-4824-b4f9-43a9dcd0b1e5#fact-drill-facts-7) Rowland · tungsten #### Identity - Hole ID: R188 - Project: Rowland - Commodity: tungsten - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: WSR #### Geometry - Grade: 228 - Grade Unit: ppm #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: Northern Zone B - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Anomalous tungsten sample. - Positive factor: Peaking sample for Northern Zone B Evidence · text > peaking at 228 ppm tungsten at R188 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 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 **Refractory Ore** Polarity: negative Definition: Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk. Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy ## 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.