Western Star Resources Engages KC Harvey Environmental and Initiates Drill-Permitting Process for the Rowland Tungsten Property

Executive Summary

• Western Star Resources has engaged KC Harvey Environmental to lead drill-permitting and prepare a Plan of Operations for its 100% owned Rowland Tungsten Property in Nevada.
• The company has initiated discussions with the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest to advance the NEPA review process, aiming to position the project for Phase 2 drill testing of three historical tungsten zones.
• Permitting activities are running parallel to ongoing Phase 1 exploration, with the company leveraging documented historical workings to streamline the regulatory pathway.

Key Details

• Engaged KC Harvey Environmental, LLC (Bozeman, MT) as the permitting consultant for the Rowland Tungsten Property.
• KC Harvey will prepare and submit a Plan of Operations (USDA Forest Service form FS-2800-5 under 36 CFR 228A) for the proposed Phase 2 drilling program.
• Initial engagement commenced with the Mountain City–Ruby Mountains–Jarbidge Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (USFS).
• Permitting work is advancing in parallel with the ongoing Phase 1 exploration program at Rowland.
• Objective is to drill test three confirmed zones of historical tungsten workings.
• Historical workings are expected to support a "previously disturbed" classification, anticipated to streamline the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review pathway.
• Scope includes environmental baseline studies, reclamation planning, and NEPA coordination with the USFS.
• Company will provide updates upon Plan of Operations submission and as the permitting review progresses.
• Technical information reviewed by Jasper Mowatt, MIMMM/MAusIMM, a Qualified Person under NI 43-101.

Notable Quotes

• Blake Morgan, CEO and President: “Engaging KC Harvey and opening dialogue with the Jarbidge District Ranger is the logical next step for Rowland. With Phase 1 field work confirming a materially larger exploration opportunity than the historical record suggested, our priority is to advance permitting in parallel with exploration so we are positioned to drill test the Rowland targets without delay.”