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Western Star Resources Submits Application in Response to Solicitation From The U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium; Engages Plutus Invest & Consulting GMBH for Investor Relations Services
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - May 1, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) (OTC: WSRIF) (the "Company" or "Western Star") is pleased to announce that it has submitted its application in response to a solicitation from the U.S. ...
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[{"type":"text","content":"VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - May 1, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) (OTC: WSRIF) (the "Company" or "Western Star") is pleased to announce that it has submitted its application in response to a solicitation from the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium (the "DIBC") to provide to the United States a reliable supply of critical minerals, focusing on Tungsten (Wo3).","length":427,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"In February 2026, the DIBC issued a new request for project proposal ("RPP") focused on strategic critical minerals. The DoW has prioritized identification of supply chain alternatives for defense-critical minerals used in the production of aircraft, missiles, semiconductors, and other defense technologies.The DIBC is managed by Advanced Technology International ("ATI") on behalf of the U.S. Department of War (the "DoW"). The DIBC aims to expand and diversify the defense industrial base in the U.S., enable private-sector businesses to work in partnership with the U.S. Government, provide non-dilutive financing for key contractors, and provide the U.S. Government access to commercial solutions for defense requirements.","length":759,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Critical metals are considered essential for the U.S. defense industrial base, and the U.S. Government is engaged in strategic planning, initiatives, and funding to ensure it can access and onshore domestic production capabilities and supply.","length":242,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Blake Morgan, the CEO and President of Western Star, stated, "Western Star Resources is pleased to support DIBC initiatives focusing on strategic critical minerals. Our team will be traveling to Washington in May for meetings to discuss our past-producing tungsten asset. We believe this asset offers significant upside and look forward to demonstrating its potential as we approach our maiden drill program in 2026. Additionally, we will provide further updates shortly regarding the recently announced Rowland exploration program."","length":543,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Engagement of Plutus","length":20,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"The Company announces it has entered into an investor relations and marketing services agreement dated...