Western Star Resources Seeks U.S. Defense Contract for Tungsten Supply, Hires European IR Firm
Western Star Resources has applied to provide critical tungsten to the U.S. defense industrial base and engaged Plutus Invest & Consulting for European investor relations, signaling a strategic push into defense-related mineral supply chains.
Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) (OTC: WSRIF) announced it has submitted an application in response to a solicitation from the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC) to supply critical minerals, focusing on tungsten (Wo3), to the United States. The move aligns with the U.S. Department of War's priority to secure domestic supply chains for defense-critical minerals used in aircraft, missiles, semiconductors, and other defense technologies.
The DIBC, managed by Advanced Technology International on behalf of the U.S. Department of War, issued a request for project proposal in February 2026 targeting strategic critical minerals. The consortium aims to expand and diversify the U.S. defense industrial base, enable private-sector partnerships with the government, and provide non-dilutive financing for key contractors. For Western Star, this represents an opportunity to secure government support for its past-producing tungsten asset in Nevada.
CEO Blake Morgan stated that the company's team will travel to Washington in May for meetings to discuss the asset, which the company believes offers significant upside as it approaches its maiden drill program in 2026. The company also plans to provide updates on its recently announced Rowland exploration program.
In a separate development, Western Star has entered into an investor relations and marketing services agreement with Plutus Invest & Consulting GmbH, a German firm, effective May 1, 2026, for a twelve-month term. Under the agreement, Plutus will provide consultation on advertorial marketing and public relations strategies, and design and implement an advertisement-based investor awareness campaign targeting the European investment market. The campaign will utilize financial-news portals, investor newsletters, and social-media platforms including X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Reddit, and Telegram, as well as paid digital advertising networks and sponsored articles and video interviews. The company will pay Plutus a fee of €200,000 upon commencement of services. The agreement is arm's length and subject to approval by the Canadian Securities Exchange.
Western Star also announced a non-brokered private placement of 833,333 flow-through common shares at $0.60 per share for gross proceeds of $500,000. The proceeds will be used to incur eligible Canadian exploration expenses related to the company's Western Star Project, qualifying for the critical mineral tax credit. The offering is subject to CSE approval and a four-month-and-one-day hold period.
The company's focus on tungsten is significant given its critical role in defense applications. The U.S. government is actively seeking to onshore production of such minerals to reduce reliance on foreign sources. Western Star's application to the DIBC could position it for non-dilutive financing and long-term contracts, while the engagement of Plutus aims to raise its profile among European investors. These initiatives underscore the company's strategy to develop its Nevada tungsten asset and capitalize on growing demand for defense-critical minerals.