RE: Today positive update.....5 Jan 2026 11:13
"In 2026, the US critical minerals landscape for tungsten in Nevada involves increased exploration, drilling by companies like Western Star Resources (Roland project) and potential re-starts of past producers (IMA mine), driven by strategic US supply chain needs, with federal interest expanding beyond rare earths to metals like tungsten. Companies such as GREAT WESTERN MINING CORPORATION and Guardian Metallurgy Technologies (GMET) (Pilot Mountain/Tempiute) are active, focusing on bringing high-grade deposits back online to reduce reliance on foreign supply, with Patriot Critical Minerals also reporting significant domestic resources.
Key Developments & Companies for 2026:
Viking Mines & American Tungsten: Viking plans to acquire interests in Nevada tungsten projects, while American Tungsten assesses restarting the high-quality IMA Mine.
Western Star Resources: Targeting drilling at their Nevada tungsten property in late 2025/early 2026 to make new discoveries.
GREAT WESTERN MINING CORP: Advancing tungsten prospects in Mineral County, Nevada, with exploration programs.
Guardian Metallurgy Technologies (GMET): Focused on the Pilot Mountain and Tempiute projects, a past major US tungsten producer, aiming to revive operations."