Western Star Resources highlights U.S. tungsten supply opportunity

Sponsored editorial “Why Tungsten Matters: Western Star Resources and the Upstream Defense Supply Chain” provides investors with context on tungsten’s critical role and the Company’s U.S.-focused strategy July 14, 2026 – TheNewswire - Vancouver, British Columbia – Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) (OTC: WSRIF) (FRA: 4K2) (the “ Company ” or “ Western Star” ) is pleased to announce the publication of a new sponsored editorial titled “ Why Tungsten Matters: Western Star Resources and the Upstream Defense Supply Chain. ” Written for investors seeking a clearer understanding of the tungsten market, the editorial examines why tungsten has become a strategic priority for the United States and its allies, the challenges created by concentrated global supply, and the importance of rebuilding secure North American sources of this critical mineral. The editorial explores: Tungsten’s essential role in defense, aerospace, energy, advanced manufacturing, and industrial tooling;   The growing focus on reliable domestic and allied critical-mineral supply chains; and   Western Star’s strategy of assembling and advancing a portfolio of past-producing U.S. tungsten assets using modern exploration methods.   Western Star ’ s U.S.-focused tungsten platform includes the Rowland and White Star properties in Nevada and the Eagle Point property in New Mexico. Each is located in a historically significant tungsten district, and the Company is advancing the portfolio through systematic modern exploration and project evaluation.   Follow Western Star ’ s official Stocktwits account for Company news and public updates: https://stocktwits.com/WesternStarResources The Company ’ s Stocktwits account supplements, and does not replace, Western Star ’ s formal disclosure channels, including news releases, regulatory filings, and the Company ’ s website.

Investor Awareness Agreement Western Star announces that the Company entered into an Investor Awareness Agreement with Canyon International, Inc. ( “ Canyon ” ) dated and effective June 12, 2026, whereby Canyon will provide investor-awareness, editorial-development, media-distribution and social-media support services. The services to be provided by Canyon include investor-focused editorial content, sponsored social-media outreach and broader digital distribution. Canyon has received total cash compensation of US$6,500 for an initial term of 90 days.

The agreement may be renewed by the Company and Canyon at the end of the initial term. Canyon and the Company are unrelated parties and operate at arm ’ s length. Neither Canyon nor its principals has any interest in the Company ’ s securities, directly or indirectly, or any right or intent to acquire such an interest.

Additional information about Canyon International is available at www.canyoninternational.net. Sponsored-Content Disclosure The editorial referenced in this release is sponsored content produced as part of the Company ’ s investor-awareness program managed by Canyon International, Inc. The editorial discusses previously disclosed public information, is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. About Western Star Resources Western Star Resources is an emerging junior mineral exploration company focused on revitalizing North America ’ s tungsten supply.

The Company is advancing its entry into the U.S. market through past-producing tungsten assets in historically important mining districts and is positioning itself to participate in the growing need for secure domestic critical mineral supply. For more information, please visit www.westernstarresources.com . Contact Information Blake Morgan President, CEO and Director blake@westernstarresources.com Forward-Looking Information Certain statements contained in this news release may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws.

Forward-looking information may include, but is not limited to, statements regarding the Company ’ s exploration plans, permitting activities, future work programs, potential drill targets, critical-minerals strategy, advancement of its U.S. tungsten properties, and expectations regarding future milestones and results. Forward-looking information is based on management ’ s current expectations, estimates, projections, and assumptions and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information. Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.   Copyright (c) 2026 TheNewswire - All rights reserved.

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