VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwire - Jul 10, 2012) -
Suite 2606 - 400 Capilano Road
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Telephone: (604) 469-6855
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Weststar Resources Corp.
("Weststar") (TSX VENTURE: WER) is pleased to report the commencement of
exploration work on the Axe Porphyry Copper-Gold Property (the "Property")
by
Xstrata Copper Canada ("Xstrata"). The Property is located approximately 20
kilometers north of Princeton, British Columbia. The Property is a
copper-gold porphyry system which Weststar optioned to Xstrata earlier this
year.
Xstrata is conducting the phase one work program on the Property. This
first
phase of work is to get the Property drill ready with the goal of expanding
the
known mineralized zones. Xstrata crews are conducting geological mapping,
soil
sampling and line cutting. The lines will be used to conduct a future
induced
polarity ("IP") survey on the numerous copper-gold targets which were
identified
during previous drilling and geophysics by Weststar . Once this first phase
of
work has been completed and the results analyzed, it is expected Xstrata
will
then commence a drilling campaign.
"Weststar is very enthusiastic to see the work programs start on the Axe
project", said William Rascan, President. "Xstrata is a major copper
producer
with a world class portfolio of copper development projects."
In addition, the Company has granted an aggregate of 2,000,000 stock
options to
directors and consultants exercisable until July 9, 2017 at a price of
$0.15 per
common share. The granting of these stock options is subject to acceptance
by
the TSX Venture Exchange.
The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and accepted
by
Thomas Clarke Pr.Sci.Nat., a qualified person and a Director of the
Company.
For further info on the Company, please visit www.weststarresources.com or
email
info@weststarresources.com.
On Behalf of the Board
Will Rascan, President
Weststar Resources Corp.
(604) 469-6855
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that
term
is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts
responsibility
for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Source: Weststar Resources Corp. via Thomson Reuters ONE
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