Western Star Resources Inc. has appointed Garland Scott to its board of directors effective September 11, 2026, a move that brings significant financial and strategic expertise to the junior mineral exploration company as it seeks to expand its presence in the U.S. tungsten market. Scott's 26-year career in financial services, business development, and strategic consulting includes senior roles at Bank of America and Goldman Sachs, where he worked with financial advisors and high-net-worth clients and delivered institutional investment solutions. He later served as Business Development and Consultant Director at SEM Wealth Management and as Chief Growth Officer of On3 Strategies. Scott holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation and earned degrees in Psychology and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
CEO Blake Morgan said, "We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Scott to the Board. His background at leading firms such as Goldman Sachs will be instrumental in helping Western Star take that next step forward." Morgan also noted that the company will have updates regarding assays on the Rowland, White Star, and Eagle Point properties very soon.
The appointment comes as Western Star positions itself to benefit from the growing need for secure domestic critical mineral supply. The company is advancing its entry into the U.S. market through past-producing tungsten assets in historically important mining districts. Tungsten is a critical mineral used in a wide range of industrial and defense applications, and the U.S. currently relies heavily on imports. Western Star's focus on revitalizing North America's tungsten supply could make it a key player in reducing that dependence.
In addition to the board appointment, Western Star announced an Investor Awareness Agreement with Market Equities Limited (MEL) dated September 11, 2026. Under the agreement, MEL will provide branding services, communications, advisory, and general consulting services, including SEO, digital media campaigns, media consulting, business development, multimedia services, and project management. MEL will also write and distribute weekly ticker tag articles highlighting the company in sector-based analysis, as well as news-based tags when the company has a new event. The fee is $100,000 USD for a two-month term upon acceptance by the Canadian Securities Exchange, and the agreement may be renewed at the end of the initial term. MEL and the Company are not related parties and operate at arm's length, with neither MEL nor its principals having any interest in the Company's securities.
The investor awareness campaign could help raise Western Star's profile among retail and institutional investors, potentially increasing liquidity and supporting the company's valuation as it advances its exploration projects. However, such agreements also come with scrutiny, as they represent a significant expenditure for a junior explorer.
Western Star Resources is an emerging junior mineral exploration company focused on revitalizing North America's tungsten supply. For more information, visit www.westernstarresources.com.
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