Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) (OTC: WSRIF) (FRA: 4K2) has appointed Garland Scott to its board of directors, effective September 11, 2026. The move brings significant financial and strategic expertise to the junior mineral exploration company as it seeks to revitalize North America's tungsten supply and expand into the U.S. market.
Scott's 26-year career in financial services includes senior roles at Bank of America and Goldman Sachs, where he worked with financial advisors, 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 commented, "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.
In addition to the board appointment, Western Star has entered into 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. Specific services include SEO, digital media campaigns for branding, media consulting, general 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.
MEL and Western Star are not related parties and operate at arm's length. Neither MEL nor its principals have any interest in the company's securities, directly or indirectly, or any right or intent to acquire such an interest.
The dual announcements are significant for Western Star as it works to position itself in the growing need for secure domestic critical mineral supply. Scott's appointment adds substantial financial and strategic credibility, which could help attract investors and guide the company through its next phase of growth. The investor awareness campaign, while costly, is designed to increase market visibility and potentially improve liquidity and shareholder value. For a junior explorer, such efforts are critical to standing out in a competitive sector and securing the capital necessary to advance exploration.
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. For more information, visit www.westernstarresources.com.
