Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) (OTC: WSRIF) (FRA: 4K2) announced on September 11, 2026, that Garland Scott will join its board of directors effective the same day. The appointment brings significant financial and strategic expertise to the junior mineral exploration company as it seeks to advance its tungsten projects and expand its presence in the U.S. market.
Scott has 26 years of experience in financial services, business development, and strategic consulting. He previously held senior roles with Bank of America and Goldman Sachs, where he worked with financial advisors and high-net-worth clients, delivering 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.
Blake Morgan, CEO of Western Star, 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 announced it 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 services. These 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 for these services is $100,000 USD for a two-month term, upon acceptance by the Canadian Securities Exchange. The agreement may be renewed by the company and MEL at the end of the initial term.
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.
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, visit www.westernstarresources.com.
The appointment of Scott and the investor awareness agreement come at a time when demand for critical minerals, particularly tungsten, is rising due to supply chain concerns and the push for domestic sources. Tungsten is essential for defense, aerospace, and manufacturing applications, and the U.S. has historically relied heavily on imports. Western Star’s efforts to revitalize past-producing assets could contribute to a more secure supply chain. The addition of Scott’s financial acumen may help the company attract investment and navigate capital markets, while the MEL agreement aims to increase market visibility and investor engagement. These moves could enhance Western Star’s ability to fund exploration and development, potentially benefiting shareholders and supporting broader efforts to secure critical mineral supplies. The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. The original release can be viewed on www.newmediawire.com.
