Western Star Resources Appoints Financial Expert Garland Scott to Board

Western Star Resources, an emerging junior mineral exploration company focused on revitalizing North America's tungsten supply, has announced the appointment of Garland Scott to its board of directors. Scott, with 26 years of experience in financial services, business development, and strategic consulting, brings a wealth of expertise to the company.

Scott's career highlights include senior roles at leading financial institutions such as Bank of America and Goldman Sachs, where he worked with high-net-worth clients and delivered institutional investment solutions. His subsequent roles at SEM Wealth Management and On3 Strategies further underscore his commitment to strategic growth and development. Scott holds the prestigious Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation and has a background in Psychology and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Blake Morgan, CEO of Western Star Resources, expressed enthusiasm about Scott's addition to the board. "We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Scott to the Board," Morgan stated.

In other developments, Western Star Resources has entered into an Investor Awareness Agreement with Market Equities Limited (MEL). The agreement, effective as of September 11, 2026, will see MEL providing branding services, communications, advisory, and general consulting services to the company. The services will include SEO, digital media campaigns, 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 agreement is for a term of two months and is subject to a fee of $100,000 USD.

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.

The appointment of Scott and the agreement with MEL are part of Western Star's strategic efforts to strengthen its position in the market and enhance its visibility. With Scott's financial acumen and MEL's expertise in communications and branding, the company aims to make significant strides in its exploration and development projects.