Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) (OTC: WSRIF) (FRA: 4K2) has appointed Garland Scott to its board of directors effective September 11, 2026. Scott brings 26 years of experience in financial services, business development, and strategic consulting, having previously held senior roles at Bank of America and Goldman Sachs, where he worked with financial advisors and high-net-worth clients to deliver 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, stated, “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 Scott’s 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. 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 new events occur. The fee for these services is $100,000 USD for a two-month term, subject to acceptance by the Canadian Securities Exchange. The agreement may be renewed by both parties at the end of the initial term.
MEL and Western Star operate at arm’s length, and 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.
These developments matter for the Long Beach area and the broader business community because they signal continued investment in critical minerals exploration—a sector vital to national security and the clean energy transition. Tungsten is a key component in electronics, aerospace, and defense applications, and increasing domestic supply could reduce reliance on foreign sources. The addition of a financial heavyweight like Scott, combined with a targeted investor awareness campaign, may help Western Star attract capital and accelerate its projects, potentially creating economic opportunities and reinforcing the region’s role in the critical minerals supply chain. As the company advances its U.S. entry, stakeholders in Southern California’s industrial and technology sectors should monitor assay results and further board developments.
