West African Resources Limited announced it has made two key appointments. Mr. Ian Kerr joins the Company's Board as a Non-Executive Director. Mr. Kerr will chair the Technical Committee that will oversee construction of the Sanbrado Gold Project.

He will also provide direct guidance and support to the project management team during the build. Mr. Kerr has more than 30 years' experience in mining construction and operations with several Australian and international mining companies including Placer Dome and WMC. More recently he was responsible for the construction of Gascoyne Resources Ltd.'s 2.5Mtpa Dalgaranga Gold Project, which was completed under budget and ahead of time.

Mr. Padraig O'Donoghue has joined the executive team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. O'Donoghue has extensive experience in the mining industry and has held CFO and Company Secretarial positions with several private and ASX listed mining and contracting companies, including Consolidated Rutile, VDM, Navigator, Jabiru and Barminco. Mr. O'Donoghue's career has included roles with PriceWaterhouseCoopers in Vancouver Canada and with Placer Dome and Barrick in senior management and operational positions in Australia and internationally.

Mr. O'Donoghue holds a Bachelor of Commerce.