Equitas Resources Corp. announced the appointment of Srgio Amaro Aquino as Equitas' Brazilian General Manager and also welcomes Michael Bennett and Everett Makela to join the Board of Directors. Srgio Amaro Aquino brings over 35 years of experience in the mining sector and has a proven track record in successful project management and construction. He will take responsibility for leading the Brazilian team on exploration, government relations, mining and for the construction of the Cajueiro gold project. Srgio has previously been responsible for Head of Diamond Exploration for Rio Tinto do Brasil in Mato Grosso. General Manager in charge of exploration and field operations of alluvial gold deposits for Dumbras Empreendimentos e Participacoes Ltd. Michael Bennett, P.Geo., was one of the founding principals of Alta Floresta Gold, and brings over 30 years of mining experience (23 years in South America), a wealth of practical experience and a deep understanding of South American culture. He has managed numerous exploration projects across South America, with three recorded gold discoveries. He was responsible for overseeing mining and exploration projects with over 100 employees in Brazil and Mexico. Mike has held senior local government appointments in South America including Mayor of Porongo, President of the Municipal Association and President of the Chamber of Mines in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Everett Makela Mr. Everett Makela, P. Geo., has served as Equitas VP Exploration since February 3, 2015 and has brought over 30 years of exploration experience to the team. During a career with Inco and Vale, Everett held roles of increasing responsibility in settings ranging from grassroots evaluations to near-mine resource definition. Everett excels at target generation, design and implementation of exploration programs, and the creation of joint venture and alliance opportunities. Everett is a member of APGO, PEGNL, PDAC and SEG. Alan Carter has elected to step down from the Equitas Board of Directors.