Keegan Resources Inc. announced that Maurice Tagami, P. Eng has been appointed President and CEO of the company. Mr. Tagami replaces Dr. Dan McCoy who has resigned as President and CEO. Dr. McCoy will remain a director and the Chief Geologist for the company.

Dan will continue to oversee all aspects of exploration at both Asumura and Esaase, Keegan's two properties in Ghana, West Africa. The shift in positions within the Company is consistent with Keegan's current evolution from an exploration to a development focus. Mr. Tagami has over 28 years experience in mine development and operations and has played a significant metallurgical and project management role in numerous open pit, underground and heap leach projects in North and South America, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Africa, Europe and Asia.

He has also been responsible for the advancement of projects from scoping through feasibility studies and detailed engineering.