Joshua Gold Resources Inc. announced the appointment of Peter D'Jay to the company as an Independent Director. This exciting news follows the recent announcement of acquisition of the Champion Gold Mine in Northern Ontario, Canada. As an Independent Director, Peter will be responsible for the continued development of Joshua Gold Resources' corporate credibility and for ensuring good governance of the company.

He will function as a steward of corporate operations, play a vital role in risk management and guide the company as the company continue to grow. Throughout his 35-year career, Mr. D'Jay has built an extensive network of contacts and consistently created value for mineral resource development organizations, real estate development companies and startups. Peter graduated from the University of Colorado in 1984 and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Environmental Science as well as an Elementary Education Certification.

Mr. D'Jay's previous experience includes the position as Independent Director for another publicly traded exploration company. He also served as Independent Liaison with JPAI, an internationally funded development finance advisory for clean energy and environmental projects. Presently, Peter is a highly regarded sales consultant for several companies, including KIR Collection and ZenPotamus.

During the winter months, Peter also serves as a ski instructor for Vail Mountain in Colorado, USA.