Tesoro Minerals Corp. announced that its Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of Mr. Peter Tegart as Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. In light of Mr. Tegart's resignation, the Board has appointed Mr. Scott McLean, P.Geo., FGC as Interim Chief Executive Officer. Mr. McLean will oversee the Corporation and be responsible for the day-to-day operations of Tesoro’s business until such time as a new President and CEO is appointed. Mr. McLean has been with Tesoro for a number of years as a member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation.