West African Resources Limited announced that Mr. Lyndon Hopkins appointed as chief operating officer. Mr. Hopkins is a geologist with more than 20 years experience in gold exploration, development and production. Mr. Hopkins was chief operating officer of Equigold NL's Ivory Coast operations and managed the in-country aspects of the project development and feasibility study for the Bonikro Gold Mine which commenced production in 2008. More recently, he was Mine Manager for the construction of Regis Resources Ltd.'s Rosemont Gold Mine. He has been involved with numerous gold operations in Australia and Africa in various roles with Equigold and Regis and his experience will strengthen WAF's development team. WAF will add further operational and corporate strength to the management team and board over the coming months. Ms. Thompson's primary responsibilities will be to continue development of the Company's community engagement policies and programs, establish and implement environmental management systems (including compliance and monitoring), and manage the overall sustainability plan. Ms. Thompson's work experience includes Senior Closure and Reclamation Planner, Mine Operations Environmental Officer, and Environmental Officer positions with Newmont Mining at their in Australia and internationally.