WestKam Gold Corp. reported that Mr. Peter Laipnieks has been appointed Chief Executive Officer following the resignation of Mr. Matt Wayrynen. Mr. Laipnieks, a current director of the Company, has 35 years of related experience as an officer and manager of several companies, including President of Spirit Exploration, an Ecuador-based gold exploration company.

Mr. Laipnieks has also served as an Executive Director with the Government of British Columbia.