Joshua Gold Resources Inc. announced that on September 4, 2012, the Board of Directors of the company appointed Mr. John David Mason to serve as the company's Chief Operating Officer, until his successor is duly appointed and qualified.  Mr. John David Mason, age 71, has extensive experience in the financial and mineral exploration sectors. Mr. Mason currently serves on the Advisory Board of the company.

From July 2006 until August 2011, Mr. Mason served as CEO, Chairman and Founder of Augen Gold Corp.