Desert Star Resources Ltd. announced the appointment of Gord Neal as Vice President of Capital Markets and Business Development. Mr. Neal will assist the company in developing and executing on its capital markets strategy in preparation for the company's upcoming drill program and long term planning.  He will also assist the company in its marketing efforts, corporate communications, corporate finance and business development strategies. Mr. Neal has more than 30 years experience in governance, corporate finance and investor relations.

He founded Neal McInerney Investor Relations in 1991. Mr. Neal was VP Corporate Development at MAG Silver Corp. and was an advisor on corporate finance and investor relations to West Timmins Mining.