West African Resources Limited announced the appointment of Mark Connelly as an independent non-executive chairman. Mr. Connelly is the former managing director and chief executive officer of Papillon Resources Limited. Previously he was chief operating officer of Endeavour Mining Corporation following its merger with Adamus Resources Limited where he was Managing Director and CEO.

He has extensive experience in financing, development, construction and operation of mining projects in a variety of commodities including gold, base metals and other resources in West Africa, Australia, North America and Europe. Mr. Connelly replaces Mr. Francis Harper, who has resigned from the board.