Great Western Minerals Group, Ltd. announced that it has appointed Marc LeVier to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approval. The appointment is effective immediately. Mr. LeVier, who joined the Board of Directors in late 2012 has been actively involved in an oversight role with the finalization of the Preliminary Economic Assessment and the continued development of the company's Steenkampskraal project.

Mr. LeVier has been President and Chief Executive Officer as well as a Director of Texas Rare Earth Resources Corp. where he oversaw the completion of a Preliminary Economic Assessment, established the strategic direction for that company and created a culture of innovation and accountability.