West Mining Corp. announced that Nicholas Houghton appointed as President. Luke Montaine who has stepped down from the Board of Directors. The Company is also very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. John Mirko to the advisory board of company. The company would like to welcome Mr. Mirko to the Company. His vast historical knowledge of the Kootenay Arc and experience with flagship Kena project area will be invaluable as progress and plan the company exploration programs, states Nicholas Houghton. Mr. Mirko has 47 years experience in the mining industry and is currently the founder & President of Canam Mining Corporation, President & CEO of Rokmaster Resources Corp. and the former President and founder of Canam Alpine Resources Ltd. and a founder of Pacific Rim Mining Corp., Frontier Pacific Mining Corp., Roca Mines Inc., Stikine Gold Corp. He has consulted and prospected internationally since 1972. He has successful experience in discovery, permitting, construction and mine operation.