Amato Exploration Ltd. announced the appointment of Mr. Kieran Prashad as the company's new President and Chief Executive Officer replacing Mr. James D. Romano. Ms. Jacqueline Lilley, Amato's recently appointed Chief Financial Officer, was also appointed as Corporate Secretary. Mr. Romano, who was re-elected to the Board, will replace Mr. Prashad on the Audit Committee, leaving the current Board of Directors, Audit Committee and Officer Positions.

Mr. Prashad has been an active member of Amato's Board since August 2011. He is also a Board member of Polar Platinum Inc.