Sarissa Resources, Inc. announced the appointment of Mr. Benjamin A. Ward to the company's Board of Directors. Mr. Ward has also been appointed to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer of the company. The company's current President, Scott Keevil, will remain as Chairman and CEO.

Mr. Ward brings a dynamic aspect to the Board and the Company that is expected to be helpful in bringing the development plans for the Nemegosenda niobium project in Ontario to fruition and will be his sole focus with the company. He has proven adept at public company management and development, bringing Joshua Gold Resources Inc. to trading in a challenging environment in the mineral exploration sector in 2012. His previous experience includes Project and Program Management in international infrastructure and development projects, primarily in The Republic of Chad, Papua New Guinea and Haiti.