Elk Petroleum Limited announced that Mr. Barry Smith has been appointed to the Board of the company. Mr. Smith is a petroleum explorationist and has over 30 years industry experience in the management of petroleum assets and new ventures as well as in the commercial management and promotion of small ASX-listed petroleum companies. Mr. Smith was the Managing Director of Orion Petroleum Limited at the time of its listing on the ASX. In addition, the Board has accepted the resignation of Mr. Matt Healy, effective 31 July 2012. Mr. Healy has regretfully resigned due to increased executive work commitments.