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Gold developer West African Resources Limited (ASX, TSXV: WAF) is pleased to announce it has made two key appointments as it moves into the development phase for its 90%-owned Sanbrado Gold Project in Burkina Faso.
Non-executive Director
Mr Ian Kerr joins the Company’s Board as a Non-Executive Director. Mr Kerr will chair the Technical Committee that will oversee construction of the Sanbrado Gold Project. He will also provide direct guidance and support to the project management team during the build. Mr Kerr has more than 30 years’ experience in mining construction and operations with several Australian and international mining companies including Placer Dome and WMC. More recently he was responsible for the construction of Gascoyne Resources Ltd’s 2.5Mtpa Dalgaranga Gold Project, which was completed under budget and ahead of time. He has also held senior positions with engineering firms Lycopodium and Mintrex. Mr Kerr holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree (Civil) from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, and is a Member of the Institution of Engineers Australia.
Chief Financial Officer
Mr Padraig O'Donoghue has joined the executive team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr O'Donoghue has extensive experience in the mining industry and has held CFO and Company Secretarial positions with several private and ASX listed mining and contracting companies, including Consolidated Rutile, VDM, Navigator, Jabiru and Barminco. Mr O'Donoghue's career has included roles with PriceWaterhouseCoopers in Vancouver, Canada and with Placer Dome and Barrick in senior management and operational positions in Australia and internationally. Mr O'Donoghue holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia, Canada and is a Chartered Accountant.
West African Chairman Mr Mark Connelly commented:
“Both Ian and Padraig have extensive experience in the gold mining industry in Australia and internationally, which will benefit the Company as we make the transition from successful explorer to +200,000oz per year gold producer. We welcome them to the team at West African and look forward to moving the exciting Sanbrado Gold Project into production.”
West African Makes Key Board and Management Appointments
Scarborough, Australia (FSCwire) - Gold developer West African Resources Limited (ASX, TSXV: WAF) is pleased to announce it has made two key appointments as it moves into the development phase for its 90%-owned Sanbrado Gold Project in Burkina Faso.
Non-executive Director
Mr Ian Kerr joins the Company’s Board as a Non-Executive Director. Mr Kerr will chair the Technical Committee that will oversee construction of the Sanbrado Gold Project. He will also provide direct guidance and support to the project management team during the build. Mr Kerr has more than 30 years’ experience in mining construction and operations with several Australian and international mining companies including Placer Dome and WMC. More recently he was responsible for the construction of Gascoyne Resources Ltd’s 2.5Mtpa Dalgaranga Gold Project, which was completed under budget and ahead of time. He has also held senior positions with engineering firms Lycopodium and Mintrex. Mr Kerr holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree (Civil) from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, and is a Member of the Institution of Engineers Australia.
Chief Financial Officer
Mr Padraig O'Donoghue has joined the executive team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr O'Donoghue has extensive experience in the mining industry and has held CFO and Company Secretarial positions with several private and ASX listed mining and contracting companies, including Consolidated Rutile, VDM, Navigator, Jabiru and Barminco. Mr O'Donoghue's career has included roles with PriceWaterhouseCoopers in Vancouver, Canada and with Placer Dome and Barrick in senior management and operational positions in Australia and internationally. Mr O'Donoghue holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia, Canada and is a Chartered Accountant.
West African Chairman Mr Mark Connelly commented:
“Both Ian and Padraig have extensive experience in the gold mining industry in Australia and internationally, which will benefit the Company as we make the transition from successful explorer to +200,000oz per year gold producer. We welcome them to the team at West African and look forward to moving the exciting Sanbrado Gold Project into production.”
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Source: West African Resources Ltd (TSX Venture:WAF, OTC Bulletin Board:WFRSF)
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