Meet Kingwest’s Board and Management Team Driving Development of Menzies Project

When it comes to devising a growth trajectory for any emerging player, a highly experienced management portends a key role in defining the backbone for the future. In this context, Australia-based gold explorer, Kingwest Resources Limited (ASX:KWR), seems to be at the forefront of setting a good growth profile.

The Company’s activities are primarily focused on the development of its high-grade Menzies Gold Project or MGP, which has considerable exploration upside and production potential. Within the Project, a series of structurally controlled high-quality gold deposits have been mined historically and demonstrate extensive exploration potential for high-quality extensions.

The Company has so far made substantial progress at its flagship Menzies Project, supported by a highly skilledand experienced management team.

Management – A Key Driver behind Kingwest’s Growth

It is imperative to note that a successful business is backed by its strong management team that brings-in a diverse range of skills and experience, driving the company’s vision forward. Especially in case of mining industry, which is inherently challenging to some extent, a company’s reputation is driven by the trust in its board and management team to measure, identify and adequately mitigate numerous challenges that can stem within the mining space.

The strong level of support and interest shown by investors in Kingwest’s recent Placement activity is a testament to the collective experience and reputationof the Company’s board and management team.

It has been a long standing practice for Kingwest’s team to take wise and focused decisions for the Company’s progress, both short-term and long-term.

Also Read: Kingwest Reports Surge in Menzies’ Near Surface MRE’s, Share Price Soars

Introduction to Kingwest’s Board and Management Team

Let us take a look at the members of the Company’s board and management team who drive its overarching vision:

Mr Adrian Byass, Non-Executive Chairman

Mr Byass is a resource and economic geologist, who holds a significant experience of more than 20 years in the mining industry. He possesses AIM and ASX Board experience and specializes in discovering assets that present strong investor upside.

He has served as an Executive and Non-Executive Director at several unlisted and listed mining entities across the globe, which have shifted to production in precious, specialty and bulk metals worldwide. At present, he is serving on the boards of ASX phosphate, lithium, lead-silver and nickel companies.

Mr Ed Turner, CEO

Mr Turner is a geologist with about 30 years of experience across Africa, Europe, Australia and South America in numerous roles comprising specialty, base and precious metals for leading mining entities. He possesses a rich set of technical strengths including underground mining, feasibility studies, exploration, resource estimation and development stage work.

Previously, he has served as the CEO of Galena Mining Limited (ASX:G1A), wherein he identified the high-quality AbraPb-Ag deposit, taking the shape of a high yield mine development.

Mr Jon Price, Non-Executive Director

Mr Price is a reputable metallurgist, who holds immense experience of more than 25 years in Australia and other countries throughout all facets of the mining industry, comprising development, construction, exploration and mining operations in the advanced minerals and gold sectors.

He has worked in several advanced mineral and gold operations previously, including St Ives gold and Paddington gold operations in the WA goldfields. He was also the MD of Phoenix Gold Ltd, now being acquired by ASX-listed Evolution Mining Ltd (EVN). Currently, he is also serving as the Managing Director of Horizon Minerals Limited (ASX:HRZ).

Mr Jonathon Downes, Non-Executive Director

Mr Downes holds an abundant experience of over 25 years in the mining business and has worked in numerous corporate and geological capacities. Besides being intimately involved with several public and private capital raisings, he has experience with gold, nickel and base metals.

Previously, he was the founding director of Ironbark Zinc Limited (ASX:IBG), Hibernia Gold and Siberia Mining Corporation Ltd (ASX:SIB). Currently, he is a non-executive director of Corazon Mining Limited (ASX:CZN) and Galena Mining Limited (ASX:G1A).

Mr Steve Brockhurst, Non-Executive Director

Mr Brockhurst possesses more than 16 years of experience in capital and corporate structuring, ASIC and ASX compliance requirements, corporate advisory, capital raising and company secretarial services.

For the last 15 years, he has been engaged in the listing of several mineral exploration and junior resources companies on the ASX. For many of these companies, he has either served or continues to serve as Company Secretary and or Director. Currently, he is serving as the Non-Executive Director of Nelson Resources Limited (ASX:NES) and Estrella Resources Limited (ASX:ESR).

Undoubtedly, Kingwest’s board and management team possess high caliber technical, capital market and management skills. The strong background of the Company’s leadership team, coupled with their immense experiences, would be vital for the development of the Menzies Gold Project.

KWR is trading ~13 per cent higher at $0.130 on 3^rd April 2020 at 2:36 PM AEDT.

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