WEST AFRICAN RESOURCES LIMITED West African Resources Limited announced board and committee changes ahead of next phase of growth as position the Company for the development of WAF's second gold mine, the 7.7Moz Kiaka gold project, in Burkina Faso. West African announced the appointment of Robin Romero as a Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Chair, enhancing the Board's skills and experience. Robin has over 30 years of accounting, legal and commercial experience, predominantly in the mining sector.
She is a former General Counsel and Executive Director of mining contractor Barminco Limited and is Legal Counsel at FMR Investments Pty Ltd. Robin is a current NED of ASX listed wealth management firm Euroz Hartleys Group Limited and a NED of not-for-profit group Greening Australia Limited. Prior to these roles Robin spent over 10 years working in large accounting and law firms including KPMG, Ernst & Young, King & Wood Mallesons and Corrs Chambers Westgarth. Robin holds Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws degrees from the University of Western Australia, is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Appointment of Libby Mounsey as Executive Director of Human Resources. With the upcoming construction of the Kiaka gold project and development of Toega and MV3 satellite projects, WAF will significantly benefit from the appointment of Ms. Mounsey as a full-time HR executive. Ms. Mounsey has more than 30 years' experience in human resources and industrial relations across the mining, construction, health, fisheries, and aviation industries.
Over the past 15 years she has held senior positions with resource companies in various stages of development through feasibility, construction, and operations. She holds a Bachelor of Business (Human Resources and Industrial Relations) from Edith Cowan University and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Ms. Mounsey has a significant depth of experience, knowledge of the West African mining industry, and track record of effectiveness working with the WAF team.
