Mr. Phillips has announced the Board just prior to Annual General Meeting on 9 November 2018 of his intention to step down as Chairman and as a Member of the Board prior to the end of this calendar year. Mr. Phillips has held the role of Chairman since foundation of the Company in 2010. Mr. Phillips has overseen the development of Mount Carrington to a positive gold first pre-feasibility and the acquisition of and development of a high-grade zinc VMS project at Red Mountain. Mr. Phillips leaves the Company with two very good Projects. White Rock Minerals announced that Non-Executive Director, Mr. Peter Lester will take up the position of Chairman later this year when current Chairman, Mr. Brian Phillips steps down. Mr. Lester has been a Non-Executive Director since 2013. Mr. Lester has over 40 years experience in the Mining Industry and has held senior executive positions with North Ltd, Newcrest Mining Limited and Oxiana/Oz Minerals Limited and Board positions with Doray Minerals Ltd, Kidman Resources Ltd, Helix Resources Ltd. and Citadel Resource Group Limited.