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Vancouver, British Columbia – TheNewswire - August 28, 2023 – Westward Gold Inc. (CSE:WG ) , ( OTC:WGLIF ) , ( FSE:IM50) ( “Westward” or the “Company” ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr.Robert Edie, P.Geo., to the Company’s technical team, effectiveimmediately. Over the course of the following month Mr. Edie will betransitioning into a leadership role as Westward’s new VicePresident Exploration, with the Company’s current VP Exploration Mr.Dave Browning stepping down at the end of September.
Mr. Edie has worked as a geologist in Nevada for 13 years, developingan expertise in the discovery and development of Carlin-type golddeposits. He is also an experienced leader, having most recently heldthe position of Exploration Manager at the Jerritt Canyon Gold Minefrom 2020 to 2023. Mr. Edie was also formerly Project Manager of theDark Star gold deposit for Gold Standard Ventures from 2015 to 2017,during which time the company achieved impressive explorationsuccesses and delivered remarkable value to its shareholders.
Following the transition, Mr. Edie will be responsible for managingall of the Company’s ongoing interests in Nevada, and will besupported by Westward’s seasoned Technical Advisory Committee. Thisincludes Lead Technical Advisor Mr. Steven Koehler, who worked closelywith Robert during his tenure at Gold Standard Ventures. Mr. Ediebrings a systematic approach and a passion for discovery, with thegoal of advancing the Company’s projects from exploration successesinto economic resources. His experience includes greenfield,brownfield, and near-mine exploration from both surface andunderground, working in sediment-hosted gold, epithermal gold, andiron-oxide-copper-gold systems. Mr. Edie is a Professional Geologistand holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from San Diego StateUniversity.
Mr. Edie, incoming VP Exploration, noted: “I am thrilled to bejoining the team at Westward Gold and for the opportunity to bring myexploration experience to their highly-prospective projects inelephant country. Just a stone’s throw away from the Cortez Complex,I believe Toiyabe, Turquoise Canyon, and East Saddle have the strongpotential to develop into a multi-million-ounce economic golddistrict. I am also highly impressed that the Company was able toacquire additional properties along the Carlin Trend to compliment itsflagship asset, and I’m excited to hit the ground running alongsidean ambitious and committed management team.”
The Company would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. DaveBrowning for his outstanding work and dedication to Westward over thelast 2+ years, and to congratulate him on his next role as ChiefExecutive Officer of TerraCore Inc., a world leader in hyperspectralimaging. Mr. Browning remains a staunch believer in the potential ofthe Company’s projects and will continue to be a supporter andadvocate for Westward as it builds upon the strong foundation heleaves behind.
Mr. Colin Moore, President and CEO, commented: “Through Dave’sleadership and execution on the ground, Westward has made immenseprogress advancing our flagship Toiyabe Project with the discovery ofnew zones of gold mineralization and the re-interpretation of thegeological model. We’ve also grown from a single-asset company toone that controls nearly 50 sq. km of prospective exploration groundacross 5 properties and along both of Nevada’s major gold trends.Over the course of the next month, Dave will coordinate an orderlytransition ensuring that his intimate knowledge of our projects is notlost.”
Mr. Moore continued: “We’re extremely fortunate to have found Mr.Edie to take the reins, who brings a wealth of experience in thediscovery and advancement of Carlin-type gold deposits in Nevada. Onbehalf of the Board and Management I’d like to welcome Robert to theteam; his drive and enthusiasm for the role fits perfectly with theethos of our company.”
Westward also announces that Ms. Savannah Reyes is resigning from herposition as Project Geologist, effective August 31 st . The Company would like tothank Ms. Reyes for all her work in support of its extensiveexploration activities during her tenure, especially while overseeingdrilling activities at site. Westward wishes Savannah all the best inher future endeavours.
About Westward Gold
Westward Gold is a mineral exploration company focused on developingthe Toiyabe, Turquoise Canyon, and East Saddle Projects located in theCortez Hills area of Lander County, Nevada, and the Coyote and RossiProjects located along the Carlin Trend in Elko County, Nevada. Fromtime to time, the Company may also evaluate the acquisition of othermineral exploration assets and opportunities.
For further information contact:
Colin Moore
President, CEO & Director
Westward Gold Inc.
colin@westwardgold.com
www.westwardgold.com
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