Great Western Exploration Limited announced the appointment of experienced geologist, Mr. Shane Pike as Managing Director. Mr. Pike is a geologist with well over 20 years' of successful technical and management experience and proven track record in gold and base metals exploration, discovery, project development and in both open pit and underground mining. Mr. Pike holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Double Major Geology).

It is anticipated that Mr. Pike will commence his role as Managing Director of the company on or about 18 April 2022. The company announced that Mr. Tom Ridges has resigned as managing director of the company due to personal and family reasons, after serving in the role since October 2020. Mr. Ridges will continue in his role until Mr. Pike's commencement date.

Mr. Ridges has agreed to be available to the company.