Great Western Exploration Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Kevin Somes as Chairman of the company. Mr. Somes, a former Director of the Company, stood down from the Board in June 2012 as he addressed personal matters unrelated to the GTE. Mr. Somes is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and has been a partner of Somes & Cooke Chartered Accountants for 25 years.

The firm specialises in tax and accounting services and auditing. Mr. Somes has extensive experience in the management of exploration companies, with Somes & Cooke being the auditors of a number of mining companies. The company also advised that Mr. Frank Cannavo has resigned as a Director.