Westar Resources Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Lindsay Franker as Executive Director, with immediate effect. Mr. Franker is a mining professional with over 25 years' experience in resource projects and mining related finance, having previously held positions with a number of mining companies including Newcrest, Newmont, Normandy and AMC. Mr. Franker has also worked for several investment banks including Deutsche Bank and Nedbank Capital, facilitating numerous transactions.

Mr. Franker most recently served as Executive Director of EganStreet Resources Ltd, which focused on the exploration and development of the Rothsay Gold Project in WA's Midwest Region prior to its acquisition by Silver Lake Resources Ltd. in 2019. The Board also announced that Mr. Karl Jupp will step down from the position of Managing Director with immediate effect, to the role of Non-Executive Director with immediate focus on assisting Mr. Franker with the transition. In addition, Mr. Nathan Cammerman has resigned from his role as Non-Executive Director effective immediately.