Western Gold Exploration Limited announced that Chelsea Hayes has been appointed to the board of directors of the company, effective immediately. Ms. Hayes has been working as marketing and communications advisor for over 25 years. Ms. Hayes was a Founding Director of financial PR consultancy, Pelham Public Relations, in November 2004, growing it to a 40-strong, £6 million business and advising technology, media, mining and energy companies, before merging with Bell Pottinger and then leaving the business.

Since then she has been involved in founding and growing several other businesses in the UK. She holds an MBA from Henley Business School. Ms. Hayes has also been appointed to the audit committee of the company, which members now consist of Stuart Olley, Ms. Hayes and Ross McLellan.