West African Minerals Share News (WAFM)

LONDON (Alliance News) - West African Minerals Corp on Friday said it has appointed a new chairman after his predecessor stepped down.

Brad Mills has resigned from his role as chairman with immediate effect, though he will remain a non-executive director of the company.

Gerard Holden, a non-executive director, will become chairman.

In addition, the company said its operator agreement with Plinian Capital Ltd, which operates West African Minerals' projects in Cameroon, has been terminated with immediate effect.

Mills is the controlling shareholder of Plinian.

West African Minerals shares were flat at 1.75 pence on Friday afternoon.

By Sam Unsted; samunsted@alliancenews.com; @SamUAtAlliance

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