Westgold Resources Limited (ASX | TSX: WGX) has announced the retirement of Mr Gary Davison and Mr Julius Matthys from its Board of Directors, effective 30 June 2026. The retirements are part of the Board's strategy to right-size following the Karora Resources Inc. merger and integration in 2024.
Contributions to Westgold
Gary Davison joined the Board in 2021 and Julius Matthys joined in 2022. Both have played important roles in supporting the Company's growth and strengthening the business. Davison contributed significantly to mine design and planning capability, while Matthys brought corporate expertise in safety, sustainability, and governance.
Westgold Chair Hon Cheryl Edwardes AO said: “Gary has made a significant and lasting contribution to Westgold’s mine design and planning capability since 2021. He has challenged and mentored a talented emerging technical team to think differently and pursue better outcomes. His pragmatic approach to both technical and corporate opportunities has been highly valued, and Westgold’s management team has benefitted greatly from Gary’s involvement in our business.”
Impact on Board Composition
Following these retirements, Westgold retains a strong and experienced six-member Board to guide the Company through its next phase of growth. The Board and management thanked both directors for their dedication, leadership, and valued contribution.
Chair Edwardes added: “Julius joined in 2022 and brought a strong depth of corporate expertise to Westgold. His experience in safety, sustainability and governance has been instrumental in supporting Westgold’s growth into an ASX100 company and has helped establish strong foundations for the next stage of the Company’s evolution in these business-critical areas.”
About Westgold Resources
Westgold Resources Limited is a leading ASX100 Australian gold producer with a clear purpose to unearth enduring value for all stakeholders. Its operations comprise four mining hubs with combined processing capacity of approximately 6 million tonnes per annum across the Murchison and Southern Goldfields in Western Australia.
