Westhaven Announces the Appointment of Eira Thomas as Chairperson & Director; D. Grenville Thomas to Retire from Board of Directors but Remain an Advisor __________________________________________________________________________________________
WESTHAVEN ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF EIRA THOMAS AS CHAIRPERSON & DIRECTOR;
D. GRENVILLE THOMAS TO RETIRE FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS BUT REMAIN AN ADVISOR
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Vancouver, B.C. – January 29th, 2024 – Westhaven Gold Corp. (TSX-V:WHN) is pleased to announce the
appointment of Eira Thomas as C hairperson and Director effective January 24, 2024 . Eira succeeds D.
Grenville (Gren) Thomas, who is retiring after 13 years with the Company, though he will remain as an
advisor.
Gareth Thomas, President & CEO, states, “ On behalf of the Board of Directors , I am pleased to welcome
Eira to the Westhaven team. Eira has had great success in the junior mining space, most notably leading
the sale of Kaminak Gold to Goldcorp for $5 20 million in 2016. Her experience in the resource sector is
invaluable and we welcome her vison and drive.” Thomas goes on to add, “Westhaven would not be where
it is today without Gren ’s commitment , support, and guidance over the past 13 years . In an advisory
capacity, Gren will continue to play an integral role with Westhaven.”
Eira Thomas, Chairman, states, “As a long -term shareholder and supporter of Westhaven, I am delighted
to be joining the Company as Chair to assist them with their strategic goal of advancing the exploration
and development of what we believe is one of British Columbia’s most exciting, emerging gold belts.”
Eira Thomas
Ms. Thomas brings more than 30 years of experience in the mining industry, including 14 years with Aber
Diamond Corporation (now Dominion Diamond), where she served in ever increasing roles from initial
discovery as a geologist to Vice President Exploration and ultimately a Director of the Board. She was co-
founder of Stornoway Diamond Corp., serving first as CEO and then as Executive Chairman. There she led
the acquisition of the Renard diamond deposit, which subsequently became Quebec's first diamond mine.
In 2007, she founded Lucara with partners Mr. Lukas Lundin and Ms. Catherine McLeod Seltzer and served
as CEO between 2018 and 2023. Eira also served as CEO of Kaminak Gold Corporation, which was acquired
by Goldcorp in 2016 for $520 Million and served as a Director of Suncor Energy for 17 years.
Westhaven Announces Stock Option Grant
Westhaven has granted 1,000,000 incentive stock options to a director. The incentive stock options have
an exercise price of $0.17 per share, are valid for a 5-year period from the date of grant and are subject to
regulatory approval. The Company's Stock Option Plan allows for the issuance of up to 10% of issued and
TSX-V:WHN
outstanding share capital in the form of incentive stock options. As a result of this grant, the Company has
9,575,000 stock options issued, representing 6.81% of the issued and outstanding share capital.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
WESTHAVEN GOLD CORP.
"Gareth Thomas”
Gareth Thomas, President, CEO & Director
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies
of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
About Westhaven Gold Corp.
Westhaven is a gold-focused exploration company advancing the high-grade discovery on the Shovelnose project
in Canada’s newest gold district, the Spences Bridge Gold Belt. Westhaven controls 37,000 hectares (370 square
kilometres) with four 100% owned go ld properties spread along this underexplored belt. The Shovelnose
property is situated off a major highway, near power, rail, large producing mines, and within commuting distance
from the city of Merritt, which translates into low -cost exploration. Westhaven trades on the TSX Venture
Exchange under the ticker symbol WHN. For further information, please call 604-681-5558 or visit Westhaven’s
website at www.westhavengold.com.