West Mining Corp. [WEST-CES, WESMF-OTC, 1HL] has announced the appointment of Nader Vatanchi as CEO, effective immediately. Vatanchi’s appointment coincides with the resignation of Aaron Wong as an officer and director of the company. Wong, who became CEO and President following the resignation of Nicholas Houghton earlier this year, is leaving to pursue other interests, the company said.
The company did not provide details about Vatanchi’s background.
West Mining is a mineral exploration company with a focus on acquiring and exploring advanced and prospective early-stage projects. West is focused on its Kena gold projects in the Nelson Mining Division of southeastern B.C., its Spanish Mountain West and Junker gold projects in northern B.C., and its Kagoot cobalt project near Bathurst, New