The Board of Kingwest Resources Limited announced the appointment of Ashok Parekh as a Non-Executive Director of the Company, effective May 2, 2022. Mr. Parekh has extensive business and ASX Board experience along with experience and relationships in the Western Australia resources sector developed over many years. Mr. Parekh's breadth of knowledge will help maximise value of the Company's 100%-owned Menzies Gold Project, ensure the Company is positioned to optimise exploration of its Lake Goongarrie gold discovery and pursue possible corporate opportunities.

Mr. Parekh is currently Chairman of Horizon Minerals Limited (Kingwest's substantial shareholder) and he has previously held the positions of Chairman of Macphersons Resources Ltd. and A1 Consolidated Gold Ltd. The Company intends to continue the evolution of its Board with the announcement of the resignation of Mr. Jon Price, effective 2 May 2022 and the intention of Mr. Adrian Byass to resign ahead of this year's Annual General Meeting once further consideration around the composition of the Board is finalised.