Rupert Resources Ltd. announced that it has appointed Bill Washington as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective immediately. In his role as an independent non-executive director Mr. Washington will also sit on the Audit and Remuneration committees. The Company expects to make further changes to the Board in the New Year.

Bill Washington was the Head of Global Mining & Metals at National Bank Financial Markets from July 2011 until his retirement from the firm at the end of 2015. He joined National Bank as part of the acquisition of Wellington West Capital Markets where he had served as the Head of Investment Banking since August 2004. Prior to joining Wellington West, where he focused exclusively on the mining sector, Bill worked as an investment banker at National Bank Financial/First Marathon, Gordon Capital and Lancaster Financial/TD Securities from 1994.

Prior to entering investment banking he worked as a civil engineer on major infrastructure projects in the U.K., Spain and Hong Kong for six years. Bill holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Civil Engineering) from the University of British Columbia and has an MBA from the University of Western Ontario (Ivey). Bill also acts as an Independent Director for Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. and was previously a Director of Copper Mountain Mining Ltd. until its acquisition by Hudbay Minerals Inc. in June 2023.