Wits Gold - Appointment of new non-executive direc
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Wits Gold - Appointment of new non-executive director
Witwatersrand Consolidated Gold Resources Limited
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
Registration Number 2002/031365/
JSE Code: WGR
ISIN: ZAE000079703
("Wits Gold" or "the Company")
Wits Gold announces the appointment of a new non-executive director
Wits Gold is pleased to announce the appointment of Gayle Wilson as an
independent non-executive director of the Company effective 21 September
2006. Mrs Wilson is a Chartered Accountant with B Com and B Compt degrees.
Until her retirement in June 2005, she was an audit partner at Ernst &
Young, and since then has consulted to them on accounting and technical
issues. During her 23 year career with Ernst & Young, she was intimately
involved in the mining industry, beginning during her articles as part of
the audit team on the Gold Fields mines. As a partner, she has been
responsible over the years for the audits of Eastern Transvaal
Consolidated, Avmin (now African Rainbow Minerals), Northam, Aquarius
Platinum and certain of the AngloPlats operations. In 1998, she was
involved in AngloGold"s listing on the NYSE and in 2001 took over as lead
engagement partner of their global audit, and continued in that role until
her retirement.
Commenting on the appointment of Mrs Wilson, the Chairman of Wits Gold,
Adam Fleming said, "We are delighted that Gayle has agreed to serve on our
Board. Not only does she bring a wealth of financial experience to the
Company, but she also shares our common vision for the South African gold
mining industry".
For further information please contact:
Marc Watchorn
Chief Executive Officer
Tel: +27 11 832 1749
Hethen Hira
Investor Relations Manager
Tel: +27 11 832 1749
Johannesburg
22 September 2006
Sponsor
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