Western Metallica Resources Corp. announced the appointment of Dr. Paul J. Pearson to its Board of Directors, effective August 30, 2023 . Dr. Pearson is a specialist structural and economic geologist with over 35 years of diverse exploration experience throughout regions including Australasia, Latin America and Northern Africa.

Dr. Pearson holds an Honours Bachelor of Science and PhD in Structural Geology from the University of Queensland, Australia, and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (FAusIMM). Dr. Pearson?s extensive leadership experience in executing successful exploration programs across diverse geological environments, including the advancement of a number of Canadian and Australian Peruvian-focused junior exploration companies, provides a synergetic alignment with Western Metallica?s corporate strategy following recently announced Peruvian copper project acquisitions; Caña Brava and Turmalina. The Company?s ability to attract such highly experienced individuals that bring additional depth and knowledge to the Board of Directors is a testament to the underlying value of its portfolio of exploration assets.