Vancouver, British Columbia – April 28, 2026 – TheNewswire – WestGold Metals Corp. (“WestGold”, or the “Company”) (CSE: WGM; OTCQB: WGMTF; FSE: V0U) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Lee to its Board of Directors.

Mr. Lee is the Founder and President of Canid Capital, a Toronto-based capital markets consultancy. With over a decade of experience spanning institutional equity sales, structured products, and corporate finance, Tom has been directly involved in over $1B in transactions across Canada and the United States. Prior to founding Canid Capital, he held senior roles at iA Capital Markets and Hybrid Financial, where he built an extensive network of institutional and retail relationships.

James Hocking, CEO and Director of the Company, said: "We’re delighted to welcome Tom to WestGold’s board. His institutional network and track record of raising capital make him a natural fit, and his insights and perspectives will be invaluable in driving the Company’s growth strategy forward."

For more information, investors are encouraged to review the Company’s public filings available at www.sedarplus.ca.

 

For further information, please contact:

James Hocking

Chief Executive Officer & Director

E: investors@westgoldmetals.com