GREAT WESTERN MINING CORPORATION PLC

("Great Western", "GWM" or the "Company")

Proposed Directorate Appointment

Great Western Mining Corporation PLC (AIM - GWMO, Euronext Growth - 8GW), which is exploring and developing multiple early-stage gold, silver and copper targets in Nevada, USA, announces the proposed appointment of Ms. Gemma Cryan as a Non-Executive Director of the Company, who is being put forward for election to the Board at the Company's AGM on 27 May.

Gemma Cryan has an extensive background in mineral exploration and geology as well as in management roles assisting with corporate matters.

Gemma Cryan is currently an Executive Director at Starvest plc, a UK based investment company supporting early-stage mineral exploration ventures, as well as Geology Manager at Greatland Gold plc.  Previously, Gemma was a Geologist at Hummingbird Resources plc and has also worked on global projects for several private companies, covering projects in North America, Europe, Australasia and Africa  

Gemma Cryan graduated with First Class honors (BSc Hon) in Earth Science at the National University of Ireland, Galway, specialising in geology. Gemma has over 20 years experience, originally in oil and gas, before moving into minerals more than 15 years ago. She is well versed in early stage mineral ventures, pre-IPO activites and corporate issues of both private and public companies.

Brian Hall, Executive Chairman, commented: "We are very much looking forward to welcoming Gemma to our Board and urge shareholders to support her election.  Her well-established career in the mining industry, both technically and corporately, will add tremendous value as Great Western continues to reach new milestones."

Rule 17 and Schedule Two paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies

The following information is disclosed pursuant to Rule 17 and Schedule Two paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies in relation to Gemma Cryan (aged 44)

Full name: Gemma Cryan (age 44 years)

At the date of this announcement, Gemma Cryan holds no ordinary shares in the capital of the Company.

Save as disclosed above there are no additional disclosures to be made in accordance with Rule 17 or Schedule Two paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.

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Notes to Editors

The Company has a large tract of acreage in Mineral County, Nevada. The area consists of rugged, mountainous terrain, which means that large parts of it remain under-explored. Mineral potential is hosted by the regional Walker Lane Structural Belt, the largest structural and metallogenic belt in Nevada, yet one of the least explored in recent times, with gold, silver and copper currently produced in Mineral County.  Great Western has seven distinct concession areas which offer the potential for exploiting (1) short term gold and silver deposits and (2) long-term, world-class copper deposits. 

Six of the Company's properties are in the west of Mineral County and are 100% owned and operated.  The Company has an option to acquire a seventh property, the Olympic Gold Project, in the east of the county.  Great Western's small exploration team is supported by locally based consultants and contractors. 

The state of Nevada is generally considered to be one of the world's most mining friendly jurisdictions.  While tightly regulated and environmentally conscious, Nevada welcomes the mining industry.  Great Western takes care to ensure that its claims are maintained in good standing and all regulations observed. 

There are numerous gold and silver prospects on the Company's acreage, including extensive historic mine workings which offer the opportunity for secondary recovery.  

Furthermore, through extensive drilling over a five-year period, GWM has established a Mineral Resource on its first target area known as M2, of 4.3 million tonnes 0.45% copper, for 19,000 tonnes of contained copper metal. This resource has been independently reported in accordance with JORC guidelines.