CENTENNIAL, Colo., September 27, 2018 – Westwater Resources, Inc. (“Westwater,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: WWR), an energy materials development company, announced today that Karli Anderson was appointed to the Board of Directors effective September 26, 2018.
Anderson, 45, most recently served as Vice President Investor Relations for Royal Gold, Inc (NASDAQ: RGLD), a precious metals stream and royalty company engaged in the acquisition and management of precious metal streams, royalties, and similar production-based interests with over 190 properties on six continents. Previously, Karli was a Senior Director of Investor Relations for Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE: NEM), one of the world's largest gold producers. Karli also serves on the Board of Directors of the Women’s Mining Coalition.
Terence J. Cryan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Westwater Resources commented, “We are thrilled to be adding Karli to our Board. Her insights and guidance will be invaluable; she brings a wealth of experience in the mining industry, as well as her advocacy towards greater corporate governance within the investment community, which will be critical assets to WWR.”
Mrs. Anderson holds a Bachelor’s Degree in telecommunications from Ohio University, a Masters of Business Administration (finance) from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and is in the process of completing her Master’s Degree in Professional Accounting from Colorado State University.
“I’m delighted to be a part of Westwater’s Board at such an exciting time for the Company,” stated Mrs. Anderson. “With the recently completed acquisition of Alabama Graphite, this is an excellent opportunity for me to add value to the Company, as it develops its domestic, made-in-the-USA battery-graphite business, while leveraging its lithium and uranium properties.”