NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Vince Fayad
- Previously Partner and Head of Corporate Finance at mid-tier accounting firm PKF Australia.
- Extensive hands-on experience acting in executive capacities, leading ASX listed companies in the resources sector.
- Track record executing value accretive acquisition and divestment strategies.
- Executive Director of Alien Metals Limited (AML); Non Executive Director, Joint Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer of Venari Minerals NL (VMS).
- Previously Executive Director of Greenvale Energy Ltd (ASX: GRV) and Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of European Lithium Ltd (ASX: EUR), formerly East Coast Minerals NL, a previous owner of the Elizabeth Hill project.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Sergei (Serge) Smolonogov
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Geology) – Sydney University of Technology.
- Registered Professional Member of the Australian Institute of Geologists AIG.
- Geosciences technical professional with 30 years’ mine geology, resource development and exploration experience in Australia, Africa, America, Eurasia, Russia and Europe.
- Technical Director of West Coast Silver; previously General Manager, Growth & Development at Adriatic Metals Plc (ASX: ADT), now part of DPM (TSX: DPM).
- Has worked on projects and mines owned by Adriatic Metals, Barrick, Kaz Minerals, Nevsun Resources and Alacer Gold, including the Rupice, North Mara, Bisha, Copler, Goldstrike and Baimskaya deposits.
- Experience covers precious and base metals across VMS, porphyry, epithermal, greenstone, Carlin and lode gold deposit styles.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – CORPORATE & FINANCE
Bruce Garlick
- Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Laws, Certified Practising Accountant.
- Mr Bruce Garlick is a Finance Executive who has over thirty years’ experience in mining, exploration, and engineering.
- Mr Garlick has worked both in Australia and Internationally on large open pit, and underground mining operations including base metals, and gold.
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Thomas Reddicliffe
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) Geology – University of Qld
- Master of Science – Ore Deposit Geology – University of WA
- Fellow AUSIMM
- Previously employed by Ashton Mining Ltd, Striker Resources Ltd, North Australian Diamonds Ltd and Top End Uranium Ltd.
- Executive Director of GreenTech Metals Ltd, Non Executive Director of Gibb River Diamonds Ltd.
- Experience covers management of Australian focused diamond exploration, evaluation, trial mining and feasibility studies and company management.
TECHNICAL ADVISOR
David Lewis
- Structural & exploration geologist with 20+ years’ experience
- Discovery track record in high-grade silver and gold systems (Canada & internationally)
- Led reinterpretation and grassroots discovery at Campbell-Crawford (Cobalt, Ontario) in 2023
- Former senior roles: First Cobalt Corp. (2017–2019); Kuya Silver Corp. (2021–2025)
- Core strengths: structural synthesis, 3D geological modelling, drill targeting
- Qualifications: B.Sc. (Geological Sciences), University of Saskatchewan; M.Sc. (Geology), Laurentian University; P.Geo (Professional Geoscientists Ontario)
TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Ian Stockton
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Exploration geologist with 30+ years’ experience across Australia, Asia, Eastern Europe and South America, with a strong background in silver–gold systems.
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APAC Geoscience Manager for ERM’s Technical Mining Services Division, based in Perth.
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Extensive leadership and discovery record across gold–silver systems in Australia and internationally.
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Core strengths: exploration targeting & strategy; project management; integration of geology, geophysics & geochemistry data to refine targets and prioritisation.
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Qualifications: B.Sc. (Geology), University of Canberra.
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AIG Fellow & Registered Professional Geoscientist (RPGeo); Member of the AusIMM.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Simon Tonkin
- Simon Tonkin brings over 25 years of global mining and resources experience across Australia, Canada, Switzerland, London, and New York. As Business Development Manager at West Coast Silver, he drives new mining opportunities that align with the company’s long-term value goals.
- He previously served as Senior Business Manager and Investor Relations Lead at BCI Minerals, helping secure more than A$1 billion in funding for the Mardie Salt & SOP Project. Earlier, as a Senior Mining Analyst with Patersons Securities, Stifel Nicolaus, and Hartleys, Simon covered explorers and producers across major global exchanges.
- He has also advised Hastings Technology Metals, Lindian Resources, Ardea Resources, and Sorrento Resources, leveraging deep sector insight to shape growth and investment strategies. Passionate about sustainable value creation, Simon connects technical, financial, and market intelligence to advance the next generation of resource projects.
From boardrooms to the media, West Coast Silver’s leadership team is shaping the conversation around Australia’s resource future. With decades of experience and a bold vision for growth, they’re not just leading — they’re being heard.