Wia Gold appoints new CEO to drive Kokoseb Gold Project

Wia Gold (ASX:WIA) has appointed experienced mining executive Henk Diederichs as its new Managing Director and CEO, effective Feb. 1.

Following the appointment, Executive Chairman Josef El-Raghy will transition to Non-Executive Chairman.

Diederichs, a qualified engineer with over 20 years’ experience in project development and operations, previously served as COO of ASX-listed Predictive Discovery (ASX:PDI), where he played a key role in advancing the Bankan Gold Project in Guinea.

He has also led OreCorp as CEO, overseeing the Nyanzaga Gold Project in Tanzania, and held a senior leadership role in the development of Zambia’s Lumwana Copper mine.

The leadership change comes as Wia accelerates development of its flagship Kokoseb Gold Project in Namibia, with a definitive feasibility study targeted for completion in the second half of 2026.

Chairman El-Raghy welcomed Diederichs, highlighting his proven track record in advancing resource projects across Africa, while Diederichs expressed enthusiasm for leading Kokoseb toward production and building a strong operations team in Namibia.

At the time of reporting, Wia Gold's share price was $0.48.