Appointment of Chief Executive Officer

4 June 2026

BWA Group PLC

("BWA", or the "Company")

Appointment of Chief Executive Officer 

BWA Group (AQSE: BWAP), the mining investment company with licences in Cameroon and Canada, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Peter Taylor, current Non-Executive Director of the Company, as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1 June 2026. Mr Taylor joined the Board as a Non-Executive Director in August 2024 and has since provided strategic guidance on the development of the Company's exploration portfolio.

Mr Taylor is a graduate of the Camborne School of Mines and brings extensive experience across exploration, project development, and mining operations. He was previously Chief Executive Officer of AIM-listed Pathfinder Minerals plc, where he worked on the Moebase and Naburi heavy mineral sands licenses in Mozambique. Mr Taylor has also held other senior operational roles, including Chief Operating Officer of Afferro Mining Inc, where he was involved in the development of the New Liberty Gold Mine in Liberia and the Nkout Iron Ore Project in Cameroon.

Jonathan Wearing, Chairman of BWA Group, commented:

"Peter has already made a strong contribution to the Company in his role as Non-Executive Director, and the Board is delighted to appoint him as Chief Executive Officer at this important stage in BWA's development.

"His strong technical background and first-hand experience advancing mining projects across Africa, including in Cameroon, positions him well to lead the Company as we progress our exploration programmes and work towards unlocking the full value of our portfolio. The Board looks forward to working closely with Peter as we move into this next phase of growth."

Commenting on his appointment, Peter Taylor, incoming CEO of BWA Group, said:

"I am honoured to take on the role of Chief Executive Officer and would like to express my gratitude to my fellow Board members for their trust and confidence in me. I look forward to working with our operations team to drive the advancement of the Aracari Gold Project and progress our wider portfolio in Cameroon. My focus will be on delivering the next phase of exploration with structure and discipline, to generate meaningful results and build long-term value for shareholders."

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