Western Areas 2013 AGM Results


PERTH, AUSTRALIA--(Marketwired - Nov. 21, 2013) - Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) -

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In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 3.13.2 and Section 251AA of the Corporations Act 2001, Western Areas Ltd announces the results of the Annual General Meeting of shareholders held today.

All resolutions were passed on a show of hands.

Proxy votes exercisable by all proxies validly appointed were as follows:

Resolution For Against Chairman's Discretion Other Proxy Holder Discretion Abstain
Resolution 1 117,126,408 387,612 387,773 143,060 101,398
Resolution 2 102,851,914 4,296,297 393,773 143,060 10,461,207
Resolution 3 112,480,396 4,938,024 386,457 143,060 198,314
Resolution 4 112,481,309 4,940,811 382,757 143,060 198,314
Resolution 5 116,606,962 808,404 389,073 143,060 198,752

Western Areas would like to thank all the shareholders that attended the AGM.

Contact Information:

Dan Lougher
Managing Director - Western Areas Ltd
Telephone +61 8 9334 7777
Email: dlougher@westernareas.com.au

David Southam
Executive Director - Western Areas Ltd
Telephone +61 8 9334 7777
Email: dsoutham@westernareas.com.au

Shane Murphy
FTI Consulting
Telephone +61 8 9386 1233 / 0420 945 291
Email: shane.murphy@fticonsulting.com