Western Areas Conference Call -- Full Year Results to 30 June 2016 -- Updated Time

PERTH, AUSTRALIA--(Marketwired - Aug. 22, 2016) -

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Further to the previous announcement, Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) ("Company") is pleased to advise that Dan Lougher (Managing Director) and David Southam (Executive Director) will host a conference call on Thursday, 25 August to discuss the Company's Full Year results for the period ended 30 June 2016 at the times listed below. The time has been adjusted to 30 minutes earlier following market feedback to better accommodate analyst schedules during the results period.

The Full Year results announcement (Appendix 4E) and accompanying presentation will be available prior to market open on 25 August 2016.

Conference Call Details:

Participants are requested to dial in 5‐10 minutes prior to the start time.

Conference ID: 6709 8373

Dial-in Details:

Domestic participants can dial either of the numbers below to join the call. They will need to quote the ID provided above.

Toll‐free: 1800 123 296; or Toll: +61 2 8038 5221

International toll‐free numbers are also available for each country listed below. For countries not identified below, the Australian Toll number listed above can be dialled.

Internet Live Stream and Archive Facility:

A live stream of the call will be available at: http://www.openbriefing.com/OB/2267.aspx

Please note that participants listening via the live stream will not be able to ask questions during the call. An archived copy of the call will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call at the same location.