Change of Board Composition
ASX Announcement | 5 February 2026
Variscan Mines Limited (ASX:VAR)
CHANGE IN BOARD COMPOSITION
Variscan Mines Limited (ASX:VAR) (“Variscan” or “the Company”) confirms the following changes
to its Board of Directors.
The Board is pleased to appoint Mr Vaughan (Tom) Kent as a Non-Executive Director, effective
immediately. Mr Kent is a significant shareholder and long-term supporter of the Company. An
experienced executive and former ASX-listed CEO, Mr Kent has a proven record in operational
leadership and corporate transactions. He currently holds several senior directorships and brings over
two decades of expertise in risk governance and financial services. His appointment reflects Variscan’s
commitment to disciplined strategy and transparent shareholder engagement. Mr Kent holds a BSc in
Mathematics and Computer Science from Adelaide University and a Master of Applied Linguistics from
Monash University.
The Board has received and accepted the resignation of Mr Nicholas Farr-Jones. Mr Farr-Jones has been
a Non-Executive Director of the Company since 1 July 2021 and has made a substantive contribution to
the Company since that time.
The Chair, Mr Tony Wehby commented:
“Nick has been an excellent, independent and commercial voice on the VAR Board and I have valued
his contribution to our deliberations. As a shareholder, Nick will continue his association with the
Company, and I look forward to his inputs. On behalf of the Board and shareholders I express my
appreciation for his commitment over the past 5 years and wish him well for the future in his commercial
and charitable roles.
I am pleased to welcome Tom Kent to the VAR Board. Tom and his associated entities have acquired a
substantial shareholding in the Company during the past 12 months and his commitment to VAR will be
enhanced by his position as a Director. As I have worked with Tom previously, I am confident that he
will make a valuable and independent contribution to the next chapter of growth for Variscan.”
An Appendix 3x and 3z are attached.
This ASX announcement has been approved by the Board and authorised for issue by Mr Stewart Dickson,
Managing Director and CEO, Variscan Mines Limited
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For further information, please contact:
Variscan Mines Limited (ASX:VAR)
Stewart Dickson
Managing Director & CEO
E: stewart.dickson@variscan.com.au
T: +44 (0) 7799 694195
Media & Investor Enquiries
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E: chloe@janemorganmanagement.com.au
P: +61 (0) 405 555 618
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Appendix 3X
Initial Director’s Interest Notice
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
11/3/2002
Appendix 3X Page 1
Rule 3.19A.1
Appendix 3X
Initial Director’s Interest Notice
Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and
documents given to ASX become ASX’s property and may be made public.
Introduced 30/9/2001.
Name of entity Variscan Mines Limited
ABN 16 003 254 395
We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.1 and as
agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act.
Name of Director Vaughan (Tom) Kent
Date of appointment 6 February 2026
Part 1 - Director’s relevant interests in securities of which the director is the
registered holder
In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust
Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (i) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be
disclosed in this part.
Number & class of securities
Options
25,650,685 Unquoted Options exercisable at $0.008 on or before 29 September
2028
Appendix 3X
Initial Director’s Interest Notice
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
Appendix 3X Page 2 11/3/2002
Part 2 – Director’s relevant interests in securities of which the director is not the
registered holder
In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust
Name of holder & nature of
interest
Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise
to the relevant interest.
Mr Vaughan Thales Kent
<Vaughan Kent Family A/C>
Mr Kent has a beneficial interest
in the securities held under this
account
Spelt Kent Pty Ltd <Spelt Kent
Super Fund A/C>
Mr Kent has a beneficial interest
in the securities held under this
account
Number & class of Securities
Ordinary Shares
102,500,000 Ordinary Shares
Ordinary Shares
53,500,000 Ordinary Shares
Options
7,000,000 unquoted options exercisable at
$0.01 on or before 30 November 2026
5,976,249 unquoted options exercisable at
$0.015 on or before 30 November 2026
Part 3 – Director’s interests in contracts
Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (ii) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should
be disclosed in this part.
Detail of contract None
Nature of interest
Name of registered holder
(if issued securities)
No. and class of securities to
which interest relates
Appendix 3Z
Final Director’s Interest Notice
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
11/3/2002
Appendix 3Z Page 1
Rule 3.19A.3
Appendix 3Z
Final Director’s Interest Notice
Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and
documents given to ASX become ASX’s property and may be made public.
Introduced 30/9/2001.
Name of entity: Variscan Mines Limited
ABN: 16 003 254 395
We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.3 and as agent for the
director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act.
Name of director Nicholas Farr-Jones
Date of last notice 24 December 2024
Date that director ceased to be director 6 February 2026
Part 1 – Director’s relevant interests in securities of which the director is the registered
holder
In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust
Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (i) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be
disclosed in this part.
Number & class of securities
8,666,812 ordinary shares
2,285,714 Unlisted Options exercisable at $0.01 on or before 30 November 2026
Appendix 3Z
Final Director’s Interest Notice
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
Appendix 3Z Page 2 11/3/2002
Part 2 – Director’s relevant interests in securities of which the director is not the
registered holder
Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (ii) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should
be disclosed in this part.
In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust
Name of holder & nature of interest
Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise
to the relevant interest
Number & class of securities
Nil
Part 3 – Director’s interests in contracts
Detail of contract None
Nature of interest
Name of registered holder
(if issued securities)
No. and class of securities to
which interest relates
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