Serge Smolonogov

Serge Smolonogov is Chief Executive Officer of West Coast Silver, leading the company’s next phase of growth at its high-grade Elizabeth Hill Silver Project in Western Australia. A registered professional geologist with more than 30 years of international experience, Serge has worked across Australia, Africa, Europe, Russia and North America, spanning mine geology, mineral exploration, resource development and project advancement. His career includes senior leadership roles with Adriatic Metals, KAZ Minerals and Barrick, and he played a key role in advancing the high-grade Rupice polymetallic deposit from discovery through to production. As CEO of West Coast Silver, Serge is focused on resource growth, technical de-risking and advancing Elizabeth Hill toward development, while unlocking the broader silver potential of the Munni Munni district. His expertise offers a valuable perspective on the technical and strategic challenges of turning high-grade discoveries into successful mining p