Gerard Nealon M.Sc., B.Sc. (Hons) (Executive Chairman)

Gerard Nealon, aged 50, is a Chartered Chemist holding the degrees of B.Sc. (Hons) in Biochemistry and M.Sc. in Forensic Science. He has approximately twenty five years of work experience, primarily in the areas of forensic science, quality systems, risk management, research & development, corporate governance and due diligence. Gerard was initially employed by government agencies, prior to moving into the private sector and founding his own consulting company in 1994. His main areas of operation have principally been Australia, South Africa, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and the USA, having previously held the positions of Chairman with Sylvania Resources Limited (listed on AIM and ASX) and Commercial Manager with Dwyka Diamonds (listed on AIM and ASX). Gerard is also currently the Chairman of both Magnum Mining and Exploration Limited (listed on ASX) and LP Hill Plc (listed on AIM).

Dr Bernard Olivier (Technical Director)

Dr. Bernard Olivier, aged 34, received his PhD in Economic Geology from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa in 2006. He has been working as a geologist since 1998 and has worked throughout most of Africa and parts of Asia, among them Tanzania, South Africa, Zambia, Burundi, Malawi, Namibia and the Philippines. He has worked on various exploration and development projects as well as active mining operations on a variety of commodities including, gold, gemstones, diamonds, base metals and coal. He is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and has over 10 years experience working on various exploration and mining projects, over a variety of commodities, throughout African and SE Asia. Bernard is also currently a director of Tanzanite One Limited and LP Hill Plc (both listed on AIM) .

Ronnie Siapno (Non-Executive Director)

Ronnie Siapno, aged 44, graduated from the Saint Louis University in the Philippines in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering and is currently a member of both the Philippine Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Geological Engineers and the Philippine Society of Mining Engineers. Since graduation, he has held various consulting positions such as Mine Planning Engineer to Benguet Exploration Inc., Mine Production Engineer to Pacific Chrome International Inc., Exploration Engineer to both Portman Mining Philippines Inc. and Phoenix Resources Philippines Inc. and Geotechnical Engineer to Pacific Falkon Philippines Inc. He is currently the President of Crescent Mining and Development Corporation and Bezant Holdings Incorporation, in the Philippines


Evan Kirby (Non-Executive Director)

Dr Evan Kirby, aged 60, is a metallurgist with over 30 years of international involvement. At the end of 1975, he moved to South Africa and worked for Impala Platinum, Rand Mines and then Rustenburg Platinum Mines. In 1992, he moved to Australia to work for Minproc Engineers and then Bechtel Corporation from 1997 until 2002. After leaving Bechtel, he established his own consulting company and has had ongoing mining project involvement. Evan’s personal “hands on” experience covers the financial, technical, engineering and environmental issues associated with a wide range of mining and processing projects. Evan is currently working as a consultant and as a director of the following public companies; Bezant Resources plc, Dwyka Resources Limited, China Goldmines plc.