Directors
Robert Michael Kennedy ASAIT, Grad, Dip (Systems Analysis), FCA, ACIS, Life member AIM, FAICD. Non-Executive Chairman
Board member since 1 November 1995 as a Non-Executive Chairman. A Chartered Accountant and Consultant to Kennedy & Co, Chartered Accountants, a firm he founded. He brings to the Board his expertise in finance and management consultancy and extensive experience as chairman and non-executive director of a range of listed public companies including in the resources sector. Special responsibilities include membership of the Audit Committee and the Remuneration Committee. Other listed company directorships are: Chairman of Beach Petroleum Limited (since 1995 and a director since 1991), Flinders Diamonds Limited (since 2001), Maximus Resources Limited (since 2004), Eromanga Uranium Limited (since 2006), Monax Mining Limited (since 2004) and Marmota Energy Limited (since 2006).
Reginald George Nelson BSc, Hon Life Member Society of Exploration Geophysicists, FAusIMM, FAICD. Non-Executive Director
Board member since 1 November 1995. An exploration geophysicist with extensive experience in the minerals and petroleum industries, former Chairman and current counsellor of the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association Council. He has wide experience in technical, corporate and government affairs. Experience in gold exploration and mining operations in Western Australia, the Northern Territory and South Australia. Former Chairman of the Nevoria Gold Mine Joint Venture in Western Australia.Special responsibilities include Chairman of the Audit Committee and the Remuneration Committee. Other listed company directorships are: Managing Director of Beach Petroleum Limited (since 1992) and director of Anzon Australia Limited (between 2004 to December 2005), Monax Mining Limited (since 2004) and Marmota Energy Limited (since 2006).
Kevin James Lines - BSc (Geology), MAusIMM. Non-Executive Director
Board member since 9 April 2008. He has over 25 years experience in mineral exploration and mining for gold, copper, lead/zinc and tin. He has held senior geological management positions with Newmont Australia Limited, Normandy Mining Limited and the CRA group of companies. He was the foundation Chief Geologist at Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines where he led the team that developed the ore-body models and geological systems for the Super-Pit Operations in Kalgoorlie, managed the Eastern Australian Exploration Division of Newmont Australia that included responsibility for the expansive tenement holdings of the Tanami region. He has extensive experience in the assessment and evaluation of exploration projects and development of properties and mining operations overseas.Other listed company directorships are: Managing Director of Eromanga Uranium Limited.
Joseph Fred Houldsworth - Non-Executive Director
Board member since 18 February 2002. Extensive practical experience in the resource industry having worked in the mining and exploration industry for more than 30 years at both operational and management levels primarily in the Western Australian Goldfields. Instrumental in turning around the troubled Nevoria Gold Mine in 1993. Former consultant for 10 years to insolvency specialists on both mining and exploration and has considerable experience in asset management for various mining entities. Special responsibilities include acquisition of the Ramelius portfolio and directing the Company's exploration program.
Ian James Gordon - BCom, MAICD - Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director since 18 October 2007 and Alternate Director for Mr JF Houldsworth since 19 July 2007. More than 20 years experience in the resources industry in gold, diamonds and base metals. He has held management positions with Rio Tinto Exploration Pty Ltd, Gold Fields Australia Pty Ltd and Delta Gold Limited. Other listed company directorships are: Former director of Glengarry Resources Limited (2004 to 2005). Special responsibilities relate to the development of the Company's business.
