Directors

Managing Director

Bryan Dixon : BComm, CA, ACIS

Mr Dixon has substantial experience in the mining sector and in the management of public and listed companies. Previously, Mr Dixon has been employed by KPMG, Resolute Samantha Limited, Société Générale and Archipelago Resources Plc. Mr Dixon is also holds non executive director roles with Hodges Resources Limited and Catalyst Metals Limited. Mr Dixon is a Chartered Accountant and brings additional project development, project acquisition, financing and corporate skills to the Company. Mr Dixon is also Chairman of the Scaddan Energy JV Committee.

Executive Director

Alan Thom : BEng(Hons), GDipAppFin, FFin, MAusIMM.

Mr Thom has extensive international and local experience in the resources sector. Mr Thom joined Blackham as the general manager business development in early 2007 before being appointed to the board in August 2008.

Previous to joining Blackham Mr Thom was chief operating officer and executive director of Brinkley Mining Plc a London based company listed on the Alternative Investment Market with a focus on projects in South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Prior to this Alan was with Asia Energy Plc, now Global Coal Management Plc, as Business Development Manager. He was instrumental in developing the definitive feasibility study and financing documentation with Barclays Capital as advisors. Before joining Asia Energy, Mr Thom was a mining consultant for Golder Associates specialising in feasibility and technical studies. Alan has also held statutory mine management positions for Newmont in both underground and open pit operations.

Mr Thom holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) degree and post graduate qualifications in finance and investment. Alan has extensive experience across a range of commodities including Uranium, Coal, Nickel and Gold on both the technical and operational aspects of mining and project finance.

Chairman

Brett Smith: BSc Honours in Geology, M.AusIMM, MAIG.

Brett has been involved in mineral exploration, project development and mining for more than 20 years since graduation from the James Cook University of North Queensland in 1986. He has worked in the exploration industry for a wide range of commodities including gold, base metals and uranium. In the last 10 years, he has been a senior manager and technical consultant to mineral exploration and mining company boards. Brett brings a wealth of experience in all facets of exploration, mining and the development of valuable resource assets.

Brett is currently Managing Director of Jackson Minerals Limited.