People: Blackthorn Resources Ltd (BTR.AX)


BTR.AX on Australia Stock Exchange

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19 Jun 2013
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Summary

Name Age Since Current Position

William Cash

 65 2009 Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the Board

Scott Lowe

 2008 Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Executive Director

Chris Brown

 2007 Chief Financial Officer, Company Secretary

Tony De Santis

 2012 Chief Operating Officer

Adama Barry

 2005 General Manager, Burkina Faso

Ian Hart

 2012 Chief Geologist

Peter Kalkandis

 2011 Non-Executive Director

Nicole Bowman

 2008 Independent Non-Executive Director

Derek Carter

 2012 Non-Executive Independent Director

Michael Oppenheimer

 2013 Non-Executive Chairman of the Board
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Biographies

Name Description

William Cash

 Mr. William Douglas Cash was Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Blackthorn Resources Ltd. He joined the Blackthorn Resources' Board in May 2007 as a non-executive director following an 18 month engagement as a consultant advising the Company mainly on base metals concentrates quality and marketing matters and product transport and shipping logistics in relation to the development of the Perkoa Zinc Mine. In January 2008, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer until June 2008 and Managing Director until August 2008, and as an executive director until December 2008 when he was then appointed executive Chairman of the Board. On the 1 July 2009, Bill retired as an executive director, but remains the Company’s Chairman on a non-executive basis. He was a director of CuDeco Limited until April 2010. He retired from the Company effective November 28, 2013.

Scott Lowe

 Mr. Scott Frederick Lowe, MBA, Dip Coal Mining, Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency (Coal) NSW, MAICD, was Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director and Executive Director of Blackthorn Resources Ltd. He joined the Company in November 2007 and was appointed Chief Executive Officer in June 2008. Before joining the Company, he was employed by BHP Billiton for over 20 years in various roles, including Vice President Operations Ingwe in South Africa, Vice President HSEC for BHP Billiton's Global Energy Coal Business and General Manager Business Development & Operating Excellence. In the mining industry, he has also worked as General Manager for Peabody Coal. Beyond the mining industry, he has worked for P&O, an infrastructure and stevedoring company, at vice president level with global responsibilities covering a range of business and cultural environments. He holds a Master Business Administration from Wollongong University (University of Wollongong, Australia), a Graduate Diploma in Coal Mining, a Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency (Coal) in New South Wales, and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Scott was appointed a director of the Company on June 13, 2008, and was appointed Managing Director on August 1, 2008. He will the Company before the end of 2013 to pursue the next stage of his career.

Chris Brown

 Mr. Chris Brown, BComm, CA (NZ), DipCM, serves as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of Blackthorn Resources Ltd. He is a member of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants, and has had over 25 years experience in senior finance roles for public companies in Australia and New Zealand, including Chief Financial Officer/Company Secretary for Sydney Gas Limited and General Manager, Accounting for AGL. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Auckland University (University of Auckland, New Zealand) and a Diploma in Corporate Management. He was appointed company secretary of the Company on August 15, 2007.

Tony De Santis

 Mr. Tony De Santis is Chief Operating Officer of Blackthorn Resources Ltd. Tony is a business executive with over 25 years’ experience in the mining industry, having held senior operational and management roles in BHP Billiton, Anglo American, Peabody Pacific and most recently as COO and Acting CEO at Delta SBD Ltd.

Adama Barry

Ian Hart

 Mr. Ian Hart serves as Chief Geologist of Blackthorn Resources Ltd since November 12, 2012. He is a senior geologist with over 25 years of experience in minerals exploration and feasibility studies. He studied Geology at Latrobe University in 1985. He completed his Masters of Economics at the University of Tasmania in 1993 and an MBA at Mt Eliza Business School, Melbourne Business School, in 2003. He has worked within the minerals exploration industry in Australia and Eastern and Central Europe, as well as having roles with BHP Billiton and Vale.

Peter Kalkandis

 Mr. Peter Kalkandis is Non-Executive Director of Blackthorn Resources Ltd. Peter is a full-time employee of Glencore Australia Pty Limited, a subsidiary of Glencore International and is Head of Glencore’s Base Metals Desk in Australia. Peter joined the Board of Blackthorn Resources on 10 May 2011.

Nicole Bowman

 Ms. Nicole Bowman, BEcon, LLB, MAICD, serves as Independent Non-executive Director of Blackthorn Resources Ltd. Nicki Bowman joined the Blackthorn Resources’ Board having gained experience as a corporate and commercial lawyer in private practice within a Top 10 Australian law firm. Nicki has held senior corporate counsel positions in BHP and Bluescope Steel, before moving into senior management and executive positions. Her experience included key roles in merger and acquisition transactions, contract negotiations, and managing corporate restructures. Nicki holds a Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Law degrees from Sydney University, and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Nicki was appointed a director of the Company on 8 October 2008. She is Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee and a member of the Remuneration Committee.

Derek Carter

 Mr. Derek Carter, BSc, MSc, FAusIMM (CP), serves as Non-Executive Independent Director of Blackthorn Resources Limited. Derek has over 40 years’ experience in exploration and mine geology, including 17 years in management of ASX-listed exploration companies. He held senior positions in the Shell Group of Companies and Burmine Ltd, before founding Minotaur Exploration in 1993. Derek was managing director of Minotaur from its inception until 2010 when he became chairman of the company. He is also chairman of Petratherm Ltd (director since 2003), and is a director of Mithril Resources Ltd (since 2002) and Toro Energy Ltd (since 2005), all of which are listed on the ASX. Derek was Vice President and later President of the South Australia Chamber of Mines and Energy and chairman of the MEAG (Minerals Exploration Advisory Group), a body advising the Federal Minister on issues affecting exploration within Australia. He is currently a member of the South Australian Resources Development Board, and the South Australian Minerals and Petroleum Experts Group. Derek is also a Board member of AusIMM (The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy). Derek was appointed a director of the Company on 1 February 2012. He is a member of the Remuneration Committee.

Michael Oppenheimer

 Mr. Michael (Mike) Oppenheimer is Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Blackthorn Resources Ltd effective November 28, 2013. He is a senior executive with over 30 years’ experience in the resource sector. He has business leadership and value delivery experience in the international mining industry. Now a principal and founder of a mining investment and advisory group, his most recent CEO position was with Ferrexpo plc, where he established the iron ore company's business model and led it through an IPO in London in 2007. Prior to his stewardship of Ferrexpo, he was with BHP Billiton since 1988 in senior positions, including roles on the executive committee reporting to the CEO. His experience includes leadership of BHP Billiton's businesses in minerals and petroleum, and he played a role in the BHP and Billiton merger, integrating the energy coal businesses. He was appointed a director of the Company on 1 April 2011. He is Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Audit and Risk Committee.

Basic Compensation

Name Fiscal Year Total

William Cash

 119,900

Scott Lowe

 907,908

Chris Brown

 520,525

Tony De Santis

 512,152

Adama Barry

 143,034

Ian Hart

 --

Peter Kalkandis

 --

Nicole Bowman

 --

Derek Carter

 --

Michael Oppenheimer

 --
As Of 29 Jun 2012

Options Compensation

Name Options Value

William Cash

 0 0

Scott Lowe

 0 0

Chris Brown

 0 0

Tony De Santis

 0 0

Adama Barry

 0 0

Ian Hart

 0 0

Peter Kalkandis

 0 0

Nicole Bowman

 0 0

Derek Carter

 0 0

Michael Oppenheimer

 0 0

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