text: Gavin Thomas 
  BSc FAusIMM 
  
  Managing Director 
  Gavin Thomas has had a successful career in 
  developing mining companies from the explora- 
  tion phase into mid-tier gold and / or copper 
  production entities. He has over 42 years of 
  international experience in exploring for, evalu- 
  ating, developing, operating and reclaiming 
  mines in North America, South America, 
  Australia, the Southwest Pacific, Asia and 
  Europe. Amongst other things he was credited 
  with the discovery of the Lihir gold deposit in 
  Papua New Guinea, one of the largest gold 
  deposits in the world. In particular he has exten- 
  sive experience in Thailand, south-west Pacific 
  and South America. Mr Thomas was previously 
  Chairman of the TSX listed company Mercator 
  Minerals and Chairman of the formerly ASX 
  listed company Laguna Resources NL. 
  
  Responsibilities: 
  
  Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. 