Directors

Michael Hunt BA, LLB (Hons)
Non executive Chairman (Since 31 October 2003)
Experience
Mr Hunt is a partner in Hunt & Humphry Project Lawyers in Perth. He is an experienced commercial lawyer and has Australian and international experience in mining law, the development of mining projects and the resolution of native title issues. Mr Hunt has provided advice on mining and petroleum law to local and overseas companies and governments.

Mr Hunt is also a non executive Director of Red Back Mining Inc (listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange), which in October 2005 commenced production of gold at its Chirano Project in Ghana, the first new mine in that country for seven years. Mr Hunt was the founding Chairman of Red Back Mining NL (formerly ASX listed) and in that role over a period of 9 years helped take that company from junior Australian explorer to listing on the TSX and subsequent gold production.

John Williams B.Sc, MAusIMM
Managing Director (Since 29 May 2002)
Experience
Mr Williams has 20 years experience as a geologist in Australia and overseas. This experience ranges through the spectrum of activities from exploration, feasibility studies, mine geology (open pit and underground) and mine management. He was instrumental in the discovery of a number of deposits that include the BrightStar Gold Project, Wendy Gully and the Attilla Deposit at Yamarna in Western Australia. Mr Williams was involved with the mine management of gold mines at Lady Bountiful, Broads Dam and Burbanks. Whilst having responsibility of mine geology he has also acted as the statutory Mine Manager in some open pit operations. Before joining A1 Minerals, Mr Williams operated as a mining consultant to Australian and Canadian firms in business development involving project acquisition, financial analysis and contract negotiation. He is the Managing Director of A1 Minerals Limited.

Mr Ross Louthean Non-Executive Director 
Non-Executive Director (Since 23 Feb 2009)
Experience
Mr Louthean is a well known resource sector commentator and observer. He is a journalist and author with a particular focus on gold, mining industry and politics he has written for and helped develop several national and international publications. These include resource journals and investment newsletters including Gold and Minerals Gazette and Mining Journal. He has more than 30 years directorial experience public companies and is currently Director of unlisted Western Media Holdings Ltd. Mr Louthean was the inaugural winner of the Association of Mining & Exploration Companies Media Award.

Company Secretary

Mark Pitts B.Bus, CA
Mr Mark Pitts, B.Bus CA was appointed to the position of Company Secretary in September 2003. Mr Pitts is a Chartered Accountant who has been providing financial accounting, assurance and governance advice for 20 years. He is currently a Partner in an advisory firm which specialises in the provision of company secretarial services to ASX listed entities.