Ann: Isabel Nickel Project - licencing update, page-283

Background*

Mr. Ryan Richard Mount has been the CEO of Axiom Mining Limited since 2010 and serves as its Managing Director and Executive Director. Mr. Mount joined the Axiom Mining Limited (the “Company”’s Board as a Non-Executive Director in April 2009. In 2010, he was appointed CEO of the Company. Since his appointment, he has been instrumental in refining the Company’s operations, in particular focussing the business towards the development of the world class Isabel Nickel Project in Solomon Islands. He has an extensive background in Australian and international financial markets, as well as corporate advisory. He is also a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He has an extensive background in Australian and international financial markets, as well as corporate advisory