KJ is the connection, having operated in Mali under Resolute and...

KJ is the connection, having operated in Mali under Resolute and obviously Birimian for over 9 years.

The other two acknowledge that they are part timers and are there to fulfill ASX listing compliance and Company Constitution requirements. Their comparatively low salaries compared to Kevin reflect this.

To put it simply, who would you want in the room meeting with the Minister of Mines and other relevant Malian departments to discuss mine permitting and approval?

The Rent-o-Chairman and the Puppy School Coach?

OR

The two businessmen who have each developed oil and gas projects from the ground up, have and continue to do deals in Africa, and are highly adept negotiators - which also means they have banta (great for forging relationships which are very important here as well as with strategic partners and customers).