Announcement

Monday, September 26, 2011

Avonlea Minerals appoint Non Executive Chairman



Avonlea has appointed Mr David Macoboy as Non Executive Chairman effective immediately.

Mr Macoboy brings to the Board a wealth of experience across a range of industries especially in the areas of corporate strategy, finance, project evaluation and development, and management. Mr Macoboy has over 20 years in the resources sector joining Avonlea following roles at Board level with a range of successful ASX listed exploration and mining companies.

Mr David is currently Non-Executive Chairman of Vital Metals Limited, and has held previous Directorships with Ammtec Ltd, Ironclad Mining Limited, Grange Resources Limited, Territory Iron Limited and Consolidated Minerals Limited.

Mr Macoboy holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of WA. David is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Certified Practicing Accountant.

Mr David Riekie Avonlea Managing Director said "We welcome Mr Macoboy as a valuable addition to the Avonlea Board. His extensive corporate and resources experience provides a complementary skill set to the existing Board. Mr Macoboy joins the Company at a pivotal time in the Company's growth as we continue to develop our portfolio of projects in Namibia, and will assist to drive our corporate agenda to realize the full potential of our asset base."

Mr Roger Steinepreis will as a consequence step down as Chairman, but will remain a Non-Executive Director of the Company. The Board thanks Roger for his significant contribution to the Company in his capacity as Chairman since listing on the ASX in 2007.

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