Gulf Manganese Corporation Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Andrew Wilson to the Board as a Non-Executive Director effective immediately. From 2000 until 2007 Mr. Wilson served as the President Director of BHP Billiton Indonesia, based in Jakarta. Mr. Wilson was also a Director of the Indonesian Mining Association and has established strong connections in the region and speaks the local language fluently.

Company also advised that Mr. Peter Williams has resigned from the role of Non-Executive Director, effective immediately. Importantly, Mr. Wilson brings with him a wealth of experience with operations in Indonesia, which will be a significant value add as the Board and management team continue to de-risk and drive forward the development of Indonesian Manganese Smelting Project.