Hawsons Iron Ltd. announced the appointment of experienced resources industry professional Mr. David Woodall as Non-Executive Chairman to lead the Company through the development of its high-grade Hawsons Iron Project near Broken Hill, NSW. The appointment is effective immediately, enabling the current Executive Chairman, Mr. Granzien to pivot into the performance-management role of Managing Director and focus on delivery of the Hawsons Iron Project's BFS. Mr. Woodall brings to the HIO Board around 50 years' experience in both the commercial and not-for-profit sectors in diverse roles as a senior executive, director and chairman.

Mr. Woodall sat on the Boards of Ergon Energy, Energex, Tarong Energy Corporation, Terra Gas Traders, Starfish Windfarm, TN Power and Tarong Renewable Energy. He spent many years at MIM Holdings Limited culminating in the role of Executive General Manager in Marketing and Commercial. Mr. Woodall also served as the Managing Director at Grainco Australia Limited.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Woodall served as Chairman of Environmental Clean Technologies and Queensland Country Bank. For three years, Dave provided Chief Executive Services to the Abused Child Trust. In addition, Mr. Woodall has high level China skills, having served several terms as Chairman of the Queensland - China Council as well as sitting as a member of the Australia - China Council.

The Board of Directors (Board) of HIO unanimously endorsed the appointment of Mr. Woodall as non-executive chairman. Mr. Granzien welcomed Mr. Woodall's acceptance of the Board's invitation to join.