15 May 2014

MR MARK MITCHELL APPOINTED MANAGING DIRECTOR

The Board of Blackthorn Resources Limited (ASX: BTR) is pleased to announce that Mark

Mitchell has agreed to join the Board as its Managing Director effective today. Mark commenced as the Company's Chief Executive Officer on 1 January 2014. An Appendix 3X is attached in relation to Mark's appointment.

Should you require further information please contact: Mike Oppenheimer Chairman Ph: + 61 2 9357 9000

Ends

Blackthorn Resources Limited ABN 63 009 193 980

Level 5, Suite 502, 80 William Street, Sydney NSW 2011, Australia

t +61 2 9357 9000 f +61 2 9332 1336 www.blackthornresources.com.au

Appendix 3X Initial Director's Interest Notice

Appendix 3X Initial Director's Interest Notice

Rule 3.19A.1

Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX's property and may be made public.


Introduced 30/9/2001.

Name of entity BLACKTHORN RESOURCES LIMITED ABN 63 009 193 980

We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.1 and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act.

Name of Director

Mark Mitchell

Date of appointment

15 May 2014

Part 1 - Director's relevant interests in securities of which the director is the registered holder

In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust


Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (i) of the definition of "notifiable interest of a director" should be disclosed in this part.

Number & class of securities

1,000,000 Unlisted Employee Options ($0.25) expiring 31 May 2017

+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.

11/3/2002 Appendix 3X Page 1

Appendix 3X

Initial Director's Interest Notice

Part 2 - Director's relevant interests in securities of which the director is not the registered holder

In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust

Name of holder & nature of interest Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant interest. Number & class of Securities Part 3 - Director's interests in contracts

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (ii) of the definition of "notifiable interest of a director" should be disclosed in this part.

Detail of contract

Nil

Nature of interest

Name of registered holder

(if issued securities)

No. and class of securities to which interest relates

+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.

Appendix 3X Page 2 11/3/2002

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