Bannerman Resources Limited ASX Release 24 November 2009 BANNERMAN APPOINTS DR DAVID SMITH TO THE BOARD Perth, Australia -- Bannerman Resources Limited (ASX: BMN, TSX: BAN, NSX: BMN) ("Bannerman" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of senior mining executive Dr David Smith as a Non-Executive Director with effect from November 25, 2009. Dr Smith has over 30 years of technical, operational and senior management experience within the Rio Tinto organisation.

He was until recently the President of Rio Tinto Atlantic covering the Simondou Project in Guinea, West Africa.

Prior to that, he was Managing Director of Rio Tintos Pilbara iron ore operations in Western Australia comprising Hamersley Iron and Robe River Mining, together the second largest iron ore producing operation in the world.

Dr Smith was responsible for all operational aspects including integrating the two business units and steering their growth as well as improving safety and indigenous employment.

Dr Smith also chaired a joint venture involving Chinese interests. Prior to Dr Smiths appointment to Rio Tintos iron ore operations in 2001, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Rössing Uranium Limited in Namibia responsible for annual sales of over 5 Mlbs of uranium oxide to power utilities worldwide.

Dr Smith oversaw programs which achieved significant operational and corporate improvements as well as new uranium sales contracts.

He also chaired the Rössing Foundation, a key component of Rio Tintos corporate social responsibility activity in Namibia. Dr Smith is a qualified metallurgist residing in Perth, Western Australia, and his formal qualifications include a Bachelor of Science and Ph.D.

in Metallurgy from the University of New South Wales in Australia. Bannermans Chairman, Geoff Stanley, said: "Davids extensive operating and development experience and, in particular, his experience in Namibia as CEO of Rössing Uranium, will be of substantial value to Bannerman during the development phase of the Etango Project.

The appointment further transitions the Board to one capable of providing relevant governance, strategic and operational oversight while Bannerman pursues development of one of the worlds largest uranium deposits.

The existing Board members warmly welcome David and look forward to working closely with him." Bannermans Managing Director and CEO, Len Jubber, also said: "In addition to Davids operational and development experience, his demonstrated success in building government relationships and community-related partnerships will greatly enhance Bannermans ability to maximise the value of the Etango Project for all stakeholders." To download a full copy of the announcement please click here: http://esp.gewru.com/download/files/12414/1005279/BANNERMAN%20APPOINTS%20DR%20DAVID%20SMITH%20TO%20THE%20BOARD.pdf For further information please contact: Peter Kerr Chief Financial Officer Bannerman Resources Limited Tel: (08) 9381 1436 E: David Tasker Professional Public Relations Tel: 08 9388 0944/ 0433 112 936 E: Suite 18, Level 1 513 Hay Street Subiaco, Perth 6008 Western Australia, Australia PH 08 9381 1436 Fax: 08 9381 1068. www.bannermanresources.com.au
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