Accordingly, I am delighted to provide the attached ASX announcement regarding the appointment of Mr Ian Gandel to the position of Non-Executive Chairman of Gippsland Limited.  Ian will undoubtedly be a great contributor to the development of Abu Dabbab and the Company in general as his involvement will provide the Gippsland Board with increased commercial strength.  From a personal viewpoint, Ians appointment is most welcome as it will reduce my workload to a manageable level whilst allowing increased focus in bringing the Abu Dabbab project into production.