Australian Mines Limited ("Australian Mines" or "the Company") announced the appointment of highly experienced public company financial professional Marcus Hughes to the position of Chief Financial Officer. With more than 20 years of relevant experience in the listed company environment, Marcus is well-credentialed in capital raisings and project finance structuring. He brings an impressive track record of critical financial analysis and specialist tax advice, while simultaneously managing the practical implementation of technical provisions impacting a mining production business. Marcus has also held various senior roles including Manager, Tax & Finance for multinational infrastructure group Lend Lease as well as Specialist Tax Adviser for global diversified miner Rio Tinto, where he was involved in the capitalization of a $1.5 billion alumina refinery constructed in Gladstone, Queensland. Marcus will commence his role as Australian Mines' Chief Financial Officer on 3 December 2018.