Michael has more than 25 years' experience in the coal mining sector which includes pit operations, plant operations and coal quality analysis. Michael has previously founded two successful coal companies; one of which, First Coal Corporation, was purchased by Xstrata for $137M in July, 2011 and has played a leading role in assisting Canadian coal companies to raise in excess of $100 million.

In 2008, Michael founded Coalhunter Mining Corporation ("CMC") where he was instrumental in securing the rights to the Carbon Creek coal asset; which led to Cardero Resource Corp acquiring CMC.

Michael's operational experience includes working for many years at the Luscar Sterco mine in Alberta and subsequently at Teck's Bullmoose mine in BC where he was involved in plant and pit operations, respectively. Following his employment at Bullmoose, Michael worked on the buy side for Canadian Dehua Trading Corporation where he developed an extensive network in China and then became active in assembling land positions and exploration activities for coal companies with an interest in Northeastern BC.

Henk has had a successful career in the mining business for over 25 years. Since 1999 Henk has been a Director of Cardero Resource Corp and was instrumental in establishing the Cardero Group of Companies. Henk holds senior management and director positions with several resource exploration and development companies, Henk has raised over $200 million for mining exploration, his leadership, knowledge and access to capital are an invaluable asset to the company.

Since founding the Company in 1999, Henk has created significant value for shareholders, not least through acquisition of undervalued projects like Pampa de Pongo, which was acquired for less than $1 million six years before it was sold for $100 million. Henk will continue to focus on corporate strategic initiatives for Cardero.

Keith, formerly Vice President Exploration, brings 19 years' global mining-industry experience. Prior to joining Cardero, Mr. Henderson was Project Manager for Anglo Coal's Canadian subsidiary, focused on metallurgical coal deposits in northeast British Columbia. At Cardero, Mr. Henderson played a critical role in advancing the Pampa de Pongo through a positive scoping study and ultimate sale for US$100 million (2009). Most recently, Mr. Henderson was responsible for Cardero's original investment in Coalhunter (2010), acquiring 49% of the company for $3.6 million.

Keith is a mining industry executive with global experience in Africa, Europe, and the Americas. He has extensive knowledge of the exploration and mining business from both a Major and Junior public company perspective. With a proven track record he has successfully managed exploration and mining companies through significant growth periods.

Keith was educated in Europe, graduating with B.Sc. (Hons) and M.Sc in Geology-- he has extensive experience in various mineral deposit types and commodities including precious metals (gold, silver), base metals (copper, zinc, nickel) and bulk commodities such as metallurgical coal and iron ore.

Carlos is a graduate from Colorado School of Mines and experienced mining engineer. Carlos was VP South America for Corriente Resources followed Director of Thiess South America (Australia's largest contract miner - Tintaya, Yanacocha). Advisor to Scotia Bank Peru (former Banco Wiesse) on settlement of Minera Milpo & Minera Atacocha (Peru's largest Zn producers).

Mr. Blaine Bailey is a Certified General Accountant who has worked with numerous private and public companies over the past 20 years. Blaine brings complementary skills to the team in the areas of finance, administration and financial reporting.

Tansy has 11 years experience acquired in a variety of geological settings. Before joining the Cardero Group, she worked as Quality Control Geochemist for Anglo American Exploration (Canada) Ltd. While with Anglo, Tansy planned and executed various geochemical sampling programs for copper and zinc in both Canada and Mexico, including interpretation of geochemical data, database implementation and assessing the quality control of the analytical data.

In 2006, Tansy completed her M.Sc. (Geology) at Acadia University, Nova Scotia on lithogeochemical investigations of the world-class Golden Mile Deposit, Western Australia.

Marla brings over 25 years' experience in public markets working as an Administrator and Corporate Secretary specializing in resource based exploration companies to the Company. Since 2001, she has been the Corporate Secretary for Cardero Resource Corp. Between 1992 -- 2003, Marla worked for Ascot Resources Ltd, Brett Resources Inc., Golden Band Resources Inc., Hyder Gold Inc., Leicester Diamond Mines Ltd., Loki Gold Corporation, Oliver Gold Corporation and Solomon Resources Limited. She is also currently the corporate secretary for Corvus Gold Inc., Dorato Resources Inc., International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. and Wealth Minerals Ltd.

Nancy brings over 20 years of financial market, management and public company experience to Cardero Resource Corp. Nancy began her career working in the brokerage industry and has worked for several national investment dealers specializing in trading futures. In 1995, Nancy's public company experience began with Mountain Province Diamonds Inc., where she coordinated and implemented an extensive Corporate Communications and Investor Relations program for the company until 2000. Nancy has continued this management and communications role with several resource and technology companies before joining Cardero in 2011.