In March 2008, Great Gold Mines NL began trading as Hawthorn Resources Limited, just before the Company merged with ASX-listed Ellendale Resources NL in June 2008.

During this time, Hawthorn expanded its focus from gold exploration within tenements in Western Australia's South Laverton Exploration Zone to include exploration effort towards the company's high priority iron ore, uranium and base metal prospects.

Exploration of select and under explored prospective gold targets continues.

Hawthorn also has a broad portfolio of projects where joint venture partners including ABM Resources, Newmont Exploration, Barrick Gold, Thundelarra Exploration, Regis Resources and Quantum Resources are earning equity via exploration - providing Hawthorn with leverage to potential base metal and gold discoveries

Hawthorn is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX code: HAW).