Exhibit 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation in this Registration Statement on Form S-1/A (Amendment No. 2) of our report dated August 19, 2008 with respect to the audited financial statements of Ameriwest Minerals Corporation for the year ended May 31, 2008. We also consent to the references to us under the heading "Experts" in such Registration Statement. /s/ Malone & Bailey, PC - ------------------------------- Malone & Bailey, PC www.malone-bailey.com Houston, Texas December 2, 2008