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
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Malone & Bailey, PC
www.malone-bailey.com
Houston, Texas

December 2, 2008