SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: South Harz Potash Limited (ASX:SHP) has appointed non-executive director, Lawrence Berthelet, to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), efficient 1 January 2023.
This appointment is a additional development of the Company’s renewal and optimisation initiatives with respect to the Board.
Lawrence Berthelet has been concerned in all aspects of potash mine development from early project research through to contracting and development. Over his profession he has been accountable for each constructing and working potash mines, together with direct responsibility for floor and underground operations.
This included main The Mosaic Company’s US$2.9B K3 Mine Expansion Project, which was accomplished on budget and forward of time. His expertise additionally includes main projects as an EPCM provider, together with beginning and managing an EPCM workplace in Saskatchewan, accountable for entrance finish research of potash projects worldwide.
South Harz Managing Director, Luis da Silva, commented: “On behalf of the Board and all shareholders I would like to sincerely thank Jason for his significant contribution to South Harz over the final seven years. Jason has been integral to bringing the Company to prominence and delivering the Ohmgebirge Scoping Study, which evidences the tremendous latent commercial and social potential inside the asset. We want Jason the very best in his new role and continued success.”
“Lawrence’s appointment as COO provides South Harz with the important skills, project supply and management expertise required for the optimum development of the Ohmgebirge Development, together with all key PreFeasibility and Definitive Feasibility Study workstreams. His integration into, and management of, a full Feasibility Study program is anticipated to align with the existing project schedule, targeting supply of a DFS inside the approaching two years.”