Platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Impala Platinum (Implats) has appointed Patrick Morutlwa as its new chief operations officer (COO) with effect from June 19.
He replaces Gerhard Potgieter, who is retiring after 13 years at Implats.
The miner also appointed Impala Rustenburg chief executive Mark Munroe as the group chief technical officer (CTO), with effect from July 1.
Marula mining executive Moses Motlhageng will take over as the chief executive of Impala Rustenburg.
“We congratulate Patrick Morutlwa, Mark Munroe and Moses Motlhageng on their new roles. Patrick will lead and oversee the performance of Implats’ mining and processing operations, and with his extensive mining sector experience, I am confident he will provide the requisite tactical direction to ensure delivery against the group’s strategic objectives,” said Implats chief executive Nico Muller.
"Implats contributes about 20% to annual global primary PGM production, and the role these essential metals play in combating climate change has never been more important."
Munroe will be in charge of leading and supervising the technical services necessary to support the group's strategy, business, and project creation and execution, as well as achieving Implats' capital management and sustainability goals.
"This new role is necessitated by Implats’ adjusted business model — our strategic focus has shifted strongly to growth, development and expansion, evidenced by our multiyear R50-billion capital programme, our 2019 acquisition of Impala Canada and our pursuit of Royal Bafokeng Platinum," said Muller.
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