Last checked at 14 Dec 2023 07:00
14 December 2023
CEO appointment
Zanaga Iron Ore Company Limited ("ZIOC" or the "Company") (AIM: ZIOC), is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Knauth as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect.
Mr Knauth is a senior mining executive with extensive experience in the industry spanning more than 30 years in a wide range of cultures, countries and commodities, with notable success in project development, operations and transformational growth phases, as well as establishment of performance cultures. With previous experience in Australia, Kazakhstan, Madagascar, Cuba, the DRC and many other jurisdictions, working for such companies as Western Mining Corp, Vale, Sherritt Metals International, KAZ Minerals and Glencore. He has a strong record in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with governments, communities, employees and other Project stakeholders critical to the Company's success.
Mr Knauth holds a Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Queensland, a Masters degree in Mineral Economics from Curtin University and is a Member of the AusIMM.
Mr Knauth will not be joining the Board of Directors at this stage, but a potential Board role will be considered in the future.
Clifford Elphick, Chairman of ZIOC commented:
"I am delighted to announce the appointment of Marty Knauth as CEO of ZIOC. Marty brings extensive experience in project development, operations and transformational growth phases in the mining industry. These positive attributes are essential to moving the Zanaga Project forward, especially in light of the recently announced strategic objectives of the Company."
The Zanaga Iron Ore Company Limited LEI number is 21380085XNXEX6NL6L23.
For further information, please contact:
Zanaga Iron Ore
Corporate Development and Andrew Trahar
Investor Relations Manager +44 20 7399 1105
Liberum Capital Limited
Nominated Adviser Scott Mathieson, Kane Collings
and Corporate Broker +44 20 3100 2000
About us:
Zanaga Iron Ore Company Limited (AIM ticker: ZIOC) is an iron ore exploration and development company, with the Company's flagship asset being its 100% owned Zanaga Iron Ore Project located in the Republic of Congo, for which the Government Mining Licence, Environmental Permit and Mining Convention are all in place.
A major Project update is underway to freshen historical studies in light of changes in the world's economy and growing demand for low-carbon steel production, for which the Zanaga resource is highly suited, with the potential to become one of the largest producers of high grade premium pellet feed iron ore.