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John Copelyn
Chief Executive Officer at
HOSKEN CONSOLIDATED INVESTMENTS LIMITED
Net worth: 158 M $ as of 2026-06-29
Profile
Mr. John A. Copelyn is a Non-Independent Chairman at Montauk Renewables, Inc., an Independent Director at Africa Energy Corp., a Non-Executive Chairman at Southern Sun Ltd., an Independent Director at Platinum Group Metals Ltd., a Non-Executive Chairman at Deneb Investments Ltd., a Non-Executive Chairman at Montauk Holdings Ltd., a Non-Executive Chairman at Tsogo Sun Ltd., a Chairman at Montauk Energy Holdings LLC, a Chief Executive Officer & Director at Johnnic Holdings Ltd., a Chairman at eMedia Holdings Ltd., a Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Hosken Consolidated Investments Ltd., a Chairman at HCI Foundation, a Non-Executive Chairman at e tv (Pty) Ltd., a Non-Executive Chairman at Impact Oil & Gas Ltd. and a Non-Executive Chairman at Sabido Investments (Pty) Ltd. He is on the Board of Directors at Africa Energy Corp., Platinum Group Metals Ltd., Johnnic Holdings Ltd., Hosken Consolidated Investments Ltd., 2 Toman Close Hydepark (Pty) Ltd., 21 Impala Road Properties (Pty) Ltd., Ahead Investments Ltd., Ancestor Investments (Pty) Ltd., Blue Beacon Investments 240 (Pty) Ltd., Braylon Investments (Pty) Ltd., Catwalk Investments 167 Pty Ltd., Catwalk Leisure Investments (Pty) Ltd., Chearsley Investments (Pty) Ltd., Circumference Investments (Pty( Ltd., Curagen Investments Pty Ltd., Equity Plus Trading (Pty) Ltd., Fabcos Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd., FI Developments (Pty) Ltd., FI Equity Group (Pty) Ltd., First Ready Development 213 (Pty) Ltd., Flaghigh Investments (Pty) Ltd., Foothills Trading & Investment 8 Pty Ltd., Free-Flowing Property Holdings (Pty) Ltd., Fulela Trade & Invest 81 Pty Ltd., Galaxy Gaming & Entertainment Pty Ltd., Gelprop (Pty) Ltd., HCI Central Investments Pty Ltd., HCI Coal Pty Ltd., HCI Food & Beverage Investments (Pty) Ltd., HCI International treet 6He received his undergraduate degree from the University of the Witwatersrand.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MONTAUK RENEWABLES, INC. 40.49% | 2026-05-10 | 57,639,814 ( 40.49% ) | 90 M $ | 2026-06-29 |
| 2025-03-30 | 6,694,953 ( 7.95% ) | 69 M $ | 2026-06-29 | |
| 2026-04-12 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2026-06-29 |
John Copelyn active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| HOSKEN CONSOLIDATED INVESTMENTS LIMITED | Chief Executive Officer | 1996-12-31 |
| EMEDIA HOLDINGS LIMITED | Chairman | 2014-11-30 |
| TSOGO SUN LIMITED | Chairman | 2011-02-23 |
| MONTAUK HOLDINGS LIMITED | Chairman | 2014-11-30 |
| DENEB INVESTMENTS LIMITED | Chairman | 2014-10-09 |
| PLATINUM GROUP METALS LTD. | Director/Board Member | 2018-05-14 |
| SOUTHERN SUN LIMITED | Chairman | 2019-05-09 |
| AFRICA ENERGY CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2020-09-30 |
| MONTAUK RENEWABLES, INC. | Chairman | 2020-12-10 |
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Training of John Copelyn
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
45
1st degree connections
133
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 133 |
|---|---|
Advanced Resources Group Ltd.
 Advanced Resources Group Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Develops and markets interactive products and services | Technology Services |
Platinum Group Metals Ltd.
 Platinum Group Metals Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and develops platinum properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
Ahead Investments Ltd.
 Ahead Investments Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Johnnic Holdings Ltd.
 Johnnic Holdings Ltd. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Operates an investment holding company with interests in the casino and gaming industries | Consumer Services |
Hosken Consolidated Investments Ltd.
 Hosken Consolidated Investments Ltd. Casinos/GamingConsumer Services Operates as an investment holding company with interests in operating gaming, media & broadcasting, coal mining, transport and property activities | Consumer Services |
Gold Reef Resorts Ltd.
 Gold Reef Resorts Ltd. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Operates an investment holding company with interests in the gaming and entertainment industries | Consumer Services |
Mettle Ltd.
 Mettle Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides financial services | Finance |
eMedia Holdings Ltd.
 eMedia Holdings Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries provides advertising services | Commercial Services |
KWV Ltd.
 KWV Ltd. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces wine and spirits | Consumer Non-Durables |
Merilyn Investments Pty Ltd.
 Merilyn Investments Pty Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Investment firm | Finance |
Fabcos Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd.
 Fabcos Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Investment company | Finance |
University of the Witwatersrand
 University of the Witwatersrand Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Mercanto Investments Pty Ltd.
 Mercanto Investments Pty Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates an investment holding company | Finance |
Hospitality Property Fund Ltd.
 Hospitality Property Fund Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Black Ginger 75 Pty Ltd.
 Black Ginger 75 Pty Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates an acquisition vehicle for Hosken Consolidated Investments Ltd | Finance |
HCI Foundation
 HCI Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
Montauk Energy Capital LLC
 Montauk Energy Capital LLC Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Develops, owns and operates large scale renewable energy projects utilizing landfill methane | Energy Minerals |
Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC
 Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Blue Wolf Capital Partners invests in middle-market companies located in the United States, Canada and Europe with an annual revenue of USD 100 million and enterprise value of USD 500 - 1000 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare and industrial services sectors It provides financing for buyout, add-on acquisitions and special situations with an investment size of USD 75 - 500 million. The firm also acquires controlling interest. | Finance |
Tylon Holdings Pty Ltd.
 Tylon Holdings Pty Ltd. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Produces cement based tile adhesives and grouts | Process Industries |
Catwalk Investments 167 Pty Ltd.
 Catwalk Investments 167 Pty Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates an investment holding company | Finance |
Rivetprops 47 (Pty) Ltd.
 Rivetprops 47 (Pty) Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate services | Finance |
Chearsley Investments (Pty) Ltd. | |
Almania Investments Pty Ltd.
 Almania Investments Pty Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Circumference Investments (Pty( Ltd.
 Circumference Investments (Pty( Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Sabido Investments (Pty) Ltd.
 Sabido Investments (Pty) Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
e tv (Pty) Ltd. | |
Southern African Clothing & Textile Workers Union
 Southern African Clothing & Textile Workers Union Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a labor union | Commercial Services |
La Concorde Holdings Ltd.
 La Concorde Holdings Ltd. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Operates as a holding company with interest in the wine and brandy production | Consumer Non-Durables |
Parliament of South Africa
 Parliament of South Africa SupranationalGovernment Functions as a legislative authority | Government |
Gallagher Estate Holdings Ltd.
 Gallagher Estate Holdings Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate services | Finance |
HJS Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd.
 HJS Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Operates as a corporate advisory business | Finance |
Tsogo Sun Ltd.
 Tsogo Sun Ltd. Casinos/GamingConsumer Services Provides hotel, gaming and entertainment services | Consumer Services |
Africa Energy Corp.
 Africa Energy Corp. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Engages in the acquisition, exploration and production of oil and gas properties | Energy Minerals |
HCI-KWV Holdings (Pty) Ltd.
 HCI-KWV Holdings (Pty) Ltd. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Operates as as holding company with interests in wine production | Consumer Non-Durables |
Niveus Investments Ltd.
 Niveus Investments Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Invests in a diversified range of sectors | Finance |
HCI Coal Pty Ltd.
 HCI Coal Pty Ltd. CoalEnergy Minerals Operates coal mines | Energy Minerals |
21 Impala Road Properties (Pty) Ltd.
 21 Impala Road Properties (Pty) Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate services | Finance |
Ancestor Investments (Pty) Ltd. | |
Aston Bay Holiday Resorts (Pty) Ltd. | |
Avenpalm Investments (Pty) Ltd. | |
Blue Beacon Investments 240 (Pty) Ltd. | |
Braylon Investments (Pty) Ltd. | |
C&A Associated Consultants (Pty) Ltd. | |
Catwalk Leisure Investments (Pty) Ltd. | |
Curagen Investments Pty Ltd.
 Curagen Investments Pty Ltd. Specialty InsuranceFinance Provides surety insurance services | Finance |
Descarte Investments No. 8 (Pty) Ltd. | |
Euphorbia (Pty) Ltd.
 Euphorbia (Pty) Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a non-classified establishment | Miscellaneous |
FI Developments (Pty) Ltd.
 FI Developments (Pty) Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a non-classified establishment | Miscellaneous |
FI Equity Group (Pty) Ltd.
 FI Equity Group (Pty) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Operates as a private equity | Finance |
First Ready Development 213 (Pty) Ltd. | |
Flaghigh Investments (Pty) Ltd.
 Flaghigh Investments (Pty) Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Functions as an investment holding company | Miscellaneous |
Foothills Trading & Investment 8 Pty Ltd.
 Foothills Trading & Investment 8 Pty Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Free-Flowing Property Holdings (Pty) Ltd. | |
Fulela Trade & Invest 96 (Pty) Ltd.
 Fulela Trade & Invest 96 (Pty) Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails miscellaneous goods | Retail Trade |
Gallagher Convention Centre Ltd.
 Gallagher Convention Centre Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an events and exhibition venue | Commercial Services |
GE Property & Marketing (Pty) Ltd.
 GE Property & Marketing (Pty) Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate services | Finance |
Gelprop (Pty) Ltd. | |
Generation Y (Pty) Ltd. | |
HCI Treasury Pty Ltd.
 HCI Treasury Pty Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a non-classified establishment | Miscellaneous |
Galaxy Gaming & Entertainment Pty Ltd.
 Galaxy Gaming & Entertainment Pty Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates miscellaneous retail stores | Retail Trade |
HCI Central Investments Pty Ltd.
 HCI Central Investments Pty Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides technical services | Commercial Services |
HCI Food & Beverage Investments (Pty) Ltd.
 HCI Food & Beverage Investments (Pty) Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
HCI Khusela Coal (Pty) Ltd. | |
HCI Lifting Services (Pty) Ltd.
 HCI Lifting Services (Pty) Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Functions as an investment holding company | Miscellaneous |
HCI Managerial Services Pty Ltd.
 HCI Managerial Services Pty Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management consulting services | Commercial Services |
HCI Properties (Pty) Ltd.
 HCI Properties (Pty) Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a black empowerment investment holding company | Miscellaneous |
2 Toman Close Hydepark (Pty) Ltd. | |
Equity Plus Trading (Pty) Ltd. | |
HCI Property Investments (Pty) Ltd. | |
HCI Proprojects (Pty) Ltd. | |
Hollyberry Props 12 Pty Ltd.
 Hollyberry Props 12 Pty Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate agency and management services | Finance |
House 22 Ronald Avenue (Pty) Ltd. | |
House 24 Ronald Avenue (Pty) Ltd. | |
IGI Investment Co. Ltd. | |
International Payment Properties (Pty) Ltd. | |
Johnnic Casino Holdings Ltd.
 Johnnic Casino Holdings Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as an investment holding company | Miscellaneous |
Johnnic Management Services (Pty) Ltd.
 Johnnic Management Services (Pty) Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management services | Commercial Services |
Johnnic Properties Ltd.
 Johnnic Properties Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Operates non residential properties | Finance |
Johnnic Property Developments Ltd. | |
Johnnic Property Holdings Ltd.
 Johnnic Property Holdings Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate agency and management services | Finance |
Johnnic Property Investments Ltd. | |
Lennings Ltd.
 Lennings Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates grocery stores | Retail Trade |
Leopont 261 Properties (Pty) Ltd. | |
Tiradeprops 99 (Pty) Ltd.
 Tiradeprops 99 (Pty) Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a non classified establishment | Miscellaneous |
Rowan Tree 4 (Pty) Ltd. | |
Vukani Gaming Corp. (Pty) Ltd.
 Vukani Gaming Corp. (Pty) Ltd. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Manufactures gaming products | Consumer Services |
Vukani Gaming Equipment (Pty) Ltd.
 Vukani Gaming Equipment (Pty) Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a dormant company | Finance |
Vukani Gaming KwaZulu-Natal (Pty) Ltd.
 Vukani Gaming KwaZulu-Natal (Pty) Ltd. Casinos/GamingConsumer Services Installs and manages gambling machines | Consumer Services |
Zenzeleni Clothing (Pty) Ltd. | |
Y Magazine (Pty) Ltd. | |
Yired (Pty) Ltd. | |
Metshelf Investments 9 (Pty) Ltd.
 Metshelf Investments 9 (Pty) Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
HCI International Holdings (Pty) Ltd.
 HCI International Holdings (Pty) Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Fabulous Gaming & Leisure Diversified Investments Ltd. | |
HCI Khusela Coal Plus (Pty) Ltd. | |
Tangney Investments (Pty) Ltd.
 Tangney Investments (Pty) Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Functions as an investment holding company | Miscellaneous |
Tylon (Pty) Ltd. | |
Unit 1501 Twin Towers South (Pty) Ltd. | |
Vectofon (Pty) Ltd. | |
Winslet Investments (Pty) Ltd. | |
Zastrovox Investments (Pty) Ltd. | |
Glenny Buchner Investments (Pty) Ltd. | |
JC Nominees (Pty) Ltd.
 JC Nominees (Pty) Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Acts as a nominee/trust/depository | Finance |
Leopont 262 Properties (Pty) Ltd. | |
Maclyn House (Pty) Ltd. | |
Magicover (Pty) Ltd. | |
Main Place Holdings Ltd.
 Main Place Holdings Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Functions as an investment holding company | Miscellaneous |
Mironetix Pty Ltd.
 Mironetix Pty Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business services | Commercial Services |
Move-On-Up 104 (Pty) Ltd.
 Move-On-Up 104 (Pty) Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Nexrealm Technologies (Pty) Ltd.
 Nexrealm Technologies (Pty) Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business consulting services | Commercial Services |
Pearl Beach Investments (Pty) Ltd. | |
Permasolve Investments Pty Ltd.
 Permasolve Investments Pty Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Radius Trading (Pty) Ltd. | |
Sam Sisonke (Pty) Ltd. | |
SA Amalgamated Union Investments (Pty) Ltd. | |
SA Amalgamated Union Fishing (Pty) Ltd. | |
Sactwu Mining Investments (Pty) Ltd. | |
Sactwu Mining Investments (SPV) (Pty) Ltd. | |
WH Press House (Pty) Ltd. | |
Limitless Angel Fund (Pty) Ltd. | |
Lone Hill Estates (Pty) Ltd. | |
Main Street 614 (Pty) Ltd. | |
Mirino Investments (Pty) Ltd. | |
Montauk Holdings USA LLC
 Montauk Holdings USA LLC Gas DistributorsUtilities Develops, owns and operates large scale renewable energy projects utilizing landfill methane | Utilities |
Impact Oil & Gas Ltd.
 Impact Oil & Gas Ltd. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Operates as an oil & gas exploration company | Energy Minerals |
Deneb Investments Ltd.
 Deneb Investments Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes toys, games and sports products and manufacturing textiles, tubular and exhaust-related components & manages commercial properties | Distribution Services |
Montauk Holdings Ltd.
 Montauk Holdings Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Functions as an investment holding company | Miscellaneous |
Hci Invest1 Holding Co. Pty Ltd.
 Hci Invest1 Holding Co. Pty Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Functions as an investment holding company | Miscellaneous |
Hci Invest11 Holding Co. (Pty) Ltd. | |
Fulela Trade & Invest 81 Pty Ltd.
 Fulela Trade & Invest 81 Pty Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides commercial support services | Commercial Services |
Southern Sun Ltd.
 Southern Sun Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates hotels | Consumer Services |
Montauk Energy Holdings LLC
 Montauk Energy Holdings LLC Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Engages in oil and gas exploration and production | Energy Minerals |
Montauk Renewables, Inc.
 Montauk Renewables, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Specializes in the management, recovery and conversion of biogas into renewable natural gas | Process Industries |
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