Kropz Plc announced management changes at Kropz and Kropz Elandsfontein (Pty) Ltd. Ms. Michelle Lawrence has resigned as chief operating officer of Kropz and as an executive director of Kropz Elandsfontein with effect from 1 January 2023. In order to ensure a smooth transition at Kropz Elandsfontein, Ms. Lawrence will enter into a consulting agreement post 1 January 2023 which is expected to be for the first half of 2023. Mr. Mark Maynard, the current general manager of Kropz Elandsfontein will be appointed as chief operating officer with effect from 1 January 2023.

Mr. Maynard is a mechanical engineer with over 25 years in the mining industry. He has been involved in the day-to-day operations of the Elandsfontein project since 2016. Prior to joining Elandsfontein, Mr. Maynard was involved in a various operational and strategic leadership roles at Lonmin plc.