Giyani Metals Names Nigel Robinson Interim Executive Chair to Drive HPMSM Production in Botswana
TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals Corp has appointed Nigel Robinson as interim executive chairperson, succeeding Charles FitzRoy, who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.
Robinson, who was appointed chairperson in June, expands his role as Giyani advances toward production of high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM) at its K.Hill project in Botswana. He will also oversee the company’s ongoing offtake negotiations and the execution of a definitive feasibility study (DFS).
Robinson’s Experience
Robinson brings more than a decade of senior leadership in the mining industry. He previously served as CFO and later CEO of Central Asia Metals Limited (CAML), where he played a pivotal role in building the company into a successful London Stock Exchange-listed miner. He continues to serve CAML as a nonexecutive director.
With over 35 years of experience as a chartered accountant, Robinson holds an engineering degree from Lancaster University and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
The Giyani board also appointed Stephanie Hart, currently a nonexecutive director, as lead independent director to ensure strong governance and oversight during the leadership transition.
“This leadership transition is a necessary step in the company’s evolution as we sharpen our focus on delivering on our strategic objectives,” Robinson said.
He added that his immediate priorities include streamlining operations, advancing the technical aspects of the K.Hill project, and engaging with potential offtakers and OEM partners as the company prepares for first HPMSM output from its demonstration plant in the third quarter of 2025.
Giyani remains on track to issue its DFS in the first quarter of 2026, paving the way for a final investment decision and the construction of a commercial-scale plant.
FitzRoy will also resign from his positions on the board of Giyani and all its subsidiaries.
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