Davenport Resources Ltd. announced the appointment of Ian Farmer as Non-Executive Chairman as it continues development of its portfolio of potash projects in Germany. Dr. Reinout Koopmans, who has been Davenport's Interim Chairman since May 2020, will step down with immediate effect, but will remain on the Board as a Non-executive Director. He served as Chief Executive Officer of Lonmin between 2008 and 2012, where he oversaw a period of significant transformation, both operationally and financially. During his 26 years at Lonmin and its parent company Lonrho, Mr. Farmer held various other financial and strategic positions, including Chief Strategy Officer from 2006-2008. Mr. Farmer led the acquisition of various junior mining projects and integrated them into the group. Mr. Farmer's appointment as Davenport's Non-Executive Chairman is part of a Board restructure to increase its effectiveness in progressing the development of its potash projects while addressing the cost base of the Company.