South Harz Potash Limited announced that following the resignation of Jason Wilkinson, the company has appointed non-executive director, Lawrence Berthelet, to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 1 January 2023. This appointment is a further advancement of the company's renewal and optimisation initiatives with respect to the Board. Lawrence was appointed to the company board and technical committee during October 2022.

He is a deeply experienced executive with over 35 years in the global potash industry, including a demonstrated track record of successful, large-scale operational project delivery and management. Lawrence has been involved in all aspects of potash mine advancement from early project studies through to contracting and development. Over his career he has been responsible for both building and operating potash mines, including direct responsibility for surface and underground operations.

This included leading The Mosaic company's USD 2.9B K3 Mine Expansion Project, which was completed on budget and ahead of time. His experience also includes leading projects as an EPCM provider, including starting and managing an EPCM office in Saskatchewan, responsible for front end studies of potash projects worldwide. In Lawrence's most recent role as Head of the Mining Division at EuroChem Group, he was responsible for the production of 3.0M TPA of muriate of potash (MOP), along with the successful completion of major capital projects including shaft sinking, underground development and process facility optimization.

Included in this role, was the front-end scoping, PFS and DFS studies for new potash developments in Russia. Incumbent COO, Jason Wilkinson, will remain with South Harz for a transition period before his departure. Lawrence will step down from the board and his role as a non-executive director of the Company on 31 December 2022, the same day as Jason's departure.