SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: South Harz Potash Limited (ASX:SHP) 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 Berthelet 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 US$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.

South Harz Managing Director, Luis da Silva, commented: “On behalf of the Board and all shareholders I would like to sincerely thank Jason for his significant contribution to South Harz over the last seven years. Jason has been integral to bringing the Company to prominence and delivering the Ohmgebirge Scoping Study, which evidences the tremendous latent commercial and social potential within the asset. We wish Jason the very best in his new role and continued success.”

“Lawrence’s appointment as COO provides South Harz with the essential skills, project delivery and leadership experience required for the optimal advancement of the Ohmgebirge Development, including all key PreFeasibility and Definitive Feasibility Study workstreams. His integration into, and leadership of, a full Feasibility Study program is expected to align with the existing project schedule, targeting delivery of a DFS in the coming two years.”