Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc: Appointments of Stefan Buys and Lesley Goldwasser as Non-Executive Directors

Core Viewpoint - Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc has appointed Stefan Buys and Lesley Goldwasser as independent non-executive directors to its board, enhancing the board's expertise in mining operations and capital markets [1][9]. Group 1: Board Appointments - Stefan Buys and Lesley Goldwasser have been appointed as independent non-executive directors effective immediately [1]. - Johan Holtzhausen, a board member since 2013, will retire from the board and as chair of the Audit Committee at the next annual general meeting in May 2025 [2]. - Tariro Gadzikwa will succeed Johan Holtzhausen as chair of the Audit Committee following the AGM [2]. Group 2: Stefan Buys' Background - Stefan Buys has over 30 years of leadership experience in global mining and heavy industry, with a strong track record in various minerals including copper, gold, and platinum [3]. - He previously served as CEO of the Mining Division at ArcelorMittal and held executive roles at Rio Tinto and BHP [4]. - Buys holds a degree in metallurgical engineering and is a member of the Institute of Directors UK [5]. Group 3: Lesley Goldwasser's Background - Lesley Goldwasser is a financial executive with extensive experience in global capital markets and structured finance, currently serving as Managing Partner at GreensLedge [6]. - She has held leadership roles at Credit Suisse and Bear Stearns, and has significant board experience with various companies [7]. - Goldwasser is also committed to community development in Zimbabwe, co-founding an after-school program for vulnerable children [8]. Group 4: Chairman's Comments - John Kelly, Chairman of Caledonia, expressed enthusiasm for the new appointments, highlighting Buys' expertise in mining operations and Goldwasser's experience in capital markets as valuable assets for the company's growth strategy [9].