Giyani Announces Board Update

Core Viewpoint - Giyani Metals Corp. has announced key appointments to its board of directors, aiming to strengthen its leadership as it develops the K.Hill battery-grade manganese project in Botswana [1][2][4]. Group 1: Board Appointments - Nigel Robinson has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board, effective June 4, 2025, replacing Mark Burnett, who served as Interim Chair [2][3]. - Martin Botha has been appointed to the Board, replacing Alex Azpitarte, also effective June 4, 2025, as part of an agreement related to ARCH Sustainable Resources Funds LP's US$10 million investment in the company [4][5]. - Elisa Kgomotso Modikwa has been promoted to Vice President & Country Executive, expanding her role in strategic initiatives and leadership in Botswana [6]. Group 2: Leadership Backgrounds - Nigel Robinson brings over 35 years of accounting experience, including nine years as CFO and six and a half years as CEO of Central Asia Metals PLC, with a market capitalization of nearly £300 million [2][3]. - Martin Botha has over 30 years of experience in international investment banking and was a founding Director at Standard Bank, focusing on natural resources trading and financing [5]. - Elisa Kgomotso Modikwa has over 15 years of experience in geology, geotechnical consulting, and mining operations, with expertise in stakeholder engagement and regulatory compliance [6]. Group 3: Company Focus - Giyani aims to become a leading producer of sustainable, low carbon high purity battery-grade manganese for the electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage systems (ESS) industries [7]. - The company has developed a proprietary hydrometallurgical process to produce battery-grade manganese, which is critical for lithium-ion battery cathodes [7].