By Nicole Chiimba
Harare- Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc has appointed mining executive July Ndlovu as an independent non-executive director, strengthening its board with regional expertise as the company advances its growth strategy in Zimbabwe.
In a statement, Caledonia Chairman John Kelly said the board was “very pleased to welcome July,” citing his extensive experience in scaling and transforming mining businesses.
“July’s commitment to responsible leadership, health and safety, and stakeholder engagement aligns well with our board’s priorities,” said Kelly.
Ndlovu, 60, brings nearly three decades of leadership across major mining companies in southern Africa. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Thungela Resources Ltd., one of South Africa’s largest producers and exporters of thermal coal.
Before joining Thungela, he held senior positions at Anglo American Platinum Ltd, where he served as Executive Head of Process and Director, overseeing operations responsible for a significant share of the world’s platinum group metals output.
Ndlovu currently sits on the board of AECI Ltd, a multinational chemicals and mining group operating in 20 countries. He chairs its Remuneration and Human Capital Committee and is a member of the Investment, Innovation, and Technology Committee.
He holds a Master’s degree in Business Leadership from the University of South Africa and a BSc in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Zimbabwe.
Ndlovu also owns a 36% stake in Fremiro Investments (Private) Ltd, which holds 567,266 shares in Caledonia Mining.
The company said there were no other matters to disclose under paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 of the AIM Rules, which govern director appointments for companies listed on the London Stock Exchange’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM).
Headquartered in St Helier, Jersey, Caledonia Mining operates the Blanket Gold Mine in Zimbabwe and is actively pursuing new growth opportunities in the country. The appointment of Ndlovu is viewed as a strategic move to enhance the board’s operational depth as the company expands its mining footprint.
