South Harz Potash Ltd (ASX:SHP) has appointed Luis da Silva as managing director and CEO, effective November 1, 2022, to lead the company in its aim to supply potash to the European and international markets.
SHP was drawn by da Silva’s 30-year experience in executive and leadership positions within the mining industry, specifically the phosphate and fertiliser sectors over the last 15 years.
“South Harz has all the necessary components of a highly successful and valuable natural resources business,” incoming managing director and CEO Luis da Silva said.
“The South Harz Project is world-class by scale, geology, projected operating cost and proximity to end markets.
“I look forward to working with the entire South Harz team to drive its rapid advancement towards development and I am resolutely focused on adding substantial shareholder value through this journey.”
Natural resources leadership experience
Da Silva was most recently president and CEO of Andean Precious Metals, a silver mining company in Bolivia, and served in the same position for GB MInerals (TSX-V:GBL)’ Farim Phosphate Project in Guinea-Bissau before the project’s eventual acquisition.
“I am delighted to announce the appointment of Luis to our key executive role,” South Harz Potash acting executive chair Ian Farmer said.
“He brings extensive natural resources business leadership experience and a track record of successfully funding and advancing significant mining assets across the world.
“He also brings valuable experience in the fertiliser space from his time leading GB Minerals to its eventual acquisition.
“I look forward to working closely with Luis in building South Harz into a leading supplier of potash to European markets and beyond.”