TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals Corp has appointed Nigel Robinson as interim executive chairperson, succeeding Charles FitzRoy who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.

Robinson was appointed chairperson of the company in June and is expanding his role to interim executive chairperson as the company moves to the production of high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM) at its K.Hill project, in Botswana, as well as progresses offtake negotiations and focuses on execution of a definitive feasibility study (DFS).

Robinson brings more than a decade of senior leadership experience, having served as CFO and subsequently CEO of Central Asia Metals Limited (CAML). With over 35 years of experience as a chartered accountant in commercial businesses, he played a pivotal role in building CAML into a well-established mining company listed on the LSE, where he continues to serve as a nonexecutive director.

He holds a degree in engineering from Lancaster University and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Further, the Giyani board has appointed Stephanie Hart, an existing nonexecutive director, to the position of lead independent director, to ensure continued strong governance and independent oversight.

"This leadership transition is a necessary step in the company’s evolution as we sharpen our focus on delivering on our strategic objectives. Over the next six months, my focus will be on streamlining the business, while advancing the technical aspects of the project and engaging with potential offtakers and original equipment manufacturer partners as we deliver HPMSM from our demonstration plant.
 
"We remain on track to achieve first production of HPMSM in the third quarter and are progressing well towards the issuance of our DFS that is planned for the first quarter of 2026. During this period, the board will also be reviewing and enhancing the company’s organisational structure to ensure we are fully prepared to move towards a final investment decision and the construction of our commercial plant," Robinson comments.
 
FitzRoy will resign from his positions on the board of the company and all of its subsidiaries.