Wiehann Kleynhans

Providing specialist Antimony Market/ critical minerals consulting services Projects: Retained by an ASX-listed company to develop an Antimony downstream pathway for the development of the antimony /gold project Presenting the current market analysis of the antimony market. With China's dominance of the market share, the impact of the export bans Presenting the overview of the potential antimony processing technologies available for the execution of the project Proposing three business case evaluations and comparisons to formulate their project development strategy. Recommendations for the most effective execution and subsequent implementation strategy Project for a well-known Critical Mineral consultancy Providing a comprehensive overview of the Antimony concentrate market. Specialist knowledge of key commercial aspects, contracts, and pricing applicable to the Antimony concentrate market. Insight into the pricing mechanism and penalty costs associated with the varied quality of concentrates. Assessing the quality and marketability of the Antimony Advisory on the downstream beneficiation pathway as proposed by the client.

Driving the expansion and growth of internationally focused Antimony raw material sourcing and supply chains. Established a global Business Development team in two hemispheres. Engaging in commercial negotiations and completing numerous off-take agreements. Developed and executed a Global feedstock sourcing and trading strategy. Developing business relationships with suppliers Key Achievements/Contributions: Doubled the contracted volumes of antimony raw materials for three consecutive years Expanded the raw material sourcing activities and grew the raw material procurement budget from a very low base to a $40M business, projected to double to $80 M in the short term. Increased supplier base from only 4 suppliers to more than 22 suppliers in less than two years, utilizing an effective raw material sourcing strategy, innovative commercial strategies, and client partnerships and relationships.

Led the identification, development, and evaluation of growth projects in the base metal market in Africa. Expanded market presence and revenue opportunities through commercial analysis and negotiations. Management of a cross-functional technical team to conduct various technical due diligence. Evaluated new mine development projects in DRC, prepared schedules, budgets, and final study report for an African M&A Transaction. Conducting due diligence site visits in Central Africa. Key Achievements/Contributions: Identified and prepared growth investment proposals to Executive Management based on sound commercial analysis principles. Negotiated the implementation of growth opportunities, including the language translation process of French, English, and Mandarin to complete legal agreements. Transaction leader in negotiating the commercial terms for two ore off-take agreements for an MMG mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo As program leader, achieved up to $38M cost savings and significant project efficiency within 12 months. Directed the operational readiness for the $600M Copper and cobalt Brownfields Expansion Project in the DRC.

Designed and executed multi-million rand sell-side mandate of coal asset on behalf of Blue Chip, a JSE-listed mining Company as technical lead. Performed as lead advisory transaction leader to BEE investment company in the commercial aspects of an acquisition of R70M equity stake in a listed coal company. Managed impairment reviews of various Southern African Mining Companies by determining WACC calculations and reviewing models and macroeconomic assumptions. Prepared strategy documents for a multi-national mining company for the iron industry in West Africa. Key Achievements/Contributions: Acted on behalf of the Independent Board Sub-Committee to determine the fair share price of a JSE-listed coal company as part of a multi-million-rand takeover and de-listing transaction according to JSE regulations. Executed sell-side mandate for exploration assets in South Africa by acting as lead advisor for a private Australian Mining Company on all commercial and technical aspects of the transaction Advised a dual-listed Multi-National Mining company in terms of project management, due diligence, and valuation aspects of a successful multi-billion-rand coal M&A. Served as project manager for the “SOE” of a multi-billion-rand infrastructure project. Acted as advisor of Fixed Asset Valuation for Ferro Chrome Smelter.

Led commercial term-sheet negotiations and completion of funding legal agreements on a $186M project finance transaction for a Greenfields cement plant in central Africa, as well as concluded a $10M equity investment into the same plant with an international Development Finance Institution. Guided the PPC Business Development team regarding commercial aspects and project structuring for exploration initiatives in Africa. Key Achievements/Contributions: Developed a strong track record as a successful Project Finance Transaction Lead for a $186M debt arranging project and the completion of the legal agreements. Created mutually beneficial and profitable business partnerships in the region by acting as a commercial advisor and team leader for optimal structuring of a Joint Venture in the Western Cape.

▪ Technical and financial evaluation of mining and exploration projects, inclusive of due diligence research. ▪ Sourced $8 million private placement in a Toronto Listed Company with gold assets in Tanzania. ▪ Transaction Dealmaker of a $1 million investment into a privately-owned Tanzania gold exploration company. ▪ Identified assets including various copper assets throughout Africa. ▪ Directorships: - Geita Gold One (Mauritius) - Geita Gold One Limited (Tanzania)

Project Finance Dealmaker and Team Leader of various multi-million Rand Mining Projects in Africa and South Africa. Origination and Execution of Equity Transactions for Mining and Exploration Projects Geological screening and evaluation of Mining and Exploration Projects

Commodity Price Forecasts Supply and demand analysis

Geological Modelling Geostatistics Grade Control Production Planning

Base metal exploration Iron Ore exploration