Firefinch Limited announced the appointment of Scott Lowe as Managing Director (with effect from 17 October 2022). Scott is a senior mining executive with extensive experience in the industry spanning more than 35 years in a wide range of commodities and countries. His most recent roles have been with South32 in Australia and as CEO of ArcelorMittal's West African mining business in Liberia.

Previous roles have included CEO of publicly listed mining exploration and development companies and senior management positions in BHP and Peabody Pacific. During the course of his career, Scott has worked in a number of African jurisdictions and delivered outstanding results in challenging environments including; achieving record production and low costs in an open cut operation in West Africa during the pandemic, managing the start-up of new open cut and underground mines in South Africa and West Africa, as well as negotiating successful Joint Ventures with BHP and Glencore. Importantly, Scott has a strong track record in Africa establishing and maintaining positive relationships with employees and unions, government, community and other external stakeholders that are essential for business success.

Scott holds a post-graduate qualification in Business Management (MBA) along with tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering, a Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency (Australia), and a Diploma in Marine Terminal Operations from King's Point Merchant Marine Academy NY USA. The Board announced steeping down of Andrew Taplin who stepped in as acting CEO and his efforts in carrying out that role is greatly appreciated. Andrew has set the foundation for Scott to build upon after pivoting the Company and its operation at a critical time for Firefinch.

Andrew will resume the role of Chief Operating Officer on commencement of Scott's appointment.