Analysts welcome Northam’s appointment of Mcebisi Jonas to serve on its board
Northam Platinum has scored a significant victory for its corporate brand, joining MTN in appointing former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas to its board. The move was a good one, at a time when companies in the sector are navigating an often tumultuous relationship with the government and communities, said labour and mining analyst Mamokgethi Molopyane. The third Mining Charter, though pending, was likely to have further guidelines on diversity of representation in governance, she said. "Jonas is a very well-respected former public servant, who comes from a financial background, and the fact that his experience is not from a mining background could also count in his favour," Molopyane told Business Day. On Monday, Northam also announced the appointment of former Aquarius Platinum CEO Jean Nel, who had successfully led the disposal of Aquarius to Sibanye in 2016. Jonas and Nel bring significant experience and expertise and would strengthen the board’s diversity and independence...
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