Mr. Bartle possesses more than 27 years of experience in Training, SHEQ, Risk Management and Strategic Management. He is a recognized expert in Mine Health, Safety and Training in South Africa.

Mr. Bartle previously held senior management positions within Anglo Coal, Eyesizwe and Exxaro Corporations.

Mr. Gamede is an admitted Attorney having obtained his LLB from UDW (UKZN) specializing in Mining and Securities Law. Mr. Gamede joined the Dept. of Minerals and Energy in 2002, serving most recently as Deputy Director (Mineral Law) in Durban.

Mr. Gamede is responsible for legal affairs and contracts of HMESA.

Mr. Spangenberg has 18 years of experience in the coal mining sector in South Africa. Trained and certificated as an Electrical Engineer, he is responsible for site and establishment and operations at Homeland’s Kendal Mine as well as well as overseeing planning and design of the Eloff Mine and other projects in South Africa.

Mr.Spangenberg joined Homeland in 2006 from BHP Billiton.

Mr. van Rensburg has 26 years of experience in the Mining Industry, including Financial Management Training and Health and Safety Management.

Mr. van Rensburg worked at Trans-Natal and Xstrata before joining Homeland. He is currently responsible for Health, Safety and Environment.

Asith originates from Durban, KwaZulu Natal –South Africa. He has his degree in Chemical Engineering backed by over 6 years of experience in the environmental management field, specializing in the coal mining sector.

He is responsible for ensuring legal compliance for all environmental laws, regulations and requirements that govern mining at all HMESA operations.