Junior producer Kore Potash plc, London, which is developing the Kola and Dougou Extension Potash Projects in the Sintoukola Basin, Republic of Congo, reports that Jean-Michel Bour has been appointed CFO. As previously reported (GM March 19, p. 27), CFO Andrey Maruta decided to step down from the CFO role effective June 10, 2021, to pursue other opportunities, but will remain available to facilitate a smooth transition.
Bour will report directly to CEO Brad Sampson and is not joining the company’s board.
Bour has a bachelor’s degree in Business Studies (Hons) with over 21 years’ experience in the mining and oil & gas sectors. This includes a long period at BHP, where he held several management and leadership roles. He also worked as a consultant for Rio Tinto and Anglo American. He holds dual French and English citizenships and has lived in Nigeria, the Republic of Congo, Cameroon, the Netherlands, France, the U.S., and Singapore.