Australian Strategic Materials announced appointment of Mr. Chris Jordaan as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 24 August 2023. Mr. Jordaan joins ASM with 31 years in operational and corporate leadership roles in the petrochemical, processing and mining industries in South Africa, Australia and Papua New Guinea. Prior to accepting the COO role, he was President and CEO of Superior Gold, gold mining company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

He has also held senior leadership roles within Newcrest Mining, BHP and several South Africa-based companies. Mr. Jordaan takes up the role of COO, which was left vacant following Ms Smith's appointment to CEO in July 2022.