Salt Lake Potash Limited announced that the company has appointed Tony Swiericzuk as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective 5 November 2018. Mr. Swiericzuk is a Mining Engineer with outstanding credentials as a builder and operator of mining projects, having recently been General Manager of the Christmas Creek Mine from 2012 to 2017. He oversaw the construction, commissioning and ramp-up of this project from 15Mtpa to 60Mtpa in his initial 2 year period, then proceeded to optimise the operation and help drive FMG to become the world's lowest cost iron ore producer.

In his initial years at FMG Mr. Swiericzuk was General Manager Port Operations in Port Hedland and managed the ramp up from 20Mtpa to 60Mtpa from 2009 to 2011. Current CEO of the company, Mr. Matthew Syme, has been integral to Mr. Swiericzuk's appointment and will remain a director and consultant to the company, ensuring a seamless handover.