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STORM MOUNTAIN DIAMONDS ANNOUNCEMENT
GOVERNMENT OF LESOTHO – KAO NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR APPOINTMENTS

13 December 2023

Storm Mountain Diamonds are pleased to announce that the following have been formally appointed as the GoL Non-Executive Directors for Storm Mountain Diamonds at KAO Mine as of the 22 Aug 2023

MR THATO RALEBAKENG
Mr Thato Ralebakeng Education Background:-

• Masters of Engineering Management
• Masters of Extraction Metallurgy
• BSc Engineering (Chemical)
• International Baccalaureate

Mr Thato Ralebakeng Work & Career Background:-

• Letseng Diamonds (Metallurgist Trainee)
• Johannesburg University Lecturer and Resea
rch Assistant - lecturing Process Engineering 2 and Hydrometallurgy
• University of South Africa Lecturer and Moderator – lecturing Chemical Plant 3A & Heat and Mass Transfer Technology, Moderating in – Chemical Engineering Technology 2
• Boitelo High School Lesotho – Mathematical and Science Assistance Teacher
• Lesotho Brewing Company – Trainee Engineer (Industrial Training)

MR RELEBOHILE LIPHOTO
Mr Relebohile Liphoto Educational Background:-

• University of the Free State – Masters of Business Administration (MBA - incomplete)
• University of Johannesburg – Degree in Business Administration
• Rand Afrikaans University – Diploma in Investment Management

Mr Relebohile Liphoto Work & Career Background:-

• Over 17 years’ experience in Business & Corporate Banking
• Founder and Executive Director of ‘Obel Investment Holding’ with interests in ICT, Financial Services & Automotive.
• Independent and Non-Executive Director for Lesotho Tourisms and Development Corporation
• Former Company Secretary for MG Health Limited
• Current Independent Non-Executive Director for VC Financial Services

The SMD Board, Shareholders and Management wish both Mr Thato Ralebakeng and Mr Relebohile Liphoto all the best during their appointments.