ALAN ROBERT THOMPSON (55)
BComm (Law) Wits, B.PHI (Hons) Stellenbosch
Non-executive Chairperson
Date of board appointment: 1 July 2007
Alan delivers extensive financial markets knowledge and experience to the Miranda Board. A financial markets specialist, he provides critical focus within the treasury management function and plays an important role in guiding and assisting management in the areas of appropriate asset and risk management, and hedging strategies. His expertise also lies in equity interest rates and foreign exchange derivatives. Further, he has intrinsic knowledge of the mining sector having worked for one of the world’s largest diamond mining companies for over ten years. Alan has contributed strongly to the success of Miranda’s investor relations management function through his established financial market network. During his career, he has been a derivatives columnist for one of South Africa’s leading financial weeklies. He is currently reading for a Doctorate in Philosophy at Stellenbosch.

RONALD JOHN NEL (62)
NTC4, Dipl Grad Adv Mktg Progr (GSB)
Chief Executive Officer
Date of board appointment: 7 December 2005
Ron was one of the vendors of Miranda Minerals (Pty) Ltd (MMPL), having spearheaded the initial purchase of MMPL seven years ago. His 40-plus year track record as entrepreneur, businessman, property developer and company director provides him with a strong foundation from which to deliver on his responsibilities as Chief Executive of Miranda. His career began in the field of telecommunications in the mid-1960s. By 1988, Ron had built up a track record as a turnaround specialist, with the ability to deliver results. Post 1997, he moved into the mining sector through involvement in a number of diamond mining ventures. Ron’s passion for Miranda’s business runs deep, with his strategic leadership role, prospective project identification and development, partnership identification and establishment, as well as deal-making skills a pivotal contributor to the business’ success.

LULAMA PATRICIA MOKHOBO (53)
BA (Humanities), Dipl Education, MSc (Instr Tech) Utah
Independent Non-executive Director
Date of board appointment: 7 December 2005
Lulama is chairperson of Miranda Minerals Holdings Remuneration Committee and is an Independent Non- Executive Director of the company. Lulama’s humble beginnings as a teacher saw her rise to becoming a contributor to major South African companies in the automotive, energy and service sectors as a communications and transformation expert. She is the previous CEO of Urban Brew Studios, past non-executive director of Sentech, past Chairperson of the Independent Producers Organisation and a current member of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund Board of Trustees. Lulama is currently the Group Executive for Public broadcasting services at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), where she leads 16 radio stations and 2 TV channels. Her strategic contribution to Miranda is critical particularly in the areas of governance and sound business practice. She is the Chairperson of the Company’s Audit and Remunerations committees.

NATALIE ANN NEL (29)
BComm (Mgt)
Alternate Director to R J Nel
Date of board appointment: 7 December 2005
With a BComm degree in management and a track record in this specialisation, Natalie brings sound general management expertise to Miranda Minerals. She joined the company as Support Services Manager in early 2005, coming from a position as General Manager within the food production industry. Natalie delivers critical back office administrative, financial and procurement management. Her responsibilities also include overseeing the Department of Mineral Resources permit application process. Natalie’s contribution to the company ensures that the wheels are oiled and moving on a daily basis.

MICHAEL DENNIS COOK (53)
Executive Director
Date of board appointment: 17 January 2008
Mick has extensive experience in the mining insurance industry across Africa, particularly in diamonds. Over and above South Africa, he has worked in markets including Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Congo, Ivory Coast, Ghana and Kenya. One of the original vendors of Miranda Minerals (Pty) Ltd, he has previously been a company director within the insurance industry and later a director of Ernst and Young. Mick is responsible for the marketing and investor relations of Miranda Minerals, with this focus aligned to the business’ current focus on Miranda Coal. He is also responsible for liaison with the banking and insurance industries, in order to secure environmental rehabilitation guarantees for projects and is integrally involved in operational management. Mick’s practical, hands-on contribution is pivotal to delivery across all Miranda Minerals projects.

ADRIAAN MOOLMAN BOTHA (32))
CA (SA)
Financial Director
Date of board appointment: 15 May 2009
Adriaan, a qualified Chartered Accountant joined the Miranda Minerals team and was appointed to the Board during this financial year. Having completed his articles with a top five auditing firm, his professional experience includes both auditing and preparation of financial statements for a range of JSE-listed entities. His specialist skills extend to consulting on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), including consulting to Miranda during the 2008 financial year. Adriaan’s appointment to the Miranda Board is consistent with the latest corporate governance guidelines and best practice. Adriaan brings financial technical expertise to the Board, which is critical within the company’s current cycle that is seeing it move into delivery of revenue generation. He is also a Springbok athlete, having brought home a bronze medal in the IAAF World Championships In Seville, in 1999.