Mission statement:
"To build a sustainable, profitable and efficient mining and mineral processing company, with emphasis on mineral products required for the international steel industry and in the process to engage in ethical, and environmentally and socially responsible, methods."

Jannie obtained his B.Accounting honours degree at the University of Stellenbosh in 1994. After completing his articles with Deloitte & Touche, and qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 1997, he spent two years in London working for international investment banks where he gained extensive experience in financial instruments and international financial markets. Upon returning to South Africa he worked as a treasury manager for the Old Mutual group for 4 years during which time he qualified as a Chartered Financial Analyst. Thereafter he worked for ABSA Bank for 2 years as investment advisor. He joined IFM in 2007 as Group Financial Manager and was appointed CFO on 23 July
2009.

After qualifying in financial management in 1990, Hannes was involved in operational finance in different corporate manufacturing environments in South Africa up until 1996 when he joined the mining and smelting industry at one of the leading ferrochrome producers in South Africa. In 1999 he was awarded a Masters degree in Accounting after completion of his dissertation. His experience has ranged from cost and financial management, tax, accounting, governance and internal control as well as extensive management experience within the ferrochrome industry. Hannes also held various positions with extensive board exposure to multinational corporate shareholders. He joined IFM in December 2008.

Hannes Visser has more than 20 years' experience in the ferrochrome industry. He holds a degree in Chemical Engineering (Extr. Met.) from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Prior to joining IFM in July 2008, he was employed by leading global ferrochrome producers and has participated in the design, construction, commissioning, operation and management of a number of furnaces as well as pelletising and sintering plants, ore beneficiation plants and other processes in the ferro-alloy industry. He is well experienced in managing production facilities according to best practice quality, safety and environmental standards.

Willie Bester has close on 40 years' experience in the ferrochrome and processing industry. Prior to his appointment at IFM in July 2008, he held positions at Hernic Ferrochrome, Rand Carbide, Richards Bay Minerals. His experience, including that of several major rebuilds and projects on open and closed furnaces, make him well suited for the current expansion project underway at IFM and, in particular, oversight of the maintenance, planning and quality control aspects of the business.