Kobus Potgieter

Study Manager at Saturn Metals Limited

Kobus Potgieter is an accomplished mining professional with extensive experience in operations management, project development, and business optimisation across various companies within the mining sector. Currently serving as Study Manager at Saturn Metals Limited, Kobus is responsible for the development of the Apollo Hill Mine from feasibility to operations. Previous roles include Manager Mining at Strandline Resources Limited, where leadership was provided for safe and efficient mining operations, and a tenure as Business Improvement Manager and Principal Mining Engineer at AMC Consultants, focusing on performance diagnostics and operational optimisation. Early career highlights include significant positions at BHP Billiton, including Growth Manager for Yandi Mine, and roles at Samancor, demonstrating a strong background in mine planning, health and safety, and strategic business planning. Kobus holds a BEng in Mining and Mineral Engineering from the University of Pretoria and an MBA in Strategic Planning and Marketing from Heriot-Watt University.

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Perth, Australia

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Saturn Metals Limited

Saturn Metals Limited (ASX:STN) is a listed public company limited by shares and incorporated in Australia with Australian Company Number 617 614 598. Saturn was incorporated on 2 June 2017 for the purposes of gold exploration and development. On 11 October 2017 Saturn acquired the tenements forming the Apollo Hill Project in Western Australia pursuant to the Sale Agreement between the Company, Apollo Hill Pty Ltd and Peel Mining Limited dated on or around 7 July 2017. In May 2020 Saturn entered into a Joint Venture Agreement on the West Wyalong Gold Prospect in NSW. Saturn’s primary objective is to focus on mineral exploration of resource opportunities that have the potential to deliver growth for shareholders. Saturn’s vision is to create superior value for its shareholders by discovering, developing and monetising world-class gold deposits.


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