ASX- and JSE-listed MC Mining has appointed Jianheng (Albert) Deng as nonexecutive chairperson of the board with effect from May 19, succeeding Mathews Senosi who has served as interim chairperson.

Deng was appointed to the board as a nonexecutive director in October 2025.

He is currently chairperson of Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed Kinetic Development Group’s (KDG’s) South Africa International Logistics and Transportation Company, where he has overseen the establishment and management of mining engineering and logistics operations in the region.

He previously served as assistant president and investment director at Guangzhou R&F Properties, where he was responsible for investment strategy, due diligence and the management of large-scale projects.

MC Mining notes that Deng’s appointment as chairperson comes at a critical time in the transition of MC Mining from a largely development and exploration group to an operating, export-oriented hard coking coal producer.

The company says his international experience at a strategic level, together with his close affiliation with KDG as the majority shareholder of MC Mining, will be invaluable in aligning company objectives and achieving the growth ambitions of MC Mining for the benefit of the broader stakeholder grouping.

Meanwhile, MC Mining explains that, while Senosi has stepped down as interim chairperson, he will continue to serve on the board as a nonexecutive director.

Senosi, a qualified mining engineer with over 25 years’ experience in the mining industry and CEO of the Overlooked Mining Group, was first appointed to the board as a nonexecutive director in April 2022 and has served as interim chairperson during a period of significant change for the company, including the negotiation, shareholder approval and progressive implementation of the KDG share subscription.

The company extends its “sincere appreciation” to Senosi for his leadership, steady stewardship and contribution as interim chairperson in guiding the company through this transformative period.

“I am honoured to take on the role of chairperson of MC Mining at this pivotal stage in the company’s development. I would like to thank Mathews for his exemplary leadership as interim chairperson during a period of profound transition for the company.

“With the Makhado project in advanced construction and commissioning, and the strong support of KDG as our strategic partner, the company is well positioned to deliver on its ambition of becoming a significant producer of hard coking coal for export markets. I look forward to working with the board, management and all stakeholders to realise this vision,” says Deng.