Suspension of CFO

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Neo Energy Metals plc has suspended its Chief Financial Officer, De Wet Schutte, pending an investigation into alleged misconduct, though the company states this does not involve financial mismanagement and its financial position remains unaffected. Martin Westerman has been appointed to oversee the financial function immediately. The company, which holds two South African uranium projects with a combined resource of 31.5 million pounds of uranium and 1.2 million ounces of gold, will provide further updates as appropriate.

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Neo Energy Metals PLC
08 June 2026
 

 

Neo Energy Metals plc

("Neo Energy" or the "Company")

Suspension of CFO

 

Neo Energy Metals plc (LSE: NEO; A2X: NEO), the uranium and gold development company focused on South Africa, announces that the Company's Board has suspended its Chief Financial Officer, De Wet Schutte, while investigating potential misconduct.

The misconduct allegation is not in respect to any financial mismanagement, impropriety or wrongdoing and the Company's financial position has not been impacted. The Company and its Board of Directors continue to work to the highest standards of governance and integrity.

Martin Westerman has been appointed to oversee the Company's financial function from immediate effect.

A further announcement will be made as appropriate.

ENDS

About Neo Energy Metals plc

Neo Energy Metals plc is a uranium and gold company listed on the London Stock Exchange Main Market (LSE: NEO) and the A2X Markets (A2X: NEO), with a JSE Main Board listing targeted for 2026. The Company has secured two uranium projects in South Africa with a combined JORC- and SAMREC-compliant resource of 31.5 million pounds ("Mlb") of uranium and 1.2 million ounces ("Moz") of gold.

Enquiries

 

Neo Energy Metals plc

Theo Botoulas, Chief Executive Officer

James Duncan, Investor Relations and Communications

 

 

via james.duncan@neoenergymetals.com

+27 (0) 79 336 4010



Financial PR / Investor Relations

Tavistock

Jos Simson / Gareth Tredway

+44 (0) 20 7920 3150

neoenergymetals@tavistock.co.uk

 

 

Corporate Advisor

AcaciaCap Advisors

Michelle Krastanov

+27 (0) 11 480 8500

michelle@acaciacap.co.za

 

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