DRA Global today announced the appointment of Neal Froneman as Senior Strategic Advisor, effective 1 October 2025.

Mr Froneman, a highly respected leader in the international mining industry, joins the company to support the Group’s continued development as a global engineering and project delivery champion.

As Senior Strategic Advisor, Mr Froneman will engage with existing and prospective clients, identify and develop new business opportunities, and provide strategic input as DRA expands its presence across Africa, the Americas, Australia, and other key markets.

His appointment strengthens DRA’s commitment to building a technically excellent, client-focused organisation with deep operational insight and global reach.

James Smith, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of DRA, said: “Neal’s appointment represents an important step in strengthening DRA’s strategic leadership and marks a significant milestone in our evolution as a global engineering and project delivery business.”

Sam Randazzo, Chairman of DRA, commented: “Neal brings unparalleled leadership experience, global relationships, and a proven record of building world-class mining companies. His involvement will help accelerate our ambitions for DRA.”

Neal Froneman added: “I’m delighted to join DRA at such an exciting point in its journey. DRA has an exceptional technical foundation and an entrepreneurial spirit that align strongly with my own approach. I look forward to working with the team to develop new opportunities and to contribute to the next phase of DRA’s global growth.”

DRA Global Limited (DRA or the Company) is an international multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery and operations management group, predominantly focused on the mining, minerals and metals industry.

The Group has an extensive track record spanning four decades across a wide range of commodities. DRA’s teams have deep expertise in the mining, minerals and metals processing industries, as well as related non-process infrastructure such as, water, and energy solutions.

DRA covers all major mining centres with offices across Africa and the Middle East, North and South America, and Asia-Pacific.