Shine currently serves as senior independent director and remuneration committee chair of Petra Diamonds, and lead independent director and remuneration committee chair of Sarine Technologies.

She is also a board member of the Mineral Development Company of the Botswana government.

Anglo Pacific chairperson Patrick Meier said Shine was appointed following an extensive search process.

“Varda brings a wealth of experience to the board at a time when the company is looking to continue its diversification and focus on twenty-first-century commodities that support a more sustainable future. We believe that Varda's proven track record of previous and current board experience on public listed companies and leadership in the extractive sector complements the experience of our other directors and will serve to further strengthen the board's skills and expertise,” commented Meier.