South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

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H. 5777

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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Henderson-Myers, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G.M. Smith, M.M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow
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Introduced in the House on August 11, 2026
Adopted by the House on August 11, 2026

Summary: Aristidis Anagnostaras-Adams

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

Date Body Action Description with journal page number
8/11/2026 House Introduced and adopted

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A house RESOLUTION

 

to honor and recognize Aristidis "Harry" Anagnostaras-Adams, executive chairman of KEFI Gold and Copper Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), for his transformative work in global mining and finance.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to commend Aristidis Anagnostaras-Adams, whose visionary leadership and professional achievements have made a profound impact on the development of global mining and finance; and

 

Whereas, Mr. Anagnostaras-Adams has dedicated his career to bridging international capital with African industrialization; and

 

Whereas, a former chartered accountant and top-tier Master of Business Administration graduate, Mr. Anagnostaras-Adams spent two decades with the founding family of Brake Horsepower (BHP), before spearheading KEFI's expansion. His leadership is defined by a "future-building" philosophy that emphasizes transparency and shareholder-aligned growth; and

 

Whereas, KEFI's flagship Tulu Kapi Gold project in Ethiopia stands as his most significant milestone, recently securing a US $340 million financing package. This project is widely recognized for its adherence to rigorous environmental, social, and technical governance (ESG) standards, serving as a regional blueprint for responsible resource extraction. By modernizing mining infrastructure in Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia, he has provided a tangible path for industrial self-reliance; and

 

Whereas, Mr. Anagnostaras-Adams is a champion of multicultural integration in business. His ability to navigate the complexities of international bear markets while maintaining unwavering standards has helped restore global investor confidence in African mining. His work continues to catalyze secondary economic development in local communities, creating jobs and fostering long-term regional economic stability. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, honor and recognize Aristidis "Harry" Anagnostaras-Adams, executive chairman of KEFI Gold and Copper Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), for his transformative work in global mining and finance.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Aristidis Anagnostaras-Adams.

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