Makor Resources Advances the Muli Copper Project as a District-Scale Copper Platform in Zambia

Makor Resources, an Australian-based, Zambia-focused copper exploration and development company, is advancing the Muli Copper Project as a district-scale copper opportunity in Zambia's Central Province - an emerging copper corridor of growing relevance to global supply security, electrification, and long-term industrial growth.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA / December 19, 2025 – The Muli Copper Project comprises a large, contiguous, and underexplored land position located within a regionally significant intrusive and structural setting interpreted to be prospective for intrusive-related copper systems. Situated in one of the world's most established copper jurisdictions, the project offers scale, geological continuity, and long-duration development optionality at an early stage of the district's modern exploration cycle-attributes that are becoming increasingly scarce as competition for high-quality copper exposure intensifies.

As global investment accelerates toward electrification, energy transition, and infrastructure resilience, copper has re-emerged as a strategically critical material. Zambia continues to strengthen its position as a cornerstone supplier of responsibly produced copper, supported by a clear national mandate to expand output, attract longterm capital, and support downstream industrial development.

District-Scale Validation and Strategic Context

The Muli Copper Project is located within a fertile intrusive and structural corridor in Zambia's Central Province, approximately 30 kilometres from the Sinomine developed Kitumba Copper Project. The advancement of Kitumba has reinforced the presence of large-scale, long-life copper systems within the broader district, while contributing to improved infrastructure readiness, increased regional data density, and growing institutional recognition of the corridor.

Within this evolving district context, Muli represents a rare early-cycle opportunity to establish exposure to system-scale copper potential within a geological setting transitioning from underexplored to strategically significant, while competitive intensity for large, contiguous land positions remains relatively low.

Disciplined, System-Scale Exploration Approach

Makor is advancing the Muli Copper Project through a phased and technically disciplined exploration strategy designed to evaluate intrusive-related copper systems at scale. The approach prioritises integrated geological interpretation, geophysical and geochemical analysis, and corridor-scale target generation across multiple prospective domains.

This strategy is deliberately focused on early technical de-risking and the preservation of strategic optionality, rather than short-cycle exploration outcomes. The objective is to establish a robust system-level understanding capable of supporting multiple future development pathways, aligned with the long-duration investment horizons increasingly favoured in the global copper sector.

Jurisdictional Strength and Responsible Development

Zambia remains one of the world's most established copper jurisdictions, combining a stable regulatory framework, export-ready infrastructure, and a deeply experienced mining workforce. Copper development continues to form a central pillar of national economic strategy.

Makor's operating model integrates early-stage community engagement, transparent stakeholder alignment, and governance discipline as core components of licence security and long-term development viability, supporting responsible growth as projects advance.

"In today's copper market, assets with genuine scale, jurisdictional security, and the potential to support long-life development are becoming increasingly scarce," said Ricus Grimbeek, Executive Chair of Makor Resources.

"What gives Muli credibility at this stage are the fundamentals: a large, contiguous land position in a proven copper jurisdiction, location within an intrusive-related corridor capable of supporting long-life systems, and emerging district validation. Muli stands out as a district-scale copper position where disciplined, system-led exploration can unlock value over time. Our focus is on advancing the asset with the technical rigour, governance standards, and long term perspective required to support credible development pathways."

"Muli reflects how Makor approaches asset formation from the outset," said Brooke Bibeault, Chief Executive Officer of Makor Resources.

"We focus on jurisdictions where long-life copper development is supported at a national level, and on projects where scale, geological integrity, and stakeholder alignment can be built deliberately and responsibly. In Zambia's Central Province, we see the opportunity to advance a district-scale copper asset with the discipline, credibility, and long-horizon perspective required to create enduring value for the country, investors, and the global copper supply chain."

Makor Resources Launches ‘MineHive’ Africa’s first digital network for small-scale and artisanal miners

Makor Resources today announced the launch of MineHive, the first digital social network created specifically for artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) across Africa.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA / October 8, 2025 – MineHive represents a new era in how the mining industry approaches inclusion, engagement, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) participation. The platform provides digital infrastructure that connects miners directly to training, resources, and opportunities, bridging information gaps that have long separated local operators from the global mining value chain.

Accessible, inclusive, and free, MineHive is built to reach miners wherever they are. With a mobile-first design and WhatsApp integration, the platform enables users to share experiences, access training materials, and connect with technical experts, buyers, and industry leaders.

“MineHive was created to rewire how the mining industry connects — from the ground up,” said Brooke Bibeault, Chief Executive Officer of Makor Resources. “For decades, artisanal and small-scale miners have operated in isolation from the systems designed to support them. MineHive changes that — it’s social by design, built to make knowledge, opportunity, and inclusion accessible to every miner with a mobile phone.”

MineHive is not a certification or compliance platform. Instead, it focuses on empowerment through voluntary participation. The goal is to build community capacity through access to practical knowledge, peer networks, and open dialogue, promoting responsible and safe practices from within the sector itself.

Bibeault added: “We’ve spent years on the ground seeing how information gaps hold back progress. MineHive closes those gaps by giving miners direct access to safety training, sustainability resources, and real-time market insight — but just as importantly, to each other. The real power lies in the network itself.”

MineHive’s launch comes at a pivotal moment for Africa’s mining sector, where the intersection of technology, sustainability, and human development is reshaping industry dynamics. Artisanal and small-scale mining employs over 40 million people globally, with millions more dependent on it indirectly, yet these miners remain largely disconnected from formal systems of knowledge and finance.

“Every mining company operating in Africa understands the role artisanal and small-scale mining plays in the broader ecosystem,” said Ricus Grimbeek, former BHP Executive and now Chairman and Co-Founder of Makor Resources. “What has been missing is a practical, scalable way to engage constructively. MineHive creates that bridge—fostering transparency, strengthening relationships, and building the pathways toward formalization that ultimately de-risk the sector for everyone involved.”

Grimbeek emphasised that MineHive complements existing initiatives by providing real-time visibility into the realities of local mining activity. “This isn’t about replacing existing systems; it’s about amplifying them,” he said. “MineHive provides visibility into what’s really happening on the ground — a way to understand realities, not just reports. That level of connectivity enhances ESG performance, deepens social license, and supports long-term operational stability across mining regions.”

MineHive’s core offerings include digital training, peer-to-peer community engagement, and authentic data access, all designed to make responsible mining more accessible and sustainable.

• Knowledge Sharing: The platform begins with education. MineHive offers free, on-demand digital training designed for accessibility at every literacy level. Its first virtual session, launching November 11, 2025, introduces miners to key topics such as safety, environmental management, sustainability, and compliance.

• Community Engagement: Through WhatsApp integration and dedicated digital forums, miners can connect directly with peers and Makor Resources’ network of experts, buyers, and policymakers — creating a collaborative ecosystem where shared experiences drive shared growth.

• Authentic Data Access: MineHive captures grassroots-level data and real-time mineral trends directly from the source, improving transparency, accountability, and access to fair market pricing.

“Artisanal miners are part of Africa’s mining story,” said Chiko Mando, ASM consultant, miner, and Makor’s Malawi-based partner. “MineHive gives them visibility, information, and dignity — a seat at the table instead of life on the margins — while also creating a way for companies, investors, and governments to engage directly with the people on the ground. It’s simple technology being used to create real change.”

MineHive builds on Makor Resources’ Hubology Model, successfully tested with large-scale operators in Zambia. The model demonstrates how integration — rather than elimination — of small-scale miners produces stronger compliance, transparency, and growth outcomes.

“Mining companies across Africa are looking for ways to engage responsibly with ASM communities,” Grimbeek said. “MineHive provides that pathway. It’s practical, transparent, and scalable — a model of shared opportunity built on respect.”

Bibeault added, “Our Hubology work proved that partnership drives progress. MineHive is simply the next evolution — taking what works at a large-scale operational level and translating it into something accessible and inclusive for communities.”

By equipping miners with access to credible knowledge, community networks, and verified data, MineHive contributes directly to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including:

• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – Integrating miners into safer, more transparent, and productive value chains.

• SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – Leveling the playing field through digital access and inclusion.

• SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Encouraging sustainable resource extraction from the ground up.

“MineHive embodies what development should look like in the modern mining era,” Bibeault said. “It’s grounded in real relationships, accessible technology, and shared accountability. That’s how you make the SDGs tangible.”

As MineHive enters its first rollout phase, Makor Resources is inviting industry partners, investors, and funders to collaborate in scaling the platform across Africa and beyond.

“MineHive is an invitation,” Bibeault concluded. “It’s for miners seeking opportunity, for companies looking to engage, and for investors and funders who want to see measurable impact. Connection is the currency of the future — and MineHive is how we start investing in it.”

Grimbeek added, “Mining’s next chapter will be written through collaboration. When industry and communities have access to the same information, we all make better decisions — and that’s the real foundation for sustainable growth. This is just the beginning. As MineHive grows, it will evolve into a living network that empowers miners, informs decision-makers, and strengthens the entire mining ecosystem.”

As MineHive enters its initial rollout phase, Makor Resources is inviting collaboration from across the mining value chain to accelerate adoption and scale impact across Africa. Small-scale miners can register for MineHive’s first free digital training session on 11 November 2025.

Mining companies are encouraged to partner with MineHive to strengthen responsible sourcing practices and community engagement, while investors and development partners are invited to support the platform’s expansion to enhance inclusion, transparency, and sustainable growth within the mining ecosystem.

About Makor Resources

Makor Resources is a Southern Africa and Australia-based mining and resource development company building the next generation of responsible mining enterprises across Southern Africa. With a focus on copper, gold, and critical minerals, Makor is positioning itself at the forefront of the global energy and supply chain transition.

Distinguished by its trademark Mine to Main Street™ philosophy, Makor connects ethical resource extraction to global consumer industries — redefining how minerals move from the ground to the goods that power modern life. This integrated approach bridges the gap between mining, markets, and manufacturing, ensuring transparency and accountability across the entire value chain.

Founded on the belief that mining should be both profitable and principled, Makor integrates advanced technology, investment intelligence, and ESG accountability to unlock value in a way that is transparent, sustainable, and community-aligned.

Through a growing portfolio of assets and partnerships, Makor is developing a pipeline of high-quality, investment-grade mineral projects — bridging operational excellence with social impact to create enduring value for investors, governments, and communities alike.

Makor Resources Pioneers Next-Generation Mining Investment Intelligence With Ground-Truthing Pilots in Africa through Sensr360

Sensr360, developed by Makor Resources and Auyan, is transforming mining investment through AI-driven risk intelligence, satellite-powered ESG verification, and space-based monitoring. Supported by funding from the UK’s Innovate UK, Sensr360 aims to enhance transparency and investment security while aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. By integrating satellite imagery and advanced analytics, Sensr360 provides investors with tools for effective risk assessment and ethical mining practices.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM / February 10, 2025 – "The mining sector is at an inflection point-capital must be secured, risks mitigated, and ESG integrity must move beyond rhetoric. Sensr360 brings precision, transparency, and intelligence to mining investments, ensuring every decision is grounded in verifiable data." - Brooke Bibeault, Chief Executive Officer, Makor Resources

Backed by Innovation: Funding from Innovate UK

Sensr360's expansion is supported by funding from the United Kingdom's Innovation Agency, backing cutting-edge technological advancements with global impact. This funding accelerates Sensr360's ability to scale, refine AI-driven analytics, and provide verifiable ESG insights to de-risk mining investments.

Auyan's, Founder, Alix Leroy provided an update on the development of Sensr360:

"We are pleased with the latest developments and the insights gained from our data collection. By integrating satellite imagery, geospatial data, and advanced analytics, we are driving next-generation AI algorithms, integrating satellite imagery and geospatial data to enhance risk assessment in the mining sector."

Mining Intelligence That Drives Social & Economic Progress

Sensr360 is more than an investment risk tool - it's a catalyst for sustainable development, economic empowerment, and ethical mining. By integrating satellite imagery, AI-driven analytics, and forensic ground-truthing, Sensr360 ensures mining investments align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), fostering transparency and economic resilience.

A key partner in the social impact and ethical compliance of Sensr360's technology is MX4, a global non-profit focused on addressing modern-day slavery and protecting prospective victims from trafficking and exploitation.

MX4's Co-Founder, Dean Morgan, remarked, "This technology is a crucial step toward identifying and disrupting trafficking networks. By gathering and analyzing data using Sensr360 we can better understand trafficking routes, risk factors, and intervention points.

Through collaboration with MX4, Sensr360 ensures that mining intelligence does not just track ESG risks, but also actively contributes to human rights protection, ethical labor standards, and social impact monitoring.

Through ground-truthing in Kenya, Sensr360 is working with local communities, governments, and industry stakeholders to turn data-driven insights into real-world action. By verifying ESG claims, monitoring environmental impacts, tracking illicit activity, and mapping responsible mining practices, Sensr360 ensures profitability and sustainability go hand in hand.

Makor Resources CEO, Brooke Bibeault, commented, "Sensr360 delivers 360° intelligence to capital allocation, identifying risks before they become liabilities, validating ESG claims before capital is deployed, and ensuring investments align with realities on the ground. This is how we build a mining industry that is not just profitable, but future-proof."

Scaling for a Global Future

Sensr360 is built for global scalability, with a framework designed to expand across Africa, Latin America, and beyond. The platform provides investors, policymakers, and industry leaders with unparalleled transparency, investment security, and compliance insights to shape the future of responsible mining.

A Call to Action for Smarter, More Responsible Mining

Mining stands at the intersection of economic opportunity and environmental responsibility. Sensr360 is setting a new standard - where data, ethics, and intelligence drive global progress. As ground-truthing continues, Sensr360 invites governments, investors, and industry leaders to help build a mining sector that is profitable, sustainable, and future-ready.