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

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

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

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

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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 via https://www.makorresources.com/event-details/thehiveseries.

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 Trademark 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.
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