Mauritius / Shanghai — Minexx, a global leader in critical mineral responsible sourcing solutions, and Shanghai Greatpower Nickel and Cobalt Materials Co., Ltd. (“Greatpower”), a major supplier of battery materials to leading global manufacturers, announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement aimed at strengthening transparent, sustainable, and resilient supply chains for critical minerals.

Under the agreement, Minexx and Greatpower will explore joint efforts to develop responsibly sourced supplies of cobalt, copper, tin, tantalum, tungsten, and lithium — minerals that are essential to the global energy transition, electric mobility, and advanced manufacturing.

ESG-Compliant Digitalisation from Mine to Market

As part of the partnership, Minexx will provide Greatpower with its ESG-compliant mineral digitalisation system, enabling full-chain tracking of key minerals from upstream mining operations through to downstream customer delivery.

The system will support Greatpower’s engagement with its global customer base, including leading industrial and technology groups such as BMW, Samsung, LG, and CATL, by delivering high-integrity, auditable data on mineral origin, chain of custody, and ESG performance.

• Ensuring the authenticity, accuracy, and completeness of traceability data;
• Supporting compliance with international and regional regulations, including emerging battery, due-diligence, and supply-chain transparency frameworks;
• Reinforcing a shared commitment to responsible sourcing, transparency, and ethical mineral supply chains.

Building a More Sustainable Mining Model

Beyond responsible sourcing, the partnership also includes collaboration on renewable energy and decarbonisation solutions for the mining sector.

• Renewable energy projects for industrial mines and mineral processing facilities;
• Electric trucking and low-carbon logistics solutions to reduce emissions across mining and transport operations.

These initiatives aim to help build a more resilient, renewable, and sustainable mining model, recognising that mining operations form the backbone of the global energy transition.

About Minexx

Minexx is a technology-driven company specialising in responsible sourcing and sustainable supply-chain solutions. The company works with mining operators, processors, manufacturers, and governments to improve transparency, formalisation, and sustainability across mineral value chains, particularly in emerging and frontier markets.

About Shanghai Greatpower Nickel and Cobalt Materials

Shanghai Greatpower Nickel and Cobalt Materials Co., Ltd. is a leading producer and supplier of advanced nickel and cobalt materials used in lithium-ion batteries and energy storage solutions, serving major automotive and electronics manufacturers worldwide.

Africa / Kenya — Commodity trading firm Minexx has expanded its African footprint through a strategic investment in Kenya’s titanium sector, providing financing and acting as an off-taker for artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) projects to help producers access international markets.

Speaking at African Mining Week — held from 1–3 October 2025 — Minexx Co-Founder and Chairman Mansoor Hamayun said the investment focuses on developing titanium processing facilities and supporting local miners to transition toward semi-industrial production.

Supporting Artisanal Miners and Local Value Addition

The initiative aims to formalise and professionalise ASM operations by providing capital, technical support and market access, enabling small producers to participate in global value chains for critical minerals.

“We are seeking new opportunities to formalize ASM operations, invest in them and bring more critical minerals that are in demand on global markets,” Hamayun said, emphasising the importance of local processing over exporting raw materials.

• Facilitating financing for titanium mining and processing in Kenya;
• Acting as an offtaker to connect ASM producers to export markets;
• Encouraging local value addition rather than raw exports.

Building Regional Capabilities

The investment builds on Minexx’s broader efforts to strengthen responsible mineral sourcing across emerging markets in Africa, complementing other work in tin and tantalum.

By focusing on processing infrastructure and market integration, Minexx aims to help position Africa as a competitive source of value-added minerals for global supply chains, supporting both economic development and ESG-aligned investment.

About Minexx

Minexx is a technology-driven firm specialising in responsible sourcing, digital traceability and sustainable supply chain solutions for critical minerals. Its work spans financing, market access and structural support to mining sectors in frontier and emerging regions worldwide.

Africa / Global — Minexx has secured a landmark $20 million Islamic finance investment, marking a significant milestone in the company’s mission to build transparent, responsible, and digitally enabled critical mineral supply chains.

The investment will enable Minexx to accelerate the scaling of its AI-powered MineSmart platform, supporting responsible mineral sourcing in some of the world’s most complex yet resource-rich regions.

Scaling MineSmart AI for Responsible Sourcing

MineSmart AI is Minexx’s digital backbone, designed to provide end-to-end traceability, ESG compliance, and transparent transaction records across mineral value chains — from artisanal and semi-industrial mines to global industrial buyers.

The new funding will support platform expansion, advanced data analytics, and increased deployment across producing countries, helping miners, processors, financiers, and buyers meet rising regulatory, sustainability, and due-diligence requirements.

• Scaling AI-driven traceability and data verification across mining operations;
• Strengthening ESG compliance and auditable reporting for global markets;
• Expanding responsible sourcing initiatives in emerging and frontier regions.

Islamic Finance Aligned with Sustainable Impact

The investment reflects the growing alignment between Islamic finance principles and sustainable, impact-driven business models.

By combining ethical finance structures with technology-enabled transparency, Minexx aims to unlock capital for responsible mineral production while ensuring environmental, social, and governance integrity throughout the supply chain.

Industry Recognition

The announcement was featured by CNBC Africa, which spoke with Minexx Co-Founder and Chairman Mansoor Hamayun about the strategic importance of the investment and Minexx’s long-term vision for responsible mineral markets.

Watch the full CNBC Africa interview here:
CNBC Africa — Minexx Secures $20mn Islamic Finance Investment

About Minexx

Minexx is a technology-driven company powering responsible, digital, and renewable critical mineral supply chains. Through its MineSmart platform, Minexx connects mining operations, financiers, governments, and global buyers with high-integrity data, transparent transactions, and ESG-compliant sourcing solutions.