Tokenized Mining Finance Embraced by Power Metal Industry

Minestarters, a startup rebranded from Kingia FZCO, has announced its ambitious plans to revolutionize the mining industry by addressing financing constraints and capitalizing on the growing market of blockchain-enabled tokenization.

The platform, a blend of digital finance and tangible resource investment, aims to offer fractional exposure to a basket of mining projects, providing a blockchain-based alternative to conventional funding routes. Marcel Nally, a geologist and the chair of Minestarters, co-founder of Moxico Resources, leads the team of experts in both mining and technology.

Ian Freeman, with experience in regulated technology markets, serves as the CEO of Minestarters. The company's strategy involves scaling the platform to host dozens of projects annually across multiple geographies, aiming for a first-mover advantage in mining finance.

Power Metal Resources, a UK-based company, has agreed to acquire up to 49% of Minestarters, marking a strategic step into the growing market of blockchain-enabled tokenization. Power Metal has already invested £1 million for a 35% stake and has the option to increase to 49% for another £2 million.

The platform is expected to include tokenized royalties, streaming agreements, and convertible equity products, expanding beyond funding exploration. It will also feature governance mechanisms, including smart contracts and blockchain infrastructure for tamper-proof audit trails and ESG compliance tools.

Analysts at Standard Chartered have projected that tokenized assets could reach $30 trillion by 2034. The value of tokenized assets has grown from $8.6 billion at the start of 2025 to over $25 billion by mid-year, indicating a promising market for Minestarters.

Minestarters' platform aims to establish a comprehensive marketplace financing mining projects throughout the development cycle. By delivering around-the-clock liquidity, transparent reporting, and automated ESG tracking, the company seeks to position itself at the intersection of commodities and digital finance.

However, no specific mining institutions have been publicly disclosed as partners of Minestarters yet; their platform and partnerships are still in development with project details to be confirmed. The Minestarters tokens are expected to be launched in Q4 2025, with major exchange listings planned for Q4 2026.

The model aims to address the financing constraints that challenge the mining industry, especially in the context of rising demand for minerals tied to the energy transition. By leveraging blockchain technology, Minestarters hopes to unlock new opportunities for investment in the sector and contribute to the energy transition.