Zanaga Iron Ore Company

Zanaga Iron Ore Company (LON:ZIOC) is a high-grade iron ore exploration and development company focused on unlocking the potential of the Zanaga Project, a world class iron ore deposit located in the Republic of Congo.

Zanaga now holds 100% ownership of the project, providing full strategic flexibility as the company advances its development plans, with the backing of a notable shareholder base of industry experts.

The Zanaga Project hosts a vast, high-quality resource with the potential to produce a 68.5% – 69.1% Fe DRI grade pellet feed product, ideally suited for the emerging green steel market. With global demand increasing for low-carbon footprint steelmaking solutions, Zanaga aims to become a leading supplier of premium-grade iron ore.

The company continues to engage with strategic partners and is committed to long-term value creation and supporting the economic growth of the Republic of Congo through the responsible development of this world class asset.

Management Profile

Martin Knauth, CEO and Executive Director

Martin was appointed CEO of Zanaga in November 2023 and has extensive experience in the industry spanning more than 30 years in a wide range of commodities and countries, with notable success in project development, operations and transformational growth phases.

Martin’s experience includes project leadership in Australia and the Pacific, Africa, Central Asia, and Central and South America, with companies such as Vale, Glencore, Sherritt Metals International, KAZ Minerals, and Western Mining Corp. He has a strong record in establishing performance cultures and maintaining positive relationships with governments, communities, employees and other project stakeholders.

Martin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Queensland, a Masters degree in Mineral Economics from Curtin University and is a Fellow of the AusIMM.