Kore Potash (KP2): Formal sale process
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KP2 Kore Potash
4 Nov 2025 · Launched; two early non-binding approaches received · +9% until the next step
The Company will update the market in due course regarding the timetable for the Formal Sale Process.
30 Jan 2026 · Due diligence and site visits under way · −6% until the next step
Since then, the FSP has continued, including site visits and the conduct of due diligence.
27 Feb 2026 · One bidder withdrawn; one in due diligence · +7% until the next step
However, the other party referred to above remains engaged in the FSP and is continuing its due diligence exercise.
2 Mar 2026 · One bidder in due diligence; minority clean-up · −10% until the next step
As previously announced there can be no certainty that any firm offer will be made as a result of the formal sale process announced on 4 November 2025, nor as to the terms on which any offer might be
25 Mar 2026 · One bidder left, in due diligence · −5% until the next step
However, the other party referred to above remains engaged in the FSP and is continuing its due diligence exercise.
30 Apr 2026 · One bidder remains in due diligence · +5% until the next step
However, the other party referred to above remains engaged in the FSP and is continuing its due diligence exercise.
28 Jul 2026 · Two parties in process after new entrant · +12% until the next step
Accordingly, two parties are currently engaged in the FSP.
11 Sep 2026 · Two parties engaged; no price or offer · +0% since
Two parties were engaged in the Formal Sale Process as at 30 June 2026, and both remain engaged at the date of approval of this half-year report.
Formal sale process
Two parties engaged; no price or offer
Next: outcome of due diligence by the two engaged parties
Every step · 8
- 4 Nov 2025 Launched; two early non-binding approaches received – The Company will update the market in due course regarding the timetable for the Formal Sale Process. ↗
- 30 Jan 2026 Due diligence and site visits under way – Since then, the FSP has continued, including site visits and the conduct of due diligence. ↗
- 27 Feb 2026 One bidder withdrawn; one in due diligence – However, the other party referred to above remains engaged in the FSP and is continuing its due diligence exercise. ↗
- 2 Mar 2026 One bidder in due diligence; minority clean-up – As previously announced there can be no certainty that any firm offer will be made as a result of the formal sale process announced on 4 November 2025, nor... ↗
- 25 Mar 2026 One bidder left, in due diligence – However, the other party referred to above remains engaged in the FSP and is continuing its due diligence exercise. ↗
- 30 Apr 2026 One bidder remains in due diligence – However, the other party referred to above remains engaged in the FSP and is continuing its due diligence exercise. ↗
- 28 Jul 2026 Two parties in process after new entrant – Accordingly, two parties are currently engaged in the FSP. ↗
- 11 Sep 2026 Two parties engaged; no price or offer – Two parties were engaged in the Formal Sale Process as at 30 June 2026, and both remain engaged at the date of approval of this half-year report. ↗
What is happening
Kore Potash: Formal sale process – Two parties engaged; no price or offer. ['Two parties engaged; no price or offer']
- In short
- Kore began a formal sale process on 4 November 2025 after approaches from two parties. One suspended its interest on 27 February 2026. A new party approached on 8 June 2026, so two are again engaged. The half-year report of 11 September 2026 confirms both remain engaged; no price or firm offer is stated. The Dougou Extension project has been reviewed within the process.
- Announced
- 4 Nov 2025 · Launched; two early non-binding approaches received
- Latest
- 11 Sep 2026 · Two parties engaged; no price or offer
- Bidders
- Original party continuing due diligence; new party approached 8 June 2026; both engaged at report approval date
- Price
- Not stated; no firm offer
- Started
- Formal Sale Process announced 4 November 2025
- Alternative
- Kore may continue trading on AIM, ASX and JSE as an independent entity
- Government view
- Minister of Mines aware of the FSP and expressed continuing support for the Company and Kola
- Suspended
- One party suspended interest on 27 February 2026 for internal reasons
- DX project
- DX and Dougou deposit closely reviewed as part of the Formal Sale Process
What comes next
outcome of due diligence by the two engaged parties.
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Takeover targetPossible offer – approach
Project milestonesKola Potash financing and early works – Ministry of Finance to hold; legal process begun
Balance-sheet stress / refinancingGoing concern and funding gap – Cash US$7.54m at 30 June 2026
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