Listen to Charles Gillies, Director, RCF Jolimont Innovation, discuss a recent investment in RCF Jolimont Innovation Fund II. VRIFY is an innovative company that uses interactive 3D and 360° presentations to equip mining companies and investors with powerful visual context, supported by tools that streamline two-way communication and meetings. My name is Charles Gillies. I’m the Chairman of the...
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RCF Jolimont Innovation Fund II Invests in VRIFY
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The Path to Achieving Robust Social Performance in Mining
Part 1, The Increasing Criticality of ‘S’ in Mining ESG explained that while “S” social considerations have typically received less investor attention than the more tangible “E” environmental issues, strong social performance is increasingly perceived as table stakes for mine operators, investors, policymakers and the public at large. Conversely, the risks of getting it wrong include significant...
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Market Snapshot: Q223 Commodity & Mining Investment Update
Fear and greed may drive markets, but there is one driver that remains stronger than both: need. For decades, developed markets have had limited need to think about, or value where metals and minerals are sourced from, as the world pursued the efficient allocation of resources on a global level (aka globalization). Globalization introduced heightened economic and societal fragility...
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RCF VII Investment Update: Genesis Minerals
Hear Jacqui Murray, Partner, Investment Team Leader, discuss a recent $90M AUS gold consolidation transaction. The investment supports Genesis Minerals Limited’s acquisition of the major assets of St. Barbara in Western Australia. Hello, I’m Jacqui Murray, a partner at Resource Capital funds. We recently closed an investment from RCF VII, our private equity fund, to support Genesis Minerals...
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Resource Capital Funds Signs Agreement to Sell Ausenco
Brisbane, Queensland, September 22, 2023 – Resource Capital Funds, a leading private equity firm specialising in mining and mining innovation and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is pleased to announce its fund Resource Capital Fund VI L.P. (“RCF VI”) has executed a Share Purchase Deed to sell Ausenco Pty. Ltd. to US investment firms Eldridge, Brightstar Capital Partners (“Brightstar”)...
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Large companies are not good at disrupting themselves
Charles Gilles, RCF Innovation, discusses the valuable role small METS companies play in pushing the mining sector to innovate
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Department of Defense and Talon Sign Agreement to Support US Nickel Exploration
Talon Metals Corp., a portfolio company in RCF VI, has signed a $20.6 million agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to support nickel exploration in Minnesota and Michigan
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Copper: A Strategic Investment in a Rapidly Evolving World
The below infographic provides an overview of major copper uses, supply and demand trends, and its role in the energy transition. In short, Copper is needed everywhere. Copper Infographic PDFDownload *Yes, I agree to the terms listed in the privacy policy. Source of Data 1 The World Copper Factbook 2022, page 53 2 The Future of Copper: S&P Global, July 2022 pages 38, 43, 53 3 The Problems with...
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Critical Materials Supply Chain Update
Listen to Salim Bhabhrawala, Critical Materials Program Manager, Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC), The U.S. Department of Energy, discuss the federal strategy to invest in and secure reliable supplies of critical minerals at the Resource Capital Funds 2023 Annual General Meeting. David Halkyard: Well, hello everyone and thank you and welcome back. My name is David Halkyard.
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Minerals 101: Copper
Note: Metric tonnes (t) used in this article. No metal is more important to human progress than copper. For millennia, copper has underpinned human civilization. From the tools, ornaments, and weapons that lifted mankind out of the Stone Age to the printing presses and steam engines of the industrial revolution to the circuit boards and computer chips of modern technology, it has played a vital...
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What Makes a Great Mining Investor?
Resource Capital Funds (RCF) is the oldest private equity company focused solely on mining. As a Founder and Managing Partner, I’m certainly a bit biased, but I don’t think I’m going out on a limb to say that after 25 years we’re still at the forefront. When a mining company is looking for capital – or an LP wants to get involved in metals and mining – they think of RCF, and for good reason.
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Wind Generation is Metals Intensive
The below infographic provides an overview of energy transition metals needed to support wind power generation. *Yes, I agree to the terms listed in the privacy policy. Source of Data 1The Role of Critical Minerals in Clean Energy Transitions, IEA, Paris, https://www.iea.org/reports/the-role-of-critical-minerals-in-clean-energy-transitions Important Information This information should not be...
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Massive Government Investment
The below infographic provides an overview of huge government investment and policy changes to support the energy transition, looking at the United States, Europe, Canada, and Australia. *Yes, I agree to the terms listed in the privacy policy. Source of Data RCF Analysis. Important Information This information should not be deemed to be a recommendation of any specific commodity, company...
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Lithium Demand Expected to Soar
The below infographic provides an overview of major lithium uses, supply and demand trends, and its role in the energy transition. *Yes, I agree to the terms listed in the privacy policy. Source of Data AME, BNEF, S&P Gloabl data, RCF Analysis, March 2023. Important Information This information should not be deemed to be a recommendation of any specific commodity, company, or security.
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Energy Transition Metals Outlook with Brett Beatty
Brett Beatty, Partner, Investment Team Leader discusses zinc, copper, and vanadium outlooks with S&P Global
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Phibion Wins Queensland Export Award
Phibion, a portfolio company in RCF Jolimont Mining Innovation Fund, won the 2023 Premier of Queensland Export Award, winning the Resources & Energy category
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Ross Bhappu Discusses Mining & Investment
Ross Bhappu, Senior Strategic Advisory Partner, joined Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast to discuss his career, provide an overview of how RCF differentiates itself in the marketplace, advice to portfolio companies, and much more. What’s discussed: Ross Bhappu Senior Strategic Advisory Partner *Yes, I agree to the terms listed in the privacy policy. Important Information This material is provided for...
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RCF Jolimont Invests in Pitcrew AI
RCF Jolimont Fund II has invested in Pitcrew AI which provides automated tire inspection to help mines enhance safety, increase efficiency, and reduce environmental impacts
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Phases of Mining
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RCF Jolimont Fund II Investment Update: Pitcrew AI
Hear from Andrew Jessett, VP Australasia, discuss a recent investment in Pitcrew AI, which strives to make mining transport safer and more efficient. Andrew Jessett [00:00:21] I’m Andrew Jessett, VP of Australasia for the RCF Jolimont Innovation Fund. The RCF Jolimont, team is a group of ex mining entrepreneurs and innovators who’ve come together to find the next wave of…
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