Pala Investments

Pala Investments is a private equity investment firm established in 2006 and based in Zug, Switzerland. The firm specializes in the mining sector and is supported by a team of experienced professionals with a proven track record. Pala focuses on making majority investments through various strategies, including buyouts and growth equity, as well as utilizing debt instruments such as senior, mezzanine, and convertible debt. The firm's commitment to the mining industry underscores its expertise and dedication to fostering growth within this sector.

Aline Carnizelo

VP of Finance Team

Jessica Fung

VP

Stephen Gill

Managing Partner

Evgenij Iorich

Managing Partner

John Nagulendran

Managing Partner

Past deals in Metals and Mining

Cobalt 27 Capital

Acquisition in 2019
Cobalt 27 Capital Corp. is a minerals company that offers direct exposure to cobalt, an integral element in key technologies of the electric vehicle and battery energy storage markets. The Company owns over 2,982 Mt of physical cobalt and manages a portfolio of cobalt royalties. The Company intends to continue investing in a cobalt-focused portfolio of streams, royalties and direct interests in mineral properties containing cobalt, while potentially adding to its cobalt physical holdings when opportunities arise.

Karora Resources

Post in 2017
Royal Nickel is a mining company that focuses on value creation by advancing the development of the Dumont Nickel Project. The company is driven by a vision to be a prosperous mining company that grows through the acquisition and responsible development of a high-quality portfolio of base and precious metal assets. Royal Nickel was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.

Nevada Copper

Post in 2017
Nevada Copper Corp. focuses on the identification, acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties primarily in Nevada. The company specializes in copper, gold, silver, and iron ores, with its principal asset being the Pumpkin Hollow property located in the state. Established in 1999 and based in Reno, Nevada, the company was previously known as Astron Resources Corporation before changing its name in November 2006.