RCF Management, LLC
RCF Management, LLC is a private equity firm based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in investments within the metals, minerals, and mining sectors. Established in 1998, the firm focuses on a variety of investment strategies, including buyouts, early and later-stage ventures, growth capital, and distressed situations. RCF does not engage in the oil and gas sector and typically targets junior mining companies at the scoping study or pre-feasibility stage. The firm seeks innovative opportunities in mining technology and often provides bridge loans and credit support. RCF invests globally, with a particular emphasis on Australia, Europe, Canada, and the United States, and is willing to invest up to $500 million in a single transaction, although initial investments usually range from $1 million to $300 million. The firm aims to exit investments within three to five years through various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions. RCF Management also values active involvement in its portfolio companies, often taking board seats.
Norzinc Ltd. is a Canadian exploration and development company focused on natural resource properties, primarily in the mining sector. The company's principal asset is the Prairie Creek mine, an advanced-stage zinc-lead-silver project situated in the Northwest Territories. In addition to this key project, Norzinc holds a mineral land package in central Newfoundland, which contains deposits of zinc, lead, copper, gold, silver, and volcanogenic massive sulphides. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Vancouver, Norzinc aims to contribute to responsible resource development while advancing its projects and supporting local communities. The company was previously known as Canadian Zinc Corporation before changing its name in September 2018.
Norzinc Ltd. is a Canadian exploration and development company focused on natural resource properties, primarily in the mining sector. The company's principal asset is the Prairie Creek mine, an advanced-stage zinc-lead-silver project situated in the Northwest Territories. In addition to this key project, Norzinc holds a mineral land package in central Newfoundland, which contains deposits of zinc, lead, copper, gold, silver, and volcanogenic massive sulphides. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Vancouver, Norzinc aims to contribute to responsible resource development while advancing its projects and supporting local communities. The company was previously known as Canadian Zinc Corporation before changing its name in September 2018.
Inflection is gold and copper-gold-focused mineral exploration company with projects in Eastern Australia where it is systematically drills testing a large portfolio of projects in New South Wales. The Company is exploring for large copper-gold and gold deposits in the northern interpreted extension of the Macquarie Arc, part of the Lachlan Fold Belt in New South Wales.
Orezone Gold Corporation engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of resource properties. Its flagship property is the 90%-owned Bomboré gold project located in Burkina Faso, West Africa. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Orezone Gold Corporation engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of resource properties. Its flagship property is the 90%-owned Bomboré gold project located in Burkina Faso, West Africa. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Private Equity Round in 2020
Elim Mining Incorporated is a private mineral resource company engaged in the identification, acquisition, exploration, development and sustainable production of precious and base metal properties in well-known geographic regions with low geopolitical risk. The company seeks assets with significant potential for proven and probable mineral reserves. Elim’s main asset is located in Pinal County, Arizona, the Copper state of the USA.
Orezone Gold Corporation engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of resource properties. Its flagship property is the 90%-owned Bomboré gold project located in Burkina Faso, West Africa. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Japan Gold is a mineral exploration company based in Canada, specializing in gold and copper-gold exploration in Japan. The company holds a portfolio of 31 projects located across the country's three largest islands: Hokkaido, Honshu, and Kyushu. Key project areas include Ikutawara, Numanoue, Aibetsu, Buho, Ponkutosan, Minamikyabe, Kobui, and Eboshi. The primary shareholder of Japan Gold is Southern Arc Minerals Inc.
Adventus Mining Corporation is engaged in the exploration and development of mineral properties primarily in Ecuador, with additional projects in Canada and Ireland. The company focuses on discovering deposits of gold, silver, zinc, copper, and lead. Its principal asset is the Curipamba property in Ecuador. Adventus Mining also holds a portfolio of exploration projects and equity investments in Ireland and Canada, which are supported by commercial partners. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Adventus Mining was previously known as Adventus Zinc Corporation until its name change in June 2019.
Osino Resources Corp is a Canadian company, focused on the acquisition and development of gold projects in Namibia. The company has two geographical segments Canada and Nambia. Its project includes the Osino Gold Project which is located in central Namibia in the area known as the Central Plateau.
Fireweed Zinc is a Canadian mining exploration and development company focused on advancing the Macmillan Pass Project which is host to the large Tom and Jason zinc-lead-silver deposits. Management’s vision is to create value for our shareholders by building Fireweed Zinc into a leading base metal development and production company through the advancement and development of the Macmillan Pass Project. The Company has an exceptional veteran management team with a strong track record of successful exploration, development, financing, and operation.
Japan Gold is a mineral exploration company based in Canada, specializing in gold and copper-gold exploration in Japan. The company holds a portfolio of 31 projects located across the country's three largest islands: Hokkaido, Honshu, and Kyushu. Key project areas include Ikutawara, Numanoue, Aibetsu, Buho, Ponkutosan, Minamikyabe, Kobui, and Eboshi. The primary shareholder of Japan Gold is Southern Arc Minerals Inc.
Orezone Gold Corporation engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of resource properties. Its flagship property is the 90%-owned Bomboré gold project located in Burkina Faso, West Africa. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Lydian International is an emerging gold developer. Its 100% owned Amulsar Gold Project will be Armenia’s largest gold mine, with total estimated mineral resources containing 5 million ounces and targeted production at 200,000 ounces annually. The Mining Right was approved for Amulsar in late 2014, allowing Lydian to proceed with development.
We set high global standards for leading edge engineering and project management services in the resources and energy sectors. We provide services across the full project lifecycle from preliminary feasibility studies to the construction of multi-billion dollar projects and ongoing management and maintenance.
Champion Iron Limited is an iron ore exploration and development company based in Quebec, Canada, primarily focused on properties within the Labrador Trough, a prominent iron ore mining region. As one of the largest landholders in this area, Champion Iron holds several prospective iron ore claims, including projects such as Fire Lake North, Powderhorn/Gullbridge, Moire, Quinto Claims, and Harvey Tuttle. The company's operations are segmented into Iron Ore Concentrate, Exploration and Evaluation, and Corporate activities, with the majority of its revenue derived from the Iron Ore Concentrate segment. Champion Iron is committed to advancing its projects to capitalize on growing demand for iron ore.
Talon Metals Corp., a mineral exploration company, explores for and develops mineral properties. It owns a 17.56% interest is the Tamarack nickel-copper-cobalt project located in Minnesota, the United States; and a 100% interest in the Trairao iron project located in Brazil. The company is headquartered in Road Town, the British Virgin Islands.
Wolf Minerals Limited, based in Perth, Australia, was previously involved in the mining of tungsten and tin at the Drakelands Mine in the United Kingdom. Located in Devon, just ten kilometers from Plymouth, the Drakelands Mine is recognized as the fourth largest tungsten resource globally, as rated by the British Geological Survey. Construction of the mine began in March 2014 and was completed in June 2015, with production deliveries starting in September 2015. The mine not only supplies a secure source of tungsten to a diverse global customer base but also produces tin concentrate, contributing additional revenue to the company. However, Wolf Minerals does not currently have significant operations.