BCI Minerals is an Australian-based resources company focused on developing a business centered around salt and potash production, supplemented by earnings from iron ore royalties. The company is advancing its 100% owned Mardie Salt & Potash Project, situated on the West Pilbara coast, an area recognized as a key region for salt production in Australia. In addition to Mardie, BCI holds interests in various mineral assets, including the Carnegie Potash Project and Iron Valley Iron Ore Mine. The company's portfolio also features exploration projects such as Marble Bar, Black Hills, and Maitland, alongside diverse corporate and other assets. BCI is positioned to leverage its mineral interests and royalty earnings as it progresses its primary projects.
Canada Nickel Company
Post in 2024
Canada Nickel Company is focused on the exploration and development of nickel sulfide assets, primarily targeting the electric vehicle, green energy, and stainless steel markets. The company is advancing its Crawford Nickel-Cobalt Sulphide Project, which is situated in the Timmins-Cochrane mining camp and represents its flagship asset. Canada Nickel is dedicated to achieving zero-carbon production of nickel, cobalt, and iron through its initiative with NetZero Metals Inc. The company has sought trademarks for NetZero Nickel, NetZero Cobalt, and NetZero Iron, underpinning its commitment to sustainable practices. By operating in stable jurisdictions with low political risk, Canada Nickel aims to provide investors with robust exposure to the growing demand for nickel and cobalt in environmentally friendly applications.
Lundin Mining Corporation
Post in 2024
Lundin Mining Corporation is a diversified base metals mining company with operations in Portugal, Sweden, and Spain. The company produces copper, zinc, lead, and nickel and also holds a 24% equity stake in the Tenke Fungurume copper/cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Kokkola cobalt refinery in Finland. Lundin Mining Corporation focuses on mining and refining base metals to meet global demand for these essential materials.
Arafura Resources
Post in 2024
Arafura Resources Limited, established in 1997 and headquartered in Perth, Australia, specializes in mineral exploration and development within Australia. The company focuses on discovering and extracting rare earth deposits, along with tungsten, copper, and vanadium resources. Its primary project is the Nolans project, a significant rare earths-phosphate-uranium-thorium deposit located in the Northern Territory. This project supplies neodymium and praseodymium products crucial for various industries. Apart from exploration, Arafura also engages in mining infrastructure development and social-environmental feasibility assessments to ensure sustainable operations.
Antofagasta plc is a prominent Chilean copper mining company headquartered in London. Founded in 1888, it has established itself as one of the leading international copper producers, with its operations primarily centered in Chile. The company operates four major copper mines: Los Pelambres, Centinela, Antucoya, and ZaldÃvar, the latter being co-owned with Barrick Gold. In addition to copper, these mines produce significant by-products such as molybdenum, gold, and silver. Antofagasta also has a transport division, providing essential rail and road cargo services to the mining sector in northern Chile. With a strong focus on growth opportunities, the company continues to play a vital role in the mining industry, leveraging its extensive experience and resources to support global copper demand.
GeologicAI
Series A in 2023
GeologicAI is a software company that focuses on developing a cloud-based platform tailored for the oil and gas industry. The platform is designed to host, visualize, and analyze geological and production data, providing exploration and production companies with critical insights into reservoirs. GeologicAI specializes in generating and analyzing high-resolution geological data at the millimeter scale, which is essential for addressing the challenges associated with unconventional resource extraction. By offering valuable analytical tools, the company supports both oil and gas and mining sectors in optimizing their operations and decision-making processes.
Rithmik Solutions
Grant in 2019
Rithmik Solutions Ltd. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in developing software solutions tailored for the mining industry. Founded in 2017, Rithmik focuses on predictive maintenance for mobile mining equipment through its artificial intelligence platform. The company's flagship product, the Asset Health Analyzer, utilizes AI to monitor equipment health by creating a virtual model of a healthy asset alongside its physical counterpart. This innovative approach allows for the early detection of deviations from optimal performance, thereby providing insights that help clients reduce maintenance costs and increase equipment uptime. Rithmik Solutions is dedicated to enhancing productivity and profitability within the mining sector through its advanced analytics systems.
MineSense
Series C in 2017
MineSense Technologies Ltd. is a mining technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, specializing in sensor-based mineral processing solutions for the global mining industry. Founded in 2008, the company has developed high-frequency electromagnetic sensor (HFEMS) technology, which integrates with material handling equipment to measure and report ore grades in real-time. MineSense offers various systems, including BeltSense, which monitors ore grades on conveyor belts, and ShovelSense, designed for hydraulic shovels to enable online analysis and ore diversion. Additionally, the SortOre system scans ore streams particle-by-particle to optimize sorting processes. The company also provides evaluation tools such as ConductOre for ore characterization and PreCalculatOre for economic modeling of ore pre-concentration techniques. MineSense further supports its clients with laboratory services for mineral sample evaluation, along with professional and field services to enhance mining productivity and recovery. With offices in South America, Australia, and Africa, MineSense is committed to improving the efficiency and sustainability of mining operations worldwide.
MineSense
Series B in 2016
MineSense Technologies Ltd. is a mining technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, specializing in sensor-based mineral processing solutions for the global mining industry. Founded in 2008, the company has developed high-frequency electromagnetic sensor (HFEMS) technology, which integrates with material handling equipment to measure and report ore grades in real-time. MineSense offers various systems, including BeltSense, which monitors ore grades on conveyor belts, and ShovelSense, designed for hydraulic shovels to enable online analysis and ore diversion. Additionally, the SortOre system scans ore streams particle-by-particle to optimize sorting processes. The company also provides evaluation tools such as ConductOre for ore characterization and PreCalculatOre for economic modeling of ore pre-concentration techniques. MineSense further supports its clients with laboratory services for mineral sample evaluation, along with professional and field services to enhance mining productivity and recovery. With offices in South America, Australia, and Africa, MineSense is committed to improving the efficiency and sustainability of mining operations worldwide.
MineSense
Convertible Note in 2016
MineSense Technologies Ltd. is a mining technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, specializing in sensor-based mineral processing solutions for the global mining industry. Founded in 2008, the company has developed high-frequency electromagnetic sensor (HFEMS) technology, which integrates with material handling equipment to measure and report ore grades in real-time. MineSense offers various systems, including BeltSense, which monitors ore grades on conveyor belts, and ShovelSense, designed for hydraulic shovels to enable online analysis and ore diversion. Additionally, the SortOre system scans ore streams particle-by-particle to optimize sorting processes. The company also provides evaluation tools such as ConductOre for ore characterization and PreCalculatOre for economic modeling of ore pre-concentration techniques. MineSense further supports its clients with laboratory services for mineral sample evaluation, along with professional and field services to enhance mining productivity and recovery. With offices in South America, Australia, and Africa, MineSense is committed to improving the efficiency and sustainability of mining operations worldwide.
MineSense
Series B in 2015
MineSense Technologies Ltd. is a mining technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, specializing in sensor-based mineral processing solutions for the global mining industry. Founded in 2008, the company has developed high-frequency electromagnetic sensor (HFEMS) technology, which integrates with material handling equipment to measure and report ore grades in real-time. MineSense offers various systems, including BeltSense, which monitors ore grades on conveyor belts, and ShovelSense, designed for hydraulic shovels to enable online analysis and ore diversion. Additionally, the SortOre system scans ore streams particle-by-particle to optimize sorting processes. The company also provides evaluation tools such as ConductOre for ore characterization and PreCalculatOre for economic modeling of ore pre-concentration techniques. MineSense further supports its clients with laboratory services for mineral sample evaluation, along with professional and field services to enhance mining productivity and recovery. With offices in South America, Australia, and Africa, MineSense is committed to improving the efficiency and sustainability of mining operations worldwide.