Resource Capital Funds

Resource Capital Funds is a Denver-based private equity investment firm founded in 1998, specializing in the metals, minerals, and mining sectors. The firm focuses on partnering with companies to develop sustainable businesses that aim to deliver superior returns to stakeholders. It invests globally in both public and private mining enterprises, targeting projects that range from post-exploration properties to producing assets. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Resource Capital Funds is dedicated to fostering strong, successful ventures within the mining industry.

John Beczak

CFO and Partner

Francesco Bressi

Principal

Russ Cranswick

Partner, Head of Opportunities Fund

David Halkyard

Partner and Head of Credit

David Thomas

Managing Director, Canada

Martin Valdes

Managing Director, Latin America

Michele Valenti

Partner, COO

18 past transactions

NorZinc

Post in 2022
NorZinc Ltd. is a Canadian company focused on the exploration and development of natural resource properties, primarily in the fields of zinc, lead, and silver. Its principal asset is the Prairie Creek mine, an advanced-stage project located in the Northwest Territories, which is rich in zinc, lead, and silver deposits. Additionally, NorZinc holds a mineral land package in central Newfoundland that contains various mineral deposits, including copper and gold. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Vancouver, NorZinc aims to contribute to responsible resource development while advancing its exploration initiatives. The company was previously known as Canadian Zinc Corporation before rebranding in September 2018.

NorZinc

Post in 2021
NorZinc Ltd. is a Canadian company focused on the exploration and development of natural resource properties, primarily in the fields of zinc, lead, and silver. Its principal asset is the Prairie Creek mine, an advanced-stage project located in the Northwest Territories, which is rich in zinc, lead, and silver deposits. Additionally, NorZinc holds a mineral land package in central Newfoundland that contains various mineral deposits, including copper and gold. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Vancouver, NorZinc aims to contribute to responsible resource development while advancing its exploration initiatives. The company was previously known as Canadian Zinc Corporation before rebranding 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 Resources

Post in 2021
Orezone Gold Corporation (ORE:TSX) is a Canadian exploration and development company with a gold discovery track record of +12 Moz and recent mine development experience in Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Company owns a 100% interest in Bomboré, the largest undeveloped oxide gold deposit in West Africa that can be developed in phases to reduce capital expenditure requirements. The deposit is situated 85 km east of the capital city, adjacent to an international highway. The Company announced the highlights of its NI 43-101 Compliant Bomboré Feasibility Study in April 2015 and submitted its application for a mining permit in May 2015. Pending permitting and full project financing, production could commence as early as the end of 2017. The Company's mission is to create wealth for its stakeholders by discovering and mining the earth's resources in an efficient, responsible manner.

Orezone Resources

Post in 2021
Orezone Gold Corporation (ORE:TSX) is a Canadian exploration and development company with a gold discovery track record of +12 Moz and recent mine development experience in Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Company owns a 100% interest in Bomboré, the largest undeveloped oxide gold deposit in West Africa that can be developed in phases to reduce capital expenditure requirements. The deposit is situated 85 km east of the capital city, adjacent to an international highway. The Company announced the highlights of its NI 43-101 Compliant Bomboré Feasibility Study in April 2015 and submitted its application for a mining permit in May 2015. Pending permitting and full project financing, production could commence as early as the end of 2017. The Company's mission is to create wealth for its stakeholders by discovering and mining the earth's resources in an efficient, responsible manner.

Arizona Sonoran Copper Company

Private Equity Round in 2020
Arizona Sonoran Copper Company is engaged in the development and production of copper, focusing on mineral exploration. The company holds interests in the Cactus Project, situated in Pinal County, Arizona, southeast of the Phoenix metropolitan area. This project is located on private land, underscoring the company's commitment to advancing its operations in a region rich in copper resources.

Orezone Resources

Post in 2020
Orezone Gold Corporation (ORE:TSX) is a Canadian exploration and development company with a gold discovery track record of +12 Moz and recent mine development experience in Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Company owns a 100% interest in Bomboré, the largest undeveloped oxide gold deposit in West Africa that can be developed in phases to reduce capital expenditure requirements. The deposit is situated 85 km east of the capital city, adjacent to an international highway. The Company announced the highlights of its NI 43-101 Compliant Bomboré Feasibility Study in April 2015 and submitted its application for a mining permit in May 2015. Pending permitting and full project financing, production could commence as early as the end of 2017. The Company's mission is to create wealth for its stakeholders by discovering and mining the earth's resources in an efficient, responsible manner.

Japan Gold

Post in 2019
Japan Gold Corp, formerly Sky Ridge Resources Ltd, is a Canada-based gold exploration company that focuses on assets in Japan. Its project areas include Ikutawara, Numanoue, Aibetsu, Buho, Ponkutosan, Minamikyabe, Kobui and Eboshi. The main shareholder of the Company is Southern Arc Minerals Inc.

Adventus Mining

Post in 2019
Adventus Mining Corporation is a mineral exploration and development company based in Toronto, Canada, focused primarily on copper and gold projects in Ecuador. The company's flagship project is the Curipamba property, where it is advancing through a feasibility study while also exploring the broader Curipamba district. Adventus holds a diverse portfolio of exploration projects in Canada and Ireland, including partnerships that help fund its initiatives. Additionally, the company is engaged in a country-wide exploration alliance in Ecuador, which includes the Pijili and Santiago copper-gold porphyry projects. Founded in 2016, Adventus Mining aims to leverage its strategic assets and partnerships to drive sustainable growth in the mining sector.

Osino Resources

Post in 2019
Osino Resources is a Canadian gold exploration company dedicated to the acquisition and development of gold projects, primarily in Namibia. The company's key asset is the Osino Gold Project, situated in the Central Plateau region of Namibia. In addition to its operations in Namibia, the company also maintains a presence in Canada. Through its focus on these regions, Osino Resources aims to advance its gold exploration initiatives and contribute to the mining sector.

Fireweed Metals

Post in 2019
Fireweed Metals is a Canadian mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing the Macmillan Pass Project, which contains significant zinc-lead-silver deposits at the Tom and Jason sites. The company also holds two additional projects: the Mactung Project located in the Yukon and Northwest Territories, and the Gayna River Zinc Project in the Northwest Territories. With a seasoned management team known for its successful track record in exploration, development, financing, and operations, Fireweed Metals aims to create value for its shareholders by establishing itself as a prominent player in the base metal sector.

Japan Gold

Post in 2018
Japan Gold Corp, formerly Sky Ridge Resources Ltd, is a Canada-based gold exploration company that focuses on assets in Japan. Its project areas include Ikutawara, Numanoue, Aibetsu, Buho, Ponkutosan, Minamikyabe, Kobui and Eboshi. The main shareholder of the Company is Southern Arc Minerals Inc.

Orezone Resources

Post in 2018
Orezone Gold Corporation (ORE:TSX) is a Canadian exploration and development company with a gold discovery track record of +12 Moz and recent mine development experience in Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Company owns a 100% interest in Bomboré, the largest undeveloped oxide gold deposit in West Africa that can be developed in phases to reduce capital expenditure requirements. The deposit is situated 85 km east of the capital city, adjacent to an international highway. The Company announced the highlights of its NI 43-101 Compliant Bomboré Feasibility Study in April 2015 and submitted its application for a mining permit in May 2015. Pending permitting and full project financing, production could commence as early as the end of 2017. The Company's mission is to create wealth for its stakeholders by discovering and mining the earth's resources in an efficient, responsible manner.
Lydian International is a gold-focused mineral development corporation that specializes in exploring and developing precious metals assets, primarily in Armenia and Georgia. The company's flagship project is the Amulsar Gold Project, which is set to become Armenia's largest gold mine. The project boasts total estimated mineral resources of 5 million ounces, with a targeted annual production of 200,000 ounces. The Mining Right for Amulsar was approved in late 2014, enabling Lydian to advance its development plans. The Amulsar project is designed as a large-scale, low-cost operation that employs open pit mining and conventional heap leach processing techniques.

Ausenco

Acquisition in 2016
Ausenco is a provider of project management and engineering services focused on the resources and energy sectors. The company offers a comprehensive range of services that span the entire project lifecycle, including preliminary feasibility studies, conceptual design, construction, and ongoing asset management and optimization. With expertise in commissioning and plant operations, Ausenco supports clients in successfully delivering multi-billion dollar projects while ensuring efficient management and maintenance. The company's commitment to high global standards positions it as a leader in the industry, catering to the diverse needs of its clients.

Champion Iron

Post in 2016
Champion Iron Limited is an iron ore exploration and development company with properties located in the heart of Canada’s premier iron ore mining district, the Labrador Trough. Champion Iron is one of the largest landholders of highly prospective iron ore claims.

Talon Metals Corp

Post in 2015
Talon Metals is a base metals company in a joint venture with Rio Tinto on the high-grade Tamarack Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project. The company focused on expanding its current high-grade nickel mineralization resource prepared in accordance with NI 43-101, identifying additional high-grade nickel mineralization, and developing a process to potentially produce nickel sulphates responsibly for batteries for the electric vehicles industry.

Wolf Minerals

Post in 2014
Wolf Minerals is an ASX (WLF) and AIM (WLFE) listed specialty metals producer from its operations at Drakelands Mine in the United Kingdom's Southwest. The world class Drakelands Mine is ideally located close to an existing work force and infrastructure, just ten kilometres from Plymouth, a city of 250,000 people in England's Devon county. Construction of the Drakelands Mine began on site in March 2014 and was completed on schedule in June 2015, with deliveries to customers commencing in September 2015. The Drakelands Mine is rated by the British Geological Survey as the world's fourth largest tungsten resource and it provides a secure supply of tungsten for a global customer base. A tin concentrate is also produced, generating additional revenue for Wolf.
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