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.

Justin Anderson

Principal, Private Equity Fund

Brett Beatty

Partner, MD Australia and Investment Team Leader

John Beczak

CFO and Partner

Ross Bhappu

Partner, Head of Private Equity Mature Funds

Catalina Bilbao

Investment Manager

Joe Bishop

Principal

Francesco Bressi

Principal

Lyle Bruce

Partner

Russ Cranswick

Partner, Head of Opportunities Fund

Sherri Croasdale

Partner, Senior Advisory Partner and Head of New York

Rhys Diermajer

Investment Manager

Charles Gillies

Managing Director and Chairman of Innovation Investment Committee

David Halkyard

Partner and Head of Credit

Dani Jeyes

Investment Manager

Jacqueline Murray

Partner and Head of Fund

Josh Parrill

Partner, Member of Opportunities Fund and Investment Team Leader

Raj Prasad

Investment Manager

James Rattenbury

Principal

Brian Scott

Investment Manager

David Thomas

Managing Director, Canada

Philip du Toit

Investment Manager

Martin Valdes

Managing Director, Latin America

Michele Valenti

Partner, COO

29 past transactions

VRIFY

Series B in 2025
Vrify is an information technology and services company based in Vancouver that specializes in project presentation management tools. The company develops innovative solutions that enhance the way clients communicate their value propositions. Its platform includes features such as a photography system, product editor, satellite imagery, and interactive 3D models, which transform complex data into engaging and accessible content. By simplifying information and translating intricate reports into visually compelling narratives, Vrify enables investors and stakeholders to better understand a project's operational success and effectively utilize existing content through customized interactive elements.

Defense Metals

Post in 2024
Defense Metals Corp. is a junior exploration company based in Vancouver, Canada, focused on acquiring and exploring mineral properties, particularly those containing rare earth elements. The company holds an option agreement for the Wicheeda project, which spans 1,708 hectares in British Columbia. Established as First Legacy Mining Corp. and rebranded in December 2018, Defense Metals is dedicated to sourcing essential resources that support global energy needs and contribute to national defense initiatives. Through its exploration efforts, the company aims to play a significant role in the supply of critical metals necessary for modern technology and defense applications.

VRIFY

Series A in 2023
Vrify is an information technology and services company based in Vancouver that specializes in project presentation management tools. The company develops innovative solutions that enhance the way clients communicate their value propositions. Its platform includes features such as a photography system, product editor, satellite imagery, and interactive 3D models, which transform complex data into engaging and accessible content. By simplifying information and translating intricate reports into visually compelling narratives, Vrify enables investors and stakeholders to better understand a project's operational success and effectively utilize existing content through customized interactive elements.

Defense Metals

Post in 2023
Defense Metals Corp. is a junior exploration company based in Vancouver, Canada, focused on acquiring and exploring mineral properties, particularly those containing rare earth elements. The company holds an option agreement for the Wicheeda project, which spans 1,708 hectares in British Columbia. Established as First Legacy Mining Corp. and rebranded in December 2018, Defense Metals is dedicated to sourcing essential resources that support global energy needs and contribute to national defense initiatives. Through its exploration efforts, the company aims to play a significant role in the supply of critical metals necessary for modern technology and defense applications.

NorZinc

Acquisition 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 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 Resources

Post in 2021
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.

Khoemacau Copper Mining

Private Equity Round in 2019
Khoemacau Copper Mining provides an underground mine and associated infrastructure while upgrading and expanding the existing Boseto processing plant to become a copper and silver mine, producing +60 ktpa copper and +2 moz of silver metal in concentrate at full run rate. An online inquiry form is available on the company's website.

Adventus Mining

Post in 2019
Adventus Mining Corporation is a mineral exploration and development company focused primarily on copper and gold projects in Ecuador, Canada, and Ireland. The company's key asset is the Curipamba property in Ecuador, which is currently advancing through a feasibility study. Adventus is also involved in a nationwide exploration alliance in Ecuador, including the Pijili and Santiago copper-gold porphyry projects. In addition to its main projects, Adventus holds a portfolio of exploration initiatives and equity investments in Ireland and Canada, which are supported by commercial partners. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Toronto, the company aims to leverage its diverse exploration activities to enhance its position 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 notable project is the Osino Gold Project, situated in central Namibia within the Central Plateau region. Osino Resources aims to advance its exploration efforts and capitalize on the potential of its gold assets in this resource-rich area.

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.

Noront Resources

Post in 2017
Noront Resources Ltd. is a Canadian mining company focused on the exploration, development, and acquisition of mineral properties, particularly in the Ring of Fire region of Northwestern Ontario. The company targets a variety of base and precious metals, including nickel, copper, platinum group metals, chromite, iron, titanium, vanadium, gold, and silver. Its flagship project is the Eagle's Nest, which is a significant nickel-copper-platinum-palladium deposit. Additionally, Noront holds high-grade chromite and copper-zinc volcanic massive sulfide deposits as part of its McFauld's Lake Project. Incorporated in 1980 and headquartered in Toronto, Noront Resources was previously known as White Wing Resources Inc. before rebranding in 1983.

Noront Resources

Post in 2017
Noront Resources Ltd. is a Canadian mining company focused on the exploration, development, and acquisition of mineral properties, particularly in the Ring of Fire region of Northwestern Ontario. The company targets a variety of base and precious metals, including nickel, copper, platinum group metals, chromite, iron, titanium, vanadium, gold, and silver. Its flagship project is the Eagle's Nest, which is a significant nickel-copper-platinum-palladium deposit. Additionally, Noront holds high-grade chromite and copper-zinc volcanic massive sulfide deposits as part of its McFauld's Lake Project. Incorporated in 1980 and headquartered in Toronto, Noront Resources was previously known as White Wing Resources Inc. before rebranding in 1983.

Lydian International

Post in 2017
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.

Lydian International

Post in 2017
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 engineering and project management services tailored to the energy and resources sectors. The company delivers a comprehensive range of services throughout the entire project lifecycle, beginning with preliminary feasibility studies and extending to the construction of large-scale projects. Its offerings include engineering, consulting, construction, project delivery, and asset management, which encompass asset optimization, commissioning, conceptual design, and plant operations and maintenance. By supporting clients from the initial stages of project development through to ongoing management and maintenance, Ausenco aims to uphold high global standards in its field.

Champion Iron

Post in 2016
Champion Iron is a Canadian company focused on the exploration and development of iron ore properties. Based in Quebec's Labrador Trough, one of Canada’s premier iron ore mining districts, Champion Iron holds extensive land with highly prospective iron ore claims. The company operates several projects, including Fire Lake North, Powderhorn/Gullbridge, Moire, Quinto Claims, Harvey Tuttle, and O'keefe-Purdy. Its primary revenue comes from the production of iron ore concentrate.

Lydian International

Post in 2015
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.

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.

TMAC Resources

Private Equity Round in 2014
TMAC Resources Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration and development company focused on gold mining. The company holds a 100% interest in the Hope Bay Project, which spans 1,101 square kilometers in the Kitikmeot region of western Nunavut Territory. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Toronto, TMAC Resources aims to explore, develop, and mine the significant resource potential of the Hope Bay greenstone belt, which is recognized as a promising site for future gold production. The company is committed to responsible and economically sustainable practices in its mining operations.

Wolf Minerals

Post in 2014
Wolf Minerals Limited, based in Perth, Australia, is a specialty metals producer primarily engaged in the mining of tungsten and tin at the Drakelands Mine in the United Kingdom. This mine, located near Plymouth, is recognized as one of the world's largest tungsten resources, providing a reliable supply to a global customer base. Construction of the Drakelands Mine commenced in March 2014 and was completed in June 2015, with production beginning shortly thereafter. In addition to tungsten, Wolf Minerals also generates revenue through the production of tin concentrate, enhancing its operational output. The company previously had significant operations, but its current status reflects a focus on its mining activities at Drakelands.
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