Resource Capital Funds

Resource Capital Funds, established in 1998 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is a private equity investment firm registered as an Investment Adviser. It specializes in the metals, minerals, and mining sectors, globally. The firm partners with companies at various stages, from post-exploration properties to producing assets, investing between $10 million to $200 million. Its funds, such as Resource Capital Fund IV (2006 vintage), have a broad geographic reach, spanning the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Oceania. The firm's goal is to build sustainable, successful businesses that generate superior returns for all stakeholders.

Justin Anderson

Principal, Private Equity Fund

Brett Beatty

Partner, MD Australia and Investment Team Leader

John Beczak

CFO and Partner

Ross Bhappu

Senior Strategic Advisory Partner

Catalina Bilbao

Investment Manager

Joe Bishop

Principal

Francesco Bressi

Principal

Lyle Bruce

Partner

Russ Cranswick

Partner, Head of Opportunities

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

Partner, Investment Committee Member and Managing Director, Canada

Philip du Toit

Investment Manager

Martin Valdes

Partner and Head of Private Equity

Michele Valenti

COO and Partner

Past deals in Natural Resources

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.

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 exploration and development company focused on natural resource properties, primarily in the mining sector. Its principal asset is the Prairie Creek mine, an advanced-stage zinc-lead-silver property located in the Northwest Territories. Additionally, NorZinc holds a mineral land package in central Newfoundland, which contains deposits of zinc, lead, copper, gold, silver, and volcanogenic massive sulphides. The company, which was originally incorporated in 1965 and rebranded from Canadian Zinc Corporation to NorZinc Ltd. in 2018, is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. NorZinc is dedicated to the responsible development of its projects, contributing to the local communities and the broader mining industry.

NorZinc

Post in 2022
NorZinc Ltd. is a Canadian exploration and development company focused on natural resource properties, primarily in the mining sector. Its principal asset is the Prairie Creek mine, an advanced-stage zinc-lead-silver property located in the Northwest Territories. Additionally, NorZinc holds a mineral land package in central Newfoundland, which contains deposits of zinc, lead, copper, gold, silver, and volcanogenic massive sulphides. The company, which was originally incorporated in 1965 and rebranded from Canadian Zinc Corporation to NorZinc Ltd. in 2018, is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. NorZinc is dedicated to the responsible development of its projects, contributing to the local communities and the broader mining industry.

NorZinc

Post in 2021
NorZinc Ltd. is a Canadian exploration and development company focused on natural resource properties, primarily in the mining sector. Its principal asset is the Prairie Creek mine, an advanced-stage zinc-lead-silver property located in the Northwest Territories. Additionally, NorZinc holds a mineral land package in central Newfoundland, which contains deposits of zinc, lead, copper, gold, silver, and volcanogenic massive sulphides. The company, which was originally incorporated in 1965 and rebranded from Canadian Zinc Corporation to NorZinc Ltd. in 2018, is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. NorZinc is dedicated to the responsible development of its projects, contributing to the local communities and the broader mining industry.

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.

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 is a mineral exploration company based in Canada that specializes in gold and copper-gold exploration in Japan. The company has a diverse project portfolio comprising 31 exploration projects located on Japan'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

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.

Japan Gold

Post in 2018
Japan Gold Corp is a mineral exploration company based in Canada that specializes in gold and copper-gold exploration in Japan. The company has a diverse project portfolio comprising 31 exploration projects located on Japan'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 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 is a Canadian mining company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties rich in base and precious metals. The company primarily operates in the Ring of Fire region of Northwestern Ontario, with its flagship project being the Eagle's Nest deposit, which contains nickel, copper, platinum, and palladium. Additionally, Noront Resources explores for chromite, iron, titanium, vanadium, gold, and silver. The company was established in 1980 and is based in Toronto.

Noront Resources

Post in 2017
Noront Resources is a Canadian mining company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties rich in base and precious metals. The company primarily operates in the Ring of Fire region of Northwestern Ontario, with its flagship project being the Eagle's Nest deposit, which contains nickel, copper, platinum, and palladium. Additionally, Noront Resources explores for chromite, iron, titanium, vanadium, gold, and silver. The company was established in 1980 and is based in Toronto.

Lydian International

Post in 2017
Lydian International is a company focused on developing gold mines. Its primary asset is the Amulsar Gold Project in Armenia, which is expected to become the country's largest gold mine upon completion. The project has estimated mineral resources containing approximately 5 million ounces of gold, with targeted annual production of around 200,000 ounces. Lydian secured a Mining Right for Amulsar in late 2014, enabling it to progress with development plans.

Lydian International

Post in 2017
Lydian International is a company focused on developing gold mines. Its primary asset is the Amulsar Gold Project in Armenia, which is expected to become the country's largest gold mine upon completion. The project has estimated mineral resources containing approximately 5 million ounces of gold, with targeted annual production of around 200,000 ounces. Lydian secured a Mining Right for Amulsar in late 2014, enabling it to progress with development plans.

Lydian International

Post in 2015
Lydian International is a company focused on developing gold mines. Its primary asset is the Amulsar Gold Project in Armenia, which is expected to become the country's largest gold mine upon completion. The project has estimated mineral resources containing approximately 5 million ounces of gold, with targeted annual production of around 200,000 ounces. Lydian secured a Mining Right for Amulsar in late 2014, enabling it to progress with development plans.

TMAC Resources

Private Equity Round in 2014
TMAC Resources Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration and development company focused on gold deposits. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Toronto, 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. This property is situated within the Hope Bay greenstone belt, an area recognized for its potential as a significant gold mining camp in Canada. TMAC Resources is dedicated to the responsible and sustainable exploration, development, and mining of its mineral assets, primarily concentrating on precious metals, specifically gold. The company aims to leverage the substantial resource potential of the Hope Bay Project to establish itself in the mining industry.
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