MININGWe develop resource assets. We help mining companies prepare projects for financing, and investors and banks assess potential, risks and participation terms.
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Expertise at the intersection of
Between a promising deposit and an investment decision lie data quality, technical assumptions, project economics and a clear development strategy.
TOP Mining Investors Fund brings together capital and specialist expertise to develop resource assets. Its in-house accelerator works with project teams to clarify resource potential, economics and asset structure, reduce key uncertainties and prepare the next investment step.
More than an investor presentation.
A structured approach to the foundations
of an investment decision.
Review of source data, the geological model and critical assumptions. Identification of gaps in supporting evidence and priorities for further investigation.
OutcomeAn uncertainty map and a programme to reduce key uncertainties.
Development scenarios, capital requirements, CAPEX and operating assumptions. Testing the sensitivity of project economics to key parameters.
OutcomeA clear financial rationale and a preferred development scenario.
Definition of the asset perimeter, financing stages and possible forms of investor participation. Coordination of legal and specialist expertise as required.
OutcomeA proposed structure and a transaction preparation roadmap.
The investment narrative, negotiation materials and data room structure. Defining the target investor profile and helping facilitate substantive discussions.
OutcomeAn investment package and an outreach plan for potential partners.
Value creation starts with clear decisions: what to substantiate, where to invest and which risk to address next.
01 A clearly defined asset perimeter
02 Substantiated technical assumptions
03 A connection between geology and economics
04 A well-prepared investment narrative
Deliverables are agreed following the diagnostic review. Participation does not guarantee financing.
We work on both sides of an investment decision: helping asset owners prepare projects and investors and lenders independently assess them and define participation terms.
Discuss collaboration ↗From early exploration to operating asset development: resource base, economics, CAPEX, transaction structure and financing readiness.
Assessment of assets you bring to us: independent geological and technical review, economics and risk analysis, financing scenarios and transaction terms. We also support assessment after the investment decision.
Specialist expertise in geology, mining and processing technologies, economics and infrastructure. We review your capabilities and discuss participation in specific fund assignments.
A brief overview of the asset, its stage, the team and the support required.
A discussion of the available data, constraints and areas where the fund’s accelerator could help.
Agreement on scope, team, stages, deliverables and commercial terms.
Preparing for investor discussions and supporting subsequent steps as agreed.
MISIS
For junior and mining companies, investors, banks and specialist experts. We will discuss how gaps in geological data, economics and asset structure hold back capital raising, and what to prepare before negotiations.
Time, room and participant lineup will be announced separately.
Express your interest ↗Leave your details and we will share participation information.Yes. State the actual stage of exploration, the materials available and the decision you need to make. Eligibility and scope are discussed after an initial project review.
The fund combines investment activity with resource asset development. The accelerator is its in-house project preparation programme, covering geology, economics, structuring and investment materials. Investment opportunities and terms are considered separately for each project.
No. A general description without confidential geological or commercial information is sufficient for the first enquiry. Detailed information sharing and confidentiality arrangements are agreed separately.
They depend on the project stage, data quality and scope of work required. Team composition, schedule, fees and potential collaboration arrangements are agreed before work begins.
Select “Investor” or “Bank” in the form and describe your commodity interests, geography and preferred project stages. We will discuss possible ways to work together.
Leave your details and describe your project, investment request or expertise. An enquiry creates no commitment to participate or provide financing. No confidential materials are needed at this stage.
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