Supporting the Energy Transition
The global race for critical raw materials is on as nations seek a secure supply to feed the energy transition. With a growing number of projects competing for funding, the ability to attract capital is paramount. HCF offers expertise to evaluate your project’s bankability, recommend improvements, structure the financing package and support your team to project completion and beyond.
Our Involvement in the Energy Transition
Critical Raw Materials Track Record
HCF is a leader in advisory services to the CRM sector. We have been mandated on projects across several commodities, including cobalt, copper, graphite, lithium, manganese, uranium, vanadium, and rare earth elements such as neodymium and praseodymium.
Consortium Partner on EU-funded AfricaMaVal
HCF is a consortium partner on the AfricaMaVal project, where we aim to assist the European Commission in identifying African projects which have the potential to secure the supply of CRMs to Europe, as well as the sources of financing for CRM projects in Africa.
Financing the CRM Supply Chain
Our knowledge of the various financing instruments applicable to the CRM sector is unparalleled. We have established trusting relationships with institutions across the globe, and understand financing instruments available for these projects.
• Government-led financing instruments and critical mineral strategies
• Sustainability-linked and green financings
• Standard project finance instruments available to the CRM sector
Key ingredients to a successful Critical Raw Materials project financing
Critical minerals introduce a layer of complexity when compared to traditional commodities. These markets are small and niche, but expected to grow exponentially over the near term. There is little price transparency and end users require specialist products.
With these market dynamics, many companies are rushing to get to operations without spending sufficient time to understand the intricacies and risks inherent to their project. Finance providers are very selective, and HCF has the expertise to increase the chances of successfully obtaining capital.
Key considerations that underpin the financing of a Critical Mineral Project
We would be happy to discuss the above in more detail to assist you in your thinking in shaping the development strategy for your project.
Minerals Critical to the Energy Transition
1
H
1.008
Hydrogen
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2
He
4.002602
Helium
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3
Li
6.94
Lithium
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4
Be
9.0121831
Beryllium
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5
B
10.81
Boron
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6
C
12.011
Carbon
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7
N
14.007
Nitrogen
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8
O
15.999
Oxygen
|
9
F
18.998403163
Fluorine
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10
Ne
20.1797
Neon
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11
Na
22.98976928
Sodium
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12
Mg
24.305
Magnesium
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13
Al
26.9815385
Aluminium
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14
Si
28.085
Silicon
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15
P
30.973761998
Phosphorus
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16
S
32.06
Sulfur
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17
Cl
35.45
Chlorine
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18
Ar
39.948
Argon
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19
K
39.0983
Potassium
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20
Ca
40.078
Calcium
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21
Sc
44.955908
Scandium
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22
Ti
47.867
Titanium
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23
V
50.9415
Vanadium
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24
Cr
51.9961
Chromium
|
25
Mn
54.938044
Manganese
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26
Fe
55.845
Iron
|
27
Co
58.933194
Cobalt
|
28
Ni
58.6934
Nickel
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29
Cu
63.546
Copper
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30
Zn
65.38
Zinc
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31
Ga
69.723
Gallium
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32
Ge
72.630
Germanium
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33
As
74.921595
Arsenic
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34
Se
78.971
Selenium
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35
Br
79.904
Bromine
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36
Kr
83.798
Krypton
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37
Rb
85.4678
Rubidium
|
38
Sr
87.62
Strontium
|
39
Y
88.90584
Yttrium
|
40
Zr
91.224
Zirconium
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41
Nb
92.90637
Niobium
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42
Mo
95.95
Molybdenum
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43
Tc
98
Technetium
|
44
Ru
101.07
Ruthenium
|
45
Rh
102.90550
Rhodium
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46
Pd
106.42
Palladium
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47
Ag
107.8682
Silver
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48
Cd
112.414
Cadmium
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49
In
114.818
Indium
|
50
Sn
118.710
Tin
|
51
Sb
121.760
Antimony
|
52
Te
127.60
Tellurium
|
53
I
126.90447
Iodine
|
54
Xe
131.293
Xenon
|
55
Cs
132.90545196
Caesium
|
56
Ba
137.327
Barium
|
72
Hf
178.49
Hafnium
|
73
Ta
180.94788
Tantalum
|
74
W
183.84
Tungsten
|
75
Re
186.207
Rhenium
|
76
Os
190.23
Osmium
|
77
Ir
192.217
Iridium
|
78
Pt
195.084
Platinum
|
79
Au
196.966569
Gold
|
80
Hg
200.592
Mercury
|
81
Tl
204.38
Thallium
|
82
Pb
207.2
Lead
|
83
Bi
208.98040
Bismuth
|
84
Po
209
Polonium
|
85
At
210
Astatine
|
86
Rn
222
Radon
|
|
87
Fr
223
Francium
|
88
Ra
226
Radium
|
104
Rf
267
Rutherfordium
|
105
Db
268
Dubnium
|
106
Sg
269
Seaborgium
|
107
Bh
270
Bohrium
|
108
Hs
269
Hassium
|
109
Mt
278
Meitnerium
|
110
Ds
281
Darmstadtium
|
111
Rg
281
Roentgenium
|
112
Cn
285
Copernicium
|
113
Nh
286
Nihonium
|
114
Fl
289
Flerovium
|
115
Mc
289
Moscovium
|
116
Lv
293
Livermorium
|
117
Ts
294
Tennessine
|
118
Og
294
Oganesson
|
|
57
La
138.90547
Lanthanum
|
58
Ce
140.116
Cerium
|
59
Pr
140.90766
Praseodymium
|
60
Nd
144.242
Neodymium
|
61
Pm
145
Promethium
|
62
Sm
150.36
Samarium
|
63
Eu
151.964
Europium
|
64
Gd
157.25
Gadolinium
|
65
Tb
158.92535
Terbium
|
66
Dy
162.500
Dysprosium
|
67
Ho
164.93033
Holmium
|
68
Er
167.259
Erbium
|
69
Tm
168.93422
Thulium
|
70
Yb
173.054
Ytterbium
|
71
Lu
174.9668
Lutetium
|
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89
Ac
227
Actinium
|
90
Th
232.0377
Thorium
|
91
Pa
231.03588
Protactinium
|
92
U
238.02891
Uranium
|
93
Np
237
Neptunium
|
94
Pu
244
Plutonium
|
95
Am
243
Americium
|
96
Cm
247
Curium
|
97
Bk
247
Berkelium
|
98
Cf
251
Californium
|
99
Es
252
Einsteinium
|
100
Fm
257
Fermium
|
101
Md
258
Mendelevium
|
102
No
259
Nobelium
|
103
Lr
266
Lawrencium
|
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
- Advised NextSource Materials in relation to the negotiation and structuring of strategic partnerships, offtake agreements and debt financing for its Molo Project in Madagascar
- Advised an ASX-listed entity in relation to a US$ 25m project financing with Gemcorp Capital for the development of its Lindi Jumbo graphite project in Tanzania
- Financial adviser to EcoGraf Limited in relation to securing a UFK covered project financing for the development of its Epanko graphite project in Tanzania
- Financial adviser to Magnis Energy Technologies in relation to the development of the Nachu graphite project in Tanzania
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
- Advised Alliance Mining Commodities in relation to its Koumbia bauxite project in Guinea. HCF supported the negotiation of the mining convention with the Government
- Advised Alliance Mining Commodities in relation to attracting equity and debt funding for its Koumbia bauxite project in Guinea
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
- Advised PhosCo in relation to a financing plan for the development of its Chaketma phosphate project in Tunisia
- Advised Circum Minerals in relation to the project financing of its Danakil potash project in Ethiopia
- Financial adviser to Brazil Potash Corp in relation to the project financing of its Autazes potash project in Brazil
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
- Financial adviser to Australian Vanadium in relation to the project financing of its Gabanintha Project in Western Australia
- Financial adviser to Vanadium Resources in relation to the project financing of its Steelpoortdrift Project in South Africa
- Advised a Finnish company in relation to an asset valuation to support investments for the development of its ferro-vanadium project
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
- Advised Giyani Metals in relation to the financing strategy for the upcoming development of the K.Hill manganese project in Botswana
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
- Advised Sunrise Energy Metals in relation to the project financing of its CleanTeQ nickel, cobalt and scandium project in Australia
- Advised IGE Resources AB in relation to a secured convertible credit facility with Waterton Global Value LP
- Advised Turquoise Hill Resources in relation to the project financing of the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold project in Mongolia. The project financing was in excess of US$ 4.4 billion and Oyu Tolgoi was the first project financing in Mongolia and, at the time, the largest project finance transaction completed in the mining sector
- Advised Ivanhoe Mines in relation to the US$ 210 million equipment financing at its Kamoa-Kakula copper project in the DRC
- Advised Ivanhoe Mines in relation to the strategic partnership with Rio Tinto to develop Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold project, including the disposal of up to 19.9% in Ivanhoe Mines Ltd
- Advised ZincOx Resources in relation to its equity raise of £ 6.3 million to fund the initial development costs of its waste recovery plant in South Korea, as well as to roll out its technology to the US, Turkey and Thailand
- Advised ZincOx Resources in relation to the raising of US$ 72 million in equity and US$ 48m through three-year bond facility
- Advised a TSX-listed entity on its acquisition of a zinc mine in Africa
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
- Advised Ivanhoe Mines in relation to the up to US$ 1.0 billion in project finance funding for the development of the Platreef PGM mine. Ivanhoe Mines instead secured US$ 300 million in stream financing from Orion Mine Finance and Nomad
- Advised PGM Ventures in relation to the disposal by an independent shareholder of their stake in the company
- Advised Ivanhoe Mines in relation to the up to US$ 1.0 billion in project finance funding for the development of the Platreef PGM mine. Ivanhoe Mines instead secured US$ 300 million in stream financing from Orion Mine Finance and Nomad
- Advised PGM Ventures in relation to the disposal by an independent shareholder of their stake in the company
- Advised Ivanhoe Mines in relation to the up to US$ 1.0 billion in project finance funding for the development of the Platreef PGM mine. Ivanhoe Mines instead secured US$ 300 million in stream financing from Orion Mine Finance and Nomad
- Advised PGM Ventures in relation to the disposal by an independent shareholder of their stake in the company
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
- Advised Ivanhoe Mines in relation to the up to US$ 1.0 billion in project finance funding for the development of the Platreef PGM mine. Ivanhoe Mines instead secured US$ 300 million in stream financing from Orion Mine Finance and Nomad
- Advised PGM Ventures in relation to the disposal by an independent shareholder of their stake in the company
- Advised Ivanhoe Mines in relation to the up to US$ 1.0 billion in project finance funding for the development of the Platreef PGM mine. Ivanhoe Mines instead secured US$ 300 million in stream financing from Orion Mine Finance and Nomad
- Advised PGM Ventures in relation to the disposal by an independent shareholder of their stake in the company
- Advised Ivanhoe Mines in relation to the up to US$ 1.0 billion in project finance funding for the development of the Platreef PGM mine. Ivanhoe Mines instead secured US$ 300 million in stream financing from Orion Mine Finance and Nomad
- Advised PGM Ventures in relation to the disposal by an independent shareholder of their stake in the company
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
- Financial adviser to Arafura Resources in relation to the project financing for its Nolans rare earth project in Australia
- Financial adviser to Arafura Resources in relation to the project financing for its Nolans rare earth project in Australia
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
Critical minerals and critical materials have been identified by various governments and governing bodies, such as the EU, Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan and China. The definition of a “critical mineral” or “critical material” is not entirely consistent among the groups, however the lists are typically generated based on the scarcity, supply chain risk, application to the energy transition, use in manufacturing, or economic impact of the mineral or material.
One of HCF’s core competencies is securing financing for companies looking to extract, process and/or refine these commodities.
- Financial adviser to Global Atomic Corp in relation to the project financing of its Dasa uranium project in Niger
- Financial adviser to a TSX-listed entity in relation to the project financing of their Uranium project in Saskatchewan, Canada
Critical minerals are the foundation of the Energy Transition, allowing for the manufacture of batteries, electric vehicles, and renewable and clean energy generation. As governments around the world have and continue to embrace a net zero future, it is imperative that critical mineral value chains are established and promoted. The list of minerals deemed critical is not ubiquitous, and depends on geography, industry and technological advancements. Further, each technology requires a unique combination of raw materials. For example, copper and aluminium are critical for electrical transmission and distribution, with copper being used in almost all electricity-related applications. Electric vehicles and batteries require graphite, lithium, cobalt, nickel and rare earth elements. Renewable energy technologies need manganese, platinum group metals, rare earths, indium and tellurium. Other elements, like uranium, support the nuclear power industry and potash is an essential mineral to support sustainable land use, feed increasing populations and ensure food security.
HCF has extensive experience providing advisory and structured finance solutions to critical minerals projects. Given our work on several critical minerals mandates, we bring an up-to-the-minute view of where financiers are positioned and can assess the bankability of your project and identify the best financing strategy and funding instruments to bring it to production.
AfricaMaVal
HCF is assisting the EU in developing strategic relationships across Africa to build a responsible supply chain of energy transition minerals to the EU