Lucero Energy is an oil company specializing in buying, developing, and producing high-quality oil-weighted assets.
Enerplus is a North American energy producer established in 1986, focusing on the development of crude oil and natural gas assets primarily in Canada and the United States. The company's portfolio includes high-quality, low-decline oil and gas assets, with significant production coming from the Williston Basin for oil and the Marcellus Shale for natural gas. Enerplus acquires rights to these resources through royalties paid to government entities and landowners. The company emphasizes creating value for investors by delivering competitive returns through both income and organic growth. Enerplus sells its crude oil and natural gas to customers in the regions where its assets are located, providing a steady revenue stream. Monthly dividends are distributed to shareholders, reflecting the company's commitment to returning value to its investors.
Marathon Gold Corporation is a Canadian company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral resource projects, primarily targeting gold and other precious and base metals. The company's flagship asset is the Valentine Lake gold property, situated in Newfoundland and Labrador. This project encompasses a series of four mineralized deposits connected by a 20-kilometer system, showcasing the company's commitment to advancing its mining operations. Incorporated in 2009, Marathon Gold is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and aims to leverage its exploration efforts to enhance its portfolio in the mining sector.
Lumina Gold Corp. is a Vancouver-based exploration stage company focused on the acquisition, exploration, evaluation, and development of precious and base metals in Ecuador. The company primarily targets gold and copper deposits, with its principal project being the Cangrejos project in El Oro Province, which encompasses approximately 6,373 hectares. This project is currently undergoing a Pre-Feasibility Study and is recognized as the primary gold deposit in Ecuador. Lumina Gold, formerly known as Odin Mining and Exploration Ltd., has a management team with a proven track record in advancing and monetizing exploration projects. Established in 1988, the company continues to concentrate its efforts on mineral properties in Ecuador.
McEwen Mining Inc. is engaged in the exploration, development, production, and sale of gold and silver, operating primarily in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Argentina. The company holds a 49% interest in the San José silver-gold mine in Argentina and owns several projects in Mexico, including the El Gallo complex. In Canada, McEwen Mining controls the Black Fox Mine and several exploration properties, while also owning interests in the Gold Bar project in Nevada and the Los Azules copper deposit in Argentina. The company's exploration efforts are focused on acquiring and developing additional resources in regions surrounding its existing operations, such as Santa Cruz province in Argentina and areas adjacent to significant mining sites in Nevada and Mexico. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, McEwen Mining aims to position itself as a profitable mid-tier producer within the industry.
Marathon Gold Corporation is a Canadian company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral resource projects, primarily targeting gold and other precious and base metals. The company's flagship asset is the Valentine Lake gold property, situated in Newfoundland and Labrador. This project encompasses a series of four mineralized deposits connected by a 20-kilometer system, showcasing the company's commitment to advancing its mining operations. Incorporated in 2009, Marathon Gold is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and aims to leverage its exploration efforts to enhance its portfolio in the mining sector.
Lumina Gold Corp. is a Vancouver-based exploration stage company focused on the acquisition, exploration, evaluation, and development of precious and base metals in Ecuador. The company primarily targets gold and copper deposits, with its principal project being the Cangrejos project in El Oro Province, which encompasses approximately 6,373 hectares. This project is currently undergoing a Pre-Feasibility Study and is recognized as the primary gold deposit in Ecuador. Lumina Gold, formerly known as Odin Mining and Exploration Ltd., has a management team with a proven track record in advancing and monetizing exploration projects. Established in 1988, the company continues to concentrate its efforts on mineral properties in Ecuador.
Skeena Resources Limited is a Canadian mining exploration company based in Vancouver, focusing on the development of precious and base metal properties in the Golden Triangle region of northwest British Columbia. The company holds full ownership of several key assets, including the Snip gold mine, the Spectrum-GJ copper-gold properties, and the Blackdome gold mine. It has also secured an option to acquire the Eskay Creek gold mine, which is recognized for its significant resources. Skeena's primary activities involve exploring and developing these past-producing mines, with a particular emphasis on Eskay Creek, which has a substantial open-pit resource. Recent assessments indicate robust economic potential for the Eskay Creek project, highlighting its viability for future development.
Trinidad Drilling Ltd. is a Canadian company that specializes in providing drilling services to the oil and natural gas industry. Established in 1996 and headquartered in Calgary, Trinidad designs, builds, and operates modern drilling rigs primarily for complex wells in Canada, the United States, and internationally. The company operates a fleet of 70 rigs in Canada and 69 rigs in the United States and other international markets. Trinidad's offerings include land drilling services, as well as rig technology and labor services. Additionally, the company is involved in construction and insurance activities. Its operations are divided into Canadian and US/international segments, with a significant portion of revenue generated from oilfield services. Trinidad Drilling is committed to delivering reliable and expertly designed drilling solutions, supported by well-trained personnel.
Opsens Inc. specializes in the development, manufacture, installation, and sale of fiber optic sensors, catering to various sectors including interventional cardiology, oil and gas, and industrial applications. The company operates through two primary segments: Medical and Industrial. The Medical segment focuses on physiological measurements such as fractional flow reserve (FFR) and provides miniature optical sensors for pressure and temperature measurement, essential for coronary artery stenosis diagnosis. It also licenses its optical sensor technology. The Industrial segment creates fiber optic sensing solutions applicable in diverse fields such as life sciences, energy, defense, and civil engineering. Notable products include OptoWire, an advanced optical pressure guidewire for coronary artery disease, and a range of fiber optic sensors for measuring temperature, pressure, strain, and displacement. Opsens distributes its products through a direct sales force and partnerships with distributors in the United States, Japan, Canada, and other international markets. Headquartered in Québec, Canada, Opsens is recognized for its high-accuracy sensors that are particularly beneficial in clinical environments.
Gran Tierra Energy Inc. is an independent energy company based in Calgary, Canada, primarily engaged in the exploration and production of oil and gas in Colombia and Ecuador. Founded in 2003, the company focuses on acquiring, developing, and producing light and medium crude oil, as well as natural gas. As of December 31, 2019, Gran Tierra had total proved undeveloped reserves of 31.0 million barrels of oil equivalent in Colombia. The majority of its revenue is derived from its operations in Colombia, where it holds interests in both producing and prospective oil and gas properties.
Guyana Goldfields Inc. specializes in the exploration and production of gold, primarily within the Guiana Shield region of South America, which encompasses parts of Guyana, Venezuela, Suriname, French Guiana, and northern Brazil. The company was established in 1994 and has been actively operating in Guyana since 1996. It focuses on the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold mineral properties, with particular emphasis on the Aurora and Aranka properties. As of August 2020, Guyana Goldfields operates as a subsidiary of Zijin Mining Group Company Limited.
Dundee Precious Metals Inc. is a Canadian based, international gold mining company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, mining and processing of precious metals.
Enerplus is a North American energy producer established in 1986, focusing on the development of crude oil and natural gas assets primarily in Canada and the United States. The company's portfolio includes high-quality, low-decline oil and gas assets, with significant production coming from the Williston Basin for oil and the Marcellus Shale for natural gas. Enerplus acquires rights to these resources through royalties paid to government entities and landowners. The company emphasizes creating value for investors by delivering competitive returns through both income and organic growth. Enerplus sells its crude oil and natural gas to customers in the regions where its assets are located, providing a steady revenue stream. Monthly dividends are distributed to shareholders, reflecting the company's commitment to returning value to its investors.
Tamarack Valley Energy is an oil and gas company involved in the identification, evaluation and operation of resource plays in the Western Canadian sedimentary basin. The Company uses a rigorous, proven modeling process to carefully manage risk and identify growth opportunities. Tamarack's diversified suite of oil-focused assets provides exposure to the high impact Cardium light oil resource plays in Lochend, Garrington/Harmattan and Buck Lake in Alberta, low cost Viking light oil resource plays in Redwater, Foley Lake and Westlock in Alberta and highly economic heavy oil opportunities southeast of Lloydminster in Saskatchewan.
Osisko Gold Royalties is an intermediate precious metal royalty company based in Montreal, Quebec. It specializes in acquiring and managing a diverse portfolio of over 130 royalties, streams, and precious metal offtakes, primarily focused on North America. The company's most significant asset is a 5% net smelter return royalty on the Canadian Malartic Mine, the largest gold mine in Canada. In addition to its royalty interests, Osisko maintains stakes in several publicly traded resource companies, including Barkerville Gold Mines and Osisko Mining. The company operates under two main segments: managing precious metal royalties and the exploration and development of mining projects. Osisko's income is predominantly generated from North America, with ongoing exploration efforts in various locations, including the Hammond Reef Project in Ontario and other ventures in Mexico.
Opsens Inc. specializes in the development, manufacture, installation, and sale of fiber optic sensors, catering to various sectors including interventional cardiology, oil and gas, and industrial applications. The company operates through two primary segments: Medical and Industrial. The Medical segment focuses on physiological measurements such as fractional flow reserve (FFR) and provides miniature optical sensors for pressure and temperature measurement, essential for coronary artery stenosis diagnosis. It also licenses its optical sensor technology. The Industrial segment creates fiber optic sensing solutions applicable in diverse fields such as life sciences, energy, defense, and civil engineering. Notable products include OptoWire, an advanced optical pressure guidewire for coronary artery disease, and a range of fiber optic sensors for measuring temperature, pressure, strain, and displacement. Opsens distributes its products through a direct sales force and partnerships with distributors in the United States, Japan, Canada, and other international markets. Headquartered in Québec, Canada, Opsens is recognized for its high-accuracy sensors that are particularly beneficial in clinical environments.
Secure Energy Services offers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible fluids and solids solutions for the oil and gas sector. The company operates through three main segments: Environmental Waste Management, Energy Infrastructure, and Oilfield Services. Its Environmental Waste Management segment is the primary revenue generator, featuring a network of waste processing facilities, produced water pipelines, industrial landfills, waste transfer operations, and metal recycling services. The Energy Infrastructure segment includes crude oil gathering pipelines and terminals that facilitate the processing, storage, shipping, and marketing of crude oil. Additionally, Secure Energy Services provides water treatment and disposal services to support upstream oil and natural gas companies, ensuring efficient and responsible management of environmental resources.
Osisko Gold Royalties is an intermediate precious metal royalty company based in Montreal, Quebec. It specializes in acquiring and managing a diverse portfolio of over 130 royalties, streams, and precious metal offtakes, primarily focused on North America. The company's most significant asset is a 5% net smelter return royalty on the Canadian Malartic Mine, the largest gold mine in Canada. In addition to its royalty interests, Osisko maintains stakes in several publicly traded resource companies, including Barkerville Gold Mines and Osisko Mining. The company operates under two main segments: managing precious metal royalties and the exploration and development of mining projects. Osisko's income is predominantly generated from North America, with ongoing exploration efforts in various locations, including the Hammond Reef Project in Ontario and other ventures in Mexico.
Regency Energy Partners LP (the Partnership) is engaged in the gathering and processing, contract compression, treating and transportation of natural gas and the transportation, fractionation and storage of natural gas liquids (NGLs). The Partnership operates in five business segments: Gathering and Processing, Joint Ventures, Contract Compression, Contract Treating, and Corporate and Others. Its assets are primarily located in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Pennsylvania, California, Mississippi, Alabama, West Virginia and the mid-continent region of the United States, which includes Kansas, Colorado and Oklahoma. In March 2014, the Company acquired PVR Partners, L.P.
Gear Energy Ltd. is a junior oil and gas company based in Calgary, Canada, focused on the acquisition, development, and production of petroleum and natural gas properties. The company operates primarily in three key regions: Lloydminster Heavy Oil, Central Alberta Light/Medium Oil, and Southeast Saskatchewan Light Oil. Gear Energy's activities encompass the exploration and development of its oil and gas assets, contributing to its growth in the energy sector.
Private Equity Round in 2013
Seven Generations Energy develops oil and natural gas properties in Canada, with a primary focus on non-conventional resource plays. The company is notably involved in the Kakwa River project, which spans approximately 528,000 net acres in northwest Alberta. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Calgary, Seven Generations utilizes advanced techniques, including long-reach and horizontal drilling, to optimize the extraction of natural gas, condensate, and natural gas liquids. Alongside its drilling operations, the company owns several gathering lines and processing facilities, relying on a skilled team to effectively identify and develop resource opportunities.
Trinidad Drilling Ltd. is a Canadian company that specializes in providing drilling services to the oil and natural gas industry. Established in 1996 and headquartered in Calgary, Trinidad designs, builds, and operates modern drilling rigs primarily for complex wells in Canada, the United States, and internationally. The company operates a fleet of 70 rigs in Canada and 69 rigs in the United States and other international markets. Trinidad's offerings include land drilling services, as well as rig technology and labor services. Additionally, the company is involved in construction and insurance activities. Its operations are divided into Canadian and US/international segments, with a significant portion of revenue generated from oilfield services. Trinidad Drilling is committed to delivering reliable and expertly designed drilling solutions, supported by well-trained personnel.
Private Equity Round in 2013
NuVista Energy Ltd. is a Canadian company specializing in the exploration and production of condensate, oil, and natural gas, primarily within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. The company's main focus is on the condensate-rich Montney formation located in the Wapiti area of the Alberta Deep Basin. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Calgary, NuVista has strategically developed its business model to enhance financial flexibility and long-term growth prospects. The company has successfully transformed its operations by reducing long-term debt significantly and optimizing its asset portfolio, allowing for a concentrated effort on the high-potential Wapiti Montney play. Through effective drilling results and asset management, NuVista Energy aims to maximize the value of its resources while ensuring sustainable development.
Mercator Minerals is a metal mining company based in Vancouver, specializing in the exploration, development, and extraction of mineral resources in the United States and Mexico. The company operates the Mineral Park mine, a producing copper and molybdenum facility located near Kingman, Arizona. Additionally, Mercator is involved in the El Pilar project, which focuses on copper exploration and development in Northern Mexico, as well as the El Creston project, dedicated to molybdenum exploration and development in the same region. The company's operations primarily encompass mineral property management and the extraction of copper and molybdenum, contributing significantly to its revenue through these activities.
Labrador Iron Mines is engaged in the mining of iron ore and in the exploration and development of direct shipping iron ore projects (the "Schefferville Projects") in the central part of the prolific Labrador Trough region, one of the major iron ore producing regions in the world, situated in the Menihek area in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador and in the Province of Quebec, centered near the town of Schefferville, Quebec. The Schefferville Projects consist of the James Mine and adjacent Stage 1 deposits and Silver Yards processing facility, the Stage 2 Houston property, which includes the Malcolm 1 deposit, the Stage 3 Howse property, held in a joint venture with Tata Steel Minerals Canada Limited ("TSMC") and, subject to further exploration and development, other iron ore properties in the vicinity of Schefferville. LIM's Schefferville Projects are connected by a direct railway to the Port of Sept-Iles on the Atlantic Ocean and benefit from established infrastructure, including, the town, airport, roads, hydro power and rail service. LIM's Schefferville Projects comprise 20 different iron ore deposits, which were part of the original Iron Ore Company of Canada ("IOC") direct shipping operations conducted from 1954 to 1982 and formed part of the 250 million tonnes of historical reserves and resources previously identified by IOC. These historical resources estimates are based on work completed and estimates prepared by IOC prior to 1983 and were not prepared in accordance with NI 43-101. LIM's iron ore deposits which comprise the Schefferville Projects are divided into two separate portions, one within the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador and the other within the Province of Quebec. Since production commenced in June 2011, LIM has completed three operating seasons and has sold 23 shipments totalling 3.6 million dry tonnes (3.8 million wet tonnes) of iron ore into the Chinese spot market. LIM did not undertake any mining operations for the 2014 operating season due to a combination of the prevailing low price of iron ore, an assessment of the current economics of its deposits and a strategic shift in corporate focus towards establishing a lower cost operating framework, while concurrently negotiating the commercial terms of major contracts. LIM's current focus is seeking additional financing and completing a debt restructuring. The Company is also working on development of the Houston Mine, to be in a position to complete construction and begin mining operations from Houston when market conditions permit, subject to completion of financing and negotiation of major contracts.
Midas Gold Corp. is a mineral exploration company based in Vancouver, Canada, focused on gold deposits and their by-products, including antimony and silver. The company's primary asset is the Stibnite Gold Project, located in Valley County, Idaho, which it owns outright. This project is situated in a historic mining district and is distinguished by its potential for large-scale, long-life, and low-cost open pit mining, as supported by an independent Pre-feasibility Study. The Stibnite Gold Project boasts substantial high-grade gold reserves and strong growth prospects, positioning it as a significant development opportunity in North America.
Victoria Gold Corp is engaged in the acquisition, evaluation, and exploration of mineral properties. Its mining project includes The Eagle Gold Mine Project in Yukon Canada. Eagle is an open pit, heap leach operation located approximately 375 kilometers north of the capital city of Whitehorse.