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.

John Beczak

CFO and Partner

Ross Bhappu

Partner, Head of Private Equity Mature Funds

Francesco Bressi

Principal

Lyle Bruce

Partner

Russ Cranswick

Partner, Head of Opportunities Fund

David Halkyard

Partner and Head of Credit

Josh Parrill

Partner, Member of Opportunities Fund and Investment Team Leader

David Thomas

Managing Director, Canada

Martin Valdes

Managing Director, Latin America

Michele Valenti

Partner, COO

Past deals in Metals and Mining

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Champion Iron

Post in 2016
Champion Iron Limited is an iron ore exploration and development company with properties located in the heart of Canada’s premier iron ore mining district, the Labrador Trough. Champion Iron is one of the largest landholders of highly prospective iron ore claims.

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 is an ASX (WLF) and AIM (WLFE) listed specialty metals producer from its operations at Drakelands Mine in the United Kingdom's Southwest. The world class Drakelands Mine is ideally located close to an existing work force and infrastructure, just ten kilometres from Plymouth, a city of 250,000 people in England's Devon county. Construction of the Drakelands Mine began on site in March 2014 and was completed on schedule in June 2015, with deliveries to customers commencing in September 2015. The Drakelands Mine is rated by the British Geological Survey as the world's fourth largest tungsten resource and it provides a secure supply of tungsten for a global customer base. A tin concentrate is also produced, generating additional revenue for Wolf.
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