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Vedanta Resources Limited, a global diversified natural resources company, engages in the exploration, extraction, and processing of minerals and oil & gas. Headquartered in London, the company operates through seven segments: Zinc-India, Zinc-International, Oil & Gas, Iron Ore, Copper-India/Australia, Aluminium, and Power. Vedanta produces a range of metals including zinc, lead, silver, copper, aluminum, and iron ore, as well as oil & gas and power. It also engages in port and infrastructure operations, refining of precious metals, manufacture of various products, and accommodation and catering services. The company operates in India, South Africa, Namibia, Ireland, Australia, and other countries, with a significant presence in India. Vedanta is a subsidiary of Volcan Investments Limited and was founded in 1976.

Redwood Materials, Inc. is a Nevada-based company focused on advancing sustainable battery recycling technologies to create a circular supply chain for lithium-ion batteries. Founded by JB Straubel in 2017, Redwood specializes in the recycling and processing of end-of-life batteries and electronics to recover critical materials such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, copper, and various metals. The company currently receives approximately 10 GWh of used batteries annually and aims to scale its production of anode and cathode materials to 100 GWh by 2025, sufficient for manufacturing over one million electric vehicles each year. By providing environmentally sound solutions for recycling and refining, Redwood supports industries including electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and consumer electronics, thereby contributing to a reduction in the environmental impact of battery production and usage.

Frontier Lithium Inc. is a mining exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of lithium and other rare metal resources in Canada. The company primarily holds a 100% interest in the PAK Lithium Project, which spans 26,774 hectares in northwestern Ontario. Frontier Lithium's expertise lies in exploring LCT (lithium-cesium-tantalum) classified pegmatites, and it aims to capitalize on the growing demand for lithium driven by the electric vehicle and consumer electronics markets. In addition to the PAK Lithium Project, Frontier Lithium's portfolio includes the Spark Deposit, Bolt Pegmatite, and Pennock Pegmatite. The company has also formed a strategic partnership with XPS Expert Process Solutions to refine spodumene concentrate into lithium hydroxide. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Val Caron, Ontario, Frontier Lithium was previously known as Houston Lake Mining Inc. before rebranding in 2016.

Peabody Energy Corporation is a prominent coal producer engaged in the mining, preparation, and sale of both thermal and metallurgical coal. The company operates through several segments, including Seaborne Thermal Mining, Seaborne Metallurgical Mining, Powder River Basin Mining, and other U.S. mining operations. It primarily supplies thermal coal to electric utilities and industrial facilities, while its metallurgical coal products are essential for steel manufacturing. Peabody's operations span 21 coal mining sites in the United States and Australia, with substantial proven and probable coal reserves. Additionally, the company is involved in coal marketing and brokerage, as well as trading coal and freight-related contracts. Founded in 1883 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Peabody Energy has established a significant presence in both domestic and international markets, serving customers in the United States and various countries across Asia.

Redwood Materials, Inc. is a Nevada-based company focused on advancing sustainable battery recycling technologies to create a circular supply chain for lithium-ion batteries. Founded by JB Straubel in 2017, Redwood specializes in the recycling and processing of end-of-life batteries and electronics to recover critical materials such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, copper, and various metals. The company currently receives approximately 10 GWh of used batteries annually and aims to scale its production of anode and cathode materials to 100 GWh by 2025, sufficient for manufacturing over one million electric vehicles each year. By providing environmentally sound solutions for recycling and refining, Redwood supports industries including electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and consumer electronics, thereby contributing to a reduction in the environmental impact of battery production and usage.

Littlejohn & Co., LLC, established in 1996 and headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, is a private equity firm specializing in equity and debt investments, primarily in middle-market companies. The firm focuses on turnaround, distressed, and special situation investments, seeking to acquire underperforming or stressed companies with revenues between $100 million and $1 billion, and EBITDA between $15 million and $85 million. Littlejohn typically invests between $5 million and $250 million per transaction, aiming for control equity stakes, and has a holding period of four to five years. The firm's investment strategy spans various sectors, including industrials, manufacturing, energy, food and beverage, and technology, with a preference for North American companies. Littlejohn also manages hedge funds and invests in public equity markets.

Metro International Trade Services LLC, founded in 1990 and based in Allen Park, Michigan, provides comprehensive third-party logistics and warehousing solutions. The company specializes in the storage and distribution of non-ferrous metals, such as aluminum, copper, and zinc, as well as a range of other products, including textiles, electronics, and machinery. Its services encompass bulk and containerized cargo handling, inventory management, customs clearance, and freight consolidation, utilizing multiple transportation modes, including ocean, rail, and truck. With additional offices in Cerritos, California, New Orleans, Louisiana, Gwangyang-si, South Korea, and Selangor, Malaysia, Metro International Trade Services aims to enhance the supply chain efficiency of its clients through effective logistics management and warehousing capabilities.