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Groundbreaking
25+
Years of mining investing experience
$5.0bn
Funds raised to invest in mining
$5.0bn
Total realizations
$2.1bn
Assets under management
25+
Mines brought into production
15+
Innovation portfolio company investments
30+
Commodities invested in
50+
Countries invested in
220+
Portfolio company investments
160+
Fully realized investments
The Pioneer in Private Equity Mining
Resource Capital Funds is a critical minerals and mining-focused, global alternatives investment firm.
For 25+ years we have partnered with investors, innovators, and miners to lead the mobilization of capital into mining, aiming to produce superior returns for all stakeholders.
From the energy transition to supporting industrialization across the globe, metals and mining has and always will be the bedrock and a growth engine for human civilization and advancement.
Ideas, knowledge, and trends in mining investment
Latest News & Insights
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Mineral Resources vs. Mineral Reserves
Key insights and implications for private equity mining investment
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Jul 9, 2024
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Build the Market, Not the Mine
How Governments Can Better Support Private Sector Capital to Achieve Critical Mineral Security
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Jun 26, 2024
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International Day of Women in Mining 2024
RCF Celebrates #IDWIM2024
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Jun 15, 2024
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Understanding Mining Methods: Key Concepts for Investors
Surface Mining, Underground Mining, and Selecting the Best Way to Extract Ore
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May 23, 2024
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RCF Mining Market Commentary: Q124
Commodity and Mining Investment Quarterly Update
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May 17, 2024
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Unearthing Value: An Interview with Metallurgist Simon Ford
Learn more about metallurgy and processing in mining
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May 1, 2024
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RCF VII Exit Update: Cuprous Capital Ltd.
Hear Jacqui Murray, Partner, discuss RCF VII’s recent exit from Cuprous Capital Ltd
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Apr 30, 2024
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The Mining Industry Faces Demands to Transform Itself
#miningintel
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Apr 16, 2024
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Looming Copper Supply Shortage
#miningintel
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Apr 5, 2024
Extensive Experience in Critical & Strategic Metals
Ready for the Energy Transition
- RCF Focus Commodities
- RCF Experience
Geographic and commodity diversification
Global network of local investors in key mining jurisdictions
*Data as of March 31, 2024
People
Investors Who Know Mining. Miners Who Know Investing
Our enduring values of passion, discipline, integrity, respect, and teamwork guide our commitment to investment excellence, decision-making, and engagement with all of our stakeholders. These values guide our actions and enable us to build long-term relationships with investors and the wider mining community.
Portfolio
Cornerstone Investors in Metals & Mining
Our broad and diverse portfolio company investments reflect our experience, the power of commercial creativity, and multi-disciplinary, in-house technical resources we leverage to unearth value.
See all of our investmentsESG
Responsible Mining for a Sustainable Future
We support sustainable business practices and the active management of environment, social and governance issues to enhance the benefits mining can bring to both society overall and the local communities where mines operate.
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Investing across the mining lifecycle
The Phases of Mining
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Exploration
Timeframe: 1-3 years
![Mining Discovery](https://resourcecapitalfunds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/rcf-news-bravo-mining-1.jpg)
Discovery
Timeframe: Subset of Exploration
![Mining Resource Definition](https://resourcecapitalfunds.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/phases-of-mining-feasibility.jpg)
Resource Definition
Timeframe: 1-3 years
![Mining Scoping](https://resourcecapitalfunds.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/phases-of-mining-scoping-new.jpg)
Scoping
Timeframe: 1-2 years
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Pre-Feasibility
Timeframe: 1-3 years
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Feasibility
Timeframe: 1-3 years
![Mining Financing](https://resourcecapitalfunds.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/phases-of-mining-construction.jpg)
Financing
Timeframe: 3 months - 1 year
![Mining Construction](https://resourcecapitalfunds.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/phases-of-mining-scoping.jpg)
Construction
Timeframe: 1-3 years
![Mining Operations](https://resourcecapitalfunds.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/phases-of-mining-operating.jpg)
Operating
Timeframe: 10-27 years
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Closure
Timeframe: 1-5 years