Investing in exploration, equipment and mining

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Investment Approach

  • Focus on mining projects with sustainable competitive advantages, proximity to end markets, and scalable capacity
  • An optimal mix of direct investment, strategic partnerships, and project-based financing to accelerate value creation

 

Objectives

  • Securing raw material supply for the steel value chain
  • Creating sustainable shareholder value through attractive returns on investment
  • Technology transfer and productivity enhancement in mines and processing plants
  • Improving safety, environmental, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance indicators

 

Priority Areas

  • Exploration zones with confirmed mineralization evidence
  • Mines ready for development with fast-track commissioning potential
  • Concentrate and pellet processing plants with capacity expansion capability
  • Critical infrastructure including water, power, roads, and logistics
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Project Selection and Evaluation Process

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Preliminary technical, economic, legal, and environmental assessment

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Feasibility studies and scenario-based financial modeling

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Assessment of exploration, operational, market, and governance risks

04

Development of contract structure, corporate governance framework, and delivery KPIs

Investment Models

  • Direct ownership of mining assets
  • Civil or corporate partnerships with industrial and financial partners
  • Build–Operate–Transfer (BOT) financing models
  • Long-term production-based buyback agreements
  • Hybrid instruments including project bonds, private equity funds, and syndicated facilities

 

Risk Management

  • Balanced portfolio across exploration, development, and operation stages
  • Price and transportation hedging contracts
  • Capital expenditure and schedule control through decision gates
  • Compliance with safety and environmental standards
  • Contingency planning and specialized project insurance
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Technical and Operational Requirements

  • Standardization of exploration data and reporting
  • Processing circuit design focused on recovery rate and product quality
  • Digitalization of production monitoring and condition-based maintenance
  • Water, energy, and waste management with source reduction and recycling approaches

Legal and Governance Requirements

  • Clear ownership of mineral rights and permits
  • Transparent financial and operational reporting systems
  • Alignment with national regulations and local commitments
  • Fair benefit-sharing with stakeholders and local communities

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
  • On-time delivery rate of engineering, procurement, and construction milestones
  • Total capital cost and cash production cost
  • Recovery rate, processing efficiency, and product quality
  • Water and energy intensity, and recycling rate
  • Recordable incident rate and compliance performance

Implementation Roadmap

  • Identification and prioritization of opportunities
  • Memorandum of understanding (MoU) and due diligence
  • Financing arrangement and contract finalization
  • Detailed engineering and development
  • Construction, commissioning, and ramp-up to nominal capacity
  • Optimization and development of subsequent phases

Call for Partnership

To create synergies in mining projects and expand the steel value chain, we invite you to collaborate with us. Our team is ready to design and implement tailored solutions aligned with your strategic and operational needs.

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