Powering the great energy transition
A mining-focused alternative investment firm that creates value through sustainable investments in brownfield and greenfield assets across Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
Geography
Africa, Middle East, Central Asia
Commodities
Copper, nickel, cobalt, lithium, gold
Contact
Abu Dhabi
info@ameca.com
Our solutions
Buyout private equity
We partner with equity holders open to a change of control and drive value of the asset by applying our proprietary operational excellence, commercial excellence, governance and financial engineering playbooks
Growth equity capital
Ameca underwrites minority investments into growth-oriented mining companies and greenfield assets. We offer unique operational expertise and a longstanding track record of working with management teams to transform companies
Non-dilutive capital
We provide upfront capital in exchange for a percentage of future production (streaming) or revenue (royalties). Such non-dilutive financing options help preserve ownership and aligns the interests for long-term success
Debt financing
Through deep understanding of target's needs and its balance sheet, we offer creative debt financing solutions such as corporate loans, project financing and bonds
Our approach
01.
Initiation
02.
Term sheet
03.
Due diligence
04.
Execution and funding
05.
Post investment support and asset management
Why us
$2.0 bn+
Of transactional experience in across equity and debt
$1.0 bn+
EBITDA uplift delivered to portfolio assets through operational improvements
$0.7 bn+
Global commodity trading transactions executed
We have had a fantastic experience of working with the founders of Ameca and they have supported the growth of our company by unlocking equity and trade financing enabling us to cross a $500 million turnover milestone
Chief Executive Officer
(Middle East's leading base metals trader)
The founders of Ameca have unique combination of expertise across private equity, metals and mining and technology investments, thus they are uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between the energy transition and metals and mining world
Chief Transformation Officer
(major copper and gold producer)
Our joint efforts have delivered hundreds of millions of dollars in EBITDA improvements across the group, as well as hundreds of millions of dollars in NPV optimisation of our major CAPEX projects
Head of Continuous Improvement
(major metals and mining company)
Our geographies
Africa powers the great energy transition
Africa is rich in mineral resources, boasting substantial reserves of gold, copper, and energy transition critical metals like cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements. For centuries, gold mining has significantly contributed to the economies of countries such as South Africa, Ghana, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The region harbors roughly 49% of global cobalt reserves, 18% of rare earth element deposits, and is home to significant copper reserves. The growing demand for critical metals in renewable energy and electric vehicles has spurred investments in Africa's mining sector. As the world increasingly focuses on sustainability, Africa is well-positioned to become a central player in the mining and energy transition landscape.
Middle East - an emerging metals powerhouse
The Middle East, long recognized for its oil and gas reserves, has been broadening its mining sector to diversify its economy and capitalize on its extensive mineral resources. The area is home to sizable gold, copper, and energy transition critical metal reserves, including rare earth elements. Nations such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE have significantly invested in their mining industries, striving to emerge as global market leaders. The Middle East has recently experienced a surge in exploration, development activities, and investment in mining infrastructure and technology, solidifying the region's growing influence in the mining sector.
Ameca invests in Central Asia
Central Asia is home to a rich variety of mineral resources, including gold, copper, zinc, lithium, and rare earth metals. Countries such as Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan have well-established mining industries, with gold mining playing a significant role in their economies. The region has also been attracting investments in the exploration and development of critical metal deposits, driven by the growing global demand for sustainable energy technologies. Central Asia offers a strategic location for mining investments, connecting Europe and Asia, and has the potential to become an important supplier of critical metals for the energy transition.
