Our Approach

Pala is a multi-strategy, long-term investor focused on the mining and natural resources sector. Pala conducts a disciplined review of opportunities based on a fundamental, research-intensive approach to make investments in all parts of the capital structure - equity, mezzanine and debt. Pala has full discretion to structure transactions to reflect the risks and opportunities associated with each individual investment.

Pala provides tailored investment solutions using both a private equity and cornerstone shareholder approach. Pala invests in companies in all stages of their development, from pre-feasability to mature companies seeking to expand. Pala adds value by leveraging its extensive industry experience and transaction expertise to provide strategic advice, explore growth opportunities and encourage business development, all with a focus on promoting long-term value.

Pala believes in a long-term perspective with our investments. Pala takes boards seats with many portfolio companies and actively contributes to management. We are committed to helping our companies succeed and to provide guidance to build market-leading companies.

APPROACH IMPLEMENTATION • • • • • • • Disciplined review of opportunities based on fundamental, research- intensive analysis Macro views on development Value-oriented growth philosophy Focus on absolute returns Long-term partner Seek primarily long positions in high- quality companies and operations Pursue opportunities outside key focus areas on an opportunistic basis • • • • • Leverage industry and country expertise across a broad range of alternative capital solutions Find platforms for the development of each key focus area Partner with resource companies developing new/early-stage projects     - Provide strategic advice     - Develop innovative financing       solutions Support growth through participation in future financing Partner with strategic players to provide flexibility and ability to look at projects outside their traditional focus