Independent
Mining Advisory

Solutions to your strategic needs

About Us

Mincap Merchant Partners is a Canadian-based mining advisory firm with expertise in Canadian Capital Markets.

We are a veteran team of seasoned industry professionals focusing on the Mining Sector. Our professionals offer clients financing options and strategic advice, including mergers and acquisitions.

Our principals have extensive experience in the capital markets, anchored by extensive operational experience in engineering and geology.

Our Expertise

At Mincap Merchant Partners Inc., we have a proven track record of success in providing mining finance consulting services. Our team of experts has extensive experience in helping businesses achieve their financial goals. We offer tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each client.

Mergers

Investment Advisory

Acquisitions

Fairness Opinions

Valuations

Divestures

Expertise in alternative finance structures, including royalty and streaming options.
Financial modeling, cash flow, and valuation analysis for financial and operational impacts.
Providing formal valuations and fairness opinions.
Monitoring prevailing market conditions, industry trends, and investor perspectives.
Deal structuring and negotiation of commercial terms.
Managing and implementing asset sale processes.
Assessment and mitigation of potential transaction risk.
Transaction management and coordination of transaction-related documentation.
Evaluating strategic investments and offering capital markets advisory services.
Identifying and assessing potential merger, acquisition, or divestment opportunities.

Track Record

Public and private transactions involved by our partners

2.5

Billion of capital raised

since 2009

6.5

Billion in value of deals involved since 2009

100

Over 100 years of combined experience in mining finance sector

Previous Transactions

Financial Advisor & Fairness Opinion to Renaissance Gold on merger with Evrim Resources

Financial Advisor & Fairness Opinion to Avala Resources on acquisition by Dundee Precious Metals

Defense Mandate and sale of Fission Engergy Corp. to Denison Mines

Financial Advisor - Sale of SMC JV Interest to Kirkland Lake

Financial Advisor to Maritime Resources on defense against hostile bid by Anaconda Mining

Financial Advisor & Fairness Opinion to Alloy Corp on acquisition by Resource Capital

Financial Advisor to Osisko on Purchase of Queenston

Financial Advisor & Fairness Opinion to Adriana Resources on acquisition of Sprott Resource Corp.

Financial Advisor to Rand Merchant Bank on Sale Process of Equity and Debt in Sutter Gold Mining Inc.

Financial Advisor & Fairness Opinion to Argentex on acquisition by Austral

Financial Advisor & Fairness Opinion to Champion Mineral Inc.

Defense Mandate and sale of Copper Canyon to NovaGold Resources

Financial Advisor & Fairness Opinion to Adriana Resources on acquisition of Sprott Resource Corp.

Financial Advisor & Fairness Opinion to Pershimco on acquisition by Orla Mining

Financial Advisor to Fission Energy on Purchase of Pitchstone

Financial Advisor and Fairness Opinion to Tenke Mining

Fairness Opinion to Kiska Metals on acquisition by AuRico Metals Inc.

Financial Advisor & Fairness Opinion to SnipGold on acquisition by Seabridge Gold

Financial Advisor & Fairness Opinion to SnipGold on acquisition by Seabridge Gold

Financial Advisor and Fairness Opinion to Aurelian Resources Inc

Our Team

Mincap Merchant Partners brings our experience in Industry and Capital Markets to every transaction.

Our team members have decades of experience in the private placement market and public equity issuance. We are proud of this competitive advantage.

Rick Cohen

Managing Director

Rick Cohen served as the Managing Director at Dundee Goodman Merchant Partners, Primary Capital Inc., and Dundee Securities Corp. from 1998 to 2022. He was a mining analyst with Goepel McDermid, BBN James Capel, and Prudential Bache Securities from 1983 to 1998. Rick commenced his career as a mill metallurgist for Utah Mines Ltd. at their Island Copper Mine in 1979.

Rob Klassen

Mangaing Director

Rob Klassen served as the Managing Director at Dundee Goodman Merchant Partners, Primary Capital Inc., and Dundee Securities Corp. from 1998 to 2022. He was the Vice President of Mining Research with Goepel Shields from 1996 to 2001. Rob worked as an exploration geologist from 1987 until transitioning to the Capital Markets in 1996.

Olav Langelaar

Managing Director

Olav Langelaar served as a Managing Director at Dundee Goodman Merchant Partners and Primary Capital from 2011-2022. He was a Director at Dundee Securities Investment Banking from 2007 to 2011. Prior to that, he spent 8 years as an Engineer, and 5 years in corporate roles with major Canadian producers of gold, copper, uranium and potash.

Luke Ma

Analyst

Luke Ma graduated from the University of British Columbia (UBC) with a Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering and a Master's in Engineering, specialized in Mining Finance. His expertise lies in developing advanced financial models, conducting comprehensive cash flow and valuation analyses. Luke is driven by a passion for uncovering value and promoting sustainable ventures in mining.