Law firm counsels International Resources Holding on purchasing a 56% stake in Alphamin Resources Corp. from Tremont Master Holdings.
In a strategic move to bolster its position in the global industrial metals sector, International Resources Holding (IRH) has been acquiring high-quality, long-life mining assets with strong growth potential, as advised by the global law firm White & Case LLP.
This approach is evident in IRH's recent acquisitions. The firm has taken a significant stake in Alphamin Resources Corp., one of the world's largest and highest-grade tin producers, located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Previously, IRH also acquired a majority stake in Mopani Copper Mines in Zambia.
These acquisitions are not mere investments; they are part of a larger strategy focused on building long-term, responsible partnerships. IRH's partnerships are centred on sustainability and localisation, with a commitment to modernising operations and integrating technology to increase production and operational efficiency.
In Zambia's Mopani Copper Mines, for instance, IRH has implemented modernisation and digitisation programs to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. The company also prioritises local job creation, employing over 13,000 workers, the majority of whom are Zambian. Local procurement accounts for 80% of spending, and IRH invests in community infrastructure, healthcare, and education, fostering socio-economic development in the regions where they operate.
The White & Case team, led by partner Dr. Roger Gaspard, advised IRH on both the Alphamin Resources Corp. and Mopani Copper Mines acquisitions. The team included specialists in various areas, such as Mergers & Acquisitions, Tax, Debt Finance, Antitrust/Competition, Mining & Metals, and regional experts from the Middle East, Africa, North America, Western Europe, UAE, United Kingdom, South Africa, United States, and Belgium.
Other key members of the White & Case team included partners Marcus Booth, Fraser Galloway, Sonica Tolani, Will Lund, James Hardy, Tiaan De Wit, Tamer Nagy, and Catherine West, along with counsel from various locations. Booth specialises in Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Private Capital, Financial Restructuring and Insolvency, and Financial Institutions. Galloway focuses on Mergers & Acquisitions, Technology, and Private Capital. Tolani is an expert in Mergers & Acquisitions, Shareholder Activism, and Technology. Lund specialises in Tax, Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Debt Finance, Private Capital, and Financial Institutions. Hardy's expertise lies in Debt Finance, Financial Institutions, and Sovereigns. De Wit specialises in Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Africa. Nagy is a specialist in Antitrust/Competition, Litigation, and Technology. West focuses on Debt Finance, Private Capital.
The White & Case team also advised IRH on its landmark acquisition of Mopani Copper Mines in Zambia last year, which was from Tremont Master Holdings, a subsidiary of US private equity group Denham Capital. The transaction represents another important milestone in IRH's strategy of acquiring high-quality, long-life mining assets.
With these acquisitions, IRH, the mining investment arm of Abu Dhabi's International Holding Company, further strengthens its position as a key player in the global industrial metals sector, aligning with global green energy demands and industrial growth.
- White & Case LLP, with Roger Gaspard leading the team, offered antitrust and other legal counsel to International Resources Holding (IRH) during its acquisition of high-quality, long-life mining assets.
- The White & Case team included specialists in various fields such as Mergers & Acquisitions, Tax, Debt Finance, Antitrust/Competition, Mining & Metals, and regional experts from diverse locations.
- A significant stake in Alphamin Resources Corp., one of the world's largest tin producers, was acquired by IRH, led by the advice of White & Case LLP.
- The team at White & Case also advised IRH on its landmark acquisition of Mopani Copper Mines in Zambia, moving the company further into the global industrial metals sector.
- IRH's strategic acquisitions, like its stake in Mopani Copper Mines, represent a focus on building long-term, responsible partnerships centered on sustainability and localization.
- These acquisitions are integral to IRH's global positioning, particularly in relation to global green energy demands and industrial growth.
- Local job creation, local procurement, community infrastructure investment, and focus on education and healthcare are key priorities for IRH in its socio-economic development initiatives.
- The news of these acquisitions, paired with White & Case's role in them, highlights the firm's expertise in services such as litigation and finance within the law industry.
- With its acquisitions in the international mining sector, IRH, the mining investment arm of Abu Dhabi's International Holding Company, secures its status as a key player in the global industrial metals sector.
