Over
US$2.5 Billion
In gold transactions
Over
1000 Employees*
Globally
*including mining operations
Over
US $600 Million
In assets under management
Built for a distinctive approach
Our Firm
Sun Valley Investments ™ (SVI) is a private investment
firm focused on the precious metals mining industry with portfolio companies and branch offices in the Americas, Europe and Asia.
Our senior leadership team has several decades of experience in mining and investment companies and combines investment skills across diverse asset classes with hands-on experience at both senior and junior companies in the precious metals mining and refining industry.
The firm finances the entire precious metals supply chain: mineral exploration, mine construction, production, processing and refining.
Strategy
To meet long-term demand, we believe the metals and mining sector requires focused investment capital from knowledgeable investors who understand the unique challenges of the industry.
Sun Valley's investment strategy focuses on sustainable development projects and operations with growth potential, low cash costs of production, and the operational flexibility to mitigate commodity market volatility.
Our team leverages advanced skills in gold mining geology and mining engineering to identify and develop high-quality assets. With a deep understanding of geological formations and engineering principles, we can accurately assess resource potential and optimize extraction methods. This expertise allows us to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize value.
By integrating our advanced geological and engineering knowledge into our investment strategy, we aim to achieve superior risk-adjusted returns.
Early Stage
Development
Production
Downstream
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Focuses on earlier stage risk in exploration, early project de-risking, scoping studies, and strategic opportunities
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Investments from $1M to approximately $10M
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Utilizes a range of investment structures providing funding across the capital spectrum
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Invests in development, pre-feasibility and onwards, and operating stage companies or assets
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Targets projects that are either near production or development-ready.
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Investments from $3M to approximately $30M
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Offtake finance involves making upfront payments to a partner in need of capital to expand a mine, refinance obligations, complete an acquisition or satisfy working capital needs. In exchange for the upfront payment, SVI recovers it's capital through a small discount to London FIX or SPOT at the time of delivery of raw dore or concentrate
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Bullion sales to final clients interested in investing in physical gold
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Providing government guaranteed precious metals investment and storage programs
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Deliveries of physical precious metals products and investment solutions to markets worldwide