Breaking new ground for meaningful impact through mining Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Breaking new ground for meaningful impact through mining SHARE Absa’s balance sheet commitment will assist Gamsberg Mine’s ranking to be amongst the top five zinc-producing mines globally and will help Black Mountain Mining (Pty) Ltd (‘BMM’) create jobs and improve economic activity in the region. We are invested in your story and invite you to write it with us. Absa is pleased to have acted as Mandated Lead Arrangers with a funding commitment of 50% in a $310m debt funding package which comprised of a $250m project finance facility and $60m working capital facility, together the “Facilities”, extended to Vedanta Limited’s subsidiary, Black Mountain Mining (Pty) Ltd (‘BMM’). The proceeds of the Facilities will be used to fund the Phase II Expansion Project and for general working capital purposes, respectively, for BMM’s Gamsberg Mine. Gamsberg Mine, located outside Aggeneys, a mining town in the Northern Cape, is BMM’s open-pit operation and South Africa’s largest zinc mine. This new facility will fund the mine’s expansion, including the construction and commissioning of a new crusher, concentrator plant and related infrastructure, which will double ore output and concentrate production. Absa provided an innovative multi-product solution to BMM, which included term funding, hedging and working capital facilities. It is inspiring to see how our expertise and financial solutions can partner with clients to spark hope in the lives of ordinary people. Contact Lebohang Mokhosi for more information https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles DEALS We are pleased to have overseen the USD 50m Structured Finance Deal to boost Africa’s agricultural trade We are pleased to announce our role as the lead bank in a USD 50 million Structured Inventory Finance Facility for Valency International DMCC. This facility, secured in partnership with International Finance Corporation (IFC), positions Valency at the centre of sourcing, processing and exporting agricultural goods from East and West Africa to international markets. Read more DEALS A shining example of Africa’s contribution to global critical minerals Unfolding a landmark critical minerals transaction with Kamoa Copper, is a story we are proud of. That’s how we are invested in your story. Read more DEALS Advancing Africa’s telecommunications story We are pleased to have acted as Sole Financial Advisor on the landmark sale of MTN Guinea-Bissau to Telecel Group Mobile. Read more
