Row rect Shape Decorative svg added to bottom Strengthening sustainable mining success Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Strengthening sustainable mining success SHARE Absa Corporate and Investment Banking has supported Tharisa Minerals (Pty) Ltd in advancing its next phase of growth through a multi-currency Platinum Group Metals (PGM) offtake-based Prepayment Facility. The financing comprises an $80 million term loan facility and a R900 million revolving credit facility, supporting the continued operation and long-term sustainability of Tharisa Mine. The transaction reflects Absa CIB’s expertise in structuring complex, multi-currency financing solutions that create meaningful impact across Africa’s mining sector. Our role as Initial Mandated Lead Arranger, Co-MLA, Co-Hedge Provider, Account Bank and Facility Agent highlights both our deep sector knowledge and our 13-year partnership with Tharisa, founded on trust, collaboration and a shared commitment to sustainable mining practices. This facility provides flexible, long-term funding that supports the mine’s operational requirements, refinances existing debt, and enables Tharisa’s strategic transition from open-cast to underground mining. The transition will extend the mine’s operational life by more than 40 years, ensuring a continued source of PGM supply while strengthening South Africa’s critical minerals value chain. Beyond supporting Tharisa’s business objectives, the transaction will create lasting socio-economic benefits for surrounding communities through job creation, enterprise development and skills training. By working closely with Tharisa to understand its long-term ambitions, including expansion across Africa, we continue to demonstrate our commitment to partnering with clients to deliver innovative and sustainable financial solutions that drive growth and resilience across the mining sector. For more information contact: Thulani Shange Tawanda Madondo https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles DEALS At the forefront of scaling energy progress Absa Corporate and Investment Banking acted as Joint Mandated Lead Arranger, Senior Lender and Hedge Provider on the R3.4 billion financing of Mulilo Energy Holdings’ 219MW Orkney solar PV project. Read more DEALS Harnessing Partnerships to Power Energy at Scale Absa Corporate and Investment Banking acted as Joint Mandated Lead Arranger, Senior Lender and Hedge Provider on the ZAR 8.4 billion financing of SOLA Group’s 300 MW Naos solar PV project, incorporating 660 MWh of battery storage. Read more DEALS Backing the metals that will power the future Absa is proud to help lead one of South Africa’s landmark mining projects. As joint mandated lead arranger and bookrunner with Ivanplats on a USD700 million project finance facility, we’re powering the Platreef Project’s growth – unlocking critical minerals for a sustainable future. Read more
