Nickel/Copper: Naguib Sawiris’ La Mancha bets $100m on Brazilian projects backed by Robert Friedland

Nickel/Copper: Naguib Sawiris’ La Mancha bets $100m on Brazilian projects backed by Robert Friedland

After an investment in Brazilian nickel developer Horizonte Minerals, the Egyptian billionaire’s investment fund is teaming up with mining and automotive giants for new projects outside Africa. 

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            ▪ Nickel/Copper: Naguib Sawiris’ La Mancha bets $100m on Brazilian projects backed by Robert Friedland

▪ After an investment in Brazilian nickel developer Horizonte Minerals, the Egyptian billionaire’s investment fund is teaming up with mining and automotive giants for new projects outside Africa. 

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The deal will see ACG Acquisition Company Ltd acquire the Brazilian mines Atlantic Nickel (nickel) and Mineraçao Vale Verde (copper), for now owned by funds advised by Appian Capital Advisory LLP. The transaction is expected to close in July, after which the company will be renamed ACG Electric Metals Ltd.

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