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Appian Capital Advisory

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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
London, United Kingdom
Countries of investment
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • United States
  • Australia
  • Namibia
  • Ghana
  • Burkina Faso
  • Côte d’Ivoire
  • Tanzania
Investment stages
  • Growth
Industries
  • Mining
  • Natural Resources
  • Energy
  • Sustainable Technologies
  • Industrial Tech
About
Appian Capital Advisory invests heavily in responsible mining projects across the Americas, Africa, and Australia. The firm focuses on operational excellence, ESG leadership, and value creation through sustainable resource development and disciplined capital deployment.
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Investment Thesis

Appian Capital Advisory is a London-based private equity firm investing in metals and mining companies worldwide. The fund targets assets with strong environmental standards and long-term resource sustainability.
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Manager's Experience

The team brings over 30 years of experience in mining, metals, and natural resources, with senior leaders having worked in large-scale mining projects, private equity funds, and sustainable resource development.

Appian Capital Advisory Contacts Information

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Team

Michael W. Scherb – Founder and CEO

Guillermo Kaelin – Managing Partner

Graham Brown – Senior Operating Partner

William Lamb – Senior Operating Partner

Rob Atkinson – Senior Operating Partner

Graeme Dell – Chief Operating Officer

Igor Gonzales – Chief Operating Officer (Technical)

Richard Johnson – Global Head of Investor Relations

Mathias J. Iranzo Conde – General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

Timothy Mister – Head of Credit & Royalties

Antti Grönlund – Managing Director

Private Equity

Alyssa McAnney – Head of Legal

Global M&A

Ignacio Bustamante – Head of Base Metals

Wade Bickley – COO

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Silvio Lima – Head of Corporate Affairs

ESG and Community Engagement

Michael Li – Head of North America

Richy Xie – Head of Asia

K2 Mapasa – Head of Africa

Kieran Beck – Head of Australia

Ralph Penner – Director of Mining

Ken Brisebois – Director

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