Robert Friedland

Overview

Robert Friedland is a Canadian-American entrepreneur and investor specializing in the mining and energy sectors. He is the founder and chairman of Ivanhoe Capital Corporation, a private investment firm active in capital markets and focused on emerging markets. Through Ivanhoe Capital, Friedland has been involved in financing and developing significant mining projects worldwide. As the founder and executive co-chairman of Ivanhoe Mines, a Canadian public company listed on the Toronto and OTCQX exchanges, Friedland has led the development of major mining projects in Southern Africa, including the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Platreef palladium-platinum-nickel-copper-rhodium-gold project in South Africa, and the Kipushi zinc-copper-germanium-silver mine, also in the DRC. These projects are among the world's largest and most significant mineral discoveries. Friedland's investment strategy focuses on identifying and developing large-scale mining projects with high growth potential. His approach combines entrepreneurial exploration, technology innovation, and company building to create value in the mining industry. Over the years, he has been recognized for his contributions to the sector, including inductions into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame and the American Mining Hall of Fame, acknowledging his significant impact on the global mining landscape.

Investment Focus

• High growth potential
• Large-scale projects
• Significant mineral discoveries
• Technological innovation
• Entrepreneurial exploration

Portfolio Companies