Ronnie has over 40 years of experience in investment banking and mining, with extensive involvement in the natural resources industry, both in Australia and internationally. He was Head of Investment Banking at Rothschild Australia, and Senior Advisor at Gryphon Partners / Standard Chartered Bank.
Ronnie has been a Director of many mining companies, including Oxiana and Riversdale Resources. He is currently director of Champion Iron, Felix Gold (chairman), Mont Royal Resources and Lucapa Diamonds. Recently retired chairman of Bannerman Energy.
Notable Transactions
- Talison Lithium (Greenbushes): Competitive takeover by Tianqi for C$700M
- Riversdale Resources: Hostile takeover by Hancock Prospecting for A$800M
- Perseus Mining on US$300M syndicated revolving credit facility refinancing and upsize
Harrison joined ICA Partners in 2019, with experience in M&A and financing transactions across the infrastructure and natural resources sectors.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (1st Class Honours) from the University of Sydney. During Harrison’s studies, he completed an Electrical Engineering Honours thesis on the integration of large-scale battery storage in the National Electricity Market.
Recent Transactions
- Advisor to RES on the sale of the 245MW Avonlie Solar Farm to Iberdrola
- Advisor to Demetallica on the off-market takeover from AIC Mines
- Advisor to RATCH on the acquisition of a 70% interest in Alinta Energy’s 214MW Yandin Wind Farm
- Advisor to Iluka Resources on the $1.25bn financing of the Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery
Daniel joined ICA Partners in 2016. He is a specialist in mining finance with over 15 years’ experience in the mining and chemical industries.
Prior to joining ICA, Daniel worked in Business Development at Dow Chemical and Rio Tinto in China, and was a commercial lawyer at leading law firms in Australia and London. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of Sydney, an MBA from Columbia Business School, and speaks, reads and writes Mandarin Chinese fluently.
Recent Transactions
- Advisor to Pembroke Resources on the debt financing of the Olive Downs Coking Coal Project in QLD
- Advisor to Diversified Minerals on the sale of the Dargues and Henty gold mines
- Project financing of Diversified Minerals’ Dargues Gold Project in NSW
- Explaurum’s defence in relation to Ramelius Resources’ takeover
- Experienced resources industry executive and resources advisor
- Specialises in M&A, corporate strategy, major commercial transactions
- Previously Head of M&A at Newcrest Mining, CFO at Oceana Gold, and Finance Director at Fluor Australia
- Bachelor Of Commerce, University of Wollongong; Diploma Corporate Management, ICS; CPA
Recent Transactions
- Advisor to Northbridge Industrial Services on the divestment of the Tasman Group, specialising in the rental of drilling tools suitable for use in the onshore and offshore oil and gas industries
- Advisor to PYBAR Mining Services on the sale of PYBAR to Mastermyne
- Advisor to Diversified Minerals on the sale of the Dargues and Henty gold mines
- Defence advisor to Cassini Resources in relation to takeover by OZ Minerals
- Defence advisor to Explaurum in relation to takeover by Ramelius Resources
- Stanmore Coal’s acquisition of Wotonga South
- Advising Oz Minerals with regard to various strategic acquisition options
- Evolution Mining’s acquisition of the Marsden Copper and Gold Deposit
Other Notable Transactions
- Takeover of Lihir Gold by Newcrest ($10bn)
- Newcrest’s acquisition of a 50% interest in Marobe JV (Wafi-Golpu project) from Harmony Gold ($530m)
- Formation of Evolution Mining including vending of Newcrest’s Cracow and Mt Rawdon mines for a 30% cornerstone stake in Evolution
Adam joined ICA Partners in 2012. He has over 20 years experience in project finance and advisory focused on the resources, infrastructure and energy sectors, and is a specialist in greenfield project structuring and financing.
Prior to joining ICA, Adam held positions at RBS (PPP equity, project advisory and lending), UBS, SG, and Powercor Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce, University of Melbourne and MBA, Melbourne Business School, GAICD.
Recent Transactions
- Advisor to Perseus Mining on the US$300m syndicated corporate debt facility refinancing and upsize
- Advisor to Iluka Resources on the A$1.25bn financing of the Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery in Western Australia
- Advisor to Pembroke Resources on the debt financing of the Olive Downs Coking Coal Project in QLD
- Advisor to Geopacific on the financing of the greenfield Woodlark Gold Project in PNG
Matthew joined ICA Partners in 2022 with experience in project finance across the mining & metals and power & renewables sectors. As a Geologist, he has strong technical experience in mine operations, project development, and exploration across Africa, Asia, Europe and Australia.
Prior to joining ICA, Matthew held positions at SMBC, CSA Global, and Barrick Gold. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) from the Australian National University and an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management.
Notable Transactions
- Advisor to Perseus Mining on the refinancing and upsize of their syndicated revolving corporate facilities
- Financing for EMR Capital / Adaro’s acquisition of Rio Tinto’s Kestrel underground metallurgical coal mine
- Refinancing of Rio Tinto’s Richard’s bay titanium assets
- ECA Coordinator and financier for Roy Hill’s integrated iron ore mine, rail, and port facilities
