James McClements
Chairman at MINERAL RESOURCES LIMITED
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
James co-founded Resource Capital Funds Management LLC (RCF) and as Managing Partner has led its strategic direction, growth, and expansion since its founding in 1998.
He pioneered the mining-focused private equity space and has 35+ years of experience in the mining and private equity industry.
He has a background in project identification, analysis and development, project finance, valuation, M&A, and sourcing capital across both private and public markets.
Prior to launching RCF, James was a natural resources sector banker with N.M.
Rothschild in Australia and the U.S., and with Standard Chartered Bank.
He began his professional career with BHP Limited.
James has extensive Board experience serving on multiple public and private RCF portfolio companies.
Currently, he serves on the board of directors of three mining companies: Mineral Resources Ltd.
where he is the Non-Executive Chairman, Ausenco Pty Ltd.
(a RCF portfolio company), and Global Advanced Materials Pty Ltd.
(a RCF portfolio company).
He is the Acting Chair of the WA Museum Foundation.
Education
B.Sc., Economics (Hons)
University of Western Australia (UWA)
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-30 | 25,775 ( 0.01% ) | 1 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
James McClements active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MINERAL RESOURCES LIMITED | Chairman | 2022-03-01 |
| AUSENCO LIMITED | Director/Board Member | - |
| The Western Australian Museum Foundation | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-10-31 |
| Methodist Ladies' College Foundation, Inc. | Chairman | 2012-02-29 |
Riversdale Resources Pty Ltd.
 Riversdale Resources Pty Ltd. CoalEnergy Minerals Riversdale Resources Ltd. operates a coal development company. It focuses on hard steel making coal projects. The company is headquartered in Chatswood, Australia. | Director/Board Member | - |
Global Advanced Metals Pty Ltd.
 Global Advanced Metals Pty Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Global Advanced Metals Pty Ltd. supplies tantalum products. It offers capacitor powders, tantalum concentrate, tantalum metallurgical and niobium metallurgical products. The company supplies tantalum to industries such as electronics, aerospace, medical and chemical processing. Global Advanced Metals was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in West Perth, WA. | Director/Board Member | 2018-06-18 |
Queensland Magnesia Pty Ltd.
 Queensland Magnesia Pty Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Queensland Magnesia Pty Ltd. operates a magnesite mine and a magnesia production facility. It produces deadburned magnesia and electrofused magnesia for the refractory industry and caustic calcined magnesia for agricultural, metallurgical, paper, and environmental applications. The firm also sells raw magnesite for industrial and agricultural applications. The company is headquartered in Parkhurst, Australia. | Chairman | 2004-10-06 |
Resource Capital Funds Management Pty Ltd.
 Resource Capital Funds Management Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Resource Capital Funds Management Pty Ltd. provides refinancing services. The company is headquartered in West Perth, Australia. | Founder | - |
Former positions of James McClements
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| RCF ACQUISITION CORP. | Chairman | 2023-11-05 |
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Training of James McClements
| The University of Western Australia | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 6 |
|---|---|
| BHP GROUP LIMITED | Non-Energy Minerals |
| GABRIEL RESOURCES LTD. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| BANNERMAN ENERGY LTD | Non-Energy Minerals |
| MINERAL RESOURCES LIMITED | Non-Energy Minerals |
| REY RESOURCES LIMITED | Energy Minerals |
| RCF ACQUISITION CORP. | Finance |
| Private companies | 14 |
|---|---|
| Southern Cross Resources, Inc. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Murchison Metals Pty Ltd.
 Murchison Metals Pty Ltd. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Murchison Metals Ltd. engages in mineral exploration, project development and iron ore mining operations. Its principal activities were exploration and development of bulk commodity projects and infrastructure. The firm also offers infrastructure development services. It also mines for nickel, copper, and gold. The company was founded in 1997 by Paul John Kopejtka and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Ausenco Pty Ltd.
 Ausenco Pty Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Ausenco Ltd. engages in the provision of engineering and project management services to the mining and metals, oil and gas, and industrial sectors Its services include program management, engineering, global procurement, construction management, commissioning and control systems. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in South Brisbane, Australia. | Industrial Services |
N.M. Rothschild & Sons (Australia) Pty Ltd.
 N.M. Rothschild & Sons (Australia) Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Part of Bank of Queensland Ltd., N.M. Rothschild & Sons (Australia) Pty Ltd. provides financial, venture capital, and investment services. The private company is based in Sydney, Australia. N.M. Rothschild & Sons (Australia was acquired by BOQ Specialist (Aust) Ltd. from N.M. Rothschild & Sons Ltd. on July 07, 2006. | Finance |
Queensland Magnesia Pty Ltd.
Queensland Magnesia Pty Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Queensland Magnesia Pty Ltd. operates a magnesite mine and a magnesia production facility. It produces deadburned magnesia and electrofused magnesia for the refractory industry and caustic calcined magnesia for agricultural, metallurgical, paper, and environmental applications. The firm also sells raw magnesite for industrial and agricultural applications. The company is headquartered in Parkhurst, Australia. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| N.M. Rothschild & Sons. (Denver), Inc. | |
Resource Capital Funds Management Pty Ltd.
Resource Capital Funds Management Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Resource Capital Funds Management Pty Ltd. provides refinancing services. The company is headquartered in West Perth, Australia. | Finance |
Rothschild Australia Ltd.
 Rothschild Australia Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Rothschild Australia Ltd. operates as an investment bank with interest in providing financial advisory services. Its services include mergers and acquisitions, debt advisory, restructuring, and equity advisory services. The company was incorporated on March 5, 1984 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. | Finance |
Global Advanced Metals Pty Ltd.
Global Advanced Metals Pty Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Global Advanced Metals Pty Ltd. supplies tantalum products. It offers capacitor powders, tantalum concentrate, tantalum metallurgical and niobium metallurgical products. The company supplies tantalum to industries such as electronics, aerospace, medical and chemical processing. Global Advanced Metals was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in West Perth, WA. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| The Western Australian Museum Foundation | |
Ascot Resources Ltd. (Australia)
 Ascot Resources Ltd. (Australia) CoalEnergy Minerals Ascot Resources Ltd. is an exploration and development company. It engaged in the exploration and development of coal and other mineral properties. The firm's projects include Titiribi coal, which is located in Department of Antioquia, Colombia. The company was founded on September 24, 2010 and was headquartered in Nedlands, Australia. | Energy Minerals |
Standard Chartered Bank Australia Ltd.
 Standard Chartered Bank Australia Ltd. Major BanksFinance Part of Standard Chartered Plc, Standard Chartered Bank Australia Ltd. is a commercial bank that provides banking services. The private company is based in Sydney, Australia. | Finance |
Riversdale Resources Pty Ltd.
Riversdale Resources Pty Ltd. CoalEnergy Minerals Riversdale Resources Ltd. operates a coal development company. It focuses on hard steel making coal projects. The company is headquartered in Chatswood, Australia. | Energy Minerals |
| Methodist Ladies' College Foundation, Inc. |
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