Business Breakdowns
Episode 172 Mineral Resources: Unearthing Value
Business Breakdowns

Episode 172: Mineral Resources: Unearthing Value

Business Breakdowns

Episode 172

Mineral Resources: Unearthing Value

Fraser Christie is an investor at TDM Growth Partners. We cover how a strong infrastructure business helps Mineral Resources avoid cyclical downturns, the company's commitment to the employee experience, and the smart ways it has reinvested capital.

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(00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns

(00:05:58) Deep Dive into Mineral Resources' Business Segments

(00:07:26) Founder Chris Ellison's Entrepreneurial Journey

(00:10:22) Overview of the Mining Market and Its Competitive Landscape

(00:16:43) Mineral Resources' Financial Model and Capital Allocation Strategy

(00:27:59) Intercompany Innovations and Employee Welfare

(00:36:03)The Time Line for Recouping An Investment in Mining

(00:40:11) Mineral Resources as a M&A Target

(00:43:56) Main Risks and Challenges

(00:49:38) Lessons From Breaking Down Mineral Resources

 

Mineral Resources: Unearthing Value

Introduction

Matt
Welcome back to Business Breakdowns. Today, we are covering Mineral Resources. Even if you've had some bad experiences investing in commodities, I would not skip over this one so quickly. Fraser Christie, Investor at TDM Growth Partners, join me to talk about how MinRes has taken a different approach to the historically cyclical boom bust industry.

We walk through the increasingly vertical integration of Mineral Resources business, and we discuss what powers it in the unique infrastructure services crown jewel asset, and we get into some of the thoughtful capital allocation that has taken place through this history. It's a very fun business with a very fun founder who still remains a key player, a key operator in the space. Please enjoy this breakdown of Mineral Resources.

An Infrastructure First Business Model

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