Sierra Rutile Limited
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Sierra Rutile Limited - overview
Established
1971
Location
West Perth, -, Australia
Primary Industry
Mining
About
Based in Australia, Sierra Rutile Limited is a prominent producer of high-grade rutile, essential for titanium dioxide and titanium products, catering to various global industries including aerospace and automotive. Sierra Rutile Limited, founded in 1971, operates primarily in West Perth, Australia. The company focuses on mining and processing rutile, with its operations notably pivoting around the Sembehun deposit, one of the largest natural rutile reserves worldwide. CEO John Sisay leads the firm, which has completed 3 deals, with the most recent being a BUYOUT on July 1, 2024, where Gemcorp Capital acquired an 80.
1% stake for USD 36. 29 mn, marking the total amount raised at USD 36. 29 mn. Sierra Rutile is the world's largest natural rutile producer, specializing in high-grade, low-impurity rutile, which is a crucial raw material utilized in creating titanium dioxide and various titanium products.
The company emphasizes sustainability and operational efficiency, focusing on the Sembehun deposit to meet the demands of diverse clients across Europe, North America, and Asia who require rutile for high-performance applications. Sierra Rutile's revenue is generated primarily through direct sales of its rutile products to major industrial clients around the globe. The company engages in B2B arrangements, facilitating bulk orders and entering into long-term contracts or spot transactions based on client needs. Pricing for its rutile products reflects market conditions and purity levels, maintaining competitiveness while underscoring the premium quality of its offerings.
Looking ahead, Sierra Rutile plans to leverage recent funding from the BUYOUT on July 1, 2024, to enhance its product offerings and explore new market opportunities. This includes the development of new rutile products targeted for launch in key markets across Europe and Asia by 2025. The recent investment will support expansion efforts, enhancing operational capabilities to meet the growing global demand for premium titanium feedstock.
Current Investors
Pala Investments, M&G
Primary Industry
Mining
Sub Industries
Metal Mining
Website
www.sierra-rutile.com/
Total Amount Raised
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Sierra Rutile Limited - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
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| Buyout | Completed | Sierra Rutile Limited | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Sierra Rutile Limited | - |
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Sierra Rutile Limited - employee data


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