Critical minerals mining exploration and equity stakes in precious metals projects
Motjuan holds direct equity positions in active copper, lithium, cobalt, gold, and silver mining projects across three continents — combining hands-on operational involvement with proprietary IDP-IGP exploration technology to accelerate discovery, reduce costs, and de-risk capital deployment from exploration through to production.
Operational equity, not passive ownership
Motjuan’s approach to mining and exploration is built on direct operational involvement. We do not take passive financial positions — we contribute technical expertise, trade infrastructure, offtake relationships, and proprietary exploration technology to every project we enter. This operational model creates value at multiple stages of the project lifecycle, from early-stage geological assessment through to production and export.
Our equity positions span exploration, development, and producing assets across Africa, Latin America, and North America — providing portfolio exposure across project lifecycle stages while mitigating single-asset concentration risk. Each project is evaluated using our proprietary IDP-IGP analytical platform, ensuring capital is deployed into targets with the highest probability of discovery and commercial viability.
Mining portfolio overview
Active projects across three continents
Motjuan maintains equity positions across six projects covering copper, silver, gold, and lithium — spanning the DRC, Zambia, South Africa, Brazil, and the United States — in the exploration, development, and production phases, providing exposure across the project lifecycle. Portfolio diversification mitigates single-asset risk while capturing value creation from discovery through commercial production, with hands-on operational involvement and technical expertise.
Project 1 - Katanga Copper and Silver, DRC
Location:Â Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of Congo
Commodities:Â Copper, Silver
Stage:Â Joint Venture (In Process)
Land Package:Â ~40,011 hectares Mining Exploitation Permit (PE)
Status:Â Active Production
Investment: $50,000,000
Est. Annual Turnover: $594,000,000
Project 2 - Bas Congo Gold, DRC
Location:Â Bas Congo Province, Democratic Republic of Congo
Commodities:Â Gold
Stage:Â M&A Due Diligence
Land Package:Â ~18,000 hectares Small-Scale Mining License (PEPM)
Status:Â Artisanal Mining
Investment: $60,000,000
Est. Annual Turnover: $114,000,000
Project 3 - Mpumalanga Gold, South Africa
Location:Â Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
Commodities:Â Gold
Stage:Â Joint Venture (In Process)
Land Package:Â Mining Exploitation License
Status:Â Brownfield (Rehabilitation)
Investment: $5,000,000
Est. Annual Turnover: $78,772,000
Project 4 - Kitwe Copper, Zambia
Location:Â Copperbelt Province, Zambia
Commodities:Â Copper
Stage:Â M&A (In Process)
Land Package:Â ~400 hectares Mining Exploitation License
Status:Â Active Production
Investment: $10,000,000
Est. Revenue: $179,553,600
Project 5 - Massape Lithium, Brazil
Location:Â Massape, CE, Brazil
Commodities:Â Lithium
Stage:Â Joint Venture (30%)
Land Package:Â 800 hectares Mining Exploitation License
Status:Â Active Production
Investment: $5,000,000
Est. Annual Turnover: $60,000,000
Project 7 - Reno Gold, United States
Location:Â Reno, Nevada, United States
Commodities:Â Gold
Stage:Â Joint Venture (In Process)
Land Package:Â 16 hectares Mining Exploitation License
Status:Â Brownfield (Rehabilitation)
Investment: TBA
Est. Annual Turnover: TBA
Project 1 - Katanga Copper and Silver, DRC
Location:Â Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of Congo
Commodities:Â Copper, Silver
Stage:Â Joint Venture (In Process)
Land Package:Â ~40,011 hectares Mining Exploitation Permit (PE)
Status:Â Active Production
Investment: $50,000,000
Est. Annual Turnover: $594,000,000
Project 2 - Bas Congo Gold, DRC
Location:Â Bas Congo Province, Democratic Republic of Congo
Commodities:Â Gold
Stage:Â M&A Due Diligence
Land Package:Â ~18,000 hectares Small-Scale Mining License (PEPM)
Status:Â Artisanal Mining
Investment: $60,000,000
Est. Annual Turnover: $114,000,000
Project 3 - Mpumalanga Gold, South Africa
Location:Â Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
Commodities:Â Gold
Stage:Â Joint Venture (In Process)
Land Package:Â Mining Exploitation License
Status:Â Brownfield (Rehabilitation)
Investment: $5,000,000
Est. Annual Turnover: $78,772,000
Project 4 - Kitwe Copper, Zambia
Location:Â Copperbelt Province, Zambia
Commodities:Â Copper
Stage:Â M&A (In Process)
Land Package:Â ~400 hectares Mining Exploitation License
Status:Â Active Production
Investment: $10,000,000
Est. Revenue: $179,553,600
Project 5 - Masssape Lithium, Brazil
Location:Â Massape, CE, Brazil
Commodities:Â Lithium
Stage:Â Joint Venture (30%)
Land Package:Â 800 hectares Mining Exploitation License
Status:Â Active Production
Investment: $5,000,000
Est. Annual Turnover: $60,000,000
Project 7 - Reno Gold, United States
Location:Â Reno, Nevada, United States
Commodities:Â Gold
Stage:Â Joint Venture (In Process)
Land Package:Â 16 hectares Mining Exploitation License
Status:Â Brownfield (Rehabilitation)
Investment: TBA
Est. Annual Turnover: TBA
Exploration Technology Powering Our Portfolio
IDP-IGP: Integrated Data Processing & Intelligent Geological Prediction
Every project in Motjuan’s mining portfolio is evaluated and monitored using IDP-IGP (Integrated Data Processing — Intelligent Geological Prediction), our proprietary AI-powered geological discovery platform. IDP-IGP systematically integrates satellite imagery, geophysical surveys, geochemical sampling data, and historical drilling records — applying machine learning models to identify high-probability mineralization targets with a level of precision and speed that conventional exploration methodologies cannot match.
The results are measurable. Where traditional exploration programs require 18 months to reach high-confidence target identification, IDP-IGP delivers equivalent analytical depth in 6 months — reducing exploration costs by 35% and materially improving the probability of discovery. Applied across our portfolio, IDP-IGP enables Motjuan to evaluate more opportunities, deploy capital with greater confidence, and progress projects faster than industry peers operating on conventional timelines.
IDP-IGP is also available for licensing to qualified mining companies and exploration firms operating in frontier and emerging markets.
Investment Approach
How we engage with projects
Motjuan enters mining projects as an active equity partner — bringing capital, offtake infrastructure, ESG compliance frameworks, and technical expertise to each engagement. Our involvement is structured to create value throughout the project lifecycle, not only at the point of investment.
Project structures include joint ventures, M&A acquisitions, and strategic equity stakes — each tailored to the specific stage, jurisdiction, and commodity of the asset. We work alongside local operators, government bodies, and development partners to ensure projects meet international ESG standards, maintain regulatory compliance, and are positioned for commercial production.
For qualified investors and mining companies interested in our portfolio, we encourage direct engagement with our team.
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Interesed in our mining portfolio?
Whether you are a mining company exploring partnership opportunities or an investor seeking exposure to critical minerals and precious metals projects, Motjuan’s team is available for confidential discussions.