Workshop A — Financing Fundamentals for Indigenous Projects

Monika Bear Robe
Senior Manager, Indigenous Consulting
MNP

Stuart Randell
Director, Major Projects & External Financial Advisory
MNP
This workshop will equip attendees with the essential financial knowledge to create and negotiate financial agreements. Special attention will be given to the unique requirements for creating equity partnerships due to the unique nature of these agreements.
Topics of discussion will include:
- Establishing foundational steps for creating a business or equity partnership
- Outlining strategies to secure financing with limited assets
- Defining how government funding is allocated for mining and infrastructure projects
- Strategizing partnerships with proponents to leverage capital and access low-cost financing
- Determining critical elements that require legal review to safeguard agreements