Elliott Management's Billion-Dollar Bet: Activist Investor Seeks Global Mining Assets Through New Venture

In a strategic move to capitalize on the current market conditions, Elliott Management is launching a new venture, Hyperion, to acquire global mining assets valued at a minimum of $1 billion.

According to sources familiar with the matter, the initiative seeks to leverage the low valuations of companies within the sector.

Hyperion, under the leadership of Sandeep Biswas, former CEO of Newcrest Mining NCMGY, is set to explore opportunities across a broad spectrum of assets, including those essential for electric vehicle production and renewable energy.

This comes as metal prices are expected to surge due to increasing demand and limited supply, reported the Financial Times. 

The venture's strategy reflects Biswas' successful tenure at Newcrest, where he boosted returns through strategic acquisitions and revitalized underperforming assets.

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This bold step into the mining sector marks a significant shift for Elliott, especially following its recent legal battle over nickel trades with the London Metal Exchange.

Unlike its previous commodity trading ventures, Elliott plans to operate the acquired company and its assets directly, indicating a long-term commitment to the mining industry.

Notable companies in the mining sector that surpass the $1 billion threshold include BHP Group Ltd. BHP, Rio Tinto Group RTNTF, and Vale S.A. VALE.

Additionally, ETFs like the VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF GDX and the Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF LIT offer investors exposure to a range of assets within the mining and electric vehicle supply chain.

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