KMS is a joint venture between Sheffield Resources Ltd and YGH Australia Investment Pty Ltd, is developing the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Project in Western Australia. This project is one of the world’s most valuable zircon deposits, featuring high-grade minerals such as zircon, ilmenite, leucoxene, and rutile. The project development cost of A$500m has been financed through a combination of debt and equity, with significant contributions from Orion Mine Finance and the Northern Australia Infrastructure Fund (NAIF).
Infinity has played a crucial role in the project’s success, offering extensive analytical and financial support from the early stages to full operations. We have developed and maintained a dynamic financial model, providing KMS senior management with vital decision-making insights. Our economic optimization efforts have involved in-depth analysis and scenario modelling, enhancing the project’s economic performance. Additionally, working with multiple advisors we have facilitated seamless debt structuring and compliance, ensuring efficient funding processes. Our budget management expertise has guided KMS through both the construction and operational phases, helping maintain financial stability and effective resource allocation.