Investors & partners
A conversation first, then the documents.
BYM talks to investors, offtake counterparties and equipment partners directly. This page explains how an introduction works, which structures we are prepared to discuss and what information we can share.
How to engage
Four steps from first contact to a site visit.
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Introduction
Tell us who you are and what you are looking for. We reply from our corporate address.
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Briefing
A call with management to walk through the operation, the cooperative model and the partnership structures.
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Information
Documents relevant to your review, shared under a confidentiality agreement where appropriate.
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Site visit
For qualified counterparties, a visit to the operating sites can be arranged.
Partnership structures
Five structures we are prepared to discuss.
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Direct equity
Minority or strategic equity participation with board representation and governance rights.
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Offtake financing
Capital deployed against gold delivery commitments at agreed pricing formulas.
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Production-linked funding
Returns correlated to verified production output, with independent weighing and assay.
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Equipment financing
Lease-to-own or production-backed financing of specific equipment, secured on the assets.
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Commodity financing
Instruments backed by future production with structured delivery and pricing mechanisms.
BYM has not issued securities to the public and does not solicit investment through this website. The structures listed are the starting point for a discussion with management.
What we can share
Information available on request.
Corporate registration
Registry extracts and certificates (RCCM, OHADA, Corporations Canada) as PDF.
Cooperative agreements and permits
Partnership agreements and exploitation permits for each operating site.
Equipment inventory
Locations, acquisition records and maintenance history.
Production and weighing records
Batch weights and assay results where available.
Operating assumptions
Sensitivities and the workings behind the planning figures, with their limitations.
Policies
Governance, anti-corruption and responsible-sourcing policies as working documents.
Questions
Frequently asked.
01What is the legal status of BYM's mining operations?
BYM operates through formally licensed local mining cooperatives and artisanal exploitation associations under the Democratic Republic of Congo Mining Code. All operations are fully compliant with national mining regulations and hold valid exploitation permits for the designated concession areas.
02How does the cooperative consolidation model work?
BYM partners with licensed artisanal mining cooperatives, providing capital investment, modern equipment, and professional management in exchange for structured production-sharing arrangements. This model transforms fragmented artisanal operations into coordinated, efficient production platforms while preserving community ownership and participation.
03What investment structures are available?
BYM offers five capital structures: Direct Equity participation, Offtake Financing against gold delivery commitments, Production-Linked Funding correlated to verified output, Equipment Financing through lease-to-own arrangements, and Commodity Financing backed by future production. Each structure can be customized to investor requirements.
04Where exactly are the mining sites located?
BYM's four contiguous concessions are located in the Province of Ituri, Territory of Djugu, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The sites form a unified production corridor at altitudes ranging from 857m to 919m, enabling centralized equipment deployment and coordinated logistics.
05How does BYM manage operational and security risks?
BYM employs a comprehensive risk management framework including multi-site diversification, dedicated security personnel, community integration programs, redundant equipment systems, and strategic supply chain planning. The low break-even production threshold (302g/day vs 400g/day target) provides significant operational margin.
06What is BYM's approach to ESG and community impact?
BYM is committed to responsible mining through four ESG pillars: Local Employment prioritizing community members, Community Participation through structured dialogue and benefit-sharing, Environmental Stewardship with progressive management practices, and Capacity Building through technical training and professional development.
07How can institutional investors participate?
Qualified institutional investors can request an Investor Memorandum through our secure portal. The process includes an initial briefing, due diligence documentation review, site visit arrangement (optional), and structured negotiation of investment terms. All communications are conducted under strict confidentiality.
The answers summarise the company’s position; the pages on operations, governance and financial assumptions carry the detail.
Important notice
This website provides corporate information only. It does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy securities. Financial statements and production reports are not published on this website; they are shared on request after an introduction. No resource or reserve estimate has been prepared under NI 43-101, JORC or a comparable code.
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