How We Helped
As a government special investment vehicle, the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) provided concessional finance with longer loan tenors and flexible terms not available in the market. This support gave Kimberley Mineral Sands the certainty to proceed with the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Project.
NAIF played a critical role in de-risking the project by aligning finance with the life of the mine and its infrastructure, while also catalysing private and international investment through early support. Its expertise helped shape the financial structure and delivery of the project.
NAIF may offer loans on concessional terms, based on the mix of concessions needed for a project to proceed and its overall public benefit. Concessions can include lower interest rates, deferred repayments, longer loan tenors, and flexible fee or security arrangements. Through this tailored approach, NAIF helped unlock new critical minerals capacity and long-term economic benefits for the Kimberley region.
How We Helped
As a government special investment vehicle, the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) provided concessional finance with longer loan tenors and flexible terms not available in the market. This support gave Kimberley Mineral Sands the certainty to proceed with the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Project.
NAIF played a critical role in de-risking the project by aligning finance with the life of the mine and its infrastructure, while also catalysing private and international investment through early support. Its expertise helped shape the financial structure and delivery of the project.
NAIF may offer loans on concessional terms, based on the mix of concessions needed for a project to proceed and its overall public benefit. Concessions can include lower interest rates, deferred repayments, longer loan tenors, and flexible fee or security arrangements. Through this tailored approach, NAIF helped unlock new critical minerals capacity and long-term economic benefits for the Kimberley region.
How We Helped
As a government special investment vehicle, the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) provided concessional finance with longer loan tenors and flexible terms not available in the market, support that gave Kimberley Mineral Sands the certainty to proceed with the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Project.
NAIF’s involvement helped de-risk the project by aligning finance with the life of the mine and supporting infrastructure, while also catalysing private and international investment through early-stage confidence. NAIF’s expertise contributed to shaping the project’s financial structure and successful delivery.
This investment reflects NAIF’s tailored approach to financing, which considers the specific needs of each project and the broader public benefit it delivers. Concessional terms may include longer tenors, lower interest rates, deferred repayments, or flexible security arrangements guided by our Investment Mandate, Investment Guidelines, and Public Benefit Guideline.
NAIF’s Investment Process ensures responsible assessment and due diligence, while our Indigenous Engagement Guideline supports inclusive outcomes for local communities. Through this approach, NAIF helped unlock critical minerals capacity and long-term economic benefits for the Kimberley region.