Investment Philosophy
Paloma Acquisition Corp I seeks to identify and acquire high-quality gold or silver assets, with potential copper exposure, in North America, Australia, or New Zealand for its initial business combination. Our primary focus is on producing, cash-flow-positive assets, while development-stage projects are considered secondary and evaluated only if they demonstrate a clear, de-risked path toward sustainable operations. Following the initial de-SPAC transaction, we intend to pursue a disciplined consolidation strategy, prioritizing quality assets in proximity to established mining hubs. Our approach emphasizes operational rigor, geologically attractive assets, and regulatory stability to support long-term portfolio development.
Our core investment principles are to evaluate opportunities through a framework of discipline, transparency, and operational focus. Each potential investment is assessed for geological quality, regulatory alignment, and strategic fit within a broader, methodical portfolio approach.
Producing Assets
Strategic Goals
Immediate cash flow and production accretion
Mine Life
Typically 5+ years of production and high certainty for extension
Synergy
Consolidation near existing hubs
Jurisdictions
Tier 1 Only: US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand
Asset Quality
Low-cost (AISC competitive), high-margin sites
Scale
Potential for meaningful initial scale and expansion potential
Development Assets
Strategic Goals
Long-term pipeline and mine-life extensions
Mine Life
Potential for 10+ year reserve life from commencement of production
Synergy
Brownfield development potential near existing infrastructure
Jurisdictions
Tier 1 Only: US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand
Asset Quality
Large-scale mineral endowment with clear “unlockable” value
Scale
Projects capable of becoming high-margin assets in the portfolio