Didier Rault

Didier J. Rault
Born	18 February 1968 (1968-02-18) (age 43) Paris, France

Didier J. Rault (born 18 February 1968) is the Founder and Chairman of International Finance Capital (IFC) and World Mining Investment (WMI). He is also the Founder and Chairman of the Didier Rault Foundation, a private non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of impoverished people around the world.

Biography

Born near Paris, France in 1968, his business career has taken him from Europe to Asia and to many other parts of the world. He is currently pursuing investments in Asia, Europe and America through IFC and WMI.

News

On March 16, 2009 International Finance Capital Ltd. (IFC) Chairman Didier J. Rault announced the establishment of World Mining Investment Ltd.(WMI), a global mining investment platform based in Hong Kong. WMI identifies and invests in top mining companies throughout the world and focuses on mining companies that produce the world’s major mineral resources. These include gold, platinum, copper, diamonds, iron ore, aluminum, energy products, and industrial minerals. WMI primarily invests in mining entities that have large, long-term, diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves. WMI focuses on investing in mining companies located in Australia, Canada, Africa, and Central Europe.

Quotes

“Mining has been an essential industry for mankind throughout history. It is even more important today as thousands of everyday products are made from these precious mineral resources. We are tremendously excited at the investment opportunities in this sector and we feel that WMI will be the perfect platform to achieve our goals.”^{[cite this quote]}

"With much of the world mired in a credit crisis with new investments on hold, cash-rich Chinese companies will continue to drive investment and fuel expansion in many industries and in many regions of the world for the foreseeable future. Companies and nations around the world should welcome China’s new role as global investor."^{[cite this quote]}

"...it is increasingly clear that China’s Journey to the West will continue, with more and more Chinese businesses pursuing IPOs and making direct investments in the West. Helping and encouraging that investment is both an opportunity and a challenge for European governments and business interests. For in the early economic races of the 21st century, attracting Chinese investment is one of the global economy’s top prizes."^{[cite this quote]}

"Transformative, sustainable change promotes peace and stability in communities. This change can become self-perpetuating and repeatable. The Rault Foundation understands that by working with diverse organizations and programs, change can build common understanding, promote excellence and achievement, support social welfare and empower people to improve their lives."^{[cite this quote]}

References

• Reuters article
• Mining Journal article by Didier Rault

External links

• International Finance Capital
• World Mining Investment
• Rault Foundation

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Name	Rault, Didier J.
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Date of birth	18 February 1968
Place of birth	Paris, France
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