# REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF AN INVESTMENT PARTNER - ROCK ISLAND GOLD MINE

> This tender closed on 2026-10-01.

- **Reference:** 2026/01
- **Issuer:** [Limpopo - Economic Development Agency](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/limpopo-economic-development-agency.md)
- **Region:** Limpopo
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-09-03
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-01 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Mining and quarrying](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/B.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**The RFP seeks an investment partner to finance, develop, and operate the Rock Island gold mine in Limpopo, via an equity-based joint venture or local SPV with Corridor Mining Resources (CMR) and potentially Fumani Greenstone Mine.** Open to South African and international investors, with a minimum ZAR 100 million capital and at least ZAR 25 million liquid funds. Submission closes 01 Oct 2026; a site briefing/visit is referenced at Lebowakgomo.

#### Requirements
- Legal and regulatory eligibility:
  - South African: CIPC registration, SARS tax clearance, BBBEE certification, and empowerment commitments.
  - International: valid incorporation in home country, certificate of good standing, willingness to establish SA SPV/JV with CMR.
- Financial: verifiable access to ≥ ZAR 100 million for initial investment; liquid funds ≥ ZAR 25 million; supporting evidence (bank letters, term sheets, or LOI).
- Technical: ≥5 years mining/large-scale project financing experience; track record with at least two mining projects > ZAR 500 million.
- Documentation to support: Annexure A (Legal Standing), Annexure B (Partnership Commitment), proof of registrations, budgeting and pricing details, references.
- Other: attendance at mandatory site visit; willingness to form SPV/JV and align with empowerment and local participation requirements.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline/time and method:
  - Closing: 01 October 2026, 11:00. Hard copy only, in a sealed envelope to LEDA, 1 Main Road, Lebowakgomo (late or electronic submissions are not accepted).
- Documents to submit (from Phase 1 requirements):
  - Cover letter; Annexure A; company registration docs; Tax Clearance; BBBEE certificate or empowerment plan; proof of funding; references; detailed pricing/investment in ZAR; signed Annexure B.
- Registrations or pre-qualifications:
  - SA: CIPC, SARS tax clearance, BBBEE; SPV registration if international; local participation commitments.
- Briefing/site visit:
  - Briefing address: Main Road, Lebowakgomo; attendance may be required as part of the process.
- Enquiries and document access:
  - Direct enquiries to Ms Maxine Mothotse (maxine.mothotse@lieda.co.za, 015 633 4700). Inquiries due five working days before closing.
- Document source:
  - ToR: Rock Island - Request For Proposals (filename: ToR - Rock Island - Request For Proposals - 2026-001.pdf).

## Description

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF AN INVESTMENT PARTNER - ROCK ISLAND GOLD MINE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF AN INVESTMENT PARTNER - ROCK ISLAND GOLD MINE

Conditions: see the document

## Documents

- ToR - Rock Island - Request For Proposals - 2026-001.pdf..pdf

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