Mining & Metals
Based in London – and present in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America – our experienced Mining and Metals team can support your business growth at a domestic and global level.
With the global demand for commodities anticipated to increase, your business can draw on the industry and financial expertise of our dedicated Mining and Metals team. We understand the opportunities and challenges you face, and can provide the banking services to respond to both in order to succeed in the sector.
70+ mining businesses around the world bank with us.¹
12 Years supporting Mining and Metals businesses.¹
Through the knowledge and experience gained from supporting Mining and Metals businesses for over 12 years, across more than 50 countries, our Relationship Directors can help you to manage major issues like currency prices, new trading partners/operating locations, working capital pressures and environmental concerns.2
As one of our Mining and Metals clients, we can also offer you:
- international support through our operations in more than 50 countries worldwide, including our considerable experience in Africa
- access to the products and services of Investment Banking and Wealth and Investment Management through your Relationship Director
- regular networking opportunities through our involvement with industry events in London and South Africa, such as the African Mining Indaba
- valuable perspective and information from our in-house commodities and sector equity research team
What we can offer
We specialise in supporting junior to multi-national corporate clients with all their treasury, financing and operational requirements.
In addition to their industry knowledge and strategic support, our Relationship Directors can provide you with access to Investment Banking and finance from across the Barclays group to meet your needs through the cycle, including:
We can also offer you products particularly suited to your sector, such as Risk Hedging, Offshore Corporate Capabilities and Wealth Management.
Contact our Mining and Metals team
Barry Benton – Global Relationship Director
Barry has worked in various roles within Barclays for more than 30 years. He has been a Relationship Director since 2001, covering large corporates across Africa, the Middle East and Russia.
Barry has over 15 years’ experience working with mining companies and supporting their banking requirements. He is now based in London, but is responsible for the banking relationships of a wide range of global mid-tier and senior producers in the mining sector.
To find out what our Mining and Metals team can do for your business, email Barry or call our dedicated team on 0800 015 4242*
How can we help?
If you are new to Corporate Banking at Barclays, call us on: 0800 015 4242*
Existing client?