Robert Friedland

Robert Friedland

businessman Canada

Robert Friedland is a Canadian entrepreneur and mining executive, recognized for his significant contributions to the resource sector. He is notably involved in the Liberty Corridor project in Liberia, which aims to enhance iron ore transportation from Guinea through Liberia's rail infrastructure. Friedland's initiatives are pivotal in fostering economic growth and investment opportunities in the region.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
67,550
Power
1,572$
Sentiment
8.06
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Liberia 2 8.50 0.65% +0% 5,057,681 32,842 $3,000 19$
Canada 1 8.00 0.09% +0% 38,005,238 34,708 $1,700,000 1,553$
Totals 3 43,062,919 67,550 $1,703,000 1,572$
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Recent Mentions

Liberia Liberia: Robert Friedland is a billionaire co-chairing Sunrise Energy Metals and is involved in developing critical mineral projects. 8

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: Liberia’s Rail Corridor Now A Strategic Artery in West’s Race for Critical Minerals | News

Canada Canada: Mining tycoon Robert Friedland has opened the first phase of a US$2-billion platinum mining project in South Africa. 8

The Globe and Mail: Ivanhoe opens long-planned platinum mine in South Africa

Liberia Liberia: Mining industry magnate Robert Friedland is backed by Ivanhoe Atlantic, which signed a rail access framework agreement with the Liberian government. 7

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: Boakai Sends AML Deal Back to Negotiating Table | News

Liberia Liberia: Robert Friedland is the Majority Shareholder in Ivanhoe Atlantic and has sealed a major cash-stock swap deal with the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Qatar. 8

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: Ivanhoe Mines Announces US$500M Strategic Private Placement with Qatar Investment Authority | News

Liberia Liberia: Robert Friedland is a mining billionaire leading the U.S.-backed venture Ivanhoe Atlantic. 9

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: Another Mining Company Eyes Access to Liberia’s Strategic Rail Corridor | News

South Africa South Africa: Robert Friedland is a mining financier whose decisions impacted Ivanhoe Atlantic's leverage in the negotiations for the Liberty Corridor. 5

Mail & Guardian: US Congress should ask questions about the Ivanhoe Atlantic Deal – The Mail & Guardian

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Robert Friedland, the billionaire founder of Ivanhoe Mines and Ivanhoe Electric, told the BBC the tariffs would help re-establish the US copper mining industry. 8

BBC: US mining billionaire welcomes Trump tariffs on copper