About GRA
Vision
To be the world’s leading mineral resources development company, transforming communities through economic and social development.
Mission
Providing advisory services for commercial project development and investment banking in the mineral resources sector.
Values
Integrity, innovative excellence, and a tenacious commitment to sustainable economic development guides all that we do.
Services
Commercial Project Development
We provide end-to-end support, from commercial evaluations, economic modelling and project planning to technical partnerships and commercial negotiations.
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Feasibility Study & Economic Modelling
We conduct comprehensive feasibility studies to evaluate the technical, and commercial viability of a project. We develop economic models that illustrate the risked-based ROI of potential projects for analysis by investment decision-makers.
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Project Planning
Our experts develop detailed project plans such as oilfield field development plans, mine site designs and plans including production schedules, logistics, and capital expenditure budgets.
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Technical Partnerships
We secure partners with experienced technical teams and operators who are specialised in extracting unique mineral deposits and producing commodity-related products.
Investment Banking
Our investment banking team helps clients secure project funding, navigate mergers and acquisitions, and secure trade finance necessary to execute physical commodity trades.
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Project Financing
Our investment banking team helps clients secure project financing, including debt, equity, and hybrid instruments
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Mergers & Acquisitions
We provide strategic advisory and execution support for domestic and cross-border M&A transactions in the extractive industries.
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Trade Finance
We specialise in providing trade finance solutions to support international trade transactions. Our structured commodity finance solutions are specifically tailored to the extractive industry.
GRA Trading
GRA Trading is a strategic business unit (SBU) that is focused on the trade of energy and metal products. GRA’s trading desk is backed by trade finance counterparts with banking relationships that are valued in excess of USD 20 Billion.
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Energy Products
We facilitate the global trade of crude oil, natural gas, and refined petroleum products. We also handle the international trade of lithium and other energy-related minerals.
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Metal Products
Our trading desk specialises in the procurement and distribution of base and precious metals such as gold and copper l.
Leadership
Mrs Rita Oputa-Oru
Managing Director
Mrs Rita Oputa-Oru began her public service career in 1980 as a Secretary to the Deputy Registrar of the West African Examination Council (WAEC), where she oversaw nationwide Secondary School examinations with meticulous precision. After a successful career in public service, she transitioned into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship. Driven by her passion for innovation and business acumen, she founded a company and became a trader, specialising in trade and supply of petrochemicals to clients which included Guinness Nigeria. In 2021 she founded GRA out of the desire to promote indigenous commercial development of Nigeria’s mineral resources. Her journey is a testament of resilience, determination, and the power of entrepreneurship to effect positive change. She is a graduate of Pitman College, London.
Dr Timothy Okon
Dr Timothy Okon is a reputable geoscientist and member of many prestigious societies. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Geology/Geophysics from ABU Zaria University, an MSc., PhD and DIC from Imperial College, London. He joined ExxonMobil in 1978 as a geophysicist and rose to become the General Manager, (Oilfield) Development Planning for Mobil Producing Nigeria. In 2007 he joined NNPC Ltd and held positions such as Group General Manager, Corporate Strategy; Acting Group Executive Director (Exploration and Production); and Group Coordinator (Corporate Planning & Strategy). Dr Okon served as the Special Adviser on Fiscals to the Nigerian Minister of State for Petroleum Resources from 2016 to 2019.
Contact GRA
Reach out to us for expert advisory services and comprehensive support tailored to your needs.
- No. 6 Ankpa close, Off Ogun Street, Area 2, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria.
- info@graserv.com
- +(234) 818 8417 773