Didier Rault

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.

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.

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.

In August 2012, a private Chinese mining group acquired a majority stake in World Mining Investment. Mr. Rault will continue to serve as Chairman of WMI.

“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.

"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.

"...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."