{"id":70513,"date":"2025-08-26T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ccbc.org.br\/?p=70513"},"modified":"2025-08-26T17:50:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T20:50:36","slug":"mining-crowdfunding-company-aims-to-attract-canadians-to-sustainable-copper-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ccbc.org.br\/en\/publicacoes\/news-ccbc\/mining-crowdfunding-company-aims-to-attract-canadians-to-sustainable-copper-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Mining crowdfunding company aims to attract canadians to sustainable copper project"},"content":{"rendered":"

Image credit: Handbag<\/p>

Handbag seeks to boost investments in C3A, a pioneering initiative in Brazil that combines technological innovation and zero CO\u2082 emissions in copper production from scrap<\/h2>

By Pedro Augusto<\/strong><\/p>

Handbag Mining Investments, the first mineral crowdfunding platform authorized by the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), is looking for new investors \u2013 including Canadian companies \u2013 to expand the C3A Ind\u00fastria de Metais em Geral project, which specializes in copper recycling using proprietary technology and with zero CO\u2082 emissions.<\/p>

Created to democratize access to mineral investment and support small-scale miners\u2019 research, Handbag connects 100% Brazilian projects with individuals and companies interested in participating in the sector as a type of \u201cshareholder.\u201d \u201cThe idea behind Handbag is also to give people, who are not necessarily in the investment field, the chance to contribute to this kind of project,\u201d says Simone Fernandes Colnago, ESG and mining consultant at the startup.<\/p>

Currently, C3A is the platform\u2019s highlight. The company has developed a process that turns scrap into 99% pure copper cathodes, reusing waste and operating in a closed-loop water system. The sustainable operation already has a strategic partnership with Cecil, a copper scrap supplier, which receives part of this recycled material.<\/p>

For instance, in the process of manufacturing wires and rods, Cecil uses only grade A copper cathodes. The recycled products from C3A enable this non-ferrous metals company to produce high-standard products for the market.<\/p>

The agreement between C3A and Cecil follows the Take or Pay model. In other words, the buyer guarantees the purchase of a minimum quantity of recycled product or pays for the volume even if it does not consume it all.<\/p>

\u201cThis project is beautiful,\u201d Colnago says enthusiastically. \u201cMy eyes light up every time I talk about it because it aims for zero CO\u2082 emissions and low solid waste, with water reuse throughout the process,\u201d she highlights, stressing the project\u2019s environmental sustainability.<\/p>

Handbag\u2019s goal is to raise R$ 3.375 million to expand C3A\u2019s production capacity from two to ten tanks, which will increase the company\u2019s valuation and future dividends for investors. \u201cThe investor will then have witnessed the rise of a company they believed in and will also receive dividends once it starts generating profit,\u201d she explains.<\/p>

The potential for cooperation with Canada is also seen as strategic by Handbag. This means Canadians can invest both in the C3A project and in others available on the platform. \u201cA Canadian company can open a branch in Brazil, fully regulated, to participate in mining projects here and rely on our support for raising investments,\u201d Colnago says.<\/p>

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Image credit: Handbag<\/figcaption><\/figure>

How to invest and why it can be profitable<\/strong>
To invest in mining through crowdfunding, interested parties need to create an account on the Handbag<\/a> platform. From there, they can choose the project \u2013 whether C3A or others \u2013 and contribute starting from R$ 10,000. The entire process is simple, transparent, and can be monitored by investors through quarterly reports. If the minimum fundraising target is not reached, the reserved amount is fully refunded to the investor.<\/p>

The potential return lies in the company\u2019s increased valuation and future dividends. In the case of C3A, the expansion plan from two to ten tanks will significantly boost production and valuation, benefiting those who join the venture. \u201cDepending on how the project evolves, an investor can receive up to 4.3% of the equity and multiply their initial investment when the project is sold or dividends are distributed,\u201d Colnago explains.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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