Appian raises $775m reaching hard cap for second mining fund News provided by Share this article Highlights Strong investor interest reflects demand for hard assets and green commodities exposure Provides exposure to copper, nickel and other base and industrial metals with a precious metals hedge 40% already deployed using Appian's world class global sourcing and execution capabilities Builds on Appian's record of generating strong risk adjusted returns by identifying, acquiring and developing undervalued metals and mining assets Majority of fundraising completed remotely through COVID-19 pandemic Team expanded to 37 investment professionals across locations in London, Toronto, Lima, Belo Horizonte and Sydney, overseeing nearly 5,000 employees across the portfolio