Strategy. Funding. Communication.
Black Crow empowers market leaders with tailored solutions that enhance commercialisation.
Opportunity. Purpose. Mission.
What if the barriers to commercialisation simply… disappeared?
At its core, removing those obstacles means unlocking the path to turn your boldest ambitions into reality.
Black Crow exists to enable the successful commercialisation of mineral projects and the companies behind them.
Clear strategy, shared direction, entrepreneurial thinking and accountability are all key enablers of this success. These attributes are instrumental in overcoming the practical challenges of project funding, route to market and making smart decisions that maximise returns on time and capital.
Black Crow is driven by a passion to see the right resource projects succeed. They are projects with high-quality resources and sound economic fundamentals aligned to market realities. By partnering with Black Crow, projects gain access to deep experience, strategic insight, and a connected ecosystem that extends into the North American market.
Industry Experience + Approach
Mark Upton is the founder of Black Crow and brings over 20 years of industry and professional services experience.
As a partner at global consulting firms, Mark worked with resource companies to unlock value through innovation and navigate the complex challenges of investment and commercialisation. With qualifications in both geology and an MBA, Mark offers a rare blend of technical acumen and strategic business insight.
Mark previously led the global critical minerals initiative for a global consulting practice. This has provided deep sector expertise and international connections across North America, Europe and Asian countries. His understanding of supply chain dynamics and market forces provides a strong foundation for turning challenges into strategic opportunities.
Building strong relationships has been central to the success Mark has achieved throughout his career. He partners closely with resource projects on the path to investment readiness, delivering value through the development of funding strategies, alignment with government initiatives, and the securing of major capital and off-take commitments. Through close collaboration with leadership teams and key stakeholders, Mark helps set a clear and confident course for commercial success.
What We Offer
Strategic Commercialisation
Tailored go-to-market commercialisation strategies, including early-stage investment and government funding.
Local Market Access
Pursuing project funding from both domestic and government channels.
Investor Communication
Drafting communication strategies that are clear and resonate with investors and market stakeholders.
Funding Readiness
Supporting the IPO process to align project needs with broader commercial objectives.
Global Investment & Project Financing
Facilitating access to global networks for capital investment and metal off-take agreements
The expertise of Black Crow enables clients to achieve their ambitions.
There are two aspects to how this outcome is achieved:
The first leverages extensive knowledge of the domestic mineral industry in combination with commercialisation experience. Establishing local connection and support is fundamental to successful working relationships. The second involves the leverage of a global ecosystem of market support. This means that clients can have access to market inputs to advance projects.
Global Connection
Through a strategic collaboration with a US-based commodity supply chain developer M2i Global, Black Crow offers clients access to established lines of market and government funding, as well as off-take opportunities. Black Crow is the conduit for projects in Australia to access this powerful network to broaden market connectivity and accelerate project development. This assists clients in moving with confidence from concept to commercial reality.