Agriculture Agriculture is the driving force of many developing country economies, especially the least developed ones. World Trade Organization (WTO) statistics show that agriculture accounts for over one-third of export earnings for almost 50 developing countries, and, for about 40 of them, this sector accounts for over half of these earnings.   Pretorius Merchants Bank structures innovative solutions for companies in the agri-business and throughout the agriculture industry.

Minerals

Coal Coal is a fossil fuel formed in ecosystems where plant remains were preserved by water and mud from oxidization and biodegradation, thus sequestering atmospheric carbon. Coal is a readily combustible black or brownish-black rock. It is a sedimentary rock, but the harder forms, such as anthracite coal, can be regarded as metamorphic rock because of later exposure to elevated temperature and pressure. It is composed primarily of carbon and hydrogen along with small quantities of other elements, notably sulfur. Coal is extracted from the ground by coal mining, either underground mining or open pit mining (surface mining). Coal is the largest source of fuel for the generation of electricity world-wide, as well as the largest world-wide source of carbon dioxide emissions.   By working with us we can assist your company in development and expansion of your current operations.   Our commodities specialists design innovative structures for the capitalization needs of the client as well as capital for procurment in order to realize real time benefits to meet the demands of their customers.

Textiles / Apparel

Financing Alternatives for Apparel & Textile Companies   Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. Sales orders are opportunities for success. A common downfall of apparel companies is the lack of funding for growth.   With our significant relationships, and our thorough understanding of financing alternatives, we are well qualified to assist in the process of obtaining the financing necessary for your company's needs.