robert martin friedland (august 18, 1950) is an american-canadian international financier and major player in the junior mining industry. since the early 1980s, he has specialized in securing funding for the exploration and development of mineral and energy resources and advanced technology ventures. he is the founder and chairman of his private, family-owned firm, ivanhoe capital corporation, which is active in global capital markets and has an established focus on emerging markets. friedland is the founder of ivanhoe minesa canadian public company listed on the new york, nasdaq and toronto exchanges.