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Craig Nelsen
Chairman at
ATEX RESOURCES INC.
Net worth: 25 M $ as of 31/01/2026
Profile
Craig J.
Nelsen was the founder of Metallica Resources, Inc. (1994), holding the title of Chairman (1999-2008).
Current jobs include Independent Non-Executive Chairman at ATEX Resources, Inc. (2021-present) and Independent Non-Executive Director at OceanaGold Corp.
(2019-present).
Former jobs include Executive Chairman at Alloycorp Mining, Inc. (2013-2015), Independent Non-Executive Director at Golden Star Resources Ltd. (2011-2022), Independent Director at New Gold, Inc. (2008-2012), Executive Vice President-Exploration at Gold Fields Ltd. (1999-2007), and Executive Vice President-Exploration at Lac Minerals Ltd. (1984-1993).
Education includes an undergraduate degree from The University of Montana (1975) and a graduate degree from The University of New Mexico.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ATEX RESOURCES INC. 2.21% | 15/01/2026 | 76,70,000 ( 2.21% ) | 22 M $ | 31/01/2026 |
| 05/01/2026 | 84,333 ( 0.04% ) | 3 M $ | 31/01/2026 |
Craig Nelsen active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| OCEANAGOLD CO. | Director/Board Member | 21/02/2019 |
| ATEX RESOURCES INC. | Chairman | 29/03/2021 |
Former positions of Craig Nelsen
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| GOLDEN STAR RESOURCES LTD. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2022 |
| ALLOYCORP MINING INC | Chief Executive Officer | 07/10/2013 |
| NEW GOLD INC. | Director/Board Member | 02/05/2012 |
Metallica Resources, Inc.
 Metallica Resources, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and mines for gold and silver | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/1999 |
| GOLD FIELDS LIMITED | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/06/2007 |
Training of Craig Nelsen
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
100
+
1st degree connections
10
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
Golden Star Resources Ltd.
 Golden Star Resources Ltd. Explores and develops gold properties | |
Metallica Resources, Inc.
Metallica Resources, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and mines for gold and silver | Non-Energy Minerals |
ATEX Resources, Inc.
 ATEX Resources, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores for gold | Non-Energy Minerals |
New Gold, Inc.
 New Gold, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and mines for gold & silver | Non-Energy Minerals |
OceanaGold Corp.
 OceanaGold Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and develops gold and other mineral mining activities | Non-Energy Minerals |
Alloycorp Mining, Inc.
 Alloycorp Mining, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in mining of molybdenum | Non-Energy Minerals |
Gold Fields Ltd.
 Gold Fields Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Provides gold and copper exploration and mining services | Non-Energy Minerals |
Lac Minerals Ltd.
 Lac Minerals Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Produces gold | Non-Energy Minerals |
The University of Montana
 The University of Montana Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The University of New Mexico
 The University of New Mexico Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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