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James Hesketh
Chief Executive Officer at
VIVA GOLD CORP.
Net worth: 437 250 $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Mr. James K.
Hesketh is an Independent Director at Solitario Resources Corp.
and a President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Viva Gold Corp.
He is on the Board of Directors at Solitario Resources Corp.
and Viva Gold Corp.
Mr. Hesketh was previously employed as a President, Chief Executive Officer & Director by Atna Resources Ltd., a President & Chief Executive Officer by Canyon Resources Corp., a Vice President by Nm Rothschild & Sons Denver, Inc., a Chief Executive Officer by Cyprus Amax Minerals Co., a Chief Executive Officer by Dresser Industries, Inc., a Vice President by RMB Resources Ltd., and a Chief Executive Officer by RPMGlobal USA, Inc. He received his undergraduate degree from Colorado School of Mines and a graduate degree from Colorado School of Mines.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
VIVA GOLD CORP 1.42% | 18/03/2026 | 24,49,000 ( 1.42% ) | 249 798 $ | 31/05/2026 |
| 28/04/2026 | 2,22,100 ( 0.24% ) | 187 452 $ | 31/05/2026 |
James Hesketh active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| VIVA GOLD CORP. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/05/2017 |
| SOLITARIO RESOURCES CORP. | Director/Board Member | 29/06/2017 |
Former positions of James Hesketh
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ATNA RESOURCES LTD. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/12/2016 |
Canyon Resources Corp.
 Canyon Resources Corp. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Provides mineral resource mining services | Chief Executive Officer | 01/03/2008 |
Nm Rothschild & Sons Denver, Inc.
 Nm Rothschild & Sons Denver, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2004 |
Dresser Industries, Inc.
 Dresser Industries, Inc. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Supplies products and services for oil and gas exploration | Chief Executive Officer | - |
RPMGlobal USA, Inc.
 RPMGlobal USA, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides engineering consulting services | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Training of James Hesketh
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Private companies
Connections
29
1st degree connections
10
1st degree companies
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Female
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
Canyon Resources Corp.
Canyon Resources Corp. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Provides mineral resource mining services | Non-Energy Minerals |
Cyprus Amax Minerals Co.
 Cyprus Amax Minerals Co. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in production of molybdenum, lithium, copper and coals | Non-Energy Minerals |
Dresser Industries, Inc.
Dresser Industries, Inc. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Supplies products and services for oil and gas exploration | Industrial Services |
Solitario Resources Corp.
 Solitario Resources Corp. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Mines for zinc and other minerals | Non-Energy Minerals |
Atna Resources Ltd.
 Atna Resources Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the exploration, development and production of gold properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
Viva Gold Corp.
 Viva Gold Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Provides identification and evaluation of mineral assets for exploration and/or mineral production | Non-Energy Minerals |
RMB Resources Ltd.
 RMB Resources Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides financial advisory services | Finance |
Colorado School of Mines
 Colorado School of Mines Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
RPMGlobal USA, Inc.
RPMGlobal USA, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides engineering consulting services | Industrial Services |
Nm Rothschild & Sons Denver, Inc.
Nm Rothschild & Sons Denver, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial services | Finance |
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