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Craig Nelsen
Chairman at
ATEX RESOURCES INC.
Net worth: 18 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Craig J.
Nelsen was the founder of Metallica Resources, Inc., founded in 1993, where the title held was Chairman from 1999 to 2008.
Current jobs include Chairman at ATEX Resources, Inc. since 2021 and Independent Non-Executive Director at OceanaGold Corp.
since 2019.
Former jobs include Executive Chairman at Alloycorp Mining, Inc. from 2013 to 2015, Independent Non-Executive Director at Golden Star Resources Ltd. from 2011 to 2022, Independent Director at New Gold, Inc. from 2008 to 2012, Executive Vice President-Exploration at Gold Fields Ltd. from 1999 to 2007, and Executive Vice President-Exploration at Lac Minerals Ltd. from 1984 to 1993.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from The University of Montana in 1975 and graduate studies at The University of New Mexico.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ATEX RESOURCES INC. 2.05% | 15/01/2026 | 7,670,000 ( 2.05% ) | 16 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
| 21/05/2026 | 84,333 ( 0.04% ) | 3 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
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
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Positions held
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Connections
69
1st degree connections
10
1st degree companies
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Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
Golden Star Resources Ltd.
 Golden Star Resources Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and develops gold properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
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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