James Poliquin
Founder at ALMADEN MINERALS LTD.
Net worth: 799 266 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
James Duane Poliquin is the founder of Almaden Resources Corp.
(founded in 1980), Almaden Minerals Ltd.
(founded in 2002), Azucar Minerals Ltd.
(founded in 2015), Almadex Minerals Ltd.
(founded in 2018), and Moydow Mines International, Inc. (founded in 1972).
He held the title of Director at Almaden Resources Corp.
from 1980 to 2001.
He is currently the Chairman of Almaden Minerals Ltd.
since 2002, Azucar Minerals Ltd.
since 2015, and Almadex Minerals Ltd.
since 2018.
He was also the President of Moydow Mines International, Inc. He has former job experience as a Director at Fairfield Minerals Ltd., Motapa Diamonds, Inc., Tarsis Resources Ltd., and Elk Gold Mining Corp.
He held the title of Independent Director at Elk Gold Mining Corp.
from 2012 to 2016.
Mr. Poliquin obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 1962.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ALMADEN MINERALS LTD.
2.34% | 2023-09-18 | 3,208,136 ( 2.34% ) | 449 139 $ | 2024-03-30 |
ALMADEX MINERALS LTD.
2.81% | 2023-05-17 | 1,712,313 ( 2.81% ) | 287 669 $ | 2024-03-30 |
AZUCAR MINERALS LTD.
2.23% | 2023-05-17 | 1,643,641 ( 2.23% ) | 62 458 $ | 2024-03-30 |
James Poliquin active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ALMADEN MINERALS LTD. | Founder | 2002-01-31 |
| AZUCAR MINERALS LTD. | Founder | 2015-04-09 |
| ALMADEX MINERALS LTD. | Founder | 2018-02-25 |
Former positions of James Poliquin
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Elk Gold Mining Corp.
 Elk Gold Mining Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Elk Gold Mining Corp. operates as a resource company. It intends to develop the Elk Gold project into a precious metal producer. The company was founded on June 12, 2008 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Chairman | 2012-02-15 |
Motapa Diamonds, Inc.
 Motapa Diamonds, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Motapa Diamonds Inc. acquires and explores diamond properties. The company was founded on March 13, 1998 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2008-12-31 |
Tarsis Resources Ltd.
 Tarsis Resources Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Tarsis Resources Ltd. is an exploration company, which finds and develops gold, copper, silver and base metal deposits. It owns three key properties, two in Yukon, Canada and one in Mexico. The company was founded on October 21, 2005 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 2008-06-24 |
Almaden Resources Corp.
 Almaden Resources Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Part of Almaden Minerals Ltd., Almaden Resources Corp. explores for and mines for gold. The private company is based in Vancouver, Canada. The Canadian company was founded by James Duane Poliquin. Almaden Resources was acquired by Almaden Minerals Ltd. on February 11, 2002 for $3.42 million. | Founder | 2001-12-30 |
| Fairfield Minerals Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of James Poliquin
| University of Saskatchewan | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| ALMADEN MINERALS LTD. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| AZUCAR MINERALS LTD. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| ALMADEX MINERALS LTD. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| Private companies | 6 |
|---|---|
Moydow Mines International, Inc.
 Moydow Mines International, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Moydow Mines International, Inc. engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold properties. The company was founded on December 9, 1998 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Almaden Resources Corp.
Almaden Resources Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Part of Almaden Minerals Ltd., Almaden Resources Corp. explores for and mines for gold. The private company is based in Vancouver, Canada. The Canadian company was founded by James Duane Poliquin. Almaden Resources was acquired by Almaden Minerals Ltd. on February 11, 2002 for $3.42 million. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| Fairfield Minerals Ltd. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Motapa Diamonds, Inc.
Motapa Diamonds, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Motapa Diamonds Inc. acquires and explores diamond properties. The company was founded on March 13, 1998 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Tarsis Resources Ltd.
Tarsis Resources Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Tarsis Resources Ltd. is an exploration company, which finds and develops gold, copper, silver and base metal deposits. It owns three key properties, two in Yukon, Canada and one in Mexico. The company was founded on October 21, 2005 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Elk Gold Mining Corp.
Elk Gold Mining Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Elk Gold Mining Corp. operates as a resource company. It intends to develop the Elk Gold project into a precious metal producer. The company was founded on June 12, 2008 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Non-Energy Minerals |
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