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Neil O'Brien
Chairman at
EMPIRE METALS LIMITED
Net worth: 14 M $ as of 2026-02-27
Profile
Neil P.
M.
O'Brien is currently Independent Non-Executive Chairman at Empire Metals Ltd. since 2018, Independent Director at Luca Mining Corp.
since 2023, Exploration Director at Chesterfield Resources Plc since 2021, Independent Director at NGEx Minerals Ltd. since 2019, Director at Sociedad Minera Reliquias SAC, and Chief Geologist at Sterling Metals Corp.
starting in 2025.
Former roles include Non-Executive Chairman at Candelaria Mining Corp.
from 2021 to 2023, Chairman at Element 29 Resources, Inc., Independent Non-Executive Director at Sunridge Gold Corp.
from 2013 to 2016, Director at Sanu Resources Ltd. from 2007 to 2009, Senior Geologist at Teck Resources Limited from 2002 to 2005, Senior VP-Exploration & New Business Development at Lundin Mining Corp.
from 2012 to 2018, and General Manager at Minera Teck SA de CV.
Education includes a doctorate from Queen's University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NGEX MINERALS LTD. 0.18% | 2025-10-23 | 380,900 ( 0.18% ) | 9 M $ | 2026-02-27 |
0.29% | 2025-10-29 | 201,474 ( 0.29% ) | 4 M $ | 2026-02-27 |
| 2025-11-13 | 2,181,444 ( 0.31% ) | 959 050 $ | 2026-02-27 |
Neil O'Brien active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| EMPIRE METALS LIMITED | Chairman | 2018-03-27 |
| NGEX MINERALS LTD. | Director/Board Member | 2019-07-16 |
| CHESTERFIELD RESOURCES PLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2021-01-04 |
| LUCA MINING CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2023-06-07 |
| STERLING METALS CORP. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2025-10-07 |
Sociedad Minera Reliquias SAC
 Sociedad Minera Reliquias SAC Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in mining properties | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Neil O'Brien
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CANDELARIA MINING CORP. | Chairman | 2023-05-15 |
| LUNDIN MINING CORPORATION | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2018-01-31 |
| SUNRIDGE GOLD CORP | Director/Board Member | 2016-04-30 |
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Training of Neil O'Brien
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Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
63
1st degree connections
14
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 14 |
|---|---|
Teck Resources Limited
 Teck Resources Limited Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Produces copper and zinc ores | Non-Energy Minerals |
Sunridge Gold Corp.
 Sunridge Gold Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the business of acquiring, exploring and developing mineral properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
Luca Mining Corp.
 Luca Mining Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Operates as a mining and exploration company | Non-Energy Minerals |
Sterling Metals Corp.
 Sterling Metals Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Operates as a mineral exploration company which focuses on the discovery, acquisition and development of potential mineral deposits | Non-Energy Minerals |
Empire Metals Ltd.
 Empire Metals Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and mines for gold assets | Non-Energy Minerals |
Candelaria Mining Corp.
 Candelaria Mining Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the exploration and development of gold | Non-Energy Minerals |
Queen's University
 Queen's University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Sanu Resources Ltd.
 Sanu Resources Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Mines gold and base metals in Africa | Non-Energy Minerals |
Lundin Mining Corp.
 Lundin Mining Corp. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Provides copper, zinc, nickel, gold, lead and silver and other metal mining services | Non-Energy Minerals |
Minera Teck SA de CV
 Minera Teck SA de CV Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in copper mining | Non-Energy Minerals |
Chesterfield Resources Plc
 Chesterfield Resources Plc Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries engages in exploration & development of metals which includes copper and gold | Finance |
Element 29 Resources, Inc.
 Element 29 Resources, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the exploration of copper, molybdenum, gold, silver, lead and zinc | Non-Energy Minerals |
NGEx Minerals Ltd.
 NGEx Minerals Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in copper and gold mining and exploration | Non-Energy Minerals |
Sociedad Minera Reliquias SAC
Sociedad Minera Reliquias SAC Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in mining properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
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