Richard O'Brien
Chairman at NEW GOLD INC.
Net worth: 9 M $ as of 2025-11-29
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Richard T.
O'Brien currently works at New Gold, Inc., as Chairman from 2024, Vulcan Materials Co., as Independent Director from 2008, Xcel Energy, Inc., as Independent Director from 2013, Newmont Canada FN Holdings ULC, as Director, and Saudi Arabian Mining Co., as Non-Executive Director from 2017.
Mr. O'Brien also formerly worked at Boart Longyear BV, as President & Chief Executive Officer from 2013 to 2015, Newmont Australia Pty Ltd., as President & Chief Executive Officer, Boart Longyear Ltd., as President, CEO & Executive Director from 2013 to 2015, Pretium Resources, Inc., as Chairman from 2020 to 2022, Crestwood Equity Partners LP, as Independent Director, Inergy Holdings GP LLC, as Director from 2006 to 2010, Crestwood Holdings LP, as Director, Crestwood Equity GP LLC, as Director from 2010 to 2012, Newmont Corp., as Director from 2013 to 2015, PacifiCorp, as Chief Operating & Financial Officer, Southern Company Gas, as Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President from 2001 to 2005, GenOn Energy Holdings, Inc., as President-Capital Management, and Mirant Corp.
(Georgia), as Vice President.
Mr. O'Brien received his undergraduate degree from The University of Chicago and doctorate degree from Lewis & Clark Law School.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
XCEL ENERGY INC. 0.02% | 2025-05-21 | 100,045 ( 0.02% ) | 8 M $ | 2025-11-29 |
| 2025-05-08 | 3,201 ( 0% ) | 951 465 $ | 2025-11-29 | |
NEW GOLD INC. -.--% | 2025-11-27 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2025-11-29 |
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Richard O'Brien active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| XCEL ENERGY INC. | Director/Board Member | 2012-07-31 |
| VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY | Director/Board Member | 2008-10-09 |
| SAUDI ARABIAN MINING COMPANY (MA'ADEN) | Director/Board Member | 2017-11-30 |
| NEW GOLD INC. | Chairman | 2024-07-31 |
Newmont Canada FN Holdings ULC
Newmont Canada FN Holdings ULC Mines for gold and silver | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Richard O'Brien
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| PRETIUM RESOURCES INC. | Chairman | 2021-12-31 |
Boart Longyear BV
Boart Longyear BV Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Provides drilling services and manufactures core barrels, drill rods and accessories | Chief Executive Officer | 2015-07-31 |
| NEWMONT CORPORATION | Chief Executive Officer | 2013-02-28 |
Newmont Australia Pty Ltd.
Newmont Australia Pty Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Operates gold mining projects | Chief Executive Officer | 2013-01-31 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 20 |
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Newmont Corp.
Newmont Corp. Provides gold, copper, zinc, lead and silver mining services | |
PacifiCorp
PacifiCorp Generates renewable energy from wind, solar and geothermal facilities | |
Vulcan Materials Co.
Vulcan Materials Co. Produces and distributes construction aggregates and other construction materials | |
Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas Gas DistributorsUtilities Provides natural gas CNG fueling station solutions | Utilities |
GenOn Energy Holdings, Inc.
GenOn Energy Holdings, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Engages in electricity generation and distribution | Utilities |
Xcel Energy, Inc.
Xcel Energy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Generates, transmits and distributes electricity & natural gas | Utilities |
Crestwood Equity Partners LP
Crestwood Equity Partners LP Oil & Gas PipelinesIndustrial Services Markets, stores and supplies natural gas liquids | Industrial Services |
New Gold, Inc.
New Gold, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and mines for gold & silver | Non-Energy Minerals |
Inergy Holdings GP LLC | |
Pretium Resources, Inc.
Pretium Resources, Inc. Acquires, explores and develops gold and precious metals resource properties | |
Crestwood Holdings LP
Crestwood Holdings LP Gas DistributorsUtilities Engages in the ownership and management of the general partners of Inergy LP | Utilities |
Boart Longyear BV
Boart Longyear BV Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Provides drilling services and manufactures core barrels, drill rods and accessories | Non-Energy Minerals |
Mirant Corp. (Georgia)
Mirant Corp. (Georgia) Electric UtilitiesUtilities Electric utility | Utilities |
Newmont Australia Pty Ltd.
Newmont Australia Pty Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Operates gold mining projects | Non-Energy Minerals |
The University of Chicago
The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Boart Longyear Ltd.
Boart Longyear Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides drilling services focused on water supply, copper, gold, nickel, lithium, zinc and uranium & Manufactures and sells drill rigs & string products | Industrial Services |
Crestwood Equity GP LLC
Crestwood Equity GP LLC Gas DistributorsUtilities Operates as a general partner | Utilities |
Saudi Arabian Mining Co.
Saudi Arabian Mining Co. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Provides phosphate, metal and gold mining services | Non-Energy Minerals |
Newmont Canada FN Holdings ULC
Newmont Canada FN Holdings ULC Mines for gold and silver | |
Lewis & Clark Law School
Lewis & Clark Law School Functions as a College/University |
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