Jean-Charles Potvin
Founder at MURCHISON MINERALS LTD.
Net worth: 734 984 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Jean-Charles Potvin founded Tiomin Resources, Inc. in 1992, where he worked as Chairman in 2010 and Murchison Minerals Ltd.
in 2001, where he is working as Executive Chairman from 2021.
Mr. Potvin also currently works at Tiomin Kenya Ltd., as Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Tiomin China Ltd., as Chairman from 1992, Azimut Exploration, Inc., as Independent Director from 2003, Polaris Energy, Inc., as Director, Rukwa Uranium Ltd., as Director from 2012, BRC Minerals Ltd., as President & Director, and Gold Reserve Corp., as Director from 1993.
Mr. Potvin also formerly worked at Pangea Goldfields, Inc., as President & Chief Executive Officer from 1994 to 2000, Flemish Gold Corp., as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director, Sulliden Gold Corp.
Ltd., as Chairman from 2003 to 2005, Vaaldiam Mining, Inc., as Chairman from 1992 to 2012, Gold Reserve, Inc., as Independent Director from 1993 to 2020, NorZinc Ltd., as Independent Director from 2016 to 2018, Cadiscor Resources, Inc., as Director in 2009, Geomega Resources, Inc., as Independent Director from 2010 to 2013, Burns Fry Ltd., as Director & Vice President from 1981 to 1994, Polaris Geothermal, Inc., as Director from 2004 to 2009, and GobiMin, Inc., as Director.
Mr. Potvin received his Masters Business Admin degree in 1979 from the University of Ottawa and undergraduate degree in 1976 from Carleton University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AZIMUT EXPLORATION, INC.
1.37% | 2024-01-18 | 1,164,558 ( 1.37% ) | 631 190 $ | 2024-03-30 |
MURCHISON MINERALS LTD
1.44% | 2024-03-05 | 3,459,770 ( 1.44% ) | 103 793 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Jean-Charles Potvin active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| AZIMUT EXPLORATION INC. | Director/Board Member | 2003-06-10 |
| MURCHISON MINERALS LTD. | Founder | 2001-07-24 |
| Rukwa Uranium Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 2012-06-24 |
| BRC Minerals Ltd. | President | - |
Tiomin China Ltd.
 Tiomin China Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Part of BCKP Ltd., Tiomin China Ltd. mines for minerals. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. Tiomin China was acquired by Tiomin Resources, Inc. on September 26, 2008 for $1.89 million. | Chairman | 1991-12-31 |
Polaris Energy, Inc.
 Polaris Energy, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Polaris Energy, Inc. operates as a geological and geophysical consulting firm. | Director/Board Member | - |
Tiomin Kenya Ltd.
 Tiomin Kenya Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Tiomin Kenya Ltd. provides metal and mineral mining services. The company is headquartered in Ukunda, Kenya. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Gold Reserve Corp.
 Gold Reserve Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Part of Gold Reserve, Inc., Gold Reserve Corp. engages in gold ore mining. The private company is based in Montana. Rockne J. Timm has been the CEO of the American company since 1992. | Director/Board Member | 1992-12-31 |
Former positions of Jean-Charles Potvin
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Training of Jean-Charles Potvin
| University of Ottawa | Masters Business Admin |
| Carleton University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| GOLD RESERVE INC. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| AZIMUT EXPLORATION INC. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| GEOMEGA RESOURCES INC. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| Private companies | 17 |
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Tiomin Resources, Inc.
 Tiomin Resources, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Tiomin Resources Inc. is a mining company traded on the TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange) with a focus on the exploration and development of gold, base metals and titanium mineral sands projects. Projects include 100% ownership of the Kwale titanium and zirconium deposit in Kenya and 49% of the Pukaqaqa copper and gold deposit in Peru. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Non-Energy Minerals |
NorZinc Ltd.
 NorZinc Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals NorZinc Ltd. is an mine development company. It engages in the exploration and development of natural resource properties. The firm specializes high-grade silver, zinc, and lead. The company was founded on December 16, 1965 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Sulliden Gold Corp. Ltd.
 Sulliden Gold Corp. Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Sulliden Gold Corp. Ltd. engages in the exploration and development of metal properties. The company was founded by Jacques Trottier on November 20, 1985 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Tiomin China Ltd.
Tiomin China Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Part of BCKP Ltd., Tiomin China Ltd. mines for minerals. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. Tiomin China was acquired by Tiomin Resources, Inc. on September 26, 2008 for $1.89 million. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Cadiscor Resources, Inc.
 Cadiscor Resources, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Cadiscor Resources, Inc. was incorporated on March 6, 2006 under the Canada Business Corporations Act. Shares of the Company have traded on the TSX Venture Exchange since August 21, 2006. The Company is primarily engaged in the exploration of mining properties with a view to commercial production. It currently owns or holds interests in various mining properties in Quebec, but does not have any mines in production. On March 31, 2009, the Company closed a $7,500,000 financing which enable her to restart the production at the Sleeping Giant Mine. Recovery of the cost of mining assets is subject to the discovery and mining of economically recoverable reserves, the Company’s ability to obtain the financing required to pursue exploration and development of its properties, and profitable future production or the proceeds from the sale of its properties. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Pangea Goldfields, Inc.
 Pangea Goldfields, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Part of Barrick Gold Corp., Pangea Goldfields, Inc. is a Canadian company that explores for and mines for gold. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. Pangea Goldfields was acquired by Barrick Gold Corp. on August 07, 2000 for $116.90 million. The company was founded by Oliver Lennox-King. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| Burns Fry Ltd. | Finance |
Polaris Geothermal, Inc.
 Polaris Geothermal, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Polaris Geothermal, Inc. engages in acquiring, exploring and developing geothermal properties. The company was founded on December 18, 2003 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Utilities |
GobiMin, Inc.
 GobiMin, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals GobiMin, Inc. engages in the investment in properties, equity, debt, and other securities. It also invests in direct ownership stakes in projects. The company was founded on September 30, 2005 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Tiomin Kenya Ltd.
Tiomin Kenya Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Tiomin Kenya Ltd. provides metal and mineral mining services. The company is headquartered in Ukunda, Kenya. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Polaris Energy, Inc.
Polaris Energy, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Polaris Energy, Inc. operates as a geological and geophysical consulting firm. | Commercial Services |
| Rukwa Uranium Ltd. | |
Vaaldiam Mining, Inc.
 Vaaldiam Mining, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Vaaldiam Mining, Inc. is Canadian junior mining company. It is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties in Brazil. The company also holds investments in companies with advanced mineral projects as well as royalty interests in diverse minerals which includes: gold, copper, rutile, ilmenite, zircon, zinc and diamonds. The company was founded on October 5, 1992 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Flemish Gold Corp.
 Flemish Gold Corp. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Flemish Gold Corp. is a private Canadian company focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of distinctive mineral properties in East Africa. Flemish Gold holds large land positions in Burundi and Uganda by way of mineral exploration licenses that are situated in highly favorable geology and in a mineral-rich district. The Company has first-mover advantage and its significant land package is underexplored. Flemish Gold has a management team with a history of discoveries and a wealth of experience in exploration and development. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| BRC Minerals Ltd. | |
| Murchison Minerals Ltd. | |
Gold Reserve Corp.
Gold Reserve Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Part of Gold Reserve, Inc., Gold Reserve Corp. engages in gold ore mining. The private company is based in Montana. Rockne J. Timm has been the CEO of the American company since 1992. | Non-Energy Minerals |
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