Charles Fipke
Founder at CANTEX MINE DEVELOPMENT CORP.
Net worth: 5 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Charles Edgar Fipke is the founder of Dia Met Minerals Ltd.
(1984), Cantex Mine Development Corp.
(1996), and C.F.
Mineral Research Ltd.
(1977), where he holds the title of Chairman.
He currently holds the position of Chairman at Metalex Ventures Ltd.
(since 2002) and is the owner of Kel-Ex Development Ltd.
and a member of the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame.
His former positions include Geologist at Cominco Ltd., Johannesburg Consolidated Investment Co. Ltd., and V Cominco.
Fipke received his undergraduate degree from the University of British Columbia in 1970.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-02 | 29,253,969 ( 25.80% ) | 4 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
METALEX VENTURES LTD.
34.66% | 2023-10-17 | 81,265,865 ( 34.66% ) | 812 659 $ | 2024-03-30 |
NORTHERN URANIUM CORP.
11.09% | 2023-11-15 | 17,999,998 ( 11.09% ) | 180 000 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Charles Fipke active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| METALEX VENTURES LTD. | Chairman | 2002-06-09 |
| CANTEX MINE DEVELOPMENT CORP. | Founder | 1995-12-31 |
C.F. Mineral Research Ltd.
 C.F. Mineral Research Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services C.F. Mineral Research Ltd. provides heavy mineral processing services. It engages in exploring for diamonds, gold, platinum and base metals. The company was founded by Charles Edgar Fipke in 1977 and is headquartered in Kelowna, Canada. | Founder | 1976-12-31 |
Dia Met Minerals Ltd.
 Dia Met Minerals Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Part of BHP Group Ltd., Dia Met Minerals Ltd. is a Canadian company that operates mineral exploration and development services. The private company is based in Kelowna, Canada. The company was founded in 1983 by Charles Edgar Fipke. Dia Met Minerals was acquired by BHP Group Ltd. on September 18, 2001 for $443.32 million. | Founder | 1983-12-31 |
Kel-Ex Development Ltd.
 Kel-Ex Development Ltd. CoalEnergy Minerals Kel-Ex Development Ltd. is a Canadian company that explores and mines for diamonds. Jason A. Granger has been the CEO of the private company since 2020. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Canadian Mining Hall of Fame | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Charles Fipke
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| Cominco Ltd. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| V Cominco | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Johannesburg Consolidated Investment Co. Ltd. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Charles Fipke
| University of British Columbia | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| CANTEX MINE DEVELOPMENT CORP. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| METALEX VENTURES LTD. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| Private companies | 7 |
|---|---|
Dia Met Minerals Ltd.
Dia Met Minerals Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Part of BHP Group Ltd., Dia Met Minerals Ltd. is a Canadian company that operates mineral exploration and development services. The private company is based in Kelowna, Canada. The company was founded in 1983 by Charles Edgar Fipke. Dia Met Minerals was acquired by BHP Group Ltd. on September 18, 2001 for $443.32 million. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| Cominco Ltd. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Kel-Ex Development Ltd.
Kel-Ex Development Ltd. CoalEnergy Minerals Kel-Ex Development Ltd. is a Canadian company that explores and mines for diamonds. Jason A. Granger has been the CEO of the private company since 2020. | Energy Minerals |
C.F. Mineral Research Ltd.
C.F. Mineral Research Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services C.F. Mineral Research Ltd. provides heavy mineral processing services. It engages in exploring for diamonds, gold, platinum and base metals. The company was founded by Charles Edgar Fipke in 1977 and is headquartered in Kelowna, Canada. | Commercial Services |
| Canadian Mining Hall of Fame | |
| Johannesburg Consolidated Investment Co. Ltd. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| V Cominco |
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