David Dobson
Founder at WESTERN GOLD EXPLORATION LTD.
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
David Harry Williamson Dobson is the founder of Kirkland Lake Gold, Inc. (1983), Belvedere Resources Ltd.
(1991), Northern Aspect Resources Ltd.
(2011), and Western Gold Exploration Ltd.
(2016).
He held the title of Executive Chairman at Kirkland Lake Gold, Inc. from 1983 to 2015, Non-Executive Chairman at Belvedere Resources Ltd.
from 2012 to 2014, Chairman at Northern Aspect Resources Ltd., and previously held the title of Executive Chairman at Western Gold Exploration Ltd.
Mr. Dobson's current jobs include Non-Executive Chairman at Borders & Southern Petroleum Plc since 2004 and Chairman at Western Gold Exploration Ltd.
(United Kingdom).
His former jobs include Chairman at Suroco Energy, Inc. (2006-2012), Chairman at Glenmore Highlands, Inc., Deputy Chairman at Lytton Minerals Ltd., Director at Mountain Province Diamonds, Inc. (1997-2012), Director at Breakwater Resources Ltd., Director at Brazauro Resources Corp.
(2005-2009), Director at Navan Capital Corp., Non-Executive Director at Rambler Metals & Mining Plc (2014-2015), Director at Western Uranium Corp.
(2004-2006), Director at Newfoundland & Labrador Refining Corp., Independent Director at Concordia Resource Corp.
(2011-2012), Director at 444965 B.c.
Ltd., Director at Copper Bay Ltd., Director at Cassowary Capital Corp.
Ltd., Senior Partner at Orion Securities, Inc., and Senior Partner at Yorkton Securities, Inc. (British Columbia).
Mr. Dobson is also the founder of American Pacific Mining Co., Inc.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-30 | 81,372,000 ( 11.13% ) | 3 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
| 2023-05-28 | 150,000 ( 0.32% ) | 8 700 $ | 2024-03-30 |
David Dobson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BORDERS & SOUTHERN PETROLEUM PLC | Chairman | 2004-05-31 |
| WESTERN GOLD EXPLORATION LTD. | Founder | 2016-12-04 |
Western Gold Exploration Ltd. (United Kingdom)
 Western Gold Exploration Ltd. (United Kingdom) Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Western Gold Exploration Ltd. operates as an exploration in gold and copper minerals. The company was founded on December 5, 2016 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Chairman | - |
Former positions of David Dobson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| RAMBLER METALS AND MINING PLC | Chairman | 2014-01-15 |
Kirkland Lake Gold, Inc.
 Kirkland Lake Gold, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Kirkland Lake Gold, Inc. engages in exploration, development and production of gold properties in Canada. It holds interest in Macassa Property, Main Break and South Mine Complex. The company was founded by Harry Dobson and Brian D. Hinchcliffe on June 29, 1983 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Founder | 2015-02-20 |
Belvedere Resources Ltd.
 Belvedere Resources Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Belvedere Resources Ltd. engages in the exploration and development of gold and nickel. It focuses on developing and producing gold deposits from the Kopsa, Kiimala, Rantasalmi and Hirsikangas properties. The company was founded by David Harry Williamson Dobson on September 23, 1991 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Founder | 2014-12-23 |
| MOUNTAIN PROVINCE DIAMONDS INC. | Director/Board Member | 2012-10-31 |
| SUROCO ENERGY INC. | Chairman | 2012-08-14 |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| MOUNTAIN PROVINCE DIAMONDS INC. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| RAMBLER METALS AND MINING PLC | Non-Energy Minerals |
| Private companies | 21 |
|---|---|
Breakwater Resources Ltd.
 Breakwater Resources Ltd. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Breakwater Resources Ltd. is a mineral resource company that is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and mining of base metal and precious metal deposits. It produces zinc, copper, lead and gold concentrates. Breakwater Resources owns base metal and gold exploration properties in Canada, Honduras, Tunisia and Chile. It has three producing zinc mines, including: Myra Falls, El Mochito and El Toqui. The company was founded on October 15, 1979 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Brazauro Resources Corp.
 Brazauro Resources Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Brazauro Resources Corp. engages in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties. It focuses on gold properties in Brazil. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Kirkland Lake Gold, Inc.
Kirkland Lake Gold, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Kirkland Lake Gold, Inc. engages in exploration, development and production of gold properties in Canada. It holds interest in Macassa Property, Main Break and South Mine Complex. The company was founded by Harry Dobson and Brian D. Hinchcliffe on June 29, 1983 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Belvedere Resources Ltd.
Belvedere Resources Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Belvedere Resources Ltd. engages in the exploration and development of gold and nickel. It focuses on developing and producing gold deposits from the Kopsa, Kiimala, Rantasalmi and Hirsikangas properties. The company was founded by David Harry Williamson Dobson on September 23, 1991 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| Navan Capital Corp. | Finance |
Suroco Energy, Inc.
 Suroco Energy, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Suroco Energy, Inc. explores and develops crude oil, natural gas liquids. The company was founded on January 31, 2005 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Energy Minerals |
| Borders & Southern Petroleum Plc | |
Northern Aspect Resources Ltd.
 Northern Aspect Resources Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Northern Aspect Resources Ltd. operates as a capital pool company. It engages in the identification and evaluation of companies, businesses, properties, or assets with a view of acquisition or participation. The company was founded on March 28, 2011 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Finance |
Orion Securities, Inc.
 Orion Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Orion Securities, Inc. is an independent broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto with additional offices in Calgary and Montréal and Chicago. The firm provides research, trade execution, underwriting and advisory services. Orion's research team focuses on mining, energy, healthcare, biotechnology, technology and diversified industries. They focus primarily on Canadian-based stocks | Finance |
Glenmore Highlands, Inc.
 Glenmore Highlands, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Part of Mountain Province Diamonds, Inc., Glenmore Highlands, Inc. explores for and mines for copper. The private company is based in Vancouver, Canada. Glenmore Highlands was acquired by Mountain Province Diamonds, Inc. on June 30, 2000 for $9.60 million. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Yorkton Securities, Inc. (British Columbia)
 Yorkton Securities, Inc. (British Columbia) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Yorkton Securities, Inc. is a private company based in Vancouver, CA. and has subsidiaries in United States. The Canadian company provides security brokerage services. | Finance |
Western Uranium Corp. /Old/
 Western Uranium Corp. /Old/ Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Western Uranium Corp. is enganged in exploring and mining of uranium. The company is located in Vancouver, BC. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Newfoundland & Labrador Refining Corp.
 Newfoundland & Labrador Refining Corp. Oil Refining/MarketingEnergy Minerals Newfoundland & Labrador Refining Corp. provides oil refining services. The company is headquartered in St. John's, Canada. | Energy Minerals |
Concordia Resource Corp.
 Concordia Resource Corp. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Concordia Resource Corp. is a junior exploration company with an emphasis on developing mineral deposits in Africa and South America. The company has an extensive exploration portfolio in the resource-endowed regions of Burkina Faso, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. In addition, it holds interests in the La Providencia silver mine located in the Puna district of northwestern Argentina and also holds interests in the Cerro Amarillo-Cajon Grande copper-gold-molybdenum property located in the Malargüe District of Argentina. The company was founded on February 7, 2000 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Lytton Minerals Ltd.
 Lytton Minerals Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Lytton Minerals Ltd. is a Canadian company that engages in the exploration of diamond projects. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| American Pacific Mining Co., Inc. | |
| 444965 B.c. Ltd. | |
Copper Bay Ltd.
 Copper Bay Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Part of Central Asia Metals Plc, Copper Bay Ltd. produces metals. The private company is based in London, UK. Copper Bay was acquired by Central Asia Metals Plc on June 30, 2015 for $2.99 million. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Cassowary Capital Corp. Ltd.
 Cassowary Capital Corp. Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Cassowary Capital Corp. Ltd. is a capital pool company, which engages in the identification and evaluation of businesses and assets for future investment. The company was founded on January 31, 2018 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Finance |
Western Gold Exploration Ltd. (United Kingdom)
Western Gold Exploration Ltd. (United Kingdom) Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Western Gold Exploration Ltd. operates as an exploration in gold and copper minerals. The company was founded on December 5, 2016 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| Western Gold Exploration Ltd. |
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