Profile
Feisal A.
Somji is the founder of Rio Alto Mining Ltd.
founded in 1987.
He is currently the President & Chief Executive Officer of Sio Silica, Inc., Chief Executive Officer of Sio Silica Inc. (US), Director of Electrum Copper Corp., and President of Savannah Diamonds, Ltd.
Mr. Somji's former positions include President & Chief Executive Officer of Mexican Silver Mines Ltd., Chief Executive Officer & Director of Philippine Metals, Inc., Executive Chairman of Boundary Gold & Copper Mining Ltd., Chairman of NexGen Mining, Inc., Independent Director of Altair Resources, Inc., Director & President of Philippine Metals Corp., and Director of Rokmaster Resources Corp.
Mr. Somji holds an MBA from Queen's University and an undergraduate degree from the University of British Columbia.
Feisal A. Somji active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Savannah Diamonds, Ltd.
 Savannah Diamonds, Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Part of Tombill Mines Ltd., Savannah Diamonds, Ltd. engages in the exploration for diamonds. The company is based in St. Helier, UK. Savannah Diamonds was acquired by Bluerock Ventures Corp. on October 11, 2012 for $20.01 million. | President | 2009-11-24 |
Electrum Copper Corp.
 Electrum Copper Corp. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Part of NexGen Mining, Inc., Electrum Copper Corp. provides exploration services for the Indio projects. The company is based in McAllen, TX. Brian A. Prokop has been the CEO of the company since 2022. Electrum Copper was acquired by NexGen Mining, Inc. on March 20, 2023. | Director/Board Member | - |
Sio Silica, Inc.
 Sio Silica, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Sio Silica, Inc. is an emerging producer of high purity silica that is proposing to extract silica sand and process it at a new facility. The private company is based in Calgary, Canada and the CEO of the company is Feisal A. Somji. Sio's processed silica exceeds 99.9%%+ purity, and is a key input product for renewable energy products, high-grade glass, and electronics. The Canadian company offers a cost-competitive, operationally advantageous system while maintaining the quality and integrity of their sand and service. Sio's silica is a unique natural resource that replaces manufactured silica applications and has a significant role in how we live. The company is committed to environmental management and protection, reflected in project planning and operations, ensuring the least impact with the greatest benefits to investors, consumers, and communities. | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-02-28 |
Former positions of Feisal A. Somji
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| NEXGEN MINING INCORPORATED | Chairman | 2019-09-26 |
| BOUNDARY GOLD AND COPPER MINING LTD. | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-01-31 |
| ROKMASTER RESOURCES CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2017-12-07 |
| ALTAIR RESOURCES INC. | Director/Board Member | 2014-11-30 |
| REVOLVE RENEWABLE POWER CORP. | Chief Executive Officer | 2012-12-05 |
Training of Feisal A. Somji
| Queen's University | Masters Business Admin |
| University of British Columbia | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| BOUNDARY GOLD AND COPPER MINING LTD. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| ALTAIR RESOURCES INC. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| ROKMASTER RESOURCES CORP. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| NEXGEN MINING INCORPORATED | Non-Energy Minerals |
| Private companies | 7 |
|---|---|
Philippine Metals Corp.
 Philippine Metals Corp. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Philippine Metals Corp. engages in the exploration of gold and metal base deposits. It owns and operates Taurus, Malitao, and Dilong projects. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| Mexican Silver Mines Ltd. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Rio Alto Mining Ltd.
 Rio Alto Mining Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Rio Alto Mining Ltd. explores, develops, and exploits mineral properties. It focuses on the development of the La Arena gold/copper project, which is located in the north central Peru. The firm is also in the business of acquiring, exploring, and developing gold resources and advanced stage exploration projects in both Peru and Latin America. The company was founded on April 3, 1987 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Savannah Diamonds, Ltd.
Savannah Diamonds, Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Part of Tombill Mines Ltd., Savannah Diamonds, Ltd. engages in the exploration for diamonds. The company is based in St. Helier, UK. Savannah Diamonds was acquired by Bluerock Ventures Corp. on October 11, 2012 for $20.01 million. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Philippine Metals, Inc.
 Philippine Metals, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Philippine Metals, Inc. engages in the exploration and development of resource properties. It holds interests in the Philippines, Taurus, Malitao and Dilong. The company was founded on April 7, 1989 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Electrum Copper Corp.
Electrum Copper Corp. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Part of NexGen Mining, Inc., Electrum Copper Corp. provides exploration services for the Indio projects. The company is based in McAllen, TX. Brian A. Prokop has been the CEO of the company since 2022. Electrum Copper was acquired by NexGen Mining, Inc. on March 20, 2023. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Sio Silica, Inc.
Sio Silica, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Sio Silica, Inc. is an emerging producer of high purity silica that is proposing to extract silica sand and process it at a new facility. The private company is based in Calgary, Canada and the CEO of the company is Feisal A. Somji. Sio's processed silica exceeds 99.9%%+ purity, and is a key input product for renewable energy products, high-grade glass, and electronics. The Canadian company offers a cost-competitive, operationally advantageous system while maintaining the quality and integrity of their sand and service. Sio's silica is a unique natural resource that replaces manufactured silica applications and has a significant role in how we live. The company is committed to environmental management and protection, reflected in project planning and operations, ensuring the least impact with the greatest benefits to investors, consumers, and communities. | Process Industries |
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