Donald Bruce Best
Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer at Vaaldiam Resources, Inc.
Network origin in Donald Bruce Best first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Vaaldiam Resources, Inc.
 Vaaldiam Resources, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Vaaldiam Resources Ltd. is a Canadian based diamond mining and exploration company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: VAA) with two producing mines in Brazil and advanced exploration projects in Brazil and Canada. Vaaldiam holds 100% interest in the Duas Barras and Chapada alluvial diamond mines. The combined average price for the run of mine production is in the order of US$245 per carat which positions Vaaldiam's operations amongst the highest value diamond producers in the world.
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| Subsidiary | Other Metals/Minerals | 14 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Donald Bruce Best via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAS GOLD CORP. | Precious Metals | Chief Executive Officer | |
| GREAT WESTERN MINERALS GROUP LTD. | Other Metals/Minerals | Chief Executive Officer | |
| YAMANA GOLD INC. | Precious Metals | Director/Board Member Founder | |
| AMARILLO GOLD | Precious Metals | Director/Board Member | |
| STAR DIAMOND CORPORATION | Other Metals/Minerals | President | |
| SPARTON RESOURCES INC. | Precious Metals | Chief Executive Officer | |
| CASCADERO COPPER CORPORATION | Other Metals/Minerals | Director/Board Member | |
| SOUTH ATLANTIC GOLD INC. | Precious Metals | Director/Board Member | |
| OCEANAGOLD CORPORATION | Precious Metals | Director/Board Member | |
| WESTCORE ENERGY LTD. | Coal | Director/Board Member | |
Great Western Diamonds Corp.
 Great Western Diamonds Corp. CoalEnergy Minerals Part of BCKP Ltd., Great Western Diamonds Corp. mines for diamonds. The company is based in Saskatoon, Canada. Great Western Diamonds was acquired by Vaaldiam Resources Ltd., part of BCKP Ltd. from March 23, 2010 on March 10, 2008 for $8.40 million. | Coal | Director/Board Member | |
Santa Elina Mines Corp
 Santa Elina Mines Corp Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Santa Elina Mines Corp is a Brazilian company that provides mineral mining services. | Other Metals/Minerals | Director/Board Member Chief Operating Officer | |
MNP LLP
 MNP LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services MNP LLP engages in the provision of accounting, taxation, and advisory services. It offers consulting; corporate finance; enterprise risk; corporate and consumer insolvency; and valuation, forensics, and litigation support. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Tamarack Group Ltd.
 Tamarack Group Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of MNP LLP, Tamarack Group Ltd. is a Canadian company that provides investment banking services. The company is based in Waterloo, Canada. The company was founded by Charmaine Sutton. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Cascadia Ventures, Inc.
 Cascadia Ventures, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of MNP LLP, Cascadia Ventures, Inc. provides investment banking services. The company is based in Saskatoon, Canada. Cascadia Ventures was acquired by Tamarack Group Ltd. on March 15, 2002. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Barclays Bank of Canada
 Barclays Bank of Canada Major BanksFinance Barclays Bank of Canada is based in Vancouver, Canada. Part of HSBC Holdings Plc, Barclays Bank of Canada is a Canadian company that provides banking services. Barclays Bank of Canada was acquired by HSBC Holdings Plc on June 01, 1996. | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Yukon Zinc Corp.
 Yukon Zinc Corp. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Yukon Zinc Corp. explores and develops metals. Its properties include the silver rich Wolverine, finlayson, and rancheria districts deposits. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Other Metals/Minerals | Director/Board Member | |
| University of Lakehead | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| University of Toronto | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University College Dublin | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| University of Sao Paulo | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| VERSABANK | Regional Banks | Chief Executive Officer | |
| EDM RESOURCES INC. | Other Metals/Minerals | Director/Board Member | |
The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum
 The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum (CIM) is a not-for-profit technical society of professionals in the Canadian minerals, metals, materials, and energy industries. CIM is based in Westmount, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. CIM provides a wealth of benefits to its members, including building industry knowledge, enhancing professional profiles, and raising Canadian company visibility. The institute offers a range of services, including professional development, distinguished lecturer programs, and awards. The private company was founded by Patrick B. Carlson, and the CEO is Angela Hamlyn. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Mineração Santa Elina SA | President | ||
Vaaldiam do Brasil Mineracao Ltda.
 Vaaldiam do Brasil Mineracao Ltda. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Part of Tres-Or Resources Ltd., Vaaldiam do Brasil Mineracao Ltda. The company is based in Lauro de Freitas, Brazil. engages in exploration of minerals and diamonds. Vaaldiam do Brasil Mineracao The Brazilian company was founded in 2001. was acquired by Tres-Or Resources Ltd. from BCKP Ltd. on May 16, 2023 for $0.14 million. | Precious Metals | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Mineração Montes Claros Ltda. | Director/Board Member | ||
| COLOSSUS MINERALS INC. | Precious Metals | Director/Board Member | |
| Windy Point Capital | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| ITAFOS INC. | Chemicals: Agricultural | Founder | |
| Bajo de la Alumbrera | Director/Board Member | ||
| AUREX ENERGY CORP. | Other Metals/Minerals | Chairman | |
| Cascadia Development Corp. | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| ARIZONA GOLD & SILVER INC. | Precious Metals | Director/Board Member | |
Nelson Environmental Remediation Ltd.
 Nelson Environmental Remediation Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Nelson Environmental Remediation Ltd. is a Western Canadian based environmental contractor that specializes in soil remediation and contaminated site preparation/restoration. The private company is based in Edmonton, Canada. The Canadian company offers a variety of services related to soil remediation, including Low-Temperature Desorption through their mobile remediation technology and on-site services and remediation consulting. The company's unique mobile, thermal soil remediation system is cost-effective, has a predictable timeline, eliminates liability issues attached to a site, and results in beneficial re-use soil. Nelson's Indirect Thermal Desorption (ITD) uses an inclined rotating metallic cylinder to heat the feed material, and their Direct Fired Thermal Desorption process offers on-site extraction and destruction of toxic organic compounds to produce "Clean Dirt, No Doubt!". Additionally, Nelson's Earthworks team has the knowledge and experience to complete remediation, reclamation, and demolition projects safely and efficiently. | Engineering & Construction | President | |
| Paulo Abib Engenharia SA | Founder | ||
| LAVRAS GOLD CORP. | Precious Metals | Director/Board Member | |
| Mineração Terras Raras | Director/Board Member | ||
| Genesis Mining Ltd. (Australia) | Director/Board Member | ||
| HANSTONE GOLD CORP. | Precious Metals | Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| Canada | 39 |
| Brazil | 8 |
| United States | 3 |
| Ireland | 2 |
| Argentina | 2 |
Sectoral
| Non-Energy Minerals | 27 |
| Finance | 7 |
| Consumer Services | 5 |
| Energy Minerals | 3 |
| Commercial Services | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 58 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 23 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 22 |
| President | 19 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 11 |
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