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John Clarke
Chairman at
AVZ MINERALS
Net worth: 189 361 $ as of 30/05/2026
Profile
John Allen Clarke is the Independent Non-Executive Chairman at AVZ Minerals Ltd. since 2019.
He is Co-Chairman at Great Quest Gold Ltd. since 2012, Non-Independent Non-Executive Director at PMI Gold Corp.
since 2013, Director at Akdeniz Resources Madencilik AS, and Independent Non-Executive Director at Alpha Exploration Ltd. since 2021.
Former roles include Vice Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Nevsun Resources Ltd. from 1997 to 2009; President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Banro Corp.
from 2013 to 2018; Non-Executive Chairman at Mediterranean Resources Ltd. from 2013 to 2014; Executive Director-Business Development at Ashanti Goldfields Co. Ltd. from 1994 to 1997; and Director positions at Etruscan Resources, Inc. and Galiano Gold, Inc. Education includes a doctorate from the University of Cambridge, an MBA from Middlesex University, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Cardiff.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
0.46% | 02/09/2025 | 173,305 ( 0.46% ) | 163 253 $ | 30/05/2026 |
| 07/12/2025 | 61,000 ( 0.06% ) | 26 108 $ | 30/05/2026 |
John Clarke active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| AVZ MINERALS | Chairman | 01/12/2019 |
| ALPHA EXPLORATION LTD. | Director/Board Member | 08/11/2021 |
PMI Gold Corp.
 PMI Gold Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Operates as a gold mining company | Director/Board Member | 29/10/2009 |
Akdeniz Resources Madencilik AS
 Akdeniz Resources Madencilik AS Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in exploration of mineral properties | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of John Clarke
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| BANRO CORPORATION (USA) | Chief Executive Officer | 31/03/2018 |
| MEDITERRANEAN RESOURCES LTD | Chairman | 02/01/2014 |
| NEVSUN RESOURCES | Chief Executive Officer | 20/09/2009 |
Ashanti Goldfields Co. Ltd.
 Ashanti Goldfields Co. Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and mines for gold | Director/Board Member | - |
| GALIANO GOLD INC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of John Clarke
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
62
1st degree connections
14
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 14 |
|---|---|
Ashanti Goldfields Co. Ltd.
Ashanti Goldfields Co. Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and mines for gold | Non-Energy Minerals |
Nevsun Resources Ltd.
 Nevsun Resources Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Operates as a copper mining company | Non-Energy Minerals |
Mediterranean Resources Ltd.
 Mediterranean Resources Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores gold and copper metals | Non-Energy Minerals |
Banro Corp.
 Banro Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Operates as a gold mining company | Non-Energy Minerals |
Etruscan Resources, Inc.
 Etruscan Resources, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores for and mines for mineral properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
Great Quest Fertilizer Ltd.
 Great Quest Fertilizer Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Mines for agricultural minerals and produces fertilizers | Non-Energy Minerals |
PMI Gold Corp.
PMI Gold Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Operates as a gold mining company | Non-Energy Minerals |
Galiano Gold, Inc.
 Galiano Gold, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores gold ores | Non-Energy Minerals |
AVZ Minerals Ltd.
 AVZ Minerals Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Operates as a mineral exploration company which includes lithium and tin | Non-Energy Minerals |
University of Cambridge
 University of Cambridge Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Middlesex University
 Middlesex University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Cardiff
 University of Cardiff Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Akdeniz Resources Madencilik AS
Akdeniz Resources Madencilik AS Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in exploration of mineral properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
Alpha Exploration Ltd.
 Alpha Exploration Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral resource properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
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