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Richard Kern
Chief Executive Officer at
ICONIC MINERALS LTD.
Net worth: 776 343 $ as of 30/08/2026
Profile
Richard R.
Kern was the founder of MinQuest, Inc., founded in 1998, where the title held was President.
Mr. Kern is the founder of Great Basin Resources, Inc., founded in 2017, holding the title of President.
Current jobs include President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Iconic Minerals Ltd. since 2007; Chief Operating Officer & Director at Nevada Lithium Resources, Inc. since 2023; and Chief Operating Officer & Director at Black Pine Resources Corp.
since 2026.
Former jobs include President, CEO, COO, CFO, Secretary & Treasurer at Goldfields International, Inc. from 2004 to 2010; Director at Klondex Mines ULC from 2010 to 2011; Director at Great Basin Metals, Inc.; Director at American Consolidated Minerals Corp.
from 2009 to 2012; Principal at Sierra Visionlaunch LLC; Principal at Bristlecone Ventures LLC; Principal at Geo Surveys, Inc.; Vice President-Exploration at NSJ Gold Corp.
from 2021 to 2025; and Chief Operating Officer at Black Pine Resources Corp.
(Old).
Education includes graduate studies at Idaho State University and undergraduate studies at Montana State University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ICONIC MINERALS LTD 6.43% | 01/04/2026 | 11,943,736 ( 6.43% ) | 776 343 $ | 30/08/2026 |
Richard Kern active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ICONIC MINERALS LTD. | Chief Executive Officer | 16/07/2007 |
| NEVADA LITHIUM RESOURCES INC. | Chief Operating Officer | 06/07/2023 |
Great Basin Resources, Inc.
 Great Basin Resources, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Operates as a natural resource company | Founder | 31/12/2016 |
Former positions of Richard Kern
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| NSJ GOLD CORP. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 10/09/2025 |
Klondex Mines ULC
 Klondex Mines ULC Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in gold and silver mining activities | Director/Board Member | 29/06/2011 |
| GOLDFIELDS INTERNATIONAL INC | Director of Finance/CFO | 29/11/2010 |
Black Pine Resources Corp.
 Black Pine Resources Corp. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Owns, operates and acquires copper properties | Chief Operating Officer | - |
Geo Surveys, Inc.
 Geo Surveys, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides geophysical exploration and data acquisition services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Richard Kern
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
36
1st degree connections
15
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 15 |
|---|---|
Goldfields International, Inc.
 Goldfields International, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the acquisition and exploration of gold and silver properties. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Iconic Minerals Ltd.
 Iconic Minerals Ltd. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Explores lithium projects | Process Industries |
Klondex Mines ULC
Klondex Mines ULC Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in gold and silver mining activities | Non-Energy Minerals |
Great Basin Metals, Inc.
 Great Basin Metals, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in exploration and development of minerals | Non-Energy Minerals |
MinQuest, Inc.
 MinQuest, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores for and mines for silver | Non-Energy Minerals |
Idaho State University
 Idaho State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Montana State University
 Montana State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Sierra Visionlaunch LLC | |
American Consolidated Minerals Corp.
 American Consolidated Minerals Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the business of mineral exploration | Non-Energy Minerals |
Bristlecone Ventures LLC
 Bristlecone Ventures LLC Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Provides portable shipping and storage containers | Producer Manufacturing |
Geo Surveys, Inc.
Geo Surveys, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides geophysical exploration and data acquisition services | Industrial Services |
Great Basin Resources, Inc.
Great Basin Resources, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Operates as a natural resource company | Non-Energy Minerals |
NSJ Gold Corp.
 NSJ Gold Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Mines for gold and copper ores | Non-Energy Minerals |
Nevada Lithium Resources, Inc.
 Nevada Lithium Resources, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Provides lithium deposits exploration and development services | Non-Energy Minerals |
Black Pine Resources Corp.
Black Pine Resources Corp. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Owns, operates and acquires copper properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
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