Early Life
Richard William Warke is a Canadian businessman with over three decades of experience in the international resource and mining sector. Warke's career began in the mining industry over thirty years ago. He is a Vancouver-based executive. Warke's specialization is in surfacing value through award-winning exploration efforts and rapidly advancing projects with consistent access to low-cost capital.
Rise to Success
Warke founded the Augusta Group of Companies in 2005, which includes public companies and various private businesses. Over the years, Warke has founded, managed, and funded several mineral discoveries. One of his initial large mining deals was the sale of Ventana Gold Corp. in 2011 for C$1.6 billion. In 2014, he sold Augusta Resource Corp. to HudBay Minerals Inc. for approximately C$666 million. In 2018, he sold Arizona Mining Inc. for approximately C$2.1 billion. Warke also co-founded Equinox Gold in 2017. Warke has established a strong reputation for creating successful mining companies and is a go-to source for information about the sector.
Key Business Strategies
Warke attributes much of his success to assembling a dedicated and skilled team. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing value and creating value for investors. Warke has also been known to take risks, understanding the implications of commodity price fluctuations and utilizing a combination of skills and instincts to create growth for investors.
Philanthropy
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