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John Burba
Founder at
INTERNATIONAL BATTERY METALS LTD.
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
John L.
Burba is the founder of International Battery Metals Ltd., founded in 2018, where the title held is Chairman & Chief Technology Officer.
Former jobs include President & Chief Executive Officer at Simbol, Inc. from 2013 to 2016; Vice President-Technology at Chevron Mining, Inc. in 2008; Chief Technology Officer & EVP at Neo Performance Materials from 2010 to 2013; Vice President-Technology at Neo Performance Materials in 2005; and Chief Technology Officer & Executive VP at Molycorp Minerals LLC from 2011 to 2013.
Education history includes undergraduate degree conferred in 1974, graduate and doctorate degrees conferred in 1979, all from Baylor University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | 11,945,362 ( 3.48% ) | 1 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
John Burba active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL BATTERY METALS LTD. | Founder | 2018-04-17 |
Former positions of John Burba
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Simbol, Inc.
 Simbol, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Produces lithium, manganese and zinc battery chemicals | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-02-29 |
| MOLYCORP INC | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2013-03-21 |
Molycorp Minerals LLC
 Molycorp Minerals LLC Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in rare earth elements mining activities | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2013-03-21 |
Chevron Mining, Inc.
 Chevron Mining, Inc. CoalEnergy Minerals Owns and operates coal mines | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2008-09-30 |
| MOLYCORP INC | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2005-07-31 |
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| Private companies | 6 |
|---|---|
Simbol, Inc.
Simbol, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Produces lithium, manganese and zinc battery chemicals | Process Industries |
International Battery Metals Ltd.
 International Battery Metals Ltd. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Mines for tin, lithium, and other minerals | Process Industries |
Chevron Mining, Inc.
Chevron Mining, Inc. CoalEnergy Minerals Owns and operates coal mines | Energy Minerals |
Baylor University
 Baylor University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Neo Performance Materials
 Neo Performance Materials Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Manufacturers custom engineered rare earth and rare metal product | Non-Energy Minerals |
Molycorp Minerals LLC
Molycorp Minerals LLC Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in rare earth elements mining activities | Non-Energy Minerals |
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