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John Teeling
Founder at
BOTSWANA DIAMONDS PLC
Net worth: 531 929 $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
John James Teeling was the founder of Minco Plc, founded in 1972, where the title held was Director from 1973 to 2011.
Dr. Teeling was the founder of African Diamonds Ltd., founded in 2000, where the title held was Chairman from 2000 to 2009.
Dr. Teeling is the founder of Botswana Minerals Plc, founded in 2010, where the title held is Executive Chairman since 2010.
Dr. Teeling is also the founder of Persian Gold Plc,West African Diamonds Plc,Kenmare Resources Plc,Pan Andean Resources Ltd.,African Gold Plc..
Dr. Teeling is Executive Chairman at Arkle Resources Plc since 2004.
Dr. Teeling is Non-Executive Chairman at Petrel Resources Plc since 1997.
Former jobs include Chairman at Cooley Distillery Plc, Director at Arcon Mines Ltd., Non-Executive Director at Clontarf Energy Plc from 2021 to 2022, and Director at Euronet Payments & Remittance, Inc. Education includes undergraduate degree from University College Dublin, MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and doctorate from Harvard Business School.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PETREL RESOURCES PLC 13.16% | 2024-12-30 | 27,334,871 ( 13.16% ) | 294 670 $ | 2026-05-30 |
| 2025-06-29 | 71,896,818 ( 4.34% ) | 237 259 $ | 2026-05-30 |
John Teeling active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| PETREL RESOURCES PLC | Chairman | 2025-11-09 |
| ARKLE RESOURCES PLC | Chairman | 2009-09-17 |
| BOTSWANA DIAMONDS PLC | Founder | 2010-09-21 |
Former positions of John Teeling
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CLONTARF ENERGY PLC | Chairman | 2021-06-22 |
Persian Gold Plc
 Persian Gold Plc Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and develops gold, copper and zinc minerals | Founder | 2011-03-24 |
Pan Andean Resources Ltd.
 Pan Andean Resources Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Explores and produces oil and gas | Founder | 2010-04-13 |
West African Diamonds Plc
 West African Diamonds Plc Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and develops diamond mines | Founder | 2010-02-22 |
African Gold Plc
 African Gold Plc Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores gold and minerals in Africa | Founder | 2005-10-27 |
Training of John Teeling
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
16
1st degree connections
17
1st degree companies
Male
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 17 |
|---|---|
Minco Plc
 Minco Plc Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and develops zinc & lead minerals | Non-Energy Minerals |
African Diamonds Ltd.
 African Diamonds Ltd. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and develops diamond minerals | Non-Energy Minerals |
Persian Gold Plc
Persian Gold Plc Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and develops gold, copper and zinc minerals | Non-Energy Minerals |
West African Diamonds Plc
West African Diamonds Plc Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and develops diamond mines | Non-Energy Minerals |
Arkle Resources Plc
 Arkle Resources Plc Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the exploration and development of mineral resources with focus on zinc & gold | Non-Energy Minerals |
Botswana Diamonds Plc
 Botswana Diamonds Plc Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the exploration of diamonds | Non-Energy Minerals |
Kenmare Resources Plc
 Kenmare Resources Plc Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Operates titanium minerals and sand mines | Non-Energy Minerals |
Pan Andean Resources Ltd.
Pan Andean Resources Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Explores and produces oil and gas | Energy Minerals |
Petrel Resources Plc
 Petrel Resources Plc Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Explores and produces oil, gas and petrol | Energy Minerals |
African Gold Plc
African Gold Plc Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores gold and minerals in Africa | Non-Energy Minerals |
Arcon Mines Ltd. | |
Cooley Distillery Plc
 Cooley Distillery Plc Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces and distributes whiskey | Consumer Non-Durables |
University College Dublin
 University College Dublin Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Euronet Payments & Remittance, Inc.
 Euronet Payments & Remittance, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides money transfer services | Finance |
Clontarf Energy Plc
 Clontarf Energy Plc Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Engages in lithium, oil and gas exploration | Process Industries |
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
 The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Harvard Business School
 Harvard Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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