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Jon Cherry
Chief Executive Officer at
PERPETUA RESOURCES CORP.
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Jonathan Cherry is President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Perpetua Resources Corp.
since 2024.
Mr. Cherry is Independent Director at Highland Copper Co., Inc. since 2021.
Mr. Cherry is Director at Montana Tech Foundation, Inc. Mr. Cherry is Trustee at American Exploration & Mining Association (Washington).
Mr. Cherry is Member at Society for Mining, Metallurgy, & Exploration, Inc. Mr. Cherry was Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at PolyMet Mining Corp.
from 2020 to 2023.
Mr. Cherry was Vice President-Environment & Government Affairs at Rio Tinto Ltd. from 2010 to 2012.
Mr. Cherry was Senior Project Engineer at Kennecott Utah Copper LLC from 2001 to 2004.
Mr. Cherry was General Manager at Eagle Mine LLC from 2004 to 2010.
Mr. Cherry completed undergraduate studies at Montana Technological University (Montana).
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | 44,895 ( 0.04% ) | 1 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
| 2025-11-02 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2026-05-30 |
Jon Cherry active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| HIGHLAND COPPER COMPANY INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-12-15 |
| PERPETUA RESOURCES CORP. | Chief Executive Officer | 2024-03-13 |
Montana Tech Foundation, Inc.
 Montana Tech Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Montana Tech Foundation, Inc. has been supporting and advancing Montana Tech since 1967. The company works to enhance the quality of educational programs by managing funds on behalf of donors and promoting philanthropy. The foundation collaborates with alumni, students, faculty, staff, and administration to steward donations and educate about the importance of financial support. The company is based in Butte, MT. | Director/Board Member | - |
Society for Mining, Metallurgy, & Exploration, Inc.
 Society for Mining, Metallurgy, & Exploration, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates professional society for mining, metallurgy and exploration | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
American Exploration & Mining Association (Washington)
 American Exploration & Mining Association (Washington) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates exploration and mining association | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Jon Cherry
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| POLYMET MINING CORP. | Chief Executive Officer | 2023-10-31 |
| RIO TINTO GROUP | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-12-31 |
Eagle Mine LLC
 Eagle Mine LLC Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Provides copper ore mining services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-09-30 |
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC
 Kennecott Utah Copper LLC Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Develops, processes and provides mining support activities related to copper | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2003-12-31 |
Training of Jon Cherry
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
66
1st degree connections
10
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
PolyMet Mining Corp.
 PolyMet Mining Corp. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Explores copper, nickel, palladium and platinum ores | Non-Energy Minerals |
Highland Copper Co., Inc.
 Highland Copper Co., Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in copper and other mineral exploration | Non-Energy Minerals |
Perpetua Resources Corp.
 Perpetua Resources Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in exploration of gold properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
Rio Tinto Ltd.
 Rio Tinto Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and mines for mineral resources | Non-Energy Minerals |
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Develops, processes and provides mining support activities related to copper | Non-Energy Minerals |
American Exploration & Mining Association (Washington)
American Exploration & Mining Association (Washington) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates exploration and mining association | Commercial Services |
Society for Mining, Metallurgy, & Exploration, Inc.
Society for Mining, Metallurgy, & Exploration, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates professional society for mining, metallurgy and exploration | Commercial Services |
Montana Technological University (Montana)
 Montana Technological University (Montana) Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Montana Tech Foundation, Inc.
Montana Tech Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Montana Tech Foundation, Inc. has been supporting and advancing Montana Tech since 1967. The company works to enhance the quality of educational programs by managing funds on behalf of donors and promoting philanthropy. The foundation collaborates with alumni, students, faculty, staff, and administration to steward donations and educate about the importance of financial support. The company is based in Butte, MT. | Commercial Services |
Eagle Mine LLC
Eagle Mine LLC Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Provides copper ore mining services | Non-Energy Minerals |
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