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Mark Cruise
Founder at
VELOCITY MINERALS LTD.
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 2026-08-30
Profile
Mark D.
Cruise is the founder of Velocity Minerals Ltd., founded in 2017, serving as Independent Director since 2017.
Dr. Cruise was the founder of Trevali Mining Corp., founded in 1993, served as Non-Independent Director from 2019 to 2020.
Dr. Cruise is also the founder of International Tower Hill Mines Ltd...
Dr. Cruise is Chairman at BP Silver Corp.
since 2025.
Dr. Cruise is Chairman at Volta Metals Ltd. since 2023.
Dr. Cruise is Independent Director at Bunker Hill Mining Corp.
since 2022.
Dr. Cruise is Director at Kria Resources Ltd. since 2010.
Dr. Cruise is Independent Director at NiCan Ltd. since 2022.
Dr. Cruise is Director at Alto Verde Copper, Inc. Dr. Cruise is Non-Independent Director at Quimbaya Gold, Inc. since 2026.
Dr. Cruise is Member of the European Federation of Geologists.
Dr. Cruise is Member of The Institute of Geologists of Ireland.
Dr. Cruise was Chief Executive Officer & Director at New Pacific Metals Corp.
from 2020 to 2022.
Dr. Cruise was Director at Xiana Mining, Inc. from 2008 to 2011.
Dr. Cruise was Director at Prism Resources, Inc. from 2016 to 2019.
Dr. Cruise was Independent Director at Prospector Metals Corp.
from 2010 to 2015.
Dr. Cruise was Independent Director at Abzu Gold Ltd. from 2012 to 2013.
Dr. Cruise was Director at Black Sea Copper & Gold Corp.
Dr. Cruise was Independent Director at Auro Metals, Inc. from 2020 to 2022.
Dr. Cruise was Director at Copper Quest Exploration, Inc. Dr. Cruise was Senior Geologist at Anglo American Plc from 1996 to 2004.
Dr. Cruise was Vice President-Business Development at Cardero Resource Corp.
from 2007 to 2011.
Dr. Cruise was Member of the Institute of Corporate Directors.
Dr. Cruise earned an undergraduate degree from Trinity College Dublin in 1992.
Dr. Cruise earned a doctorate from Trinity College Dublin in 2000.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2.92% | 2026-04-14 | 1,666,667 ( 2.92% ) | 1 M $ | 2026-08-30 |
| 2026-01-20 | 6,024,500 ( 2.95% ) | 975 969 $ | 2026-08-30 | |
VOLTA METALS LTD 1.95% | 2026-09-03 | 2,811,346 ( 1.95% ) | 691 591 $ | 2026-08-30 |
| 2025-07-14 | 583,932 ( 0.49% ) | 32 116 $ | 2026-08-30 | |
| 2026-04-09 | 6,596 ( 0.01% ) | 22 822 $ | 2026-08-30 | |
NICAN LTD. 0.23% | 2025-10-14 | 300,000 ( 0.23% ) | 18 300 $ | 2026-08-30 |
QUIMBAYA GOLD INC -.--% | 2026-07-09 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2026-08-30 |
Mark Cruise active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| VELOCITY MINERALS LTD. | Founder | 2017-07-20 |
| BUNKER HILL MINING CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2022-06-29 |
| NICAN LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2022-07-25 |
| VOLTA METALS LTD. | Chairman | 2023-05-28 |
| QUIMBAYA GOLD INC. | Director/Board Member | 2026-06-22 |
Alto Verde Copper, Inc.
 Alto Verde Copper, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Provides copper mining services | Director/Board Member | - |
Kria Resources Ltd.
 Kria Resources Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Mines for copper, lead, zinc and silver | Director/Board Member | 2010-09-19 |
European Federation of Geologists
 European Federation of Geologists The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is a not-for-profit professional organization representing nearly 45,000 geoscientists across 28 European national associations. The private company is based in Brussels, Belgium. EFG promotes high standards, ethical practice, and professional recognition in geology through initiatives such as the EurGeol title and the Medal of Merit award. It connects geoscience professionals, policymakers, industry, and academia to advance geoscience’s societal role in environmental protection, sustainable resource management, natural hazard mitigation, and energy transition. EFG publishes the peer-reviewed, open-access European Geologist Journal, offers newsletters, webinars, and organizes major events like Geoscience Week and the UNECE Resource Management Week. The organization operates ten panels of experts providing independent advice on topics including CO2 storage, geothermal energy, minerals, natural hazards, and soil protection, influencing EU policy and decision-making. EFG contributes to European policy initiatives such as the Green Deal, Critical Raw Materials Act, and Circular Economy Action Plan by engaging in consultations, producing position papers, and fostering dialogue between science and policymakers. Through its research projects and development unit, EFG leads and participates in numerous EU-funded and collaborative projects addressing climate adaptation, sustainable mining, geothermal energy, education, and innovative exploration technologies. It maintains international partnerships with organizations like the International Union of Geological Sciences and the Pan-European Reserves & Resources Reporting Committee, promoting cooperation, innovation, and professionalism. EFG supports career development, training, and public awareness of geosciences’ importance, offering advertising and volunteering opportunities to engage its network. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Institute of Geologists of Ireland | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Mark Cruise
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Training of Mark Cruise
Experiences
Positions held
Active
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
60
1st degree connections
23
1st degree companies
Male
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 23 |
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Anglo American Plc
 Anglo American Plc Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and mines precious base & ferrous metals | Non-Energy Minerals |
Xiana Mining, Inc.
 Xiana Mining, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and mines metal ores | Non-Energy Minerals |
International Tower Hill Mines Ltd.
 International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in acquiring, exploring and evaluating gold properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
Cardero Resource Corp.
 Cardero Resource Corp. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Mines gold and other mineral ores | Non-Energy Minerals |
New Pacific Metals Corp.
 New Pacific Metals Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in exploration and development of gold poly-metallic properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
Prism Resources, Inc.
 Prism Resources, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
Bunker Hill Mining Corp.
 Bunker Hill Mining Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Mines for zinc, lead, silver, and other minerals | Non-Energy Minerals |
Prospector Metals Corp.
 Prospector Metals Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores, develops and identifies economically viable mineral properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
Trinity College Dublin
 Trinity College Dublin Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Institute of Corporate Directors
 Institute of Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes governance and develops leadership skills | Commercial Services |
European Federation of Geologists
European Federation of Geologists The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is a not-for-profit professional organization representing nearly 45,000 geoscientists across 28 European national associations. The private company is based in Brussels, Belgium. EFG promotes high standards, ethical practice, and professional recognition in geology through initiatives such as the EurGeol title and the Medal of Merit award. It connects geoscience professionals, policymakers, industry, and academia to advance geoscience’s societal role in environmental protection, sustainable resource management, natural hazard mitigation, and energy transition. EFG publishes the peer-reviewed, open-access European Geologist Journal, offers newsletters, webinars, and organizes major events like Geoscience Week and the UNECE Resource Management Week. The organization operates ten panels of experts providing independent advice on topics including CO2 storage, geothermal energy, minerals, natural hazards, and soil protection, influencing EU policy and decision-making. EFG contributes to European policy initiatives such as the Green Deal, Critical Raw Materials Act, and Circular Economy Action Plan by engaging in consultations, producing position papers, and fostering dialogue between science and policymakers. Through its research projects and development unit, EFG leads and participates in numerous EU-funded and collaborative projects addressing climate adaptation, sustainable mining, geothermal energy, education, and innovative exploration technologies. It maintains international partnerships with organizations like the International Union of Geological Sciences and the Pan-European Reserves & Resources Reporting Committee, promoting cooperation, innovation, and professionalism. EFG supports career development, training, and public awareness of geosciences’ importance, offering advertising and volunteering opportunities to engage its network. | |
Velocity Minerals Ltd.
 Velocity Minerals Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in acquisition and development of mineral properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
Kria Resources Ltd.
Kria Resources Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Mines for copper, lead, zinc and silver | Non-Energy Minerals |
Trevali Mining Corp.
 Trevali Mining Corp. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Acquires, explores and develops polymetallic properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
Abzu Gold Ltd.
 Abzu Gold Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Operates as a gold exploration and development company | Non-Energy Minerals |
The Institute of Geologists of Ireland | |
Black Sea Copper & Gold Corp. /Old/
 Black Sea Copper & Gold Corp. /Old/ Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Operates as a mineral exploration company | Non-Energy Minerals |
Volta Metals Ltd.
 Volta Metals Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Operates as a mineral exploration company that focuses on rare earths, gallium, lithium, cesium and tantalum | Non-Energy Minerals |
Interra Copper Corp.
 Interra Copper Corp. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Provides mineral exploration services | Non-Energy Minerals |
Tincorp Metals, Inc.
 Tincorp Metals, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in gold and tin mining activities | Non-Energy Minerals |
Quimbaya Gold, Inc.
 Quimbaya Gold, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in acquisition, exploration and development of gold properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
Alto Verde Copper, Inc.
Alto Verde Copper, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Provides copper mining services | Non-Energy Minerals |
NiCan Ltd.
 NiCan Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Provides nickel sulphide exploration services | Non-Energy Minerals |
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