Alan Carter
About Alan Carter
Alan Carter is a geologist and business executive known for co-founding several mining companies, including Peregrine Metals Ltd. and Magellan Minerals Inc., and currently serves as the President, CEO, and Director of Cabral Gold.
Professional Title and Roles
Alan Carter is the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director at Cabral Gold. He has co-founded several successful mining companies, including Peregrine Metals Ltd. and Cuprum Resources Ltd., which were sold to Stillwater Mining and B&A Mineracao, respectively. Alan Carter also serves as a director and the Chairman of Altamira Gold Corp.
Education and Expertise in Geology
Alan Carter holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the University of Nottingham in the U.K. He furthered his education with a Ph.D. in gold geochemistry and structural geology from the University of Southampton, U.K. His academic background provided a strong foundation for his career in the mining and exploration sector.
Company Co-Founding and Sales
Alan Carter co-founded Peregrine Metals Ltd. and Cuprum Resources Ltd., both of which were successfully sold—Peregrine Metals to Stillwater Mining and Cuprum Resources to B&A Mineracao. He also co-founded Magellan Minerals Inc., which was acquired by Anfield Gold Corp. in May 2016 and is now part of Equinox Gold. Furthermore, he founded Cabral Gold in late 2016 and subsequently took the company public in November 2017.
Discovery of Gold Deposits
Alan Carter has been directly involved in the discovery of five gold deposits, including four located in Brazil. His work in gold geochemistry and structural geology has played a critical role in identifying these valuable resources.