Key People

Professional Geologist with over 15 years of global experience in greenfield mineral exploration, across North and South America and Turkey.

Former CEO and founding geologist of VR Resources Ltd., a leading junior exploration company focused on prospect generation and early stage gold and critical metals in Nevada over the past eight years.

A leader in big data digital transformation in business, studying AI/ML at Harvard Business School and the School of Applied Science, specializing in Business Analytics.

Founder of New Found Gold Corp. (NYSE:NFGC), Palisades Goldcorp Ltd. (TSX-V:PALI), Nevada King Gold Corp. (TSX:NKG), and Made in America Gold Corp. As an active participant in the resource sector and a company builder, he has raised over $500-million for mineral exploration and project development.

Mr. Kettell’s approach combines hands-on leadership with a long-term focus on discovering mineral deposits in North America. He’s recognized for his ability to navigate capital markets, secure financing, and assemble skilled teams – skills that have fueled his track record of turning exploration projects into valuable assets.

President of Quest Geological Consultants, a geo-consultancy group focused on minerals exploration in North America.

Over 40 years experience in the evaluation, design, and management of base and precious metals exploration projects in the United States and Asia. M.A. in Geology from California State University (1981); Professional Geoscientist (P. Geo) registered in Ontario, Canada with APGO.

Graduated from the Colorado School of Mines with a B.Sc. in Geological Engineering with a focus on mineral exploration.

Over 15 years of exploration experience on base and precious metals projects across the western United States, Japan, and Western Australia.

Experience ranges from early-stage reconnaissance work to advanced drill programs, including data and project management, with a concentration on low-sulfidation epithermal and Carlin-type gold deposits.