David Harquail, Angel Investment

David Harquail is chair of the board at Franco-Nevada Corporation, where he previously served as founding CEO from 2007 to 2020. Under his leadership, the company grew into the world’s leading precious metals royalty and streaming firm, known for strong governance and consistent outperformance. His career reflects decades of leadership in mining finance and capital markets. Before Franco-Nevada, he held senior executive roles at Newmont Mining Corporation, overseeing merchant banking, royalties, and exploration, and earlier helped build Franco-Nevada into a multibillion-dollar royalty company. As an angel investor, David has backed ventures in mining and exploration. His recent investment in Gold Terra Resource highlights his interest in companies advancing precious metals projects and resource development.