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Gold Reserve

OTC: GDRZF

Spokane, US · Bermuda corporation

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Gold Reserve is a mining and natural resources company focused on monetizing gold and copper assets and expertise in Venezuela, and pursuing its ownership interest in Citgo Petroleum through the Delaware forced sale process.

Founders & leadership

PR
Paul RivettExecutive
DP
David P. OnzayCFO
RJ
Rockne J. TimmExecutive
AD
A. Douglas BelangerExecutive
RA
Robert A. McGuinnessExecutive
ME
Mary E. SmithExecutive

Board

YM
Yves M. GagnonBoard director
JM
James Michael JohnstonBoard director
JH
James H. ColemanBoard director
DA
David A. KnightBoard director
JP
James P. TunkeyBoard director
RC
Robert CohenBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$250.4M disclosed across 6 rounds · 2014–2026

▶$75MraisedMar 2026 · 26 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • William C. DeSilvaDirector
  • Mackenzie Claire Eleanor ClarkExecutive Officer
  • James P. TunkeyDirector
  • James Michael JohnstonDirector
  • Paul RivettExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jonathan HowesDirector
  • Sai AhmedExecutive Officer
  • David P. OnzayExecutive Officer
  • Yves GagnonDirector
  • George E. ThomasDirector
Offering amount
$75M
Amount sold
$75M
Sales commissions
$2.9M
Placement agents
Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.
First sale
Feb 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Bermuda
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$30MraisedAug 2025 · 11 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jonathan HowesDirector
  • William C. DeSilvaDirector
  • James P. TunkeyDirector
  • Paul RivettExecutive Officer, Director
  • Yves GagnonDirector
  • Robert A. CohenDirector
  • David A. KnightDirector
  • David P. OnzayExecutive Officer
  • James Michael JohnstonDirector
  • George E. ThomasDirector
Offering amount
$30M
Amount sold
$30M
Sales commissions
$1.2M
Placement agents
Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.
First sale
Jul 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Bermuda
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$36MraisedJul 2024 · 10 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Paul RivettExecutive Officer, Director
  • Yves M. GagnonDirector
  • James Michael JohnstonDirector
  • James H. ColemanExecutive Officer, Director
  • David P. OnzayExecutive Officer
  • David A. KnightDirector
  • James P. TunkeyDirector
  • Robert CohenDirector
  • Rockne J. TimmDirector
Offering amount
$36M
Amount sold
$36M
Sales commissions
$1.1M
Placement agents
Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.
First sale
Jul 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Alberta, Canada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$15MraisedJun 2024 · 5 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • James H. ColemanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert CohenDirector
  • James Michael JohnstonDirector
  • Rockne J. TimmDirector
  • Yves M. GagnonDirector
  • Paul RivettExecutive Officer, Director
  • David A. KnightDirector
  • James P. TunkeyDirector
  • David P. OnzayExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$15M
Sales commissions
$400K
Placement agents
Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.
First sale
Jun 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Alberta, Canada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$57.1MraisedDec 2015 · 6 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • James P. GeyerDirector
  • A. Douglas BelangerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Patrick D. McChesneyDirector
  • Robert A. McGuinnessExecutive Officer
  • James H. ColemanDirector
  • Rockne J. TimmExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kenneth I. JusterDirector
  • Jean Charles PotvinDirector
  • Mary E. SmithExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$57.1M
Amount sold
$57.1M
Proceeds to insiders
$1.3M
First sale
Nov 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Alberta, Canada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$37.3MraisedJul 2014 · 6 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mary E. SmithExecutive Officer
  • A. Douglas BelangerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jean Charles PotvinDirector
  • James P. GeyerDirector
  • James H. ColemanDirector
  • Patrick D. McChesneyDirector
  • Robert A. McGuinnessExecutive Officer
  • Rockne J. TimmExecutive Officer, Director
  • Chris D. MikkelsenDirector
Offering amount
$37.3M
Amount sold
$37.3M
Proceeds to insiders
$1.3M
First sale
Jun 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Yukon, Canada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Frequently asked questions

What does Gold Reserve do?
Gold Reserve is a mining and natural resources company focused on monetizing gold and copper assets and expertise in Venezuela, and pursuing its ownership interest in Citgo Petroleum through the Delaware forced sale process.
How much funding has Gold Reserve raised?
Gold Reserve has disclosed $250.4M raised across 6 rounds.
Where is Gold Reserve headquartered?
Gold Reserve is headquartered in Spokane, US.