Daniel Kunz

Biography

Mr. Daniel James Kunz has been appointed as Executive Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer of Zinco Do Brasil, Inc., effective December 1, 2013. Mr. Kunz was co-founder and served as the Chief Executive Officer and a director of U. S. Geothermal Inc. from March 2000 and December 2003, respectively, until April 19, 2013, of which he also served as President from December 2003 to September 2011. Mr. Kunz has more than 30 years of experience in international mining, engineering and construction, including, marketing, business development, management, accounting, finance and operations. Mr. Kunz served as Chairman of the Board of U.S. Cobalt Inc. from March 2000 to December 2004. He was senior vice president and Chief Operating Officer of Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. from 1997 until October 2000, and served as its President, Chief Executive Officer and Director from November 2000 until March 2003. From March 2003 until March 2004, Mr. Kunz served as President and CEO of Ivanhoe’s subsidiary Jinshan Gold Mines Inc. Prior thereto, Mr. Kunz was a founder of and directed the 1993 initial public offering of the NASDAQ listed MK Gold Company for which he served as President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director. Also, for 17 years from January 1979 to December 1993 Mr. Kunz held executive positions with NYSE listed Morrison Knudsen Corporation including Vice President and Controller. Mr. Kunz holds a Masters of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and an associate accounting degree. He is currently a director at Chesapeake Gold Corp. and its subsidiary Gunpoint Exploration Ltd, Silver Bull Resources, Kazax Minerals Inc., and Kenai Resources Ltd.  

Research Interest

Chemical Technology Chemical engineering