Contango ORE (NYSEAMERICAN:CTGO) Inc. is a mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing high‐potential gold projects in Nevada, one of the world’s most prolific mining jurisdictions. The company’s primary asset is the Selko project, situated along the prolific Carlin Trend—an area renowned for its large‐scale, Carlin‐type gold deposits. Through systematic exploration programs and rigorous data analysis, Contango ORE seeks to expand existing resource potential and identify new zones of mineralization within its acreage position.
In addition to Selko, Contango ORE maintains a portfolio of complementary assets, including the Silver Creek and Copper Creek prospects, which benefit from established infrastructure and nearby operating mines. The company employs a blend of geologic mapping, soil sampling, and targeted drilling to delineate drill targets and de‐risk its projects before commencing more extensive resource‐definition campaigns. By leveraging advanced geophysical techniques and historic data sets, Contango ORE is positioned to optimize exploration expenditures and accelerate project timelines.
Originally founded as an oil and gas exploration company, Contango ORE undertook a strategic pivot in 2020 to concentrate exclusively on precious metals. The rebranding to Contango ORE Inc. underscored this shift and aligned the company’s name with its new focus on hard-rock mineral assets. Since the transition, Contango ORE has strengthened its land position through accretive acquisitions and asset exchanges, solidifying a contiguous and prospective tenure package in Nevada. The company’s exploration strategy emphasizes scalable targets, supportive land agreements, and proximity to established mining and processing infrastructure.
Contango ORE is led by an experienced management team with decades of combined expertise in mineral exploration, project development, and corporate finance. Chief Executive Officer Christopher Smith, who has overseen multiple successful exploration campaigns in the western United States, guides the company’s strategic direction. The board and executive team draw on deep industry networks and technical acumen to secure funding, negotiate land access, and deploy rigorous environmental and safety standards across all field programs. Through disciplined stewardship and community engagement, Contango ORE aims to deliver long‐term value for shareholders while advancing responsible mineral discovery in Nevada.
