VGZ
Gold · Basic Materials
CEO, Board Member
2007-01-01–present
Board Member
Vista Gold Corp (VGZ)Equibles does not estimate personal net worth.
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Get VGZ alertsFrederick H. Earnest is recorded as Board Member at Vista Gold Corp (VGZ) since January 1, 2007 and CEO at Vista Gold Corp (VGZ). The newest filing on record that lists Frederick H. Earnest as Board Member at Vista Gold Corp (VGZ) is dated March 20, 2020. Vista Gold Corp reported in an 8-K filed April 28, 2026 that Frederick H. Earnest was appointed Director, effective April 28, 2026. The proxy statement of Vista Gold Corp reports total compensation of $624,190 for Frederick H. Earnest in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $370,000. Disclosed compensation is on record for 9 fiscal years. Frederick H. Earnest has spoken on 7 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for Vista Gold Corp on March 13, 2026. Vista Gold Corp is classified in the Gold industry within the Basic Materials sector. Other leadership on record at Vista Gold Corp includes Tracy A. Stevenson (Chairman and Board Member), Deborah J. Friedman (Board Member), Douglas Tobler (Board Member) and 5 others.
“All nominees for election to the Corporation's Board of Directors were elected to the Board of Directors and will serve until the Corporation's 2027 annual general and special meeting of shareholders or until successors are duly elected and qualified.”
“We'll begin with an overview of our 2025 achievements and then discuss our outlook for 2026. Our achievements in 2025 underscore our commitment to creating greater value for our shareholders and positioning Vista and Mt Todd for long-term success.”
“During the third quarter, we achieved a significant milestone with the completion of a new feasibility study for the Mt Todd gold project. The results of the study were announced on July 29, 2025.”
“I'm delighted to be back at Beaver Creek and appreciate those of you who are here in the room to listen to our discussion of what we're doing at the Mount Todd Gold Project.”
“We've had a strong start to the year, and I'm pleased to talk about a few highlights today. During the first quarter, we received the second installment payment of $7 million under the $20 million royalty transaction with Wheaton Precious Metals.”
“Our activities during the third quarter focused on several key programs that we believe will have a significant positive impact on shareholder value. Beginning with the Mt Todd definitive feasibility study, we made substantial progress during the quarter, and the study is nearing completion.”
2007-01-01–present
Last confirmed March 20, 2020
VGZ
Gold · Basic Materials
CEO, Board Member
2007-01-01–present
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Vista Gold Corp (VGZ) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $370,000 | $624,190 |
| 2024 | Vista Gold Corp (VGZ) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $358,333 | $582,013 |
| 2023 | Vista Gold Corp (VGZ) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $350,000 | $566,190 |
| 2022 | Vista Gold Corp (VGZ) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $350,000 | $506,030 |
| 2021 | Vista Gold Corp (VGZ) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $345,833 | $671,855 |
| 2020 | Vista Gold Corp (VGZ) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $325,000 | $528,840 |
| 2019 | Vista Gold Corp (VGZ) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $325,000 | $563,630 |
| 2018 | Vista Gold Corp (VGZ) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $325,000 | $679,199 |
| 2017 | Vista Gold Corp (VGZ) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $325,000 | $567,481 |