CTGO - AMEX
Contango Ore, Inc.
$18.75
-4.9%Contango Ore, Inc., an exploration stage company, engages in the exploration of gold and associated minerals in the United States. It also explores for copper and silver deposits. The company, through its subsidiaries, leases approximately 675,000 acres from the Tetlin Tribal Council and approximately 13,000 State of Alaska mining claims for exploration and development; and owns 100% interest in the mineral rights to approximately 200,000 acres of State of Alaska mining claims located north and northwest of the Tetlin Lease. The company also holds interest in the Shamrock property that consists of 361 Alaska state mining claims covering approximately 52,640 acres. Contango Ore, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is based in Houston, Texas.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotContango Ore, Inc. Management Team
Mr. J. Michael Clark C.A., CPA
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Corporate Secretary
Compensation
$435,227
Mr. David Larimer
Exploration Manager
Mr. Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse M.Sc.
President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Compensation
$898,000
Contango Ore, Inc. Insider Positioning
During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $186K and sold $2.19M worth of CTGO shares, resulting in $2.00M of net selling activity.
3 Months
10.0K
185.60K
34.5K
617.72K
-432K
-$432K
3-6 Months
0
0.00
29.7K
772.33K
-772K
-$772K
6-9 Months
0
0.00
0
0.00
+0
+$0
9-12 Months
0
0.00
37.8K
796.70K
-797K
-$797K
Top Buyers
Nauman Clynton R.
Director
$186K
Top Sellers
Van Nieuwenhuyse Rick
Director, Officer: President & Ceo
$897K
Shortz Richard
Director
$699K
Clark Michael Aaron
Officer: Cfo & Secretary
$504K
Larimer David Gregory
Officer: Vp Exploration
$50K
Green Darwin
Director
$37K
Insider Activity Analysis
Net Insider Sentiment
Strong bearish signal with $2.00M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.
Buy/Sell Ratio
Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.
Recent Trend (3 Months)
Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchases—may warrant investigation into company developments.
Insider Participation
5 insider sellers vs. 1 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.
Insider Activity Insight
Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.
SEC Filings
CTGO - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | April 30, 2026 | June 18, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2025 N/A | April 29, 2025 | June 10, 2025 | 2025 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2023 N/A | October 04, 2023 | November 14, 2023 | 2023 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2022 N/A | October 04, 2022 | November 10, 2022 | 2022 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2021 N/A | October 04, 2021 | November 11, 2021 | 2021 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2020 N/A | November 09, 2020 | December 11, 2020 | 2020 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2019 N/A | October 01, 2019 | November 13, 2019 | 2019 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2018 N/A | October 03, 2018 | June 30, 2018 | 2018 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2017 N/A | September 27, 2017 | November 14, 2017 | 2017 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2016 N/A | October 03, 2016 | June 30, 2016 | 2016 |
Research Paths
Snapshot
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Value Model
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Statements
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Earnings Call
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Dividends
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Analyst Expectations
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