Charles E. Fipke

Charles E. Fipke
Born1946
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
CitizenshipCanada
EducationUniversity of British Columbia (BSc.)
Occupation(s)Scientist and entrepreneur
Known forDiscovered Ekati Diamond Mine
Ekati Diamond Mine, 2010. Fipke is credited as a co-discoverer of the mine, and retained a 10% interest until 2014, which made him a very wealthy man.

Charles Edgar "Chuck" Fipke CM (born 1946) is a Canadian geologist and prospector who discovered the existence of diamonds around Lac de Gras in Canada's Northwest Territories. He is now a multimillionaire involved in geological explorations around the world. Fipke is also a prominent owner and breeder in North American thoroughbred horse racing.