André Gaumond, M.sc.dr

Biography

Mr. André Gaumond was Senior Vice President, Northern Development and Director of the Corporation until he retired from his executive position in November 2016. A geological engineer by training, Mr. Gaumond has been recognized by several organizations for his entrepreneurial and geological achievements. Mr. Gaumond has been the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Virginia Gold Mines Inc. which discovered the Éléonore deposit, and was later sold to Goldcorp Inc. He continued his geological work in the James Bay area through Virginia Mines Inc. (“Virginia”) which had retained a royalty on Éléonore, and concluded a merger transaction with Osisko in February 2015. He has extensive experience in the strategic development, financing and execution of search programs for new mineral deposits. He has also been recognized for his leadership role in various sustainability initiatives, including the recognition for the creation of Fonds Restor-Action Nunavik. Mr. Gaumond was a nominee to Osisko Board by Virginia as part of the Osisko-Virginia business combination. Mr. Gaumond holds a Bachelor of Geological Engineering from Université Laval and a Master degree in Geological Engineering from École Polytechnique.

Research Interest

Environmental Science and Earth science