Executive Summary
With more than 30 years of experience in the international mining industry, I have progressed from the early stages of my career—student, junior mining engineer in training, foreman, captain—to senior leadership roles including Chief Mining Engineer, Mine Superintendent, Director of Technical Services, Project Director, Operations Director, and ultimately General Manager and COO at the international level.
My expertise has been built across a wide range of environments: junior companies, mid-tier producers, major mining firms, and global-class operations.
I have worked in more than ten countries, including Canada, West Africa, Central Africa, Europe, and South America, developing a global operational vision, a strong multicultural understanding, and a proven ability to lead complex operations in challenging conditions.
Industry Experience and Key Collaborations
My professional background includes major contributions to internationally recognized mining projects such as:
- Placer Dome – Sigma Mine
- Falconbridge – Cook, Copper and Corbet Mines
- Minnova – Ansil Mine
- Radisson Resources – Duquesne Mine
- CEGEP Rouyn-Noranda – Mineral Technology (teaching)
- Inco – Casa Berardi Mine
- Kilborn Ltd – Okimo Project (DRC)
- Dynatec – Bousquet and Louvicourt Mines
- Canadian Salt Company – Seleine Mine
- Campbell Resources – Copper Rand Mine
- Breakwater Resources – Bougrine Mine (Tunisia) and El Toqui Mine (Chile)
- Semafo – Samira Mine (Niger)
- Katanga Mining – Kamoto Mine (DRC)
- Nordgold – Somita Mine (Burkina Faso)
- Dumas Contracting – Projects in West Africa
- ArcelorMittal – Tebassa Mine (Algeria)
- Komet Resources – Guiro Mine (Burkina Faso)
- T&S Solutions Mining – West Africa
- Global Atomic – Somida Mine (Niger)
- Sila Équipement BTP – Bomboré Mine (Burkina Faso)
- Green Mining Innovation – Québec (Canada)
These various experiences allowed me to strengthen my expertise in operational optimization, mine turnaround strategies, team development, and the integration of global best practices in safety, productivity, and technical innovation.
Major Achievements and Contributions
- Winner of the University of Laval mining challenge, demonstrating strong technical abilities early in my career.
- Completed the Louvicourt shaft sinking with zero lost-time accidents, reflecting a safety-driven leadership style.
- Key contributor in the rescue of the Seleine Mine during a major flooding event, managing a 27-month, USD 30M recovery project.
- Director of the mine rescue team for more than nine years, with recognized expertise in emergency response and underground safety.
- Developed the first modular underground mining training programs in Georgia.
- Invented new underground mining methodologies at the Guiro gold mine, significantly improving safety and productivity.
- Established the first underground mining school in West Africa, a major project for regional capacity building.
- Trained future mine directors and mining entrepreneurs, contributing to the emergence of a new generation of mining leaders.
- Achieved 30% local workforce integration in one year, strengthening local socio-economic development.
- Actively promoted women’s integration in mining operations.
- Consistently prioritized environmental responsibility in all decision-making processes.
- Taught mining safety with the dedication of a core professional value.
- Mining industry keynote speaker.
- Currently preparing the publication of two specialized mining books.
Key Strengths
- Leadership in complex and multicultural environments
- Strategic and operational management
- Organizational development & operational transformation
- Mining safety and risk management expertise
- Technical innovation and continuous improvement
- Workforce development and training programs
- Holistic vision integrating performance, sustainability, and social responsibility