
Vice-President Exploration
Pascal Simard previously served as Vice-President, Exploration of Osisko Mining until its acquisition by Gold Fields Limited in October 2024, and prior to that served as Exploration Manager for 8 years. Before joining Osisko Mining, he worked with Virginia Mines Inc. and Cambior Inc. on projects in the Abitibi, James Bay, and Northern Quebec. Mr. Simard along with Osisko Mining’s management and exploration teams, was part of the team that won the prestigious 2024 PDAC Bill Dennis Award for the discovery of the Lynx Zone at Windfall. Mr. Simard is a professional engineer with over 17 years of experience in Canadian mining exploration projects and graduated from Université du Québec à Chicoutimi with a Bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering, and is a member of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec. He currently serves on the Board of the Quebec Mineral Exploration Association (QMEA) and was a director of Vior until December 2024.